The KAKE Group is an educational institution in Japan.  They run five universities, one junior college, high schools, junior high schools, elementary schools, a kindergarten and vocational schools. 

The KAKE Group is comprised of two educational institutions: KAKE and TAKAHASHI Educational Institutions.  The University of Findlay is affiliated with them and we participate in joint projects.

One of the project is a reciprocal three-week study tour. 

• UF-KAKE Bridge Program

We send our students, faculty and staff to Japan for three weeks through this program every year.  UF students, faculty and staff will be responsible only for their airfare and personal expenses.  Once you land in Japan, everything will be paid by the KAKE Group.

Application deadline is December 3, 2010.  The UF-KAKE trip will take place from June 24 to July 19, 2011.   For a program brochure and video, please click the links listed below. 

KAKE FLYER 2011

UF-KAKE Bridge Program Video (produced by Ms. Yekaterina Yevgenyevna "Katia" Kontar, 2007 Program partipant)

For an application form, please contact Cathy Donovan, administrative assistant of Department of Language and Culture (419-434-4711, donovan@findlay.edu).

• UF-KAKE Ambassador Program

The University of Findlay will host KAKE students for three weeks in August and September every year.  Our students will work with the KAKE students during their stay.