Terakoya / Middle and high school

Terakoya / Middle and high school

Terakoya: supplementary classes for bilinguals
Local School Support / Exam Preparation
We provide guidance according to individual needs.

Program descriptions

Japanese:
Children/Young adults in this country typically become more familiar with English and its way of thinking as they attend school. Our goal is to teach them reading, writing, and thinking in Japanese, with care and patience. We tailor our teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each student. Our experienced staff have taught both in Japan and the US. We are dedicated to sharing the strengths of Japanese culture with your children through language instruction.

Mathematics:
What's a number? A fraction? Equations or algebra? We are committed to teaching students the fundamental meanings of these concepts and their practical applications. We then guide students to the next steps, where they learn why and how accepted formulae work and when they are useful.
We teach students the skills to solve problems independently. Students will learn the importance of math in their lives and recognize the joy of understanding it. We also provide assistance with schoolwork or entrance exam preparation. When beneficial, we introduce pedagogies established in Japan to help every student find their way to solve mathematical questions on their own. This program is suitable for students who dislike math or feel they are not good at it. The program is designed by Director Mukai, a charismatic teacher with years of experience teaching math to students at various levels.

ELA:
We sometimes observe students who are native speakers of English yet unable to express their thoughts effectively due to the restrictions on their vocabulary and ability of composition. To be able to think clearly and make informed decisions, students need to accurately understand what is being presented and then respond to it by formulating effective answers. That is exactly what we do at Starchild. We do not just ask students memorize words, but teach them patiently, sometimes by lecturing about the etymologies of these words. In teaching reading, furthermore, we make sure to encourage students to pay attention to the context of what is being written (such as author's cultural background). Along with helping build this foundation, we also help students do homework and prepare for tests for their school, or prepare them for an entrance exam. Our program is perfect for students wishing to be true bilinguals.

Preparations for entrance exams:
★NY State test Prep Summer Program
★SHSAT, ISEE/SSAT
★College preparation, SAT, ACT

Application

We provide trial classes for a fee.
If interested, please feel free to contact us.