1) I am a non-native English speaker but I have been studying in the US for the last 6 years and have never taken TOEFL/IELTS. Should I take the test and submit the score?
Answer: No, you do not need to submit an English Proficiency Test Score Certificate. However, please submit your academic history (in any format) along with your application materials.
NOTE: Applicants who have undertaken their official education in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom or the United States in the English language for the most recent 6 years are not required to submit an English test score.
2) My university is not a partner of TIU. Is it still possible for me to apply for JSP as an exchange student?
Answer: Unfortunately, students from universities which do not have an exchange agreement with TIU cannot apply as an exchange student. Please apply directly to JSP.
However, TIU is a member institution of ISEP (International Student Exchange Program), so if your university is also a member of ISEP, you may have a chance to join as an exchange student. Please refer to the ISEP website and ask your university.
3) I am currently a JSP student staying for one semester. Now I would like to stay for another semester. Can I participate in the next semester? What do I need to do?
Answer:Â Unfortunately, you cannot extend your stay by another semester. Currently, the JSP program is only open to students who study for one semester.
Answer: TIU does not offer accommodations during the breaks. Students have to take care of their housing during the break themselves.
Answer: TIU does not offer accommodations during the breaks. Students have to take care of their housing during the break themselves.
4) This is my first time to stay with a host family. What if I really cannot get along with them?
Answer: Nearly all of our matching goes off without a hitch, but rest assured that if you’re having a tough time adjusting to your host family, we will match you up with another one.
5) Can I sit in for a course, rather than registering for it?
Answer: Unfortunately, we do not allow students to sit in for a course. You must register for a course in order to participate.