ABC English Class International School

（２０１４年４月改訂）
ABC English Class / International School
2496-1 Ohyabu−Cho Hikone−City Shiga Japan
3-5 Ohtatsumi-cho Nagahama-city Shiga Japan
Phone:0749-23-2000
URL： http://www.e-abckids.com
e-mail: [email protected]
ABC English is a private English school
that is located in Hikone and NagahamaCity, in Shiga .
Shiga Prefecture is located between Kyoto
and Nagoya, about 45 minutes by train either way.
Hikone is located in the northern area of Shiga,
near lake Biwa and has a population of 100,000.
It is a cozy town that is surrounded by mountains.
It’s a nice place to live.
ABC English offers 7 different types of classes: Baby & Mom Class, Toddler class
Kids Short Course, Preschool (English Kindergarten), Kids Long Course, adult,
and out-lessons.
The main philosophy of ABC ENGLISH is to help children reach their own goals for
becoming a speaker of English by having self -confidence, being independent, and being
more aware of the world around them. Emphasis is put on helping children to become
whole individuals through teaching social skills, cultural differences, manners, self
respect and respect for others.
Facilities
Entrance hall
Class Room
There are 3 class
Rooms.
Also we have
Seasonal parties.
Waiting Room
School Library
You can check out
books and videos.
Yard
We have a lot of
activities in the yard
ABC English is a private English school that is located in Hikone / Nagahama City,
Shiga Prefecture.
ABC English offers 7 different types of classes: Baby, 1 hour, 3 hour, adult, and out-lessons.
Baby class: The baby class is for mommies and babies. Ages range from 1 to 2. The class size is 8
students. The class length is 1.5 hours. The class goal is to have a fun time while learning basic
English skills (ABC’s, Basic phonics, listening, vocabulary, and conversation skills). Classes meet in
the mornings from 10:00am to 11:30pm.
Toddler Class: The toddler class is for mommies and 3 years old kids. The class size is 6 students.
The class length is 1 hour. The class goal is to have a fun time while learning basic English skills
(ABC’s, Basic phonics, listening, vocabulary, and conversation skills).
Preschool (English Kindergarten) This class is for students who want to become bi-lingual. Ages are
from 4 to 6. The class size is 16 students. The Classes meet Monday through Friday from 8:30am to
4:30pm. There is cookie time and lunchtime. Classes also include craft, cooking, playtime, storybook
time, birthday parties, and other activities. The class goal is to have the students become fluent in
English.
Short course: This class is for students who want a basic understanding of English. Ages are from 4
to 18. The class size is from 2 to 6 students. The class length is 1 hour. Class．
The class goal is to build basic English skills (ABC’s. phonics, reading, writing, listening and
conversation).
Long course: This class is for students who want to become bi-lingual. Ages are from 7 to 11. The
class size is from 3 to 16 students. The class length is 3 hours. Classes meet Monday through Friday
from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Classes also include craft, cooking, playtime, storybook time, birthday
parties, and other activities. The class atmosphere is more like a elementary school. The class goal is
to have the students become fluent in English.
Adult class: The student levels are from beginner to intermediate. The class size is from 2 to 6
students. The class length is 70 minutes. Classes meet Monday through Friday after 7:30pm and
sometimes in the mornings after 10:00am. The class atmosphere is relaxed.
Out-lessons: Our school offers English lesson outside of the school, ex. Companies and private
kindergartens.
Baby＆Mom Class （Age 0∼2） ：1.5hours
３∼8students／1 Class
Baby & Mom class:
This class is for mommies and babies.
Ages range from 1 to 3. The class size is 7 students.
The class length is 1.5 hours.
The class goal is to have a fun time while learning
basic English skills (ABC’s, Basic phonics, listening,
vocabulary, writing, and conversation skills).
Classes meet in the mornings from 10:00am to 11:30pm.
Baby & Mom Class Schedule
Time
Activity
Arrival / Play time
10:00∼10：15
Mother’s warm-up
10：15∼11：00
Circle Time
Hello song / Warm-up
exercises
Text / Lessons etc
11:00∼11:30
Phonics time/Story time
11:30∼
Good bye
１２：３０∼１２：４５ After Class Explanation for parents
Preschool （Age 4∼6） ： 8:30am∼4：30pm
16 students／1 Class
This class is for students who want to become bi-lingual.
Ages are from 4 to 6. The class size is 16 students.
The Classes meet Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
There is cookie time and lunchtime. Classes also include craft,
cooking, playtime, storybook time, birthday parties, and other activities.
