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We take time to nurture relationships based on mutual trust and respect. Because we learn, grow and achieve more when we feel valued and understand how we impact the lives of others. Passion is what we are. We are connected head and heart, thinking and feeling every little task that we do. We seize each moment as a chance to learn, connect, and express ourselves fearlessly, genuinely. We strike a difference because of balance. It is the complementing dimensions of knowledge and fun, creativity and pragmatism, imaginative play, and positive discipline that give a solid foundation for a full and enriching learning journey. We are in education because we inspire progression. We are constantly learning and evolving in becoming better educators, better parents, better people. We pursue excellence, not for perfection, but to empower every learner to succeed in school and life. We believe and trust in our capabilities and empower individuals to do the same. We celebrate what makes each person dramatically different because we are not afraid to show the world who we truly are. We bring out the fascination in ordinary things. This sense of wonder stirs electric energy that attracts and engages people, exciting them to step up and participate in this shared experience. We approach things with both our intellect and a passion for play. We see things not just as they are, but what they can be because we understand that only by the combination of wisdom and imagination can we spark magic. We are constantly curious. We are open and ever ready to discover and learn more about the world from our experiences and our connections with people around At the heart of our learning journey in Julia Gabriel is the individual. As the driver of change, and we believe that we can change the world by sparking the minds who will influence the future. At Julia Gabriel, we have a team of excellent staff and teachers who are committed and dedicated to driving our mission. Many of our staff and teachers are not only qualified and certified Speech and Drama specialists but also parents and performers. Julia Gabriel Centre has a team of over 200 skilled professionals dedicated to education and communication: teachers of voice, speech, drama, literature, early childhood educators, musicians, linguists, speech and language therapists. Julia is the Founder Director of Julia Gabriel Centre, Chiltern House, and the Julia Gabriel School of Education. She holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Australia, and licentiate teaching diplomas in Speech & Drama from both the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and the London College of Music. She is an Honorary Fellow of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, having been awarded life membership of the school in 1993 for her services to the field of speech and drama. Julia is the author of three books, including ‘EduDrama’- A Guide to Speech and Drama. She believes education is for sharing and enjoys working with parents and educators. View full school

We are connected head and heart, thinking and feeling every little task that we do. We seize each moment as a chance to learn, connect, and express ourselves fearlessly, genuinely. We take time to nurture relationships based on mutual trust and respect. Because we learn, grow and achieve more when we feel valued and understand how we impact the lives of others. Passion is what we are. We strike a difference because of balance. It is the complementing dimensions of knowledge and fun, creativity and pragmatism, imaginative play, and positive discipline that give a solid foundation for a full and enriching learning journey. We are in education because we inspire progression. We are constantly learning and evolving in becoming better educators, better parents, better people. We pursue excellence, not for perfection, but to empower every learner to succeed in school and life. We believe and trust in our capabilities and empower individuals to do the same. We celebrate what makes each person dramatically different because we are not afraid to show the world who we truly are. We bring out the fascination in ordinary things. This sense of wonder stirs electric energy that attracts and engages people, exciting them to step up and participate in this shared experience. We approach things with both our intellect and a passion for play. We see things not just as they are, but what they can be because we understand that only by the combination of wisdom and imagination can we spark magic. We are constantly curious. We are open and ever ready to discover and learn more about the world from our experiences and our connections with people around At the heart of our learning journey in Julia Gabriel is the individual. As the driver of change, and we believe that we can change the world by sparking the minds who will influence the future. At Julia Gabriel, we have a team of excellent staff and teachers who are committed and dedicated to driving our mission. Many of our staff and teachers are not only qualified and certified Speech and Drama specialists but also parents and performers. Julia Gabriel Centre has a team of over 200 skilled professionals dedicated to education and communication: teachers of voice, speech, drama, literature, early childhood educators, musicians, linguists, speech and language therapists. Julia is the Founder Director of Julia Gabriel Centre, Chiltern House, and the Julia Gabriel School of Education. She holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Australia, and licentiate teaching diplomas in Speech & Drama from both the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and the London College of Music. She is an Honorary Fellow of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, having been awarded life membership of the school in 1993 for her services to the field of speech and drama. Julia is the author of three books, including ‘EduDrama’- A Guide to Speech and Drama. She believes education is for sharing and enjoys working with parents and educators. View full school

