Teacher praises primary school age student in British Council  English class, Japan.

Learn English and get ready for a bright future 

  • Location: Iidabashi (Tokyo) / Musashi Kosugi (Kawasaki)
  • 3 hours a week for 15 weeks (term 1 and 2) and 10 weeks (term 3) 

The Secondary Plus English course includes dynamic lessons on real-life topics. This engages students and helps them learn to speak English, the world's global language.

  • Students enjoy lively English Speaking classes with a specialist, highly-trained teacher at the British Council
  • In addition to the English classroom lessons, students use an interactive online English learning hub. This helps them build confidence, and practice their English vocabulary. In turn, this helps them get the most benefit from English conversations in the classroom.
  • English learners in this class work on practical and exciting tasks to encourage their self-expression and creative thinking. 
  • By working with classmates on team tasks, students build the collaboration and leadership skills they need for their future success
  • Students practise the English speaking and English writing skills they need to succeed in school exams and international university courses

Secondary Plus English course contents, prices and locations in Japan

In Japan, the British Council's Secondary Plus English courses are offered in Tokyo and Kawasaki.

Your child will be placed in the best class for them, based on their age and English language level.

Japanese Junior High School Grade 1-3 suit the Secondary Plus English course designed for ages 12-15 years.
Japanese High School Grade 1-3 suit the Secondary Plus English course designed for ages 15-18 years. 

Activities in the Secondary Plus English classrooms in Japan

  • English conversation and English Speaking is a focus. Students get plenty of time to practice speaking English with their teacher and classmates 
  • Students develop English conversation skills by working on interesting projects in pairs and small teams. Hands-on activities build experience  – and friendships
  • Students build up to a final project in each module, such as a presentation or blog 
  • Students practise the English Speaking and English Writing skills they need to succeed in school exams and international university courses
  • Learning activities focus on current topics like artificial intelligence, gaming, ethical food and climate change. These real-world topics keep students motivated to learn English. 
  • Small classes ensure every student gets personal English coaching support, from expert teachers. 

Students develop life and English study skills for a global world 

This English course helps every student develop into an independent global citizen: 

  • Students work on an exciting range of practical and challenging tasks that encourage self-expression and creative thinking  
  • By working with classmates on team tasks, students build collaboration and leadership skills

Course date, time and price at Ildabashi, Tokyo Teaching Centre

Lower Secondary

Level / Class Saturday Tue / Thu
Secondary Plus 1 (A1) 17:30-20;30  
Secondary Plus 2 (A2) 17:30-20:30  
Secondary Plus 3 (B1.1) 17:30-20:30 18;30-20:00
Secondary Plus 4 (B1.2) 17:30-20:30  
Secondary Plus 5 (B2.1) 17:30-20:30  
Secondary Plus 6 (B2.2) 17:30-20:30  

Upper Secondary

Level / Class Saturday
Upper Secondary Plus 1 (B1.1) 17:30-20:30
Upper Secondary Plus 2 (B1.2) 17:30-20:30
Upper Secondary Plus 3 (B2.1) 17:30-20:30

Price: 

  • Term 1 (15 weeks): JPY 198,000 yen (including tax)
  • Term 2 (15 weeks): JPY 198,000 yen (including tax)
  • Term 3 (10 weeks): JPY 132,000 yen (including tax)

Registration Fee: JPY 27,500 yen (including tax)
* Registration fee will be charged at the time of initial registration.

Course date, time and price at Kawasaki Teaching Centre

Lower Secondary

Level / Class Saturday

Tue / Thu

Secondary Plus 1 (A1) 17:30-20:30 19:00-20:30
Secondary Plus 2 (A2) 17:30-20:30 19:00-20:30
Secondary Plus 3 (B1.1) 17:30-20:30 19:00-20:30
Secondary Plus 4 (B1.2) 17:30-20:30  
Secondary Plus 5 (B2.1) 17:30-20:30  
Secondary Plus 6 (B2.2) 17:30-20:30  
Secondary Plus
for Returnees (C1.1)
  19:00-20:30

Upper Secondary

Level / Class Saturday
Upper Secondary Plus 1 (B1.1) 17:30-20:30
Upper Secondary Plus 2 (B1.2) 17:30-20:30

Price: 

  • Term 1 (15 weeks): JPY 217,800 yen (including tax)
  • Term 2 (15 weeks): JPY 217,800 yen (including tax)
  • Term 3 (10 weeks): JPY 145,200 yen (including tax)

Registration Fee: JPY 27,500 yen (including tax)
* Registration fee will be charged at the time of initial registration.

How the learning hub helps English learners in Japan progress faster 

The teacher sets independent study on the learning hub to complete before and after class. This means students in class can focus on English Speaking and English conversation skills: 

  • Everyone learns in their own way. Students can complete the independent study at their own pace. This helps build a strong English vocabulary - and confidence.
  • Tasks are designed to develop English speaking, writing and reading skills
  • The British Council learning hub is interactive. It uses real-world English language materials, such as magazine articles, job advertisements, film reviews, music podcasts and sports vlogs to improve English grammar and vocabulary 
  • A personalised dashboard helps students (and their parents) keep track of progress. 

Discover the learning hub 

Find out more about how the British Council online learning hub works.

Build confidence in an inclusive learning environment 

Our inclusive learning environment provides a space for students to thrive: 

  • Students are in a class with students who are a similar age, with a similar level of English skill
  • Teachers encourage students to express their opinions. This helps build confidence in speaking English 
  • We have robust measures in place to ensure students are kept safe.

Technical requirements for the learning hub

The British Council student learning hub can be accessed using a desktop computer, laptop or tablet. We do not recommend using a mobile phone. You also need a good wifi connection.

Find out more about the system requirements.