The class goal is to have the students become fluent in English.
Time （時間）
Activity （内容）
8:45 ∼ 9:10
登 園／プレイタイム （Play time）
9:10 ∼ 9:20
朝の会（Greeting／Attendance）
9:20 ∼ 9:40
サークルタイム 朝のお歌 体操の時間（Songs & Exercise）
9:40 ∼ 10：00
スナックタイム／トイレ（Snack time ／Toilet）
10:00 ∼ 10:30
ファーストターム（１st term ／ Lesson）
10:35 ∼ 11:05
セカンドターム（２nd term ／ ABC Time）
11:10 ∼ 11:40
サードターム（３rd term ／ 外遊び（雨天時室内）
11:40 ∼ 12:40
食事の準備
12::40 ∼ 13:00
ランチタイム
あとかたずけ Lunch
自由時間 お昼休み（Break／Play time）お昼寝の準備
13:00 ∼ 13:40
午後の学習（年少組はお昼寝／夏季７月末∼８月は全生徒お昼寝）
13:40 ∼ 14:00
帰りの準備 帰りの会 ／ クラブ活動準備
14:00 ∼ 15:30
アフタースクール クラブ活動（日本語での活動となります）
15:30 ∼ 16:00
お迎え（Dismissal／Good-bye）
Tod & Kids Short Course （Age 3∼18） ：1 hour
2∼6 students／1 Class
Short Course:
This class is for students who want a basic
understanding of English. Ages are from 3 to 18.
The class size is from 2 to 6 students.
The class length is 1 hour.
The class goal is to build basic English skills
(ABC’s. phonics, reading, writing, listening and conversation).
Short Course Class Schedule （Exanple:5years old class）
Time
Activity
5 min
Prep time ( Kids come in the class room)
15 min
Welcome time (Hello song / Text book/
Chair assignment)
15 min
Circle Time & Dance time
(Colors/Numbers/Weather
Family/Animals)
10 min
Activity time
(English Games Alphabet/Phonics etc)
10 min
Table time (Home Work Check)
5 min
Point Check
Kids Long Course （Age:7∼１1） ：3 hours
2∼16students／1 Class
Kids Long Course:
This class is for students who want to become
bi-lingual or students who are native English speakers.
Ages are from 3 to 11. The class size is from 3 to 16 students.
The class length is 3 hours.
There is cookie time and lunchtime.
Classes also include craft, cooking, playtime,
storybook time, birthday parties, and other activities.
The class atmosphere is more like a kindergarten.
The goal of this class is to help the students become fluent
in English. Students are also taught Social skills
and rules,, coordination skills,
manners, and culture differences,
Long Course Class Schedule
Time
Activity
4:00∼4:30
Play time
Home work check
4:30∼5:00
Clean up ／Hello song／Circle Time
Activity time ／Craft time ／Birthday
5:00∼5:30
Cookie time
5:30∼6:15
Text / Lessons
6:15∼6:30
Snack Time
6:30∼7:00
Phonics time
Other Courses
Adult class:
The student levels are from beginner to intermediate.
The class size is from 2 to 6 students.
The class length is 60 minutes.
Classes meet Monday through Friday after 8:30pm
The class atmosphere is relaxed.
Out-lessons:
Our school offers English lesson outside of the school,
ex. Companies and private kindergartens.
Text books
ABC English Class / International School
Job Description
Location:
2496-1 Ohyabu−Cho Hikone−City Shiga Japan
3-5 Ohtatsumi-cho Nagahama-city Shiga Japan
Phone: 0749-23-2000 / 090-4274-8769
URL: http://www.e-abckids.com
e-mail: [email protected]
Job title: English teacher / Teaching Trainer
Salary : First year ￥275,000 （¥250,000 for taking over term）
Yearly pay raise (￥5000)
Up to 28 teaching hours / week + preparation time . 5days a week
Holidays
Depending on School Calendar
*All holidays are paid
Sick Days
will be made up during
Health insurance
National Health Insurance
make up week.
Accommodation: Apartment is provided by school and teacher pays rent. On average,
rent is about ¥55,000 / month
Job requirements:
*Teacher:
must have at least one or two-year experience with teaching young children.
can speak Japanese at a conversational level.
must have good memorization skills
must be well organized, good lesson planning skills, a native English speaker.
must have an easygoing personality.
*This job involves singing and some dancing.
*The teacher is expected to be very energetic and cheerful in the classroom.
Education Requirements
• Bachelor degree