Moi Education’s Tutoring
Personalised study plan
Students supported by Moi Education come from all different grades, levels, and have different future paths.
We provide one-to-one tutoring, so we create a personalised study plan for each student to help them achieve their goals.
International schools and boarding schools may follow the same curriculum (GCSE/IGCSE, A-level, IB, etc.) but the progress and scope of teaching varies slightly from school to school.
For those taking English lessons, the content of the lessons will vary depending on whether the aim of improving English is to study abroad, to prepare for exams such as IELTS or Eiken, or to learn English conversation.
If you are aiming to enter an overseas university, the examination methods and measures will vary depending on whether you are applying from an overseas or international school or from a Japanese high school.
For these reasons we recommend private tutoring instead of group tutoring.
Teaching methods
Our main teaching method is online lessons, as one of our strengths is that our tutors come from top universities all over the world.
At present, face-to-face tuition is also available for some courses in central Tokyo area only, mainly for younger children of primary school age and below. Please see below for information on eligible courses.
Online Tutoring [GCSE/IGCSE, A-level, IB, IELTS, English]
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Examples of students
- Supplementary tuition/exam preparation for UK boarding schools, international schools
- Preparation for boarding school and university entrance examinations
- Strengthening English in preparation for overseas study (IELTS, Eiken, TOEFL)
- Preparation for the local curriculum before studying abroad
- Language lessons (English and Chinese)
Features of online tutoring
Tutors from top UK universities
Our tutors are currently studying at, or graduated from world’s top universities, such as Imperial College London. They have completed the curriculum themselves and have experienced the actual examination process, so you can rest assured that you are in good hands.
When you have a university student tutor on a private contract, you will eventually have to find a replacement because he/she will have to stop teaching after graduation. We all know that finding a good tutor can be a challenge.
You will never face this problem with Moi Education, as we have excellent tutors in house all the time.
Personalised lessons
Because it is one-to-one tutoring, the lesson design is tailor-made to meet the student’s goals.
For families studying or planning to study abroad, apart from the tutors in charge of the classes, consultants who are familiar with the international curriculum provide career guidance and support for study from a long-term perspective. Overseas examination systems are very different from those in Japan and require long-term planning that takes into account the student’s progression to university.
One consultant will follow the student from start to finish, receiving reports on study progress from the tutor and helping the student to achieve what they really want to do.
Bilingual tutors
Our tutors are bilingual (Japanese/English), so even those with limited English skills can receive quality tuition.
Also, if you do not plan to study abroad but would like to learn English from a tutor with overseas experience, please feel free to contact us.
Online makes things possible
Online makes it possible to take lessons wherever you are in the world. Whether you are studying abroad or living in Japan, you can take lessons with tutors from world’s top universities.
My name is Maki and I graduated from Imperial College London.
After high school, I moved to England to complete my GCSEs and A-levels. We provide advice on exam preparation, A-level subject selection, and university applications. I myself went to England without being able to speak English and had a hard time, so please feel free to contact me about English and study preparation before studying abroad!
Courses
(1) GCSE/IGCSE
This curriculum is used in British schools, international schools in Asia and British schools in Japan.
We will also guide you with a view to subject choice, as GCSE/IGCSE results are required when selecting subjects at the next level, A-level or IB.
Maths, Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Physics), Geography and other humanities subjects can also be taught.
(2) A-levels
This curriculum is used in British schools, international schools in Asia and British schools in Japan.
It is a fully elective subject and you decide on the subject depending on what you want to major in at university. You need to plan ahead with your subject selection and study, as it will play a major role in your university application.
Maths, Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Physics), and humanities subjects such as Economics.
(3) IB DP (International Baccalaureate)
It is a curriculum adopted by many international schools, and an increasing number of schools in the UK are adopting it.
Some IB schools in Japan’s Ichijo IB schools have adopted the Japanese IB, which is available in both English and Japanese.
Consult with us for guidance on MYP and PYP as well as IBDP; as with A-level, you need to plan ahead with your subject selection and study, as it has a significant bearing on your university application.
Maths, Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Physics), and humanities subjects such as Economics. We also have an experienced tutor who can teach Japanese A Literature SSST (self-taught).
(4) IELTS
Instruction is provided for students who want to raise their IELTS score in preparation for overseas university entrance exams or for those who are preparing to study abroad and want to improve their level of English.
It is the only certificate recognised as an English language qualification in any country and is required for visa applications, especially if you are going to university in the UK.
(5) Preparation for overseas study
This course prepares students for entrance exams for overseas junior and senior high school entrance exams (boarding schools) and overseas universities, as well as English preparation lessons. The course prepares students not only for written exams but also for essays and interviews.
For those who want to be prepared for the local curriculum after departure, we continue to provide support.
