Before School English Support Program(K3 – G5)Students with insufficient language skills for learning often encounter difficulties
understanding what their teachers and friends are saying, as well as expressing their ideasand feelings. This is a very stressful situation for a student to be in. This program is designed
to support such students by focusing on basic language skills and understanding. Through thisapproach, we aim to help create an enjoyable and interesting learning environment that willallow students to actively learn at school.
This program is geared toward studentsthat are struggling with English. We
recommend that you take advantage ofthis program to build a strong foundation
for your child’s language ability.

Application Process
Applications can be made on the LEAP website. Applications must be made separately
each semester.
Please note that applying for a LEAP class does not automatically secure a place in the class.
All applications are subject to a compulsory screening for eligibility. Depending on thelanguage abilities of applicants it is possible some applications will not pass the initial screeningstage. All applicants will be notified by email about the status of the LEAP application within 3
working days of applying. Seats are limited, and priority will be given to those who have astrong need for English support and have received a recommendation letter.

Click here to apply!

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Fee Structure
Please see the semester fees below. Payments are only accepted via bank transfer.

Semester 1:
Area

Elementary

Semester 2:
Area

Class
Semester 1 (September-December)
K3-G1 Jolly Phonics Review
5 classes per(5 days)
week (30min)
K3 Jolly Phonics Review
G1-G5 Conventions Review &3 classes per
Writing
week (30min)(3 days)
K3 Jolly Phonics Review
G1-G5 Small-Group Guided
2 classes per
Reading Course
week (30min)(2 days)ClassSemester 2 (January-May)
K3-G1 Jolly Phonics Review(5 days)Elementary

K3 Jolly Phonics Review
G1-5 Conventions Review &Writing(3 days)
K3 Jolly Phonics Review
G1-G5 Small-Group Guided
Reading Course(2 days)Price(12wks)¥42,000¥25,200¥16,800

Price(K3-G415wks)

Price(G5 14wks)

5 classes per
week (30min)¥52,500¥49,000

3 classes perweek (30min)¥31,500¥29,400

2 classes per
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Classes will be focused on verbal communication and phonics, as well as increasing English
vocabulary through activities derived from the British Key Stage 1 curriculum.
Homework will be given once a week. Any work not completed in class will also be given as
homework.
2-day-a-week Jolly Phonics Review Course
This course is designed for students who have a foundational understanding of phonics but may
have gaps in their understanding.
MondayTuesday
Jolly Phonics
review lesson

WednesdayThursday
Jolly Phonics
review lesson

Friday3-day-a-week Jolly Phonics Review Course
This course is designed for students who have a foundational understanding of phonics but may
have gaps in their understanding.
MondayJolly Phonics
review lesson

Tuesday

Wednesday
Jolly Phonics
review lesson

ThursdayFridayJolly Phonics
review lesson

5-day-a-week Jolly Phonics Review Course
This course is designed for students who are new to KIST and have a no, or an extremely limited,understanding of phonics.
MondayJolly Phonics
review lesson

Tuesday
Jolly Phonics
review lesson

Wednesday
Jolly Phonics
review lesson

Thursday
Jolly Phonics
review lesson

FridayJolly Phonics
review lesson

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G1 – G5 Class Structure

Classes will be focused on small group guiding reading, and writing, as well as increasing English
vocabulary through activities derived from the British Key Stage 1 curriculum.
For G1-5, students will review writing conventions such as spelling, punctuation, and grammar,
and they will also be taught how to extend their writing, how to structure their writing, and how
to use more varied vocabulary.
Homework will be given twice a week (once for G1). Any work not completed in class will also begiven as homework.
2-day-a-week Small-Group Guided Reading Course
This course is designed for students who have trouble with reading and, sometimes, spoken English.
Each lesson will be based around a text where the LEAP instructor will guide a small group ofstudents in various activities designed to improve the reading strategies that they are working on inclass.
For G1, there are a total of 9 strategies, including discussing the main idea and important details,
literal comprehension, sequencing, and predicting. By G5, the number of strategies increases to 15,including cause and effect, fact and opinion, and non-fiction text features.
Guided reading sessions will also include activities where students can engage in open discussion tosupport those who need help with their spoken English.
Here is an example of what a week may look like; however, this may differ from week to week:
MondayTuesday
WednesdayThursdayFridayIntroduce theContinue withbook, read it
Tuesday’s book if
together, engage
it is a long text,
in an activity
otherwise repeat
based on theTuesday’s
book, and end
activities with awith a discussion.
new book.
3-day-a-week Conventions Review and Writing Course
This course is designed for students with significant gaps in their understanding of writing conventions.
Instructors will use their own materials as a basis for review, choosing a weekly 6 Plus 1 trait lesson as amini lesson and then applying it to some writing which can then be shared or performed then peerassessed to the 6 Plus 1 Traits rubric.
Here is an example of what a week may look like; however, this may differ from week to week:
MondayTuesday
WednesdayThursdayFridaySix Traits ofWriting activity
Review writing
Writing miniand peer-assesslessonto the class rubric5