Online 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 Online Lessons
- You can take lessons from anywhere in the world
- Because the lessons are from your home, you won’t need to carry heavy textbooks out
- Lessons are convenient even for homeschooled students or those who are experiencing school refusal
- Using a setup where your face is shown on a PC and your hand-work is shown via smartphone, we can give prompt feedback just like in face-to-face lessons (see the “How to set up filming” section below for details)
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 online lesson |
| Platform | Google Meet*1 |
| Days & Times | Monday-Friday 10:00AM～10:00PM (JST) Sunday 5:00PM～10:00PM (JST) |
| Materials | School textbooks, commercial reference books, IXL*2, original worksheets, etc. |
*1 Google Meet: An online meeting platform that you can use even without a Gmail address.
Its features are simple and easy to operate, making it beginner-friendly.
To join an online lesson, simply click the URL we provide — no complicated setup required.
*2 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)*3 | PYP Math |
| American | Math 1-6 |
| Japanese | Sansu |
Middle school
| Education system | Subjects |
| International Baccalaureate (IB)*3 | MYP Math |
| American | Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 Geometry |
| Japanese | Chugaku Sugaku |
High school
| Education system | Subjects |
| International Baccalaureate (IB)*3 | Math AA, AI |
| American | Algebra 2 Trigonometry SAT Math |
| Japanese | Sugaku I A, II B |
*3 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*4 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.
*4 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.
Online 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.
- 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*5 as well as students experiencing school-refusal
- No enrollment fee, no cancellation fee for ending your lessons, and no monthly usage fee beyond tuition
*5 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.
Countries We Serve
Lessons Available Worldwide!
As long as a student can communicate in English or Japanese via Google Meet, lessons can be taken from anywhere in the world!
We have taught students from overseas locations such as United States (New York), Taiwan and Singapore, as well as cities in Japan such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya and Kobe.
Demand is rapidly increasing especially from overseas and the Kanto region.
We are actively seeking students from countries with a large time difference from Japan, such as the U.S. and Canada.
We also offer lessons for students attending domestic international schools in places like Hokkaido, Iwate, Sendai, Makuhari, Hakuba, Karuizawa, Kyoto, Ashiya, Kobe, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Okinawa, etc.
Time Zone Support Table
Here are example local times relative to Japan Standard Time (JST):
| Country | City | Local Time | JST |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | Los Angeles | 4pm – 11pm (ST) 5pm – 0am (DST) | 9am-4pm |
| Denver | 5pm – 0am (ST) 6pm – 1am (DST) | ||
| Chicago | 6pm – 1am (ST) 7pm – 2am (DST) | ||
| New York | 7pm – 2am (ST) 8pm – 3am (DST) | ||
| Canada | Vancouver | 4pm – 11pm (ST) 5pm – 0am (DST) | |
| Calgary | 5pm – 0am (ST) 6pm – 1am (DST) | ||
| Winnipeg | 6pm – 1am (ST) 7pm – 2am (DST) | ||
| Toronto | 7pm – 2am (ST) 8pm – 3am (DST) | ||
| New Zealand | 12pm – 7pm (NZST) 1pm – 8pm (NZDT) | ||
| Australia | Sydney | 5pm – 11pm (AEST) 6pm – 0am (AEDT) | 4pm-10pm |
| Taiwan | 3pm – 9pm | ||
| Hong Kong | |||
| Philippines | |||
| Singapore | |||
| Malaysia |
Schools our students attend
We have taught students attending (among others):
- Taoyuan American School (Taiwan)
- Christian Academy in Japan (Tokyo)
- Tokyo YMCA International School (Tokyo)
- Horizon Japan International School (Yokohama)
- Nagoya International School (Nagoya)
- Osaka YMCA International School (Osaka)
- KIU Academy (Kyoto)
- Ritsumeikan Uji High School IB Course (Kyoto)
- Ritsumeikan Uji Junior & Senior High School IP Course (Kyoto)
- Marist Brothers International School (Kobe)
Other Details
How to set up filming for the online lesson
A built-in or external webcam showing their face
A smartphone mounted on an arm stand to show your hand-work.
Payment Method
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.