(6) Scholarship support
Lecturers who have attended university in the UK on scholarships from Yanai Tadashi Foundation, Sasakawa Peace Foundation and Tazaki Foundation will give advice on essays and other topics.
Yanai Tadashi Foundation and Sasakawa Peace Foundation are for full-time university study, while Tazaki Foundation is for full-time study from public school (British high schools) through to university.
(7) English examinations
Bilingual tutors provide English test preparation. There is a difference between learning English from a tutor with overseas experience and one without.
At Moi Education, we carefully select tutors who have backgrounds and experience that you won’t find elsewhere, and we believe there is value in being able to interact with these tutors.
(8) TOEFL/SAT
TOEFL and SAT preparation for US university entrance exams. TOEIC is also available.
(9) Language (English, Chinese)
We teach English regardless of whether you plan to study abroad or go on to school in Japan. Learning English can differ between tutors who have experience overseas and those who have not.
At Moi Education, we carefully select tutors who have backgrounds and experience that you won’t find elsewhere, and we believe there is value in being able to interact with these tutors.
(10) Other
We also offer lessons for AP, PYP and MYP, and Cambridge Primary for students aged 5-11. For students who are considering to enter Japanese schools/universities, we provide support for Eiken, TOEFL and essay writing.
We also welcome students who are currently still attending school in Japan and are considering studying abroad in the future, or who would like to study using foreign textbooks.
Visiting lessons are available in central Tokyo area only.
Our tutors
Moi Education has tutors from the world’s top universities. Our consultants will match you with the most suitable tutor according to your level and subject.
List of universities where tutors come from
Imperial College London
University College London (UCL)
King ‘s College London
London School of Economics (LSE)
Queen Mary, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
SOAS, University of London
University of Manchester
University of Exeter
University of Bath
Durham University
Pomona College – USA
Wellesley College – USA
The University of Tokyo
Waseda University
Sophia University
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Frequently asked questions.
Q. Do you offer summer courses?
Many students take intensive lessons during the summer holidays to review the year in general and prepare for the new term, or to prepare for the next school year.
Q. Do you also teach primary school children attending inter?
It also teaches primary school children attending international schools.
Some students study curricula such as the PYP at IB (International Baccalaureate accredited schools) and Cambridge Primary at Cambridge International (Cambridge International accredited schools).
Q. I would like to know about the fees.
You can find the fee structure on this page. For more information, please contact us for a free consultation.
Q. Are GCSE (IGCSE) results required for university entrance exams?
GCSE results are also entered when applying to UK universities from UCAS.
The more subjects you have at Grade 7 or above, the better if you are aiming for a top university like Oxford, Cambridge or Imperial College London or a medical school.
Q. How do I choose A-level subjects?
The course you choose at university determines your A-level electives.
For example, Oxford University’s Physics Department entry requirements state that students must have taken Maths (Mathematics) and Physics (Physics). It also states that you need to obtain an A* (the top grade) in either subject (information as of June 2024).
Q. How do I choose my IB subjects?
As with A-levels, the elective subjects are determined by the course you choose at university. Although it is an elective system, you choose one subject from each of the six categories.
Visiting lessons
About visiting lessons
Face-to-face tuition is provided through home visits in the central Tokyo area only. This service is particularly popular with families with young children of primary school age and below.
English lessons for primary school children
The student started lesson when she was at nursery, and she is now in first grade. Before studying with us, she was taking group lessons at an English conversation school. Her family decided to switch to visiting lessons because they had younger kids which made it difficult to do pick-ups and drop-offs.
Since the student was young, we tried to make lessons fun at first. By singing English songs and playing cards together, we helped her learn that English can be fun.
Once the student get used to English, we start to use textbooks. Since the student had zero knowledge of English, we started by having her memorise the sounds of the alphabet using phonics. After studying new topics through text, we repeated the process of outputting them through games on a special app, and within a year we were able to read the alphabet and short words.
The teacher at the previous English class was a foreigner and could not speak Japanese, so it was difficult for her to understand. All of Moi Education’s tutors are bilingual, so even those who are new to English can use our services with confidence.
Maths lessons for primary school children
This is a 5th grade student attending a private elementary school in Tokyo. His older sister is studying in the UK, and he goes to a summer school every year. Although he has excellent grades in Mathematics, he sometimes doesn’t feel satisfied with Japanese-style classes. We have been asked if we could provide tuition that is more international.
We use Year 6 Maths textbooks which is equivalent to 5th grade elementary school level in Japan. We aim to develp his English at the same time as his Maths knowlege. Also, approaching the same problem in a different way lead to new discoveries, which can be fun for the students.
For those who are planning to study abroad, we will provide guidance on everything from memorising technical terms in English, to international ways of thinking.
We select textbooks according to the level and purpose of the students. In addition to English lessons, we also make personalised lessons like this.