THIS PROGRAM IS FOR INDONESIAN ONLY
Osaka – Japan, 2 – 7 April 2023
Indonesian Youth Mobility Program to Japan is dedicated for Indonesian Youth who wish to visit Japan, learn and understand new culture as well as experiencing the Japanese way of life in firsthand. The program is open to Indonesian youth desiring a short-term immersion program in Japanese language and culture. With the goal of promoting mutual understanding between Japan and Indonesia, The AYFN Academy is offering an invaluable Japanese cultural immersion program.
Our aim is to inspire the young generation to open their minds to other cultures and recognize the importance of language learning at the same time. We want the participants to end their trip by leaving with a better knowledge of Japan and a firm basis of the Japanese language. During the program, participants will take public transport (Bus, Metro, subway train) to deepen their understanding of the Japanese way of life and be like a local.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Pre-departure: 1 Week Intensive Japanese Language Course (Online)
- Live for 6 days in Osaka, Japan.
- Japanese Language Program in Osaka.
- Learn and understand Japanese culture directly
- Heritage walking tour around Kyoto
- Experience to be like local people by experiencing the local traditions
- Certificate of participation from AYFN
WHY SHOULD YOU GO ABROAD WITH AYFN?
Intercultural challenges and learning moments are inevitable parts of our everyday lives. To prepare people to engage effectively across cultural and other differences, we offer transformative learning journeys.
Each AYFN journey is designed around these five principles:
- Learning as a journey of change
- Immersive experiences
- Non-formal learning environments
- Experiential learning = enhanced learning
- Learning for life + lifelong learning
Benefit:
- Enhancing life experience by direct immersion in local cultures
- An investment for the future: Further education, Career, and Life
- Safe & supportive learning environment
- Gaining core competences according to AYFN learning journey curriculum: Personal, Interpersonal, Cultural, and Global
- We provide extraordinary intercultural learning opportunities
ACCOMMODATION AND MEAL DURING PROGRAM
During this program, participants will be accommodated in a hotel (2/3 stars hotel). The accommodations are a popular and a very sociable option as you get to live and socialize with other participants, 2 – 3 people in a room. Living conditions in the hotel is very good and very clean. Males and females are accommodated in separate room.
Japan is renowned for its tasty and healthy food. There are numerous amazing restaurants throughout Osaka and Kyoto which you will be directed to by program staff if you wish to eat out occasionally.
ITINERARY
PRE DEPARTURE: ==> 1 Week Japanese Language Course (Online)
| Day 1 | Arrival in Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka, Japan Transfer to accommodation Hotel Check in In-country Program Orientation Mission 1: Practice Japanese language to local |
| Day 2 | Breakfast at hotel Visit to Osaka Castle Lunch: Bento Box Mission 2: Practice Japanese language to local |
| Day 3 | Visit to Gion area Lunch: Udon/Ramen Visit to Kyomizudera Temple Food street experience Mission 3: Practice Japanese language to local |
| Day 4 | Cup noodle making experience Lunch: Rice and Beef Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Mission 4: Write your experiences |
| Day 5 | Visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha Stroll around Kyoto University Lunch in the University canteen Mission 5: Present your experiences |
| Day 6 | Breakfast Free time, Hotel Check out and fly back home |
PARTICIPATION SCHEMES
| Type of participation | Scholarship Scheme (With selection and limited slot) | Self-funded Scheme (No selection) |
| Requirements | Must be Indonesian Citizen Must be between 15 – 35 Years old Never receive AYFN Scholarship Healthy physically and mentally Minimum: able to communicate in English (No required TOEFL) Open minded and have a positive attitude Must have social media account (Instagram, Tik Tok, and Youtube) Have a good writing and public speaking skills Familiar with social media Able to travel to Japan during scheduled placement period | Must be Indonesian Citizen Must be between 15 – 35 Years old Healthy physically and mentally Minimum: able to communicate in English (No required TOEFL) Open minded and Have a positive attitude Able to travel to Japan during scheduled placement period |
