The Twin College Envoy (TWINCLE) is a unique program conducted by the Faculty of Education, Chiba University and launched in 2012.
In this program, Twin students of Chiba University whose majors are education and other subjects respectively visit primary and secondary schools in ASEAN countries, including the Philippines. They provide students with knowledge and experiments regarding cutting-edge science and technology and Japanese culture.
The TWINCLE program aims to contribute to the enhancement of scientific studies for students of primary and secondary schools as well as universities in ASEAN countries. Moreover, it seeks to attain the following: give ASEAN students a chance to touch the cutting-edge science and technology of Chiba University; promote cooperative programs between ASEAN and Japanese universities through TWINCLE; and, promote mutual understanding of cultural issues between ASEAN and Japan.