
Celebrating JALTA’s 50-Year History to Develop Future Global Citizens Through Japanese Language Education, Training and Development In British Columbia, Canada.
JALTAは結成50周年を迎え、カナダ、ブリティッシュコロンビア州での更なる日本語教育の発展を支えるため、日本語教師への研修を行い、グローバル社会に対応できる人材の育成に尽力しています。
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Japanese Language Teachers Association
(日本語教育振興会)
JALTA (Japan Language Teachers Association) was established in 1974 with members consisting of Japanese language school teachers and volunteers with an interest in Japanese language education based in British Columbia, Canada.
Under the guidance of Professor Matsuo Soga of UBC as a special advisor, the organization has been active as a volunteer organization, with representatives from each school serving as officers and aiming to promote Japanese language education.
After five decades, JALTA has solidified its position as the predominant organization when it comes to Japanese language schools in British Columbia. Currently, it is led by Tomoko Bailey, guided by the invaluable insights of one of our founding members, Yoko Murakami.
JALTA(日本語教育振興会)は、1974年カナダのブリティッシュコロンビア州にて、日本語学校の教師と日本語教育に関心を持つボランティアによって設立されました。
ブリティッシュコロンビア大学(UBC)の曽我松雄教授を特別顧問としてご指導いただき、各日本語学校の代表者が役員を務め、日本語教育の推進を目標にボランティア団体として活動してきました。
50年を経て、JALTAはブリティッシュコロンビア州における日本語学校代表団体としの存在を揺るぎないものとしました。現在は、創設メンバーの一人である村上陽子先生の貴重な識見に基づき、ベイリー智子先生が会長を務めています。

Know more about
OUR HISTORY
JALTA (Japanese Language Teachers Association) is a non-profit organization (NPO) duly approved by the Canadian government and the British Columbia government.
JALTA(日本語教育振興会) は、カナダ政府・BC州政府公認の非営利事業団体 (NPO)です。

Get to know our
AFFILIATED SCHOOLS
JALTA has affiliated schools across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland from North Vancouver to Surrey, British Columbia.
JALTA の提携校はブリティッシュコロンビア州にあり、バンクーバー市からサレー市にわたる地域にあります。

Be informed of
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
The latest news, updates, announcements and upcoming events of JALTA and it’s affiliated schools.
最新のニュース、学校の最新情報、お知らせ。

View our
PICTURE GALLERY
A collection of recent pictures and video galleries from our past events.
過去のイベントの写真とビデオギャラリーのコレクション。

We work with Japanese language schools across British Columbia to continuously improve teaching and instruction for the benefit of the students.
私たちはブリティッシュコロンビア州の日本語学校と連携し、日本語学習者の向上のため、指導や改善を継続的に行なっています。

JALTA Events & Activities
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The 26th Storytelling Presentation
The 26th JALTA-sponsored “Storytelling Presentation” was held on Sunday, February… Read more
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2025 Speech Presentation
The 25th Speech Presentation was held on February 9th, 2025,… Read more
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Third Japanese Physical Fitness Test
On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the third physical fitness test… Read more
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2025 Teacher’s Training Seminar
JALTA’s main activity, the Teacher Training Seminar, was held again… Read more
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2024 Speech Presentation
The 24th Conversation Presentation was held again this year, 2024.… Read more
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2022 JALTA Teachers’ Workshop
JALTA (Japanese Language Education Promotion Association) held a two-day online… Read more

Commemoration Section

本間 真理 Mari Honma
May 25, 1953 – February 28, 2025
享年71歳
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the sudden and unexpected passing of Mari Honma (Honma-sensei), the beloved Principal, and invaluable leader for the Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall (VJLS-JH), who left us on Friday, February 28.

Affiliated Schools’ News and Announcements

These are the core principles which JALTA stands for: Promotion of Japanese Language Education. Training of Japanese Language Teachers. Development of Japanese teaching materials.
JALTAの理念は、日本語教育の推進、日本語教師の育成、日本語教材の開発を目的としています。


