At Julia International School, we keep the class numbers small to ensure that each student receives the individual attention that he or she deserves. Our experienced teachers guide students in exploring a wide variety of subjects. Students learn basic manners, develop an appreciation of international cultures, function in an English immersion environment, study French and learn computer skills. Students are also instructed in art, cooking, and music. In once-weekly Japanese classes, students deepen their understanding of the Japanese language and culture. At Julia school, we enjoy celebrating both Japanese and non-Japanese holidays. Our diverse curriculum focuses on improving each child's ability to concentrate and on helping students to naturally develop solid language skills in a fun, friendly environment. We believe in providing students with kindergarten lessons that challenge them to use their imagination and think critically as they explore the world around them. It is in this way that we hope to encourage children living in Japan to reach their full potential. Our preschool class begins with learning greetings and focuses on learning basic English through singing and various activities, like games and art and crafts. The children are introduced to their new school environment through play and exploration, allowing them to easily become confident with their surroundings. The key factor to our preschool class is that the children are exposed to and learn English in a fun manner. In this class, we enjoy lots of exercises that focus on the acquisition of vocabulary, pronunciation skills, and letter/number recognition. We help the children to develop fine motor skills and practice holding and controlling writing implements. At Julia School, we take care to provide a comfortable, pressure-free environment by matching toilet training and the like to the individual developmental needs of each child. Our kindergarten classes run from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday. We keep our class size small to ensure that each student can receive our fullest attention at all times and to help the students learn English in a comfortable, relaxed, and fun environment. Our class is 100% English. Our classrooms are bright and colorful, full of English books and games and many interesting things are hidden around the classrooms to keep our students entertained and to help them learn to explore their surroundings. Our week is divided into various subjects which focus on all aspects of learning, plus we have extra activities to help build your child`s world skills and to promote interest in extracurricular activities. We have reading and writing, phonics and pronunciation lessons, maths and music, social studies and science lessons, art and craft as well as French and Japanese lessons held once a week with a native speaker. Our extra lessons involve things like P.E., piano lessons, and show and tell time which is used to help our students with motor skills and to build their confidence. Besides lessons we also help our students with basic skills such as toilet, following instructions, listening, sitting, eating, sharing, playing, etc. Our teacher is a native English speaker with many, many years of experience teaching English as a second language to children all around Japan. Our afterschool program runs from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Tuesday to Friday. These 90-minute lessons are specially designed to help students who have never spoken English before or are just starting, students who would like to improve their English skills, or those who would just like to have a fun time learning English in an all-English setting. Our lessons involve set question time, phonics and pronunciation practice, reading, and writing plus there is always time for games that help build our students the confidence to speak English in front of others. These classes are always fun and you will be surprised at how much your child can improve. English classes are designed for those students who already have an understanding of English. In these 60 minute lessons, we focus on grammar points, speaking, writing, and above all helping the students with what they want or need to learn for themselves and school. These classes are kept small so that each student gets our full attention so they can benefit from these lessons. Our French lessons are specially designed for students who are beginners or who have studied a little before and would like to improve their French. Our lessons involve set question time, phonics and pronunciation practice, reading, and writing plus there is always time for games that help build our students the confidence to speak French in front of others. These classes are always fun and you will be surprised at how much your child can improve. It is a 4-story building which entered the side road of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, descending from Shinozaki Station south exit and looking in front of you. One minute on foot.Toei Shinjuku line · Shinozaki station. About 40 minutes from Shinjuku 5 minutes from Honhachiwa. Take the Keiyo road Shinozaki exit, turn left at Cosmo Oil on the roadside, turn left and next to the left and then the first street to the left Cross the large intersection turn, turn left at the second alley, it will become the third building turning to the right! View full school