Booster Course
Preparation for the main Course!
Short-Term English Skill Development
Features of the Booster Course:
The Booster Course is designed as a preparatory program for each of our main courses. Many individuals who aspire to enroll in our main courses may find themselves lacking in English proficiency. Therefore, the Booster Course is highly recommended for such individuals.
Nisai's Booster Course is structured to help individuals acquire the necessary English proficiency and subject knowledge in a short period, allowing them to start any main course with confidence. Classes are conducted by native teachers who teach the main courses, ensuring the simultaneous development of subject knowledge and English proficiency.※ We recommend using the E-learning system "Units of Sound" in conjunction with the Booster Course.
By enrolling in the Booster Course, you can confidently start the main course from September.
Available Subjects:
Preparatory Booster Courses for NS Elementary Students
| Course Name | Subjects Offered |
|---|---|
| Booster for NS1 (Preparation for NS1) |
English, Mathematics, etc. |
| Booster for NS2/NS3 (Preparation for NS2/NS3) |
English, Mathematics, Science, etc. |
※ Other subjects are also available.
Preparatory Booster Courses for IGCSE Middle School Students
| Course Name | Subjects Offered |
|---|---|
| Booster for IGCSE (Preparation for IGCSE) |
English, Mathematics, Science, etc. |
※ Other subjects are also available.
Preparatory Booster Courses for A-Level High School Students
| Course Name | Subjects Offered |
|---|---|
| Booster for AS ＆ A-Level (Preparation for AS & A-Level) |
English, Mathematics, etc. |
※ Other subjects are also available.
If you wish to enroll in a Booster course for other subjects, please feel free to contact us.
Depending on your requirements, various Booster courses and time slots may be available. However, please note that there may be instances where classes of the desired grade or time slot are not available. If you cannot find the desired class, please feel free to consult with us.
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Image of Preparatory Studies Leading to NS Enrollment
| Grade | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | January | February | March |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School |
Booster Course (4 months) Acquire English proficiency and essential knowledge through the E-learning system "Units of Sound." |
Vacation Period |
NS Course Commences (Until August of Next Year) "Units of Sound" subscription is unlimited throughout the year. |
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Image of Preparatory Studies Leading to IGCSE Enrollment
| Grade | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | January | February | March |
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| Middle School |
Booster Course (4 months) Acquire English proficiency and essential knowledge through the E-learning system "Units of Sound." |
Vacation Period |
IGCSE Course Commences (Until August of Next Year) "Units of Sound" subscription is unlimited throughout the year. |
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Image of Preparatory Studies Leading to AS & A-Level Enrollment
| Grade | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | January | February | March |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School |
Booster Course (4 months) Acquire English proficiency and essential knowledge through the E-learning system "Units of Sound." |
Vacation Period |
AS & A-Level Course Commences (Until August of Next Year) "Units of Sound" subscription is unlimited throughout the year. |
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※ The duration of the Booster course can be shortened or extended. Participants who demonstrate sufficient English proficiency and subject knowledge will be eligible to join the main course.
Program and Learning Content of the Booster Course
All Booster courses aim to learn the necessary knowledge for subject enrollment in a concise period.
Additionally, training will be conducted in All English, fostering English proficiency up to the level where students can attend the main course classes.
The learning content for each subject is available on the respective course pages. We will focus on acquiring essential subject knowledge in a concise manner within a short period.
Regarding the academic skills and abilities acquired through the Booster course:
The Booster course is designed to focus on acquiring the necessary knowledge required to study subjects in the international program in a concise manner. By taking the Booster course, students prepare themselves with the English proficiency and knowledge necessary to enroll in the main course. While the Booster course generally offers all subjects, we recommend focusing on the fundamental subjects of English and mathematics.
2023 Booster Course Schedule:
Each subject is offered twice a week for 30 minutes.
Classes are conducted according to the Nisai school calendar.
CEFR Course - For Prospective Students:
Duration: CEFR A1 from April 25th to July 21st (3-month program)
※with Japanese support
Booster CEFR A1（with Japanese support）Schedule
| Japan time | 17:00～17：30 |
|---|---|
| Monday | |
| Tuesday | Booster CEFR A1 |
| Wednesday | |
| Thursday | Booster CEFR A1 |
| Friday |
CEFR A1 Booster English learning schedule
Scheme of Work
| Week Number | Unit | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Life | Myself |
| 2 | ||
| 3 | My family | |
| 4 | ||
| 5 | Describing myself and my family | |
| 6 | ||
| 7 | Shopping | A day at the mall |
| 8 | ||
| 9 | Dine in at a restaurant | |
| 10 | ||
| 11 | Weather and Season | My favourite weather and season |
| 12 |
NS Course - For Prospective Students:
Duration：English & Math: April 25th to July 21st (3-month program)
Duration：Science & ICT: April 25th to July 21st (3-month program)
NS1 Booster English, Math, Science, ICT 時間割
| Japan time | English & ICT 18:20～18：50 / Science 19:00～19:30 / Math 20：30～21：00 |
|---|---|
| Monday | |
| Tuesday | Pre NS1 ICT / Pre NS1 Math |
| Wednesday | Pre NS1 English / Pre NS1 Science |
| Thursday | Pre NS1 ICT / Pre NS1 Math |
| Friday | Pre NS1 English / Pre NS1 Science |
※If you combine this with at least one "Units of Sound" personal training session per week, you will improve your English by leaps and bounds.
