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If you are unsure whether your child's English is strong enough for an international school in Tokyo, we can help you understand where they are now, what they may need to access the classroom, and what support may be appropriate before they start school. A lot of parents worry about their child's English skills. Your child does not need to arrive at school speaking perfect English to begin learning in an international school in Tokyo. As part of the admissions process, your c

If your child is struggling with English at school, we can help identify where they are having difficulty and provide targeted support to help them access the curriculum more independently. How do international schools in Tokyo support children need more English Support? EAL stands for English as an Additional Language. You may also see terms such as ELS (English Language Support) used by international schools here in Tokyo. The terminology varies from school to school, but t

If you already know that your child needs support developing their English, I would not wait until after they are accepted to start working on it. Your child will need to use English throughout the school day from the moment they start. Depending on your child's age, they may also need to complete an English language assessment as part of the admissions process. The amount of support available varies from school to school, so this is something parents should consider when cho

You want your child to feel confident speaking up when they have something to say and this not because they need to be the loudest child in the room, but because they need to be able to participate fully in their learning. At international schools in Tokyo, your child needs to be able to ask questions, share ideas, explain their thinking, and speak up when they need help. Often children understand what is happening in class but hesitate to participate. Others know what they w