Application Process

Explanatory Session

Interview

Training

Camps

Application Process

I am an exchange student/ Graduate student/ Japanese student and I am not a native speaker can I apply?
We welcome every applicant from any country regardless of gender, and ethnicity who have the passion and willing to commit their time for the children. Native or non-native speakers will be given equal opportunity. No preferential. Other requirements and conditions. Please refer to the recruitment for camp leader’s page.
Where can I find information about previous camp?
You can visit our main website at English Immersion Camp (EIC) EIC 2019 Completion Report.
How will I know if my application has reached your office?
You will receive an automated response-email after you have submitted the completed application. If you don’t receive one, please check your spam mail and if it’s still not there please contact our offices as soon as possible at: english.camp@kumon.co.jp
How can I know my confirmation schedule for the explanatory session?
A date will be announced in the automatic email reply of when you should expect to receive information about the explanatory session and interview.

Explanatory Session

What do I need to prepare for the session?
Take a look at the Kumon English Immersion Activity (KEIA) website and bring materials that you can take notes with (not a must).
What should I wear for the explanatory session?
Casual. Suits or dresses are not necessary.
What if I have a class, important meeting or other appointments to attend on that day and cannot attend the session, can I be excused?
In the explanatory session you will have a better understanding of Kumon, English Immersion Camp, roles of camp leaders and other important and necessary information. This is why it is compulsory for applicants to attend the explanatory session for them to advance to the next stage. Unfortunately if you cannot attend The explanatory you will not be able to proceed to the next stage.
Can I come a little later or leave earlier during the explanatory session?
It will be appreciated if all applicants are seated 5 minutes before the session begins and leave when the session ends. Latecomers or early leavers will not be able to proceed on to the next stage.

Interview

What kind of interview style will it be?
It will be a friendly and semi-formal, group style interview of 5-6 people per group.
What should I wear for the interview?
You are advised to wear something comfortable, since you will be asked to participate in some activities during the interview which might involve sitting on the floor. Girls are advised not to wear mini skirts.
What should I bring for the interview?
Nothing in particular except your writing materials and if you have something to show or introduce, you are most welcome to bring it along with you at the interview.
What if I cannot make it on the day or time for the interview? Can I change my interview day/time to another?
As all the dates and times for interviews will be pre-allocated to all applicants, changing it to suit one’s preference will cause inconvenience to all. Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to change due to unavoidable reasons. Consideration will be given if there are empty slots available.
How can I know my interview schedule?
All applicants will receive their interview schedule before the explanatory session.There will be a period of time where you can change your interview timeslot due to unforeseen circumstances at the time of application.
When will I know my interview result?
Interview results will be announced via email (at the latest, one week after all the interview sessions). We will inform you about the date for results announcement during the interview.

Training

What if I cannot attend some parts of the training?
As training is very important part of the camp process, successful applicants who are selected to take the role of Camp Leaders are required to attend ALL trainings. If you miss any part of the training, regrettably you will not be allowed to continue as camp leader.
How long does the training last?
In general, the training will be divided into several parts and usually over the weekend. Each training usually starts in the morning and ends in the evening.

Camps

What if I have religion restriction regarding food / food allergies?
We will do our best to accommodate everyone’s needs depending on the situation. However, please also understand that we might not be able to fulfill all your requests. Please inform us in advance as early as possible.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
You will be sharing rooms with fellow camp leaders (3 people/room), separated by male and female.
Do I have to teach English to the children in the camp?
No. In the camp you are not required to teach English to children like the conventional teaching in schools. Since it is an ‘Global Immersion Camp’, all you have to do is to commit your valuable time communicating, encouraging, motivating, praising and bringing out children’s potential. You and other fellow camp leaders will be executing various activities for the children. Activities will be explained and discussed during the training session.
What are the travel arrangements to/from the campsite?
All transportation fees to/from the campsite will be covered by the Kumon-Global Network Team (GNT) office. More detailed information will be provided during the training session.

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