Laurus Online Academy
Japan's Only Science International School, Live In Your Home.
Laurus has spent 25 years inspiring young minds in Tokyo. Now our classrooms open online to the world — live lessons in English, Science and Math, taught entirely in English, for children learning to think like innovators.
About
An International School Classroom, At Home.
Laurus Online Academy brings real school lessons to children everywhere: small live classes, experienced teachers, and three subjects — English, Science and Math — taught entirely in English. Wherever your family happens to live, your child learns alongside classmates in a structured international programme.
※ Most courses are designed for primary-school-aged children — and our Phonics class happily welcomes kindergarteners too.
LOA Is Made For Families Who…
- want more than conversation lessons — Science and Math, taught in English
- don't speak English at home, but want a structured English-medium education for their child
- are preparing for study abroad, or a move into international schooling
- have a returnee or bilingual child whose English deserves to keep growing
The Laurus Way
A Science Mind. An Innovator's Way Of Thinking.
Knowledge That Works In The Real World.
Anyone can promise "thinking skills". Laurus builds something more specific: children who form their own ideas and test them the way scientists do — hypothesise, try, verify, and try again — until knowledge connects and becomes something they can actually use. That is the Laurus classroom, and it arrives on your screen intact.
Small Classes, Close Attention
Teachers see every child, every lesson. Questions come easily when nobody is invisible.
Review That Feels Like Play
Dictation games and quick-fire quizzes turn revision into something children actually ask for.
Feedback That Builds Confidence
Every piece of homework comes back with thoughtful comments. Small wins, added up, become self-belief.
Materials Trusted Worldwide
International resources open windows onto the wider world — not just the language.
Teachers With Energy And Depth
Experienced instructors who genuinely love teaching lead every single lesson.
Interactive By Design
Digital whiteboards and shared slides keep hands moving and minds switched on.
Inside An Online Lesson
Courses
Our Courses
Begin with one subject, one lesson a week — then build as your child grows. Every course comes as a small group class or as private one-to-one lessons.
Class sizes: group classes run with 3 to 10 students, depending on the class. Private one-to-one lessons are available for every course. We'll help you choose the right format at your trial and counselling session.
Core Subjects — Learning In English
English
From playground topics to academic themes, children build all four skills — listening, speaking, reading and writing. Two lessons a week make this the backbone of LOA.
Science
Children observe, question and reason their way through topics like the environment and sustainability. The signature subject of a science school.
Math
Numbers, patterns and real-life problem solving — math that asks why, not just how much. In English, from day one.
Exam Preparation
Cambridge English Exam Preparation
International education has largely moved on from teaching to the test — and so has Laurus. But performing well in an exam is still a skill worth having, and few credentials open more doors than a Cambridge English qualification. At LOA, exams aren't the destination. They're milestones: proof, earned step by step, of ability that lasts.
※ The Cambridge English qualifications we prepare for at LOA, aligned with the international CEFR scale.
Skills-Focused Classes
Phonics
Songs, actions, and the joyful logic of English sounds and spelling. Parents and children can learn side by side — the perfect first step into English.
Creative Writing
Structure, technique and imagination. Children study worked examples, practise proofreading, and take on a fresh creative challenge every week — with personal feedback from their teacher.
Levels, Ages And School Years At A Glance
We'll find the right starting level together at your counselling and level check — treat this table as a general guide.
| Level / Textbook | Typical age | School year (Japan) | Eiken · CEFR guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation / Phonics materials | 3–5 | K2–K3 | No Eiken required · Pre-A1 or below |
| Level 1 / Cambridge Book 1 | 5–6 | K3 | Eiken Grade 5 or below · Pre-A1 |
| Level 2 / Cambridge Book 2 | 6–7 | Year 1 | Eiken Grade 5–4 · Pre-A1–A1 |
| Level 3 / Cambridge Book 3 | 7–8 | Year 2 | Eiken Grade 4 · A1 |
| Level 4 / Cambridge Book 4 | 8–9 | Year 3 | Eiken Grade 3–Pre-2 · A1–A2 |
| Level 5 / Cambridge Book 5 | 9–10 | Year 4 | Eiken Grade Pre-2 · A2 |
| Level 6 / Cambridge Book 6 | 10–11 | Year 5 | Eiken Grade Pre-2–2 · A2–B1 |
| Level 7 / Cambridge Book 7 | 11–12 | Year 6 | Eiken Grade 2 · B1 |
※ Ages follow the UK school-year system and are given as a guide. Phonics also welcomes pre-school learners.
Curriculum Foundation
Your Child's Thinking Is The Star.
The Cambridge Curriculum Is The Stage.
Every LOA lesson stands on the Cambridge international curriculum — the framework trusted by international schools around the world. Laurus is an accredited Cambridge International Education school, and has taught this curriculum for years. Online, nothing about that foundation changes.
English As A Tool, Not A Target
Conversation schools treat English as the goal. At LOA, English is the tool: children use it to study real subjects, with official Cambridge University Press materials and the Oxford Essential Dictionary — and the curriculum is built to develop thinking itself, not just language practice.
