About JAPEC
Introduction
The Japan Association for the Promotion of
English for Children is a private-sector
public-service which was organization established in
the spring of 1978 with the cooperation of
eminent persons in the English language education
field as well as various other fields to
popularize and promote correct and practical
English language education for children.
Since its foundation, the Association has
conducted numerous operations, including
research on fundamental principles and education
methods of English language training for
children, fostering of specialized teachers,
research and development of teaching materials,
instruction on teaching methods, publication
of the specialized journal "English
Education for Children," and International
Communication Programs.
Of these operations, the National English
Proficiency Test for Children (JAPEC English
Proficiency Test for Children) provides scientifically
established attainment goals by grades, and
is not only an enjoyable means of giving
children learning goals by motivating them
to study English, but also provides a strong
guiding principle for teachers involved in
English language education. The JAPEC English
Proficiency Test for Children is an enjoyable
way to measure English language skills, and
800,000 children have participated in this
test in the 33 times it has been administered.
It receives high social recognition as a
unique and authoritative test, and is the only recognized testing
system for English proficiency for children
in Japan.
Additionally, in the summer of 2003, the JAPEC
Children's e-Test, Japan's first online English
proficiency test for children, was inaugurated.
This listening test for the Internet age and the
comprehensive JAPEC English Proficiency Test
for Children complement each other in creating
a fun test-taking environment for children
who aim to become cosmopolitan citizens of
the world.
Aside from these testing systems, the Association
conducts important operations in line with
its original purpose of assisting children
to acquire communication skills through direct
practice, such as by hosting International Communication
Programs and domestic camps. Through these
JAPEC operations, it is our hope to help
resolve one of the many issues of education
in Japan by having as many children as possible
acquire correct and practical English, the
universal language essential for cosmopolitan
world citizens, and thereby foster valuable
and robust human resources with potential
to become successful players in the international
community.
Aiko Anzai (former Upper House member), Chairperson
Shunji Terachi, Director
Invitation for membership
The Japan Association for the Promotion of
English for Children (JAPEC) is a private-sector
public-service organization which was established in
the spring of 1978 with the cooperation of eminent
persons in the English language education
field as well as various other fields to
popularize and promote correct and practical
English language education for children.
Since its foundation, the Association has
conducted numerous operations with the cooperation
of member classrooms, including not only the JAPEC
English Proficiency Test for Children (National
English Proficiency Test for Children) but
also research and development of teaching
materials, instruction on teaching methods,
publication of the specialized journal "English
Education for Children," and International
Communication Programs.
We hope to continue helping the talents of
children to fully blossom through cooperation
and communication with many people. Membership
in this Association is open to anyone who
is involved in or interested in English language
education for children. We look forward to
your enthusiastic participation.
Please send requests for sign-up information
to the address below.
Information material request form
The Japan Association for the Promotion of English for Children
Head Office: 1-17-14 Esaka-cho, Suita-shi, Osaka 564-0063 Esaka Yoshikawa Building 5F
Tel: 06-6339-1262 Fax: 06-6339-1050
info@japec.jp http://www.japec.jp
Membership
| Admission Fee | Annual Fee | Commision for serving as an Approved Test Venue | |
| Premium Membership | \20,000 | \12,000 | 25% |
| Regular Membership | \10,000 | \3,000 | 15% |
Overview of JAPEC
| Name of organization: | Nihon Jido Eigo Shinko Kyokai |
| Date established: | February 1978 |
| English name: | The Japan Association for the Promotion of English for Children |
| Location: | Esaka-Yoshikawa Bldg. 5F, 1-17-14 Esaka-cho,
Suita-shi, Osaka 564-0063 |
| Chairperson: | Aiko Anzai (former Upper House member) |
| Director: | Shunji Terachi |
| Business activities: | English Proficiency Test For Children Online English Proficiency Test for Children International Communication Programs Training courses for English teachers Domestic children's camps and other activities |
