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A day at

A day at SELS

Learning through play,
’s 4 hours

Lessons, play, and conversations—all in English.
Daily English lessons are combined with creative projects and games, so children can enjoy a variety of experiences with their teachers and friends.

14:30–18:30After school, in English
Children participating in English-language activities at SELS, an English after-school program in Fuji City, Japan.

Daily schedule

Take a look at
four hours after school.

Time to learn English, get absorbed in an activity, and take a relaxing break.
Here is how the afternoon flows from 14:30 to 18:30.

We review the order and timing of activities approximately every 3–6 months to keep the daily routine fresh and enjoyable. Explore these two example schedules.

Schedule A

14:30 to 18:30

  1. Circle Start (Homework)

    Children share their day, the weather, and how they feel in English. They can also work on their school homework.

  2. Snack Time

    A snack break with time to chat with friends.

  3. Phonics

    Get to know English sounds through songs and games.

  4. IT & AI (Part 1)

    Learn programming and technology through activities in English.

  5. Main Activity

    Enjoy the day’s special activity from our 12 categories.

    Explore the 12 categories

  6. Listen and Sing (2nd Snack Time)

    Listen to and sing English songs. An additional snack opportunity is available.

  7. Reading and Writing

    Practice reading and writing at each child’s English level.

  8. IT & AI (Part 2)

    Continue the technology lesson from earlier in the afternoon.

  9. Active Break

    Take a break with stretching and light exercise.

  10. Language Development

    Practice useful everyday English expressions through games and conversation.

  11. Question Quest

    Practice asking and answering questions using What, Who, When, Where, Why, and How.

  12. See You

    Get belongings ready and prepare to go home.

Everyday life in English

An environment where English becomes everyday

Children communicating with teachers and friends in English at SELS in Fuji City.

Up to four hours
spent in English.

Children use English not only in lessons, but also during games, conversations, and everyday activities. Interactions with teachers and friends become opportunities to experience English.

Children enjoying games and varied learning activities at SELS English after-school school in Fuji City.

A fresh rhythm
for familiar activities.

We review the order and timing of activities approximately every 3–6 months. A new flow helps children enjoy familiar activities in a fresh way, bringing variety to the daily routine.

Life at SELS

Learning, playing, and being themselves.A collection of everyday moments from SELS.

A teacher and children playing a board game with colorful tiles.
Children gathered in a classroom with an adult dressed as Santa Claus.
Children in costumes standing together with orange baskets.
A teacher beside a whiteboard comparing Japan and India.
A child studying a tablet screen at a classroom desk.
Children in costumes and adults sitting in a circle for a floor game.
A child drawing on paper strips with help from an adult.
Children using pencils to complete English worksheets.

12 themes, discoveries to explore.

Every day brings a new discovery.

At , each day features a Main Activity with a different theme.

Craft, Science, Cooking, Magic, and more—12 categories to explore!

Even within the same category, the activities are different each time. Our teachers prepare each activity with care, so children can look forward to discovering “What will we do today?”

The same theme, a new experience every time.

One special activity each day15:55 Main Activity
  • Illustrative scene of children assembling wooden pieces during a creative craft activity at SELS.

    Craft

    Make and assemble things. Enjoy creating with your hands.

  • Homemade musical instruments and water-filled bottles illustrating a creative music activity at SELS.

    Music

    Explore sounds and rhythms, and enjoy music.

  • Rear view of children dancing together, illustrating a SELS dance activity.

    Dance

    Have fun moving your body to music.

  • Outdoor play equipment including rackets and balls arranged for a SELS activity in a neighborhood park.

    Outdoor

    Head outside for play and discovery.

  • Children's hands playing strategy board games and storytelling card games during an illustrative SELS indoor activity.

    Indoor

    Try a variety of activities to enjoy indoors.

  • A world map and cultural objects representing hands-on cultural discovery activities at SELS.

    Culture

    Explore cultures and customs from around the world.

  • Children's hands preparing international dishes during an illustrative SELS cooking activity.

    Cooking

    Experience the fun of making and tasting food.

  • A surprise box filled with games and creative materials representing SELS Teacher's Choice activities.

    Teacher's Choice

    A time for surprises inspired by our teachers’ ideas.

  • English vocabulary challenges and creative handmade rewards representing SELS championship activities.

    Championship

    Take on challenges together through games and competitions.

  • Science experiment equipment, electronic circuits, and handmade educational robots representing SELS science activities.

    Science

    Try things out and observe. Discover the wonders of science.

  • Children creating colorful collaborative artwork with hands and paint-covered ropes during an illustrative SELS art activity.

    Art

    Express yourself through colors and shapes.

  • Children's hands performing a playing-card trick with classic magic props during an illustrative SELS magic activity.

    Magic

    “How does that work?” Enjoy the wonder of magic.

Daily English Challenges!

Take on challenges like a game, have fun, and level up step by step!

At , children spend around 10 minutes each day on English challenges. Through level-based tests and team challenges, they can check their progress while having fun.

Reading Challenge

Children answer questions suited to their level using a special SELS app. Passing earns stars, bringing them closer to new levels and rewards!

Listening Challenge

Children listen to their teacher and answer by writing or speaking. Everyone has a personalized target, and the group works together toward a shared goal.

Learning Through Challenges

Challenges and level-ups can earn children stickers and other rewards! Each small success encourages them to take on their next goal.

Carefully prepared by our teachers

Special experiences,
inspired by our teachers’ ideas.

At , we thoughtfully prepare each activity and its materials to give children opportunities to try something new.

We weave learning into play, giving children a variety of experiences while they use English.

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