Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Opens Applications for '2026 Summer Online Courses' for Parents and Children

Would you like to experience the real world beyond textbooks together as a family?

The TUFS Open Academy of the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (Fuchu, Tokyo; President: Nobuo Haruna) is offering '2026 Summer Online Courses' for elementary school students in grades 3–6 and their parents. From languages like Korean and Nepali to Hungarian sweets and African culture, the time spent discovering together becomes a lifelong 'adventure of knowledge.' Accessible online from anywhere in the country, these courses are limited to 11 pairs per class, ensuring a small-group setting where expert instructors gently and carefully convey the breadth of the world.

[Objective] Promoting Multicultural Understanding through Family Learning By merging children's curiosity with parents' experience and engaging with global languages and cultures, the program broadens the perspectives necessary for international society and cultivates communication skills and the joy of joint learning.

Practicing Lifelong Learning Beyond Home and School By utilizing online courses, participants can join from anywhere in the country, proposing a new form of education while enjoying learning as a family.

[Features] A Diverse Lineup of Language and Culture Courses With a total of 8 courses including language and liberal arts, such as 'Beginner Korean for Parents and Children,' 'First Time Malay for Families,' and 'Experience Hungarian Sweets and Songs with Parents,' the content is designed for both children and parents to enjoy learning together.

Easy Participation via Online Access As the courses use Zoom, participants can easily join from anywhere in the country.

Small-Group Learning for Enriched Education Each class is limited to 11 pairs (one child and one parent). Emphasizing family dialogue and intimate online sessions, instructors proceed with lessons in an easy-to-understand and careful manner.

[Recruitment Overview] ■ Target: Elementary school students (grades 3–6) and their parents (1 pair: 1 child + 1 parent) ■ Capacity: 11 pairs per course (Note: Courses may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met) ■ Registration Period: June 4, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 AM – June 30, 2026 (Tue) 11:59 PM ■ Course Dates: July 25, 2026 (Sat) and August 22, 2026 (Sat) ■ Tuition: 1,500 yen (uniform for all courses) ■ Format: Online (using Zoom)

[Course Lineup] ・Beginner Korean for Parents and Children ・Let's Learn: What is Spanish? Let's Practice Pronunciation Together! ・Let's Speak Nepali with Parents ・First Time Malay for Families ・Know and Think with Parents: What is Africa Like? ・Experience Hungarian Sweets and Songs with Parents ・Deep Dive into Human History