MEXT Scholarship for 2026 Embassy Recommendation
Application for Teacher Training Student - Embassy Recommendation
Embassy Recommendation Procedure
Recruitment for those arriving in Japan next October is made between December of the previous year and the following February. The first screening is conducted between January and February by the Japanese embassies or consulates general. As the application process and specific schedule differ according to the country of your nationality, please inquire the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country for details. DO NOT send any application documents directly to MEXT in Japan.
[List of Websites of Japanese Embassies, Consulates General]
Documents for Application - Embassy Recommendation
Applicants MUST read through the Application Guidelines below and follow the instructions. Application Forms along with a Certificate of Health, and Recommendation Letter should be submitted to the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country. These documents can be printed and filled out by hand, typed out, or filled out with software applications and printed out.
Application Guidelines
| Application Guidelines |
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| Application Guidelines for Teacher Training Students |
| Application Guidelines for Teacher Training Students (in Japanese) |
| Course Guide of Teacher Training Program（MEXT Site） |
Application Forms
| Application Forms |
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| Application Form for FY2026 |
| Placement Preference Application Form for FY2026 |
| Certificate of Health |
| Recommendation Letter Sample |
Notes
- Note: Certificate of Health must be filled in by a professional medical doctor.
- Note: This is a sample. Any form/style of letter is to be accepted.
Past Examination Questions
Past examination questions of courses for Teacher Training Students have not been disclosed. Please refer to the Japanese and English examination questions in the Past Examination Questions for other courses below.
- Past Examination Questions
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