| Program fee | Rp 0 | Rp 10.990.000 Rp 10.490.000 (member of AYFN) |
| Included | Flight ticket Jakarta – Osaka – Jakarta (Maximum: Rp 7.500.000) Japan Visa fee Pre-departure: 1 Week Intensive Japanese Language Course Hotel 6D5N (Twin shared) Language Program Meal: Breakfast and Lunch Heritage walking tour around Kyoto T-Shirt of AYFN Certificate of participation from AYFN | Pre-departure: 1 Week Intensive Japanese Language Course Hotel 6D5N (Twin shared) Language Program Meal: Breakfast and Lunch Heritage walking tour around Kyoto T-Shirt of AYFN Certificate of participation from AYFN |
| Excluded | Scholarship will not cover: Dinner Travel Insurance PCR Test (If needed) Personal expenses | Flight to and from Osaka (extra cost: Start from Rp 6.500.000) Dinner Travel Insurance PCR Test (if needed) Personal Expenses |
| Deadline | 31 January 2023 | 1 March 2023 |
| How to apply | Step 1: Pay the selection fee (Rp 99.000,-) This payment is non-refundable. CLICK HERE TO PAY or Buy our partner’s product. CLICK HERE TO BUY *30 best applicants will be invited to take part in the Public Speaking Training with Mr. Sakti Al Fattaah (online). Step 2: Please prepare: 2 – 5 minutes personal introduction video (include personal information, family background, travel experiences, achievement, strength and weakness, etc) and these documents: KTP/KTM, Motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae/resume. Step 3: You are obliged to follow our social media accounts. Instagram: @ayfnacademy @rumahpeluang @cendekiamendunia or TikTok: @ayfnacademy @rumahpeluang Step 4: Fill up the online Application form. CLICK HERE Deadline of submission: 31 January 2023 Step 5: Interview section (if you will have passed the documents/administration selection) Step 6: Final announcement Step 7: Visa Processing Step 8: Fly to Japan | Step 1: Sign Up and Pay the Down Payment in amount of Rp 990.000 to secure slot. This payment is to secure slots. It’s a nonrefundable payment if you choose to cancel/withdraw. Click here to “SIGN UP & PAY“ Step 2: Get confirmation from AYFN Step 3: Follow our social media accounts (IG or TikTok) @ayfnacademy @rumahpeluang Step 4: Visa processing. Step 5: Buy the Flight Ticket to Osaka (After Visa Issuance) Step 6: Pay the second instalment (after Visa issuance) => Rp 10.000.000,- |
| Quota | 2 – 5 | 15 |
Important dates:
- 20 Nov 2022 – 31 January 2023 = Submission of scholarship application
- 10 February 2023 = Announcement of 1st round result
- 15 – 20 February 2023 = Interview session for shortlisted candidates.
- 25 February 2023 = Final announcement
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY (FOR SELF-FUNDED SCHEME ONLY)
Program Cancellation by organizer
- AYFN Academy reserves the right to cancel a program due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the program non-viable.
- If AYFN cancels a program, registrants will be offered a full refund or move to other programs of AYFN.
- Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement of a program, AYFN has the right to either issue a full refund or transfer registration to the same program at the new, future date.
Registration Cancellation by Participant
- The following penalties shall apply, if otherwise specified. The commitment fee is Non-Refundable. If you cancel 21- 45 days before scheduled program departure, the cancellation charge will be 50% of the listed program fare. If you cancel 1-20 days before scheduled program departure, the cancellation charge will be 100% of the listed program fare.
- No show will be considered as a cancellation on program departure date
- Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.
- Cancellations will be accepted in writing only and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.
- All refund requests must be made by the attendee.
- Refund requests must include the name of the attendee and/or transaction number.
- Refund will be made on 30 days after the program ends.
- These above policies apply to all AYFN program unless otherwise noted in the corresponding program materials. Please read all individual program information thoroughly.
