J PREP Explorers(帰国子女など対象)

All English Program

J PREP Explorersは、基本的に授業のすべてを英語で運営するカリキュラムです。
インターナショナル・キンダーガーテン卒園生や海外帰国子女などの、ネイティブレベルのスピーキング力を保持することを目指す小学校1年生から小学4年生を対象としたプログラムです。

Program Overview

Explorers courses are All-English courses specially designed for students with high English fluency, such as returnees or students who have studied at an international school.
Explorers provides a dynamic English classroom environment where students can develop their communication skills and cognitive skills (e.g. critical thinking, creative thinking, problem solving etc.) .
As an English program that adopts the four-skills approach, there are ample opportunities for students to polish their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through a wide variety of carefully crafted classroom activities throughout the program as well.

J PREP Level Chart

EX100 Foundation Course

Course Introduction

Learning Outcome:CEFR Upper A1

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Read and understand simple texts that fall under the DRA 16 or Lexile 300 reading level
  • Carry a simple conversation about familiar topics
  • Present for 1 minute on a topic in front of the class
  • Write a short weekly book review using 20 words or more
  • Write up to 30 words or more for a variety of texts

CLIL

The CLIL portion of the class will explore topics that are relevant to the daily experience of the students while giving them a global perspective at the same time.

Presentations

Presentations are held twice every term to build students’ confidence in the use of the English language.

Course Details

Main Target Grade 1~2,CEFR Lower A1
Lesson hours 2 hours
CEFR Goal Upper A1
Next course EX200

EX200 Lower Intermediate Course

Course Introduction

Learning Outcome:CEFR Lower A2

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Read and understand simple texts that fall under the DRA 20 or Lexile 400 reading level
  • Share their thoughts and feelings about topics they are interested in
  • Present for 1 minute on a topic in front of the class
  • Write a short weekly book review using 30 words or more
  • Write up to 60 words or more for a variety of texts

CLIL

The CLIL portion of the class will explore a variety of topics such as health, daily activities, and celebrations with a global perspective.

Presentations

Presentations are held twice every term to build students’ confidence in the use of the English language.

Course Details

Main Target Grade 1~3,EX100 graduates,CEFR Upper A1
Lesson hours 2 hours
CEFR Goal Lower A2
Next course EX240

EX240 Upper Intermediate Course

Course Introduction

Learning Outcome:CEFR Upper A2

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Read and understand simple texts that fall under the DRA 30 or Lexile 500 reading level
  • Share their thoughts and feelings about topics they are interested in
  • Plan and present for 1 minute on a topic in front of the class
  • Write a short weekly book review using 40 words or more
  • Write up to 90 words or more on a variety of texts

Writing

The writing section introduces a variety of writing styles throughout the year. Students are taught to plan their writing piece and are challenged to write up to 90 words or more independently.

Speaking

There are two main areas of speaking skills that thiscourse will target:(1) presentation skills,and(2) conversation skills. Thefocus alternates betweeneach term.

Course Details

Main Target Grade 2~4,EX200 graduates,CEFR Lower A2
Lesson hours 2.5 hours
CEFR Goal Upper A2
Next course EX280

EX280 Advanced Course

Course Introduction

Learning Outcome:CEFR Lower B1

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Read and understand simple texts that fall under the DRA 38 or Lexile 600 reading level
  • Describe experiences, events, plans, and opinions
  • Discuss ideas in a group setting
  • Deliver a 1 – 2 minutes presentation with confidence
  • Write a short weekly book review using 50 words or more
  • Write up to 120 words or more on a variety of texts

Writing

The writing section introduces a variety of writing styles throughout the year. Students are taught to plan their writing piece and are challenged to write up to 120 words or more independently.

Speaking

There are two main areas of speaking skills that this course will target: (1) presentation skills, and (2) conversation skills. The focus alternates between each term.

Course Details

Main Target Grade 3~4,EX240 graduates,CEFR Upper A2
Lesson hours 2.5 hours
CEFR Goal Lower B1
Next course LA300

From the instructor

Adeline Tay (EX100/200/240/280)

It has been an absolute pleasure to develop the materials for the class of Explorers track and to teach the class as well. Being able to observe how the students respond to the materials first hand has proved to be beneficial as I am now able to consider the feedback received and improve on the course to better address the needs of the students. Whether we are discussing what the different ways of using a PET bottle are, or how the cob is different from a pen, there is rarely a dull moment as every student openly shares their thoughts with the class. It is great to see how different students come together, and take away not just the academic and language skills they need, but also the interpersonal skills as well.