Where fluent becomes formidable.
Language (言語): English · 日本語
Your child already speaks English fluently. Now they need to think, write, and argue at an international level.
Matsumoto Literacy Practice is a selective, small-cohort academic literacy program for fluent English-speaking students ages 10 and above. Through rigorous reading, writing, and discussion, students develop the intellectual and academic skills expected at the world's leading international schools — without leaving Shinshu.
Enrollment is strictly limited. Maximum four students per cohort.
Inquiries: [email protected]
This is not conversational English. This is disciplined academic training.
The Practice exists because fluency is not enough. Students heading toward international secondary schools, overseas universities, or globally competitive careers need something more demanding: the ability to read analytically, write with precision, construct arguments, and engage seriously with complex ideas — all in English.
Families in the Shinshu region who want this level of instruction have historically faced an impossible choice: relocate to a major city, or enroll in an expensive international school. Matsumoto Literacy Practice makes a third option possible.
You shouldn't have to leave Shinshu to give your child an international-level education.
The Practice is built on one conviction: literacy is the foundation of long-term academic independence. The students we work with leave not just with stronger English, but with the intellectual habits that carry them through demanding academic environments — and beyond.
Structured. Intensive. Intentional.
The Practice is not casual enrichment. Sessions are structured around close reading, extended writing, and academic discussion. Between sessions, students complete assigned reading and writing work. Progress is assessed continuously, with individualized written feedback on major assignments and two formal parent conferences per year.
Admission is selective and based on demonstrated readiness for advanced literacy instruction. Applicants must be able to articulate — clearly and in their own words — why they are seeking admission and what they intend to accomplish.