Chiba (Japan)

The governors of Wisconsin and the Japanese prefecture of Chiba initiated a sister state partnership in 1990. This partnership includes the creation of opportunities for sister schools, teacher professional development, and teaching English at schools in Chiba.

CONTACT: Gerhard Fischer, International Education Consultant
Telephone: (608) 267-9265, FAX: (608) 266-1965

Assistant Language Teacher Program (ALT) The Chiba Prefectural Board of Education hires Assistant Language Teachers (ALT's) from Wisconsin to assist English teachers in Japan, teaching classes at the middle and junior high school levels. Wisconsin's ALT's may stay in Japan for 1-3 year period of time, are paid a salary in yen equivalent to about $30,000 annually, and receive substantial benefits and training.

CONTACT: Pam Delfosse, Foreign Language Consultant
Telephone: (608) 266-3079, FAX: (608) 266-1965

For more information on the sister state relationship, click here. Wisconsin-Chiba Inc. is a sister state organization representing and maintaining the relationship between the State of Wisconsin and Chiba Prefecture.

Last updated on 2/25/2008 1:42:38 PM