Introduction of Japanese Language in classes IX and X

As you may be aware the CBSE Board has introduced Japanese Language as one of the optional foreign languages in the schools affiliated to CBSE from classes VI to VIII in the years 2006-07,2007-08, 2008-09 respectively. The textbooks along with the workbooks prepared by the Japan Foundation in consultation with the CBSE Board were made available to schools which introduced the language in these classes. It has now been decided to introduce the language for class IX in the academic year 2009-10 and the CBSE Board Examination for class X would be held in the year 2011. The syllabus prepared for class IX & X are enclosed. The textbooks are under preparation and will be made available soon with the commencement of the academic year 2009-10. Teacher-training programmes are also proposed to be held in the month of May-June, 2009 in collaboration with the Japan Foundation, New Delhi. Your requirement may be intimated to the undersigned on or before April 15, 2009.