Baby Class
A first taste of English,
in a shorter day.
For children aged 1 year 8 months to 2 years 8 months. From 9:30 to 13:00 they sing, play, walk to the park and eat lunch together: a day short enough for a comfortable start.
At a glance
- Ages
- 1 year 8 months to 2 years 8 months
- Hours
- 9:30–13:00
- Days
- From 2 days a week, Monday to Friday. You choose the days.
- Fees
- From ¥53,000 a month for 2 days a week, tax included
Three reasons families start here
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English from 1 year 8 months
Children who hear English early pick it up naturally. Sessions are built so that very young children enjoy joining in. No English is needed to start, and our Japanese staff are there to help.
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An easy day and an easy start
With a day that runs from 9:30 to 13:00, children can start without getting overtired. From ¥53,000 a month for 2 days a week, on the days you choose.
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Trial and make-up lessons
Leaving your child somewhere new is a big step, so you can book a trial lesson before enrolling. If your child misses a day through sudden illness or family plans, a make-up lesson can be taken within 1 month.
What the children do
- Songs and dancing
- Circle time: sitting together and greeting each other in English
- Books, puzzles, fine-motor and sensory play
- Activities, worksheets and art on the monthly theme
- Outdoor play in Setagaya Park
- Lunch together
A typical day
An example of a park day. On fine days we walk to Setagaya Park.
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Arrival, unpacking and free play
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Tidy up, song and dance, water break
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Circle time
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Park time
Even the youngest walk there on their own feet.
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Wash hands and get ready for lunch
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Lunch and free play
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Pick-up
- On indoor days, circle time is followed by a book, puzzle, fine-motor or sensory activity (10:45), a theme activity, worksheet or art (11:05), and lunch (11:45).
- The schedule changes with the weather and events.
Monthly fees
| Days a week | Standard | After subsidy(estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | ¥53,000 | ¥0 |
| 3 days | ¥69,000 | ¥0 |
| 4 days | ¥95,000 | ¥15,000 |
| 5 days | ¥95,000 | ¥15,000 |
Enrollment and annual fees
- Enrollment feeOn now
- ¥100,000¥70,000
- Annual fee
- ¥35,000
- We ask for at least 2 days a week for the first 5 months, then 3 or more from month 6.
- 4 and 5 days a week cost the same.
- "After subsidy (estimate)" is an example at the maximum support of ¥80,000 a month. Whether you qualify, and for how much, depends on your ward and your certification. You pay the school in full and claim the subsidy back from your ward.
Extended care
For days when you can't make the 13:00 pick-up or need to drop off early, extended care is available. It is available on request and for an additional fee. Please request it by the day before.
Trial lesson
Before enrolling, your child can join one real class.
- No enrollment fee
- No annual fee
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Baby Class
- Time
- 9:30–13:00
- Lessons
- 1 lesson
- Price
- ¥5,000 + ¥580 for lunch
- Visits are free and can be arranged at any time, beginning at 10:00 in the morning. Your child is welcome to join in. We suggest visiting when your child is around 1 year 7 months.
Baby Class questions
Of course. We follow each child's pace and start toilet training at a time we agree with you.
You choose the days. We ask for at least 2 days a week for the first 5 months, then 3 or more from month 6.
If your child is absent through sudden illness or family plans, a make-up lesson can be taken within 1 month. Days when the school is closed are not made up.
Our youngest children
Come and try one lesson.
A Baby Class trial is one lesson for ¥5,000 + ¥580 for lunch, with no enrollment or annual fee.