Referral and Acceptance of Filipino Candidates Entering a
Training Facility for Kaigofukushishi
under the Chapter on Movement of Natural Persons (MNP) Article 110.1 (f).of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA)
Qualification Requirements
21-30 years old
Graduate of any four year health related program
Have a general weighted average of 2.5 or its equivalent
Physically, psychologically, mentally and emotionally fit
Have no pending administrative or criminal case and must not have been convicted of any crime
Be able to satisfactorily show financial support for his/her study and stay in Japan
Does not fall under any of the following conditions:
conditions for refusal of entry under Article 5 of the Japanese-Control and Refugee-Recognition Act
belong to any form of military service
pregnant
Documentary Requirements
A letter of application addressed to the CHED Chairman
Accomplished application form
Original and certified photocopy of birth certificate (NSO)
Original and certified photocopy of Transcript of Academic Records (Baccalaureate/Graduate)
Original and certified photocopy of Diploma (Baccalaureate/Graduate)
Latest NBI clearance (valid for the last 6 months)
Medical certificate from CHED accredited hospitals (for short-listed applicants only)
Result of Psychological Test (for short-listed applicants only)
Updated bio-data/resume
(Spell out acronyms of organizer/s and topic/s or subject/s of the training
programs)
Letter of reference from school or most recent employer
For exemption from 6 months Japanese Language Training
Certificate of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Level 1 or 2) or Certificate of Learning for 6 months or more at a Japanese Language School designated by the Japanese Ministry of Justice
Proof of financial capability
Individual Sponsor
a.1. Affidavit of support subscribed and attested before the Philippine Consulate/Embassy nearest to the residence of the sponsor
a.2. Proof of support
bank statement
real property assets
employment certificate
relationship to applicant
b. Institutional Sponsor
b.1 Affidavit of support duly approved by the Board of Directors of the said institution
b.2. Proof of Support
financial statement
certificate of good standing by government regulatory agency that has jurisdiction over the said institution
sponsorship contract
b.3. Certificate of sponsorship from JICWELS-accredited training institution
Conditions For Filipino Applicants
Shoulder the tuition cost in the training facility for Kaigofukushishi and necessary living expenses to study and stay in Japan
Shoulder cost for application forms and other related expenses such as photos, acquisition of a medical check sheet and other certificates, domestic postage to send the application forms to the CHED, domestic travel expenses to participate in the pre-departure orientation/seminars, and domestic travel expenses to the international airport at the time of departure
Not allowed to work during six months Japanese Language Training (Japanese Language training is free of charge including board and lodging)
Must satisfactorily meet the scholastic requirements and institutional conditions required in the study of the Kaigofukushishi course
Satisfactorily meet such other conditions stated under the MOU between CHED and JICWELS and Information Guide to MOU between CHED and JICWELS
Deadline of submission of documents is on 10 July 2009 addressed to:
Emmanuel Y. Angeles
Chairman
Commission on Higher Education
Higher Education Development Center
CP Garcia Avenue, UP Campus
1101 Diliman, Quezon City
Training Facilities for Kaigofukushishi Accredited by JICWELS
(facility which has a course necessary to become a Kaigofukushishi under the laws and regulations of Japan)
For inquiries please contact:
International Affairs Service (IAS)
Tel. nos. +632- 441-0750; +632-385-4827