What We Teach
Private lessons are available in person at our Yoga, Setagaya classroom and online via Zoom worldwide. Group lessons are held at our Setagaya classroom only.
General English
Whether your child is just starting out or you are an adult looking to communicate with more confidence, our General English lessons build real, lasting skills across all four areas — speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Every lesson is personalized to your level, pace, and goals, with no cookie-cutter textbook approach. Small class sizes mean your child gets the individual attention they deserve. We have helped students in France, the United States, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Academic English & Test Prep
From EIKEN Grade 5 to TOEFL iBT, we have guided students to results that change their futures — including IELTS 8.0, TOEFL iBT 108, and EIKEN Pre-1. Every student begins with an assessment, receives a personalized study plan, and practices with real past-exam materials. Whether your child is aiming for a top private school in Japan or you are targeting graduate school abroad, we have the track record to get you there.
Business English & MBA Prep
Taught by an MBA professional with over 20 years of experience in investments, consulting, and technology — our Business English lessons go far beyond vocabulary lists. We work on the English that matters in your career: presentations, emails, negotiations, and interviews — using real scenarios from your own industry. Past students have changed careers, aced interviews at global firms, and been accepted to MBA programs at HEC Paris and IESE Business School.
Study Abroad & Relocation Prep
Moving or studying abroad is one of the biggest transitions a student or family can make — and the right English preparation makes all the difference. We have helped families relocating to the United States, Canada, Switzerland, the Philippines, and beyond settle in quickly, integrate at school, and communicate with confidence from day one. Lessons cover school interviews, academic writing, and the everyday English of building a life in a new country.
Customized Programs
We design bespoke curricula for high-stakes goals that require more than a standard course. Our experience ranges from last-minute returnee exam prep and remote IELTS coaching to career-change strategy for executives. We also provide targeted pronunciation and terminology guidance for specialized fields like healthcare and telecommunications. Whatever your unique challenge, we build the specific roadmap.
Students We Help Every Day
BumbleB English works best when there is a real goal and a genuine motivation to improve. We serve a wide mix — from young children at international schools in Tokyo to online learners across Asia.
- ✓Children at international schools in Tokyo needing academic English support
- ✓Japanese children whose parents want a strong global English foundation
- ✓Returnee students re-entering Japanese schools who need to keep English strong
- ✓Students preparing for EIKEN (Grade 5 through Pre-1)
- ✓Students targeting top junior high, high school, or university entrance
- ✓Adults targeting IELTS, TOEFL iBT, or professional certification
- ✓Professionals improving business English for global roles
- ✓Online learners in Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, and across Asia
- ✓Families relocating abroad from Japan who want to prepare in advance
- ✓MBA candidates needing English coaching for applications and interviews