At Starfish English, our three-tier system supports your child consistently from age 9 through high school graduation. We’ve found that staying in the same caring environment, building English skills step by step, helps students develop stronger long-term English abilities than switching between different schools. Let me share how our three-tier system supports your child’s English growth.

Elementary Level (Ages 9-12): Building a Strong Foundation with Fun

During elementary years, we help children build a solid foundation that will make junior high English much easier.

How Your Child Will Grow:

  • Speaking Confidence: Through consistent practice, children gradually develop from self-introductions to naturally discussing familiar topics
  • Pronunciation and Listening: Strong pronunciation and listening skills make grammar much easier to understand in junior high
  • Vocabulary Building: Children learn essential everyday words that will help them understand their junior high textbooks
  • Study Habits: Weekly consistent practice builds the confidence that “English is my strong subject” by junior high

How We Support Your Child:

  • Small groups of 4-6 students ensure everyone gets plenty of speaking practice
  • Fun games and activities make repetition enjoyable and help information stick
  • Learning through seeing, hearing, and movement helps children remember better
  • Every lesson includes “I can do it!” moments to keep motivation high

Junior High Level: School Success and Real Communication

During junior high, we help students improve their school grades while developing real communication skills.

How Your Child Will Grow:

  • Better Grades: School test scores steadily improve through consistent practice
  • Natural Conversation: Students learn to use school grammar patterns in natural conversation
  • Confidence Building: We help overcome teenage shyness so students become active speakers
  • High School Preparation: Early development of skills needed for high school entrance exams

How We Support Your Child:

  • Conversation practice connected to school textbooks maximizes learning benefits
  • Pair work and group activities help reduce speaking anxiety
  • Regular check-ins address each student’s individual challenges
  • Practice with real high school entrance exam questions for practical preparation

High School Level: University Readiness and Global Communication

During high school, we help students prepare for university entrance exams while developing international communication skills.

How Your Child Will Grow:

  • Test Success: Significant TOEIC score improvements and high university entrance exam scores
  • Critical Thinking: Ability to discuss complex social issues and present well-reasoned arguments in English
  • Academic English: Development of specialized vocabulary and reading skills needed for university courses
  • Presentation Skills: Confidence and ability to give professional English presentations

How We Support Your Child:

  • Current events discussions help develop advanced thinking skills
  • University entrance exam preparation based on latest trends and requirements
  • Training in logical essay structure and academic writing
  • Mock interview practice for university recommendation entrance exams

Why Continuous Learning Works Better

Deep Understanding: We get to know your child’s learning style deeply, allowing us to tailor our teaching to what works best for them.

Less Stress: No stressful transitions to new environments means your child can focus completely on learning. No time wasted getting used to new classrooms.

Smooth Progress: Teaching builds naturally on previous learning stages, helping knowledge stick and develop without gaps.

Cost Savings: No need to switch schools multiple times, saving on enrollment fees and new materials.

Positive Outcomes: We’ve heard graduates say “English became my strong subject.” Students entering university develop real, practical English skills.

How We Compare to Other Options

Age-Specialized Schools: These schools offer targeted expertise for specific ages, but learning can be disrupted when students transition between different schools.

Large Chain Schools: They have comprehensive materials and systems, but individual attention and relationship building can be limited.

What Makes Us Different: 9 years of continuous learning combines individual attention with steady progress. We support your child’s growth consistently throughout their English journey.

The Value of Continuous Learning

Short-term Results: Improved school grades and increased enthusiasm for English learning through consistent practice.

Medium-term Results: After 3 years of continuous study, English becomes a strong subject, opening up more future academic options.

Long-term Results: High school graduation with university-level English proficiency and readiness for international communication.

Economic Benefits: Continuous learning can help reduce the need for additional tutoring or expensive short-term study abroad programs.

Starfish English’s three-tier system is more than English education—it’s an investment in your child’s future. By providing the right learning environment continuously adapted to each age, we help ensure steady English development.

Let’s check your child’s current English level and create the best learning plan. We’ll discuss specific learning approaches based on your child’s current situation and goals. Schedule your trial lesson today