International · Online, one to one
Wherever your family lives,
one coordinator.
For families living outside Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan. Native English-speaking subject specialists teach your child one to one, online and in English — school subjects in IB, IGCSE and A-Level, entry to boarding schools, and UK university applications — with fees in USD.
ELT School was founded in London in 1984. Every lesson is taught online, so there is no classroom to travel to. Families in Hong Kong, Singapore or Taiwan have their own pages.
- Primary years
- Choosing the next school
- IGCSE or MYP
- IB Diploma or A-Level
- Applying to university
01 / Where to begin
Three kinds of support, side by side.
Start with the one that matters most to your family now. Your coordinator builds the rest of the plan with you, stage by stage.
- IB · IGCSE · A-LevelSchool subjectsRegular one-to-one lessons in English, Maths and the sciences, following the curriculum your child's school already teaches.
- Boarding schools · Tests · ApplicationsThe next schoolUKiset, ISEB Pre-Test, 11+ and 13+ preparation and interviews for boarding schools, plus help with choosing schools and applying.
- UCAS · Personal statement · InterviewUniversity applicationsChoosing courses, drafting the personal statement and preparing for interviews at UK universities, alongside final-year subjects.
Considering schools in the UK? Start with the UK schools guide. Our lessons follow international and UK curricula; we do not teach national school syllabuses of individual countries.
For professionals
Executive English, for adults at work.
A separate one-to-one service for executives and professionals — meetings, negotiations, presentations and business writing — with its own fees in USD.
02 / The same guide throughout
Schools and tutors may change. Your coordinator does not.
One coordinator keeps your child's learning record, briefs every new tutor before the first lesson and reports to you every （to be confirmed）.
Our tutors teach from Japan and the UK, so we can usually offer lesson times on both sides of your day. Your coordinator plans lessons in your own time zone and adjusts them when clocks change.
- Plans each stage with you
- Reads every lesson note
- Arranges cover when a tutor is away
03 / Subject specialists
See who teaches.
Native English-speaking specialists in their subjects, teaching one to one from Japan and the UK. Each profile sets out the tutor's background and the qualifications ELT has checked.
English
Tom graduated in English Literature from Cambridge University and then taught English at Japanese schools through the JET Programme. He holds a UK primary school teaching qualification and enjoys helping students grow in confidence and think creatively. He also earned a master's degree in Children's Book Illustration from Anglia Ruskin University, creates picture books and illustrations for children, and specialises in lessons for children.
- Qualification
- BA in English Literature (First Class), University of CambridgePrimary School Teaching Certificate (UK)MA in Children's Book Illustration, Anglia Ruskin University
- First language
- English
English · Writing
Chris read Latin and Ancient Greek at Oxford University before moving to Politics and Philosophy. After working at an advertising agency in London, he retrained as a programmer and joined an American company in Nagoya, where he worked in technical translation and taught English. He lectured at Tokai Gakuen University, then earned a PGCE in Modern Languages (French and Japanese) from the University of Nottingham and an MPhil in Japanese Studies from Cardiff University. He returned to Japan as Head of Oral English at Tokai High School, where he taught until March 2023. With many years as an EIKEN examiner and rater, he teaches essay writing and editing, exam preparation and Business English.
- Qualification
- University of Oxford (Latin and Ancient Greek; Politics and Philosophy)PGCE in Modern Languages (French and Japanese), University of NottinghamMPhil in Japanese Studies, Cardiff UniversityEIKEN examiner and rater
- First language
- English
04 / Fees, stated up front
Fees in USD, known in advance.
Lessons are priced per one-to-one lesson. The coordinator, the written record of each lesson and reports to parents are part of the fee. Every lesson is contracted with ELT Education Inc. in Japan.
- Matching the tutor
- A plan for each stage
- A note after every lesson
- Regular reports to parents
- A briefed handover if the tutor changes
- One-to-one lesson
- USD （to be confirmed）
- Per lesson, online
05 / Guides
Decide with clear information.
- IB, IGCSE or A-Level?What each course involves and how they lead to university.What each course involves and how they lead to university.
- Schools in the UKBoarding schools, entry points, guardianship and admissions.Boarding schools, entry points, guardianship and admissions.
- What is UKiset?What the test covers and when students take it.What the test covers and when students take it.
- Boarding school application timelineWorking back from a September start in the UK.Working back from a September start in the UK.
- The UCAS timelineKey dates from choosing courses to receiving offers.Key dates from choosing courses to receiving offers.
06 / Common questions
Things families ask first.
We live in a country not listed on your site. Can we still join?
Yes. We accept families from anywhere in the world; this section is for families outside Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan. If you are unsure, ask in a free first consultation. See the FAQ.
How do lessons work across time zones?
With tutors in Japan and the UK, your coordinator looks for times that suit your child's school day, and confirms every lesson in your local time.
Our school year does not start in September. Can we still aim for UK entry?
Yes. Your coordinator matches your child's age and current year to the UK year group and works back from each school's registration and test dates. See the application timeline.
Do you guarantee a place or an offer?
No. Schools and universities make their own admissions decisions. We prepare your child and support the application.
Key facts
ELT School at a glance.
- Founded
- London, 1984 (as ELT School of English)
- Operated by
- ELT Education Inc., Tokyo, Japan; ELT School of English Ltd., London, United Kingdom
- Lessons
- One-to-one, online only
ELT School began in London in 1984 as ELT School of English. As we added academic subjects and admissions support, the name became ELT School.
First step
Start with a consultation.
Tell us which country you live in, your child's school, curriculum and year, and what you are aiming for. Your coordinator replies with a suggested next step.