After School Course

The After School Course is an after school study abroad style program for children from Kindergarten to 6th grade. We offer three classes tailored to your child's level, aiming to improve and maintain their English skills.

Class
Education Policy
GIS Style
Our Staff
After School Course Schedule
Testimonials
In the Classroom
Enrollment Steps

Class

Immersion Class (For Graduates)

*GIS graduates or those with an equivalent level of English proficiency.

Target Age

Elementary School Students
Class

In the Immersion Class, graduates continue to maintain and further improve their English skills. They engage in all activities in English while being immersed in the language. Conversations with native teachers and friends are conducted entirely in English.
Time

14:30〜18:00

Challenge Class (For Elementary School Students)

Target Age

Elementary School Students
Class

In the Challenge Class (for general elementary school students), native teachers effectively enhance the four language skills according to each student's level. In addition to a curriculum that helps students naturally and enjoyably improve their English skills, the focus is also on developing communication skills, enabling students to express their opinions confidently.
Time

16:20〜17:50

Beginner Class (for general Kindergarten children)

Target Age

Kindergarten Students
Class

In the Beginner Class (for general kindergarten children), native teachers provide balanced instruction in the four language skills. Lessons are designed to help beginners learn English naturally through fun activities and games, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable learning experience.
Time

16:00〜17:30

Education
Policy

Immersion Class
Challenge Class
Beginner Class

Children spend three hours immersed in English in a variety of ways, surrounded by friends and the native teacher. The content is primarily tailored to the English level of GIS graduates.

This class provides 90-minute lessons by native teachers. It focuses not only on basic daily conversation but also on enabling smooth, real-life English conversation exchanges.

In this 90-minute course, children learn everyday language and natural English through fun activities with their friends. With the reinforcement of phonics by native teachers, they learn the correct pronunciation of letters. The lessons are designed to keep children engaged while helping them develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

GIS Style

100% English by Native Speakers

In the After School Course, where children are immersed in English, phonics is reinforced with correct pronunciation guidance from native teachers. Children will naturally and enjoyably develop their English skills while learning with their friends.
It is possible for parents to observe the lesson through our monitor when requested

There are open lessons (parent observations) twice a year, where parents can sit-in and observe the classroom. On other days, parents can also choose to observe the lessons via the monitor.
Pickup bus service available in certain areas

We provide a shuttle bus service to ensure your child can commute safely. Limited pickup areas available.

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Curriculum Supervised by
Columbia International School

Under the supervision of Columbia International School, the GIS-exclusive annual curriculum ensures a well-balanced learning of the four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Our Staff

Each class is led by a native English speaking teacher. By being fully immersed in English in a variety of lesson subjects with native speaking teachers every day, children naturally acquire practical, real life English skills.

After School
Course Schedule

Immersion Class
Challenge Class
Beginner Class

All English

All conversations, including those between friends, are conducted in English.

14:30

Free time in the Big Hall

While spending time with the native teacher, children wait for students to gather from each elementary school.
15:30

Move to the classroom

Snack time & independent study time (school homework is also possible).
16:00

Warm-up & Weekly/Monthly Topic

Through activities, games, and reading and writing related to the topic, we will develop the four English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in a balanced way.
17:30-18:00

Free time

Children engage in activities until their parents arrive to pick them up.

Please note that activity times are approximate and may vary slightly.

All English

Lessons are conducted entirely in English.

16:15

Welcome / Move to the Classroom

The homeroom teacher will be waiting in the entrance hall. English conversation begins as soon as you enter.
16:20

Warm-up & Homework Check
16:30

BQ (Basic Question) / Free Talk

Enhance English communication skills using basic questions and enjoy time for free conversation.
16:45

This Month's Topic

Using textbooks and workbooks, children learn English practically through activities, games, and role-playing.
17:45

Lesson Explanation / Goodbye time

In the entrance hall, the homeroom teacher will explain the day's lesson and homework to the parents and bid them farewell.

Please note that activity times are approximate and may vary slightly.

All English

The lessons are conducted entirely in English, but Japanese staff will provide support as needed.

15:55

Welcome / Move to Classroom

The homeroom teacher will be waiting in the entrance hall. English conversations will begin as soon as you enter.
16:00

Warm-up / Homework Check
16:15

BQ (Basic Question) / Song / Phonics

We focus on reinforcing basic English through essential questions, practice songs, and phonics activities to help solidify foundational skills in a fun way.
16:30

This month's topic

Using textbooks and workbooks, we learn through songs, activities, and games, making English fun and engaging while developing skills.
17:25

Lesson Overview & Farewell

In the entrance hall, the homeroom teacher will share the details of the day's lesson and any homework with the parents before bidding them farewell.

Please note that activity times are approximate and may vary slightly.

Testimonials

Here are some partent testimonials that share actual experiences and feedback. These testimonials provide real insights into how the immersive English learning environment at our school has influenced their child's growth and daily life.