J-SHINE®
What is J-SHINE®*?
J-SHINE® – Japan Shogakko (elementary school) Instructors of English – is the Japanese organization which awards the certificate for working as an English teacher in Japanese elementary schools. Since English education in Japanese public elementary schools became mandatory in 2011, the need for skilled teachers has dramatically increased. This course enables graduates to teach children in both private and public schools.
*J-SHINE® is a registered trademark of the Elementary School English Teacher Certification Council, a specified non-profit organization.
Who is this course for?
The course is provided in Japanese and English. It is open to people who have native or near native Japanese language skills and sufficient English level to teach young learners. Although it is an introductory course designed for new teachers, if you are an existing teacher, you will have the opportunity to understand in depth the goals and contents of the Japanese national curriculum and to reflect on their current teaching practices. You will learn English activities which greatly enhance the learning environment of the classroom and keep children focused while enjoying themselves learning English.
What is the schedule like?
- Monday to Friday, 8:50 – 3:20 for 4 weeks
- Half of the course conducted in Japanese, and the other half in English
- Practicum experience at daycare in Metro-Vancouver for 2 weeks
IH offers a unique intensive course giving students many hours of hands on learning under the instruction of experienced and the option of a practicum.
An example day on the course would look like this:
| Time* | Session** | Description |
| 8:50 – 11:40 | Japanese Part – What is the Japanese national curriculum? Its goals and contents – Children in class (video) |
The Japanese part will be focused on teaching Japanese in the public elementary school system. By the end of the session, students will have a deep understanding of the national curriculum and be able to conduct lessons following the aims of the English education in public schools. |
| 11:40 – 12:30 | Lunch Break | |
| 12:30 – 3:20 | English Part Micro-Teaching on Giving instructions |
The English part provides many classroom ideas such as songs, games and activities for young learners. You will have many chances for micro-teaching on different tasks (instructions, vocabulary presentation, etc). There, you will prepare short lessons and practice teaching with peers. |
* There will be small breaks between lessons.
** Japanese and English parts may be half-day for 4 weeks, or full-day 2 weeks each depending on the session. The certificate and the contents covered will be the same.
Further information
For further information about J-SHINE®, please visit
For any further queries about IHCC J-SHINE® course, please contact japan@ihvancouver.com and we would be happy to answer your questions.
Approval by PTIB
This program is approved.
Dates for 2021:
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2021年スケジュール |
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| 開講日 | 講座修了日 | 実習修了日 |
| 1月 4日 3月 1日 3月 29日 5月 25日 6月 28日 7月 26日 8月 23日 9月 20日 10月 4日 11月1日 |
1月 29日 3月 26日 4月 23日 6月18日 7月 23日 8月 20日 9月 17日 10月 15日 10月 29日 11月26日 |
2月 12日 4月 9日 5月 7日 7月 2日 8月 6日 9月 3日 10月 1日 10月 29日 11月12日 12月10日 |
Dates for 2022:
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2022年スケジュール |
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| 開講日 | 講座修了日 | 実習修了日 |
| 1月 4日 3月 7日 4月 4日 5月 2日 5月 30日 7月 4日 8月 2日 8月 29日 9月 26日 10月 31日 |
1月 28日 4月 1日 4月 29日 5月 27日 6月 24日 7月 29日 8月 26日 9月 23日 10月 21日 11月 25日 |
2月 11日 4月 14日 5月 13日 6月 10日 7月 8日 8月 12日 6月 10日 9月 9日 11月 4日 12月 9日 |