Yale faculty and staff have approved the following programs for Light Fellows to pursue intensive Japanese language study.
Depending on your academic and personal goals, you might find that a certain program is better suited to your needs than others. Carefully review the page for each approved site for any specific notes or requirements
All Light-Fellowship approved programs that are eligible for credit are considered Non-Yale Study Abroad programs and the International Study Award and Yale Financial Aid may be applied to participation in these programs. Please meet with Kripa Bhagat (Assistant Director, Light Fellowship) if you are interested in applying or participating in this program and applying funding outside of the Light Fellowship to the experience.
The Light fellowship has approved the Middlebury Language Schools in Vermont for Summer 2023.
Program Name | City | Program Terms | Language Levels (year) | COVID -19 UPDATE |
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CET-Japan | Osaka | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th |
Fall 2022 In-Person |
Hokkaido International Foundation | Hokkaido | Summer | 2nd, 3rd, 4th |
Summer 2023 In-Person |
Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies | Yokohama | Summer, Academic Year | 5th, 6th |
AY 22-23 In-Person |
Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies | Kyoto | Summer | 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | Summer 2023 In-Person |
Middlebury in Japan | Tokyo | Fall, Spring, Academic Year | 3rd, 4th, 5th |
AY 22 -23 In-Person |
Middlebury Language Immersion Schools in Vermont | Middlebury, VT | Summer | 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | Summer 2022 In-Person |
Nanzan University: Center for Japanese Studies | Nagoya | Fall, Spring, Academic Year | 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th |
Fall 2022+ In-Person |
Princeton in Ishikawa | Kanazawa | Summer | 2nd, 3rd | Summer 2023 In-Person |
Sun Academy Nihongo Center | Tokyo | Summer | 2nd, 3rd | Summer 2023 In-Person |
This table was updated February 13, 2023.