ENGLISH LANGUAGE & ANGLO-SAXON CULTURE

(and TOEFL PREPARATION COURSES)

EIFJ after-school ESL courses support the development of students’ English skills in a structured and supportive environment alongside their regular learning at school. The programme focuses on the four key language areas: reading and decoding, writing and spelling, speaking and listening, and vocabulary development.


Teaching methods are adapted to each student’s level, pace, and personality. Some children first build confidence through reading and writing before gradually developing speaking skills, while others progress more quickly through oral interaction. Small class sizes allow teachers to provide individual attention and ensure that every student receives appropriate guidance and support. Lessons combine phonics activities, reading practice, guided writing, songs, games, and interactive exercises to keep learning engaging and to foster a positive attitude toward English.


Online participation options are also available when necessary, allowing students to maintain continuity in their learning.


Each area follows clear learning goals across the school year and progresses gradually from foundational skills to more complex communication.


  • Foundations in sounds and words: students focus on recognizing letter sounds, blending them to read simple words, writing short words from dictation, and producing clear individual sounds and short sentences. This stage strengthens phonics awareness and builds early reading confidence.


  • Building sentences and sight word reading: students begin reading simple sentences more fluently and recognizing common sight words (such as come, here, little, said, where, want). They practice writing short sentences with correct spacing, capitalization, and punctuation, while also developing the ability to answer simple questions using complete sentences with clearer pronunciation.


  • Expanding communication: students read short texts more smoothly, write two connected sentences on a topic using correct structure and punctuation, and speak more fluently to express ideas, needs, and feelings through short but connected sentences. This stage focuses on improving both comprehension and confidence in everyday communication.

TOEFL Preparation Courses


EIFJ Tokyo offers specialised preparation courses for the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test), designed for students who need to certify their English proficiency for international high schools, universities, or scholarships.

The TOEFL iBT is one of the most widely accepted English proficiency tests worldwide, particularly for admission to English-speaking universities and boarding schools.


Who is this for?

  • EIFJ Tokyo students (especially Middle School and above) planning to apply to international high schools or universities abroad
  • External students and teenagers seeking an official English certification
  • Families preparing for English-medium education or studying in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, etc.


Levels & Focus

Preparation is available for all TOEFL iBT sections:

  • Reading
  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Writing

Courses are adapted to the student’s current level and target score.


Course Features

  • Small-group or semi-private classes led by experienced English teachers
  • Targeted training on TOEFL-specific strategies and question types
  • Regular full-length mock tests with detailed score analysis
  • Focus on academic English, vocabulary building, and test-taking techniques
  • Personalised feedback and progress tracking

Courses are offered during the school year (after-school or Saturday sessions) and sometimes during holidays, depending on demand.


Why prepare at EIFJ Tokyo?

  • Continuity with our strong English programme and IB approach
  • Teachers who already know the students’ strengths and needs
  • A supportive, multilingual environment in Kita-ku
  • Effective preparation that builds real confidence in academic English

Important Note:

EIFJ Tokyo is not an official TOEFL iBT test center. Students take the actual TOEFL iBT exam at authorised Prometric test centers in central Tokyo (e.g., Ochanomizu, Tamachi, or other locations). We focus on high-quality preparation to help students achieve their best possible score.


Next Steps

Would you like your child to join our TOEFL preparation course?

Please contact us for the detailed schedule, dates, fees, and registration information.

CALENDAR, FEES & SCHOOL BUS

 

  • The fees are termly (Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer), payable before every term.
  • A trial session is offered at half price for new students.
  • There are no admission fees.
  • Online courses are possible, too.
  • The number of lessons is clarified before every term based on the professor’s availability and the students' need.
  • Lessons during school holidays are often possible based on demand, and invoiced separately.
  • In case of the absence of the activity leader, no refund is possible, however a catch-up lesson can be offered in the final week of each term (which remains without lesson for this purpose) depending in availabilities of the activity leader and the student. It is the responsability of the activity leader to avoid absences, offer extracurricular classes and communicate with the families via the school app in a rigorous way.
  • After the registration, in case of absence of the student what any reason, no refund is possible for any missed lesson.
  • Weekly lessons can be given for faster progress (payable also before every term). Change of schedules, extra lessons are possible during each term, but without any refund of the current registration.
  • Any lesson starting during a term is invoiced on a pro rata temporis.
  • Transportation: stay on campus if your child is a regular student, or make your own way to EIFJ Tokyo from 3:30 p.m. (1 p.m. on Wednesdays). Following the activities, the main buses depart at 17:00 to bring students back home, while Alpha bus departs at 16:00 and 17:00.

 

To enroll, please check the following table, select the time slots, and fill in the online admission form with all needed information: our team will get back to you shortly.

 

NB: Japanese subsidies for Japanese, French, and international families (37,000 to 100,000 yen subsidies per month) are applicable to 0 to 6 years old students enrolled in EIFJ or other schools for childcare, holiday school, intermittent class & regular school programs only. Please visit our dedicated page for further information.