Face-to-Face Lessons Tailored to a Variety of Needs
- Homework support when students find it difficult to complete assignments by themselves
- Test preparation when there is a large scope of material and students don’t know where to start
- Essay coaching for writing persuasive, flowing compositions
- Training to master weak areas via numerous problem drills when homework is scarce
- Coaching to learn the correct method of studying from the ground up
These are just examples — we offer lessons that cater flexibly to many other needs.
Features of the Face-to-Face Lessons
- One-on-one lessons specialised for international-school students — a rare offering in the Osaka area
- Compared with online lessons, easier for both student and teacher to sense each other’s atmosphere and enable smoother communication
- No need for complicated setup such as PCs or cameras in advance
Overview of our service is summarized below:
| Grades | Elementary grade 1 – High school grade 12 |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Mathematics / English & English Conversation / Science |
| Language used | English or Japanese |
| Format | One-to-one, face-to-face lesson |
| Location | At your home or in a cafe within 20-minute motorcycle ride (≈10 km radius) from Momoyamadai, Suita City |
| Days & Times | Monday-Friday 10:00AM～10:00PM (JST) Sunday 5:00PM～10:00PM (JST) |
| Materials | School textbooks, commercial reference books, IXL*1, original worksheets, etc. |
*1 IXL: An online learning platform covering Math, English, Science, and Social Studies from preschool through 12th grade.
It offers a vast number of practice problems and provides instant feedback on your answers.
Subjects
Mathematics
For students who struggle with math, we provide patient, easy-to-understand instruction until the student is satisfied.
We also create original problem sets tailored to each student’s level.
Available topics by grade/system are as follows:
Elementary school
| Education system | Subjects |
| International Baccalaureate (IB)*2 | PYP Math |
| American | Math 1-6 |
| Japanese | Sansu |
Middle school
| Education system | Subjects |
| International Baccalaureate (IB)*2 | MYP Math |
| American | Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 Geometry |
| Japanese | Chugaku Sugaku |
High school
| Education system | Subjects |
| International Baccalaureate (IB)*2 | Math AA, AI |
| American | Algebra 2 Trigonometry SAT Math |
| Japanese | Sugaku I A, II B |
*2 International Baccalaureate (IB): An internationally recognized educational program that originated in Switzerland.
It aims to develop students who can understand and respond to the complexities of the world.
Students who complete the required curriculum can earn the International Baccalaureate Diploma, an internationally accepted qualification for university admission.
English & English Conversation
We provide essay writing support in English, and for ESL*3 students: long-reading comprehension, pronunciation correction, grammar instruction, vocabulary quizzes, etc.
In essay coaching we emphasize:
- Leading with the conclusion to make your argument clear
- Writing logically coherent sentences
- Strong evidence to support your points
- Writing essays from multiple perspectives using counterarguments
For ESL instruction we incorporate fun facts about English learned from life in the U.S
We also provide supports for TOEIC, conversational English, and Eiken (English proficiency test) preparation.
*3 ESL：English as a Second Language. An English program designed for students whose first language is not English.
Science
We teach biology, chemistry, and physics at elementary through high school level, in English or Japanese.
We also support project work and presentation preparation.
Face-to-Face Lesson Fees
| Grade | Elementary G1~6 | Middle G7~9 | High G10~12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate | 6500 yen / 1hr | 7000 yen / 1hr | 7500 yen / 1hr |
| Once a week (60 min) | 26,000 yen | 28,000 yen | 30,000 yen |
| Once a week (90 min) | 39,000 yen | 42,000 yen | 45,000 yen |
| Twice a week (60 min) | 52,000 yen | 56,000 yen | 60,000 yen |
| Twice a week (90 min) | 78,000 yen | 84,000 yen | 90,000 yen |
*Once a week = 4 lessons per month; Twice a week = 8 lessons per month.
- For face-to-face lessons we charge separate round-trip travel expenses. Please check the “Travel Fee” section at the bottom of the page for details
- Billing is based on actual lessons taken, not a flat monthly fee
- There are no charges for lesson preparation time
- While lessons are normally once or twice weekly, other frequencies are negotiable
- Lesson durations of 60, 90, or 120 minutes are standard. Other durations can be discussed.
Recommended durations by grade:
Elementary 60 min / Middle 60 or 90 min / High 90 min - The same fees apply to students attending Japanese “ichijō-kō” schools*4 as well as students experiencing school-refusal
- No enrollment fee, no cancellation fee for ending your lessons, and no monthly usage fee beyond tuition
*4 Ichijo-ko schools: Schools officially recognized under Article 1 of Japan’s School Education Act. Among international schools in Japan, some are designated as Ichijo schools, while others are not.
Areas We Serve
We serve face-to-face lessons in the following area:
Cities in Osaka Prefecture
Osaka City (Kita-ku, Fukushima-ku, Miyakojima-ku, Yodogawa-ku, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Nishiyodogawa-ku), Suita City, Toyonaka City, Minoh City, Ikeda City, Ibaraki City
Cities in Hyogo Prefecture
Amagasaki City, Itami City
Even if your location is not on the list, if it is within about a 20-minute bike ride (≈10 km radius) from Momoyamadai, Suita City, we will respond to your request.
For more details, please contact us.
Schools our students attend
We have taught students attending (among others):
- Osaka YMCA International School (Osaka)
- Meisei Junior High School (Osaka)
- Osaka College of Technology (Osaka)
- N High School Umeda Campus (Osaka)
- KIU Academy (Kyoto)
- Ritsumeikan Uji High School IB Course (Kyoto)
- Ritsumeikan Uji Junior & Senior High School IP Course (Kyoto)
- Kobe Gakuin University Junior High School (Kobe)
Other Details
Payment Method
Transportation Fee
I usually commute by motorbike from Momoyamadai, Suita City, and charge an additional 10 yen/km as a transportation fee.
(In case of rain or other unavoidable circumstances, when I need to commute by train, the actual train fare will be charged instead)
Please transfer the transportation fee together with the lesson fee by the 25th of the following month.
If there is any change in the usual transportation cost, it will be clearly stated on the invoice.
Cafe Fee
When lessons are conducted in a cafe, an additional ¥500 will be charged to cover the tutor’s drink.
Holidays
Make-up Lessons
Sibling Discount
If we teach siblings, from the second student onward we discount ¥500 per hour.
We do not offer 1-to-2 instruction mixing different grades because lesson efficiency drops.
We appreciate your understanding.
