2025 IMPULS Lesson Study Immersion Programs in Japan

IMPULS (International Math-teacher Professionalization Using Lesson Study) and Lesson Study Alliance are again offering their popular Lesson Study Immersion Programs in Japan in 2025. The program will run from June 17 (Tuesday) to June 26 (Thursday), 2025.

This program offers educators a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in authentic mathematics Lesson Study in Japan. Participants will observe several mathematics lessons developed through Lesson Study in elementary and secondary schools and observe how Japanese teachers conduct their post-lesson discussions. All research lessons and post-lesson discussions will be simultaneously translated into English by experts in mathematics teaching and learning. In addition, participants will have opportunities to interact with teachers, students, and education professors from schools and universities in Japan.

IMPULS Immersion programs have been offered annually since 2012 (except 2020 & 2021). Over 400 educators from 15 countries have participated. They have described it as a life-changing experience and have used their experience to support colleagues in implementing Lesson Study in their schools and home countries.

A sample schedule of events (based on previous years) may be found here.

The cost of the program is 4500 USD, which includes the cost of accommodations. Participants will be responsible for their own international airfare to Tokyo and local transportation in Tokyo.

Application process

1. Submit an initial application along with a non-refundable $50 application fee (payable here) as soon as possible but no later than March 19. Space is limited and applications will be accepted on rolling basis.
2. If your application is accepted, we will send you an acceptance form and instructions for paying a deposit of 450 USD by March 20, 2025.
3. The remaining tuition balance (4000 USD) must be received by us by May 1, 2025, along with confirmation of your flight arrangements.

Click here to see details about making these payments.

If we do not have enough participants registered by March 19, we may need to cancel the program, in which case you will received a full refund of any payments made, including the 50 USD application fee.

If you have any questions, please address them to:

Tom McDougal
Executive Director
Lesson Study Alliance
Tom@LSAlliance.org