Basic outline of the KIS ELS Program
The KIS ELS Program is unique to other English Language Schools in that it has a long of history and connection to KIS. ELS students have the great opportunity to benefit from exposure to an international school environment and use of the KIS classrooms. Many KIS students also attend the program and KIS teachers regularly teach in both schools.
The classes are often a mixture of foreign and Japanese students, who are either first- or second-language speakers of English. Many of the students (Japanese and non-Japanese) come from the local community and the greater Kyoto/Kansai area.
ELS School-wide Curriculum Framework
The basic framework of the program works alongside a course book series, Kid’s Box (By Cambridge Press, 2010). In addition to this are supplementary activities and topics that are real, fun, authentic and engaging, providing the students with a richer learning experience.
Staff
The teachers on the ELS program are native English speakers from a range of overseas countries (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA and UK). They are experienced teachers, who are passionate about teaching children, and providing them with a positive learning experience. Please take a look at the teacher profiles listed below.
How to apply?
KIS English Language Program is always accepting new students. Interested parties should contact the ELS Administrator. Two free trials are available for students who would like to try the ELS program.
Fees
- 2,000 yen per hour
- 15,000 yen entrance fee (students from 聚楽区 do not have to pay an entrance fee)
Times
The majority of the classes meet from 4:30-6:00
Contact
Solomon Daniel (email hidden; JavaScript is required)
English Language School Co-ordinator
Location
Kyoto International School
317 Kitatawara-cho, Nakadachiuri-sagaru Yoshiyamachi-dori,
Kamigyo-ku,
Kyoto, Japan 602-8247
Phone: 075-451-1022
As a rule, students will be grouped in the following ways depending on enrollment numbers:
Grade 1-3 age range – Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels.
Grade 4-6 – Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels.
Grades 7 and higher – Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels.
Applications are accepted year-round.
If a novel or text is required for the class, parents will be notified of the cost to be covered.
Teacher Profiles
Ioan (UK)
Ioan moved to Kyoto from the UK in summer 2011 and has taught at the KIS English Language School since September 2011.
- PGCE Math Education, Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford, UK
- M.Sci. Natural Sciences, King’s College, University of Cambridge, UK
Liz (USA)
Liz has been living in Kyoto since 2008 and has taught the intermediate level at the KIS English Language School since August 2008.
- B.A. in Archaeology, Classical Studies – George Washington University, USA
Ryan (Canada)
Ryan has built up an impressive amount of experience as a teacher of English as a second language, starting his English teaching career in 2005.
- Honors Degree in International Development Studies (University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada)
Wendy (Australia)
Long-term Kyoto resident Wendy is an award-winning artist as well as an experienced teacher of English as a second language.
- Post Graduate Diploma of Education, James Cook University, Australia
- Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art, Chisholm Institute of Technology, Australia
