Build real understanding
Japanese and English are used strategically until the student can explain and apply the concept independently.
Bilingual explanations · Active dialogue · Assignment support
International-School Specialist
Understand the work. Study with structure. Grow with confidence.
For Grade K through high-school students at international schools in Japan. Bilingual one-to-one support for classwork, assessments, assignments and study planning.
Grade K to high school · Online across Japan · In person in Tokyo
Does any of this feel familiar?
International schools expect more than English fluency. Students must also manage assignments, assessment criteria and independent study—and it is easy for gaps to remain hidden while the class moves forward.
Lessons move on before understanding is secure
A topic seems clear in class, but the student cannot apply it independently in assignments or tests.
Test preparation has no clear priority
The scope is broad, and it is difficult to decide what to revise, when to start and what matters most.
Study plans are made but not sustained
Assignments are postponed until deadlines and assessments become urgent.
Parents cannot clearly see what is happening
Curricula and assessment criteria are complex, making progress difficult to evaluate from home.
Understanding, structure and foresight—in one system.
We do more than solve the problem in front of us. Each student receives a way of learning that carries into the next lesson, assignment and assessment.
Create a sustainable routine
Weekly lessons, tailored homework and review tests create a study rhythm the student can maintain.
Weekly planning · Individual homework · Mastery checks
Prepare with a clear view ahead
Assessment scope, criteria and deadlines are used to identify priorities and plan backwards.
Exam preparation · Progress management · Curriculum alignment
Turn weekly tutoring into a complete study system.
Support continues beyond the lesson so the student knows exactly what to work on during the week ahead.
A clear answer to “What should I do this week?”
Plans evolve with the student’s understanding and school calendar. This is not a fixed workbook delivered in the same way to every student.
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One-to-one lesson
We organise the essential concepts around current schoolwork, assignments and upcoming assessments.
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Tailored homework
Practice is selected for the student’s current gaps, pace and priorities.
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Review and feedback
Mastery checks and corrections show what has settled and what needs further work.
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Planning and communication
Priorities are set for the following week, with progress shared with parents when appropriate.
Ongoing individual support built for international-school learning.
From primary through high school, support is aligned with each student’s curriculum and current challenges. Full tutor credentials remain available on the About page.
150+
Students taught
including group classes
Grade K–High School
Student age range
Japanese & English
Fully bilingual
Major curricula
IB, AP, IGCSE, A-Levels & more
Japan & Tokyo
Online / in person
The goal is to remove uncertainty from learning.
For the student
Understanding creates independent action.
Students learn to recognise what they understand, what still needs work and how to prepare for lessons, assignments and assessments.
For the family
Visibility makes support calmer and more effective.
Current challenges, active priorities and the next objective become clearer, reducing uncertainty around academic progress.
Independent research on schools, curricula and pathways.
Alongside tutoring, William Prep organises practical information to help families make informed decisions about international-school education in Japan.
From first conversation to ongoing support
There is no assumption that you will enrol immediately. We first clarify the situation and give you an opportunity to assess whether the support is a good fit.
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Book a free consultation
Tell us briefly what you would like to discuss through the enquiry form.
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Parent and student consultation
We review the school context, current challenges and the student’s goals.
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Trial lesson and assessment
The lesson helps identify current understanding and the most important next steps.
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Begin an individual support plan
A learning plan is proposed around the student’s goals and school calendar.
Start by making the current situation clear.
In a free 30-minute consultation, we will discuss your child’s situation and goals, then outline practical options for moving forward.