If you are submitting this application, chances are you are applying to take part as a Coach in Global English Camp. If you are applying for the Travelling Mentor Program only, this section still applies as the requirements and expectations (aside from program dates) overlap.

What is Global English Camp?

The purpose of Global English Camp is to bring English to life for Japanese high school students and build their confidence in speaking it through engaging conversations with native speakers. Whilst students in Japan begin learning English from the third grade, they rarely have the chance to learn it outside of a rote school lesson setting - their time with you is a big deal. As English proficiency is a requirement for getting into top Japanese universities, too, their time with you can be key to their future success in more ways than one. Overall, this program will require you to fly to Japan for at least five weeks, facilitate discussions with a different group of Japanese high school students each week, and be prepared for the realities of living in Japan.

You will be one of ~200 Coaches, all recruited from universities like yours. You will be in your own smaller team of around ten; your Leader will be an experienced past coach from previous program years. Depending on your preferences and student demand, you will have the opportunity to be based in Tokyo, Osaka, or be part of a team that travels to smaller venues around the country. Successful candidates will indicate their preferences during the Onboarding process. Rest assured - Come On Out programs aren't a solo experience!

What does the program entail?

Over the five-day curriculum, you have your own group of 3-6 students with whom you will cover a range of topics, including social media, entrepreneurship and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, culminating in two group presentations over the week and crescendoing to each students' solo presentation on their "Life Mission" where they will share what's important to them and what they want to do to make it happen. In the process, you will give two presentations of your own, one on your university and another on your own life mission - we'll train you in everything you need to know, don't worry.

Who do we partner up with?

Our program sponsor, Toshin High School, is the largest preparatory school network for university entrance examinations in Japan, supporting over 120,000 students across more than 1,000 branch schools. You can learn more about Global English Camp on Toshin's website (it's all in Japanese). Additionally, we work closely with Come On UP House to provide program-sponsored accommodation and logistics management.

To make sure this is the program for you, let's run through what you can expect below.

Applications for Come On Out - Japan 2024 Programs are now closed.