Your child has spent their kindergarten years playing, listening and discovering new things in English. As they prepare to move from an international kindergarten to a Japanese primary school, you may be wondering what comes next for their English learning.
There is more to build on than everyday conversation: reading a story and explaining what happened, describing an observation, or putting an idea into writing. The next step is to give children something meaningful to do with the English they already know.
Laurus Online Academy (LOA) offers live online lessons in subjects including English, science and mathematics, all taught in English. Children can join from home and continue learning through English alongside their primary-school education.
Confident in conversation. What comes next?
“My child is happy chatting in English, but writing a full paragraph is harder.”
“I would like my child to explain a book in their own words after reading it.”
“My child loves science and maths. I would like them to keep learning those subjects in English, too.”
Every child has a different next step. At LOA, working with subject content creates opportunities to read, think, speak and write in English.
Retelling a story means putting events in order. Explaining an experiment means connecting what was observed with the point a child wants to make. Writing means choosing reasons and examples that help a reader follow an idea.
When English has a purpose, children have opportunities to develop a wider range of ways to express themselves.
What can children study at LOA?
The following examples are drawn from classes planned for April 2027. We can help you explore options that match your child’s English ability and learning experience.
These are examples to discuss, not a recommendation that every kindergarten graduate should take all four classes. The right starting point depends on the child.
Global English Level 2
Share what you read and think
Children practise using a range of tenses, verbs and connectives to communicate clearly about past events and future plans. They also explore stories and book reports, moving from understanding a text to organising its content and expressing it in their own words.
Primary Science Level 2
Predict, observe and explain
From plant growth and light and shadows to electrical circuits, children make predictions, investigate through observation and experiments, and explain their findings. Their curiosity about science gives them a reason to ask “Why?” and “What happened?” in English.
Primary Mathematics Level 2
Explore how numbers and calculations work
Children explore numbers to 100 and place value, two-digit addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, shapes and graphs. As they read instructions and questions in English, they deepen their understanding of number relationships and how calculations work.
Creative Writing Builder Level
Turn ideas into well-structured writing
Through weekly writing, children practise topic sentences and supporting detail, descriptive and figurative language, and opinions backed by reasons. They also explore hypothetical language and structures such as “would have + past participle”, expanding how they express imagined situations and their own ideas. Teacher feedback helps them consider both what to write and how to communicate it clearly.
A next step that fits your child
Children leaving the same international kindergarten may have very different strengths and experiences in conversation, reading and writing. Choosing a class begins with finding a good match between what a child wants to learn and what they can do now.
It is also important to consider whether online learning suits your child and how it will fit around primary-school life. Through a consultation and, where needed, a level check, LOA can help you discuss the subject, level and class format that may be suitable.
The English your child has developed in kindergarten can become part of what they learn next. Let’s talk about what they can do today—and what they would like to explore tomorrow.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions
What can my child work on after international kindergarten?
Alongside everyday conversation, children can work on reading a story and explaining it in their own words, describing observations, and organising ideas in writing. The next step depends on their interests and experience.
Does confident speaking mean my child is ready for any class?
Speaking, reading and writing experience can differ, even among children from the same kindergarten. A consultation and, where needed, a level check help us discuss a suitable subject, level and class format rather than choosing from school history alone.
Can my child study with LOA while attending a Japanese primary school?
LOA offers live online lessons that children can join from home alongside primary school. Whether online learning suits your child and how it will fit into family life are important points to discuss when choosing a class.
When are the classes featured in this article planned to begin?
The course examples in this article are from classes planned for April 2027. Please use the enquiry form to discuss classes and trial lessons that may suit your child.
How do we choose a class or ask about a trial lesson?
Use the “Ask about classes and trial lessons” button to contact LOA. A useful starting point is your child’s English-learning experience, what they enjoy, and the skills you would like them to develop. A consultation and a level check where needed can help identify the next step.
Let’s find the next step together
Talk to LOA about your child’s interests, current skills and the learning you would like to continue after kindergarten.