Classes range from kindergarten to business classes, and from private lessons to group lessons. Curriculum Pioneer Language School is unique in its emphasis on intercultural communications. We also spend time in a weekly teachers' meeting for training and discussing teaching methods. The children's curriculum is based on system of ranks, each with its own targets. Beginning children start with vocabulary and themes such as numbers, colors, animals, family, and the alphabet, and subsequent ranks build on phonics, self-listening and Total Physical Response.
Students can participate in annual speech contests and curriculum demonstrations as well.
Classes are taught in our main classroom in Fujinomiya, at our school in neighboring Fuji city, and at several business locations. There are about 4 weeks of paid vacation per year plus all national holidays. Pioneer Language School has high expectation of its teaching staff and during the first two months of employment, teachers receive extensive on the job training. Deposit money for housing is also provided.