Bildungsurlaub / Bildungszeit Course
WHAT IS BILDUNGSURLAUB / BILDUNGSZEIT?
“Bildungszeit” (formerly known as Bildungsurlaub) is an educational paid leave that is unique to Germany. It refers to a legal right for all German employees to take time off from work to engage in educational or further training activities in Japan for up to 2 weeks. These activities are typically compensated by your employer and intended to promote personal and professional career development for an international workforce. The specifics of Bildungsurlaub, such as the duration and eligibility criteria, can vary between German states.
BILDUNGSURLAUB / BILDUNGSZEIT IN JAPAN
Pursuing Bildungszeit in Japan is a unique opportunity for you to experience intercultural immersion, Japanese language studies, and a variety of Japanese traditional activities. Meiji Academy is the only Japanese Language School in Japan holding full accreditation from the German Government to offer Bildungsurlaub / Bildungszeit programs in Japan for all German states. Depending on your German state, you can take an educational leave of up to 10 days per year at one of our schools in either Fukuoka or Hokkaido.