A First Step On A Path That Goes A Long Way
Cambridge learning progresses in stages, from the primary years through IGCSE to A Level. LOA teaches the primary stage — and the English and thinking skills built here will serve your child on whichever path they choose.
※ Shown for reference: the stages of the Cambridge international curriculum.
Tuition
A world-class education, honestly priced.
Private lessons
One-to-one · 45 min per lesson · your schedule, your pace · annual enrolment (2026, excl. tax)
- English — 80 lessons/year¥560,000
- Science — 40 lessons/year¥280,000
- Math — 40 lessons/year¥280,000
- Cambridge English Exam Preparation — 40 lessons/year¥280,000
- Phonics / Creative WritingPlease inquire
Ideal for children in Year 3 and above, busy after-school calendars, and overseas families working across time zones.
Group lessons
Small classes of 3–10 · 60 min per lesson (30 min for skills classes) · monthly fee (2026, excl. tax)
- English — twice weekly ※¥28,000
- Science¥14,000
- Math¥14,000
- Cambridge English Exam Preparation¥14,000
- Phonics — 30 min¥11,000
- Creative Writing — 30 min¥11,000
The energy of learning together — every child seen, every child heard.
※ An annual administrative fee of ¥55,000 is billed in your first month (first month = tuition + administrative fee + textbooks).
※ English meets twice a week — hence the doubled fee.
※ Textbooks are charged separately, at cost.
Your Journey
From First Hello To Final Certificate — We're With You.
Enrolment isn't the finish line; it's step four of nine. From your very first message to course completion and beyond, our staff and teachers walk beside your child and your family.
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Initial Inquiry
Say hello by form, phone or email. Tell us your child's age, their English so far, and the course that caught your eye. Overseas families are warmly welcome.
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Seminar & Trial Lesson
Sit in on a real class — the atmosphere, the materials, the teaching style. Group trials are free, and our staff stay behind to answer parents' questions.
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Counselling & Level Check
We listen — to your child's level, your goals, your family's schedule — then recommend the right course and format, with a level check as needed.
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Enrolment
Submit the enrolment form and we take care of the rest: course agreement, first payment, materials on their way, and your child's student account ready to go.
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Orientation & Setup
Google Meet, digital materials, workbooks — we set everything up together, so nothing stands between your child and their first lesson.
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Lessons Begin
Start in Term 1 (April–September) or Term 2 (October–March). Q&A, quizzes, role-play and presentations keep understanding — and enjoyment — growing.
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Mid-Term Assessment
Halfway through the term, we take stock. You receive a progress report, and individual feedback sessions are arranged whenever helpful.
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Final Assessment & Completion
A final assessment rounds off the course. Your child receives a certificate of completion — and clear guidance towards the next CEFR-aligned level.
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Progression
Matched to their growth, children move up — from Pre-A1 towards B1 and beyond, learning builds steadily, stage by stage.
Pre-A1 → B1 and beyond← Scroll sideways to see all nine steps →
Three Ways To Try LOA
Seminar + Group Trial Lesson
Experience a lesson in a group, alongside other children — then join our curriculum seminar and parents' Q&A afterwards.
Private Consultation + Private Trial
Can't make the group trial, or prefer one-to-one at your child's exact level? A free 30-minute consultation, plus a 30-minute private trial.
Curriculum Consultation Only
Just want to talk first? Thirty minutes on the curriculum and your child's learning — no trial lesson required.
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Classes & Trial Lessons
Join a class already in session, book a trial, or become a founding member of a brand-new class.
Active Classes — Join Anytime
Mid-term enrolment welcome · times are JST
Upcoming Trial Lessons
Group trials are free · times are JST
See it for yourself — a real lesson gives the most honest answer.
New Classes — Founding Members Wanted
Each class opens as soon as three students gather. Founding members shape the class from lesson one.
Phonics 1 Pre-A1 · Sat 8:00–8:30
Math 2 Pre-A1–A1 · Wed 18:10–19:10
Science 4 A1–A2 · Fri 19:20–20:20
Creative Writing A1–B1 · Sat 9:00–9:30
Cambridge Exam Prep — A2 Key A1–B1 · Tue 18:10–19:10
Cambridge Exam Prep — B1 Preliminary A1–B1 · Tue 19:20–20:20
A separate short form — tell us which class, and we'll hold your place.
Last updated: 17 July 2026
What You Need
What You'll Need To Join
We'll walk you through recommended equipment and setup at your enrolment orientation — and we're happy to advise beforehand if you're unsure.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my child join if they speak very little English?
Does the Cambridge curriculum also help with Japan's Eiken tests?
Can we enrol partway through a term?
Group or private — which should we choose?
What costs are there besides the monthly tuition?
Can we join from outside Japan?
Is the trial lesson really free?
Free Trial
The First Step Is Free.
The most honest answer to "is this right for my child?" is a real lesson. Book a free trial — from anywhere in the world, whenever you're ready.
Book a Free Trial LessonOur bilingual admissions team is happy to help.
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