Clarence International School

Japanese Classes

The Clarence International School Japanese Programme is designed especially for preschool children to provide them with the Japanese skills they need for entry into Japanese schools and top Tokyo international schools.

The classes are delivered in our unique Clarence way; full of fun, arts, cultural immersion and high quality teaching and learning and will provide children with a solid foundational understanding of the language. Our teachers will guide students on their journey whether it’s learning first words or writing in Hiragana.

Contents of Learning

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Working with our network of experienced Japanese teachers, we have incorporated all four literacy skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) in a well-balanced manner. Children also learn Hiragana and read aloud poems. Throughout the year, we aim to cover the following skills:

Hiragana (aim to be able to read and write)
Presenting and asking/answering simple questions
Song and reading poems aloud
Listening, ways of speaking (improving vocabulary, concentration and language skills and broadening expression)
Behaviour observations: physical expression / group project / group activities / imitation exercises / following instruction / animal imitation / story making / telephone games / presentation / theme drawing / motor skill
Vocabulary study (thematic study to master vocabulary that are necessary to know entrance into top schools)
Reading aloud poems (reading books carefully and developing the ability to read and write Hiragana sentences fluently)
Crafts and art
Learn Japanese cultural events and games, and mannerism (how to call your friends and teachers, how to sit down) including how to use chopsticks, how to tie a string, etc.

Beginner class for children who are native Japanese speakers. This class targets those who are planning to enrol into Year 1 at top school or Japanese Elementary Schools.

Timetable

Comprehension Lesson		Contents
15:15-15:25	Circle Time	Songs, games, review of previous learning, behaviour observation
15:25-15:45	Grammar & Vocabulary	Learning essential vocabularies for daily life through reading picture books, creating stories, and playing vocabulary games
15:45-16:10	Textbook	Grammar Point & Exercises
16:10-16:15	Review & Homework

Conversation Lessons		Contents
16:25-16:35	Circle Time	Song, Poem, Games, Review
16:35-16:45	Listening & Speaking	Students will use the vocabulary learned in the class and integrate it into conversation.The content varies depending on the class.
16:55-17:20	English & The Art	Art Activities: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, behaviour observation
17:20-17:25	Story Time	Story and review

*This is a sample timetable and may be subject to alteration.
*1 teacher per 8 students will be assigned.
*The class will not be opened if the number of students does not reach to 4.

Fees

Clarence Japanese Class Fee List (Sept 2022 – Aug 2023)	Annual Resource Fee	Textbook Fee	Monthly Tuition Fee
Comprehension + Conversation Class	¥19,800	¥11,000	¥22,000
Admission Fee	¥22,000

*Annual Resource Fee includes art materials, system management fees, and insurance fees.
*Admission Fee is exempt for Preschool students or graduates
*The consumption tax is included in the prices above.

*Registration Fee is charged only at the time of enrolment

How to Join the Class

Contact the school office to check availability for your child’s applicable class
Request for a trial lesson (optional)
Submit application form to school office
Seats are officially reserved upon completion of payment of the initial registration fees

Please contact the school office at office@clarenceschool.jp if you wish to book a trial lesson.

※We will register your name on the waiting list if there is no availability in the class.