Topics are flexible and subject to change according to the ability and progress of the student.
NS Booster English learning schedule（Equivalent to CEFR A2）
Scheme of Work
| Week Number | Unit | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The structure of language | Spelling and vocabulary |
| 2 | ||
| 3 | Word types | |
| 4 | ||
| 5 | Figurative Language | |
| 6 | ||
| 7 | Imaginative Writing | Sensory Description |
| 8 | ||
| 9 | Writing to Describe | |
| 10 | ||
| 11 | Responding to Stimuli | |
| 12 |
NS Booster Math learning schedule
Scheme of Work
| Week Number | Unit | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.Number | 1. Introduction 2. Operations (Addition) |
| 2 | 2. Operations (Subtraction) | |
| 3 | 2. Mixed Operations (Addition & Subtraction) | |
| 4 | 2. Operations (Multiplication) | |
| 5 | 2. Operations (Division) | |
| 6 | 2. Mixed Operations (Multiplication & Division) | |
| 7 | 3. BIDMAS | |
| 8 | 3. BIDMAS (including Brackets) | |
| 9 | 1. Number | 4. Fractions |
| 10 | 4. Mixed Fractions | |
| 11 | 4. Mixed Fractions | |
| 12 | 5. Recap and Assessment |
NS Booster Science learning schedule
Scheme of Work
| Week | Unit | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biology | Cells |
| 2 | ||
| 3 | Respiration | |
| 4 | ||
| 5 | Chemistry | Acids and alkalis |
| 6 | ||
| 7 | Particle model of solids, liquids and gases | |
| 8 | Physics | Electrical circuits |
| 9 | ||
| 10 | Sound and hearing | |
| 11 | Biology | Human impact and conservation |
| 12 |
NS Booster ICT learning schedule
Scheme of Work
| Term | Week | Unit | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 3 (Summer Term) | 1 | 1. Introduction to ICT | 1. Identifying and Using Hardware |
| 2 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 4 | 2. Storage | ||
| 5 | |||
| 6 | 3. Introduction to Word | ||
| 7 | |||
| 8 | 4. Introduction to Presentation Software | ||
| 9 | |||
| 10 | |||
| 11 | 5. Online Safety | ||
| 12 |
IGCSE Course - For Prospective Students:
Duration：April 25th to July 21st (3-month program)
IGCSE Booster English & Math Schedule
| Japan time | English 1 14:50～15:20 / English 2 , Math 1 17:00～17:30 |
|---|---|
| Monday | IGCSE English 1 |
| Tuesday | IGCSE English 2 |
| Wednesday | IGCSE English 1 / IGCSE Math 1 |
| Thursday | IGCSE English 2 |
| Friday | IGCSE Math 1 |
※English 1 and 2 represent classes, so please select the class with the time slot that is most convenient for you.
※Topics are flexible and subject to change according to the ability and progress of the student.
IGCSE Booster English learning schedule
Scheme of Work
| Week | Unit | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Language, structure and grammar | SAPF |
| 2 | Figurative Language | |
| 3 | Reading skills | Skimming and scanning |
| 4 | Facts and Opinions | |
| 5 | Implicit and Explicit meanings | |
| 6 | ||
| 7 | Directed Writing | Informal email |
| 8 | ||
| 9 | Review Writing | |
| 10 | ||
| 11 | Imaginative - Descriptive | Sensory Language |
| 12 |
IGCSE Booster Math learning schedule
Scheme of Work
| Week | Unit | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Number Properties | Power and Roots |
| 2 | Manipulate Surds | |
| 3 | Standard Form | |
| 4 | Ratio and Proportion | |
| 5 | 2 Algebra | Formulae |
| 6 | Linear Equations | |
| 7 | Quadratic Formula | |
| 8 | Sequences | |
| 9 | 3 Transformation | Translation |
| 10 | Reflection | |
| 11 | 4 Mensuration | Perimeter and Area |
| 12 | Areas and Volumes of Solids |
A-Level Course - For Prospective Students:
Duration：April 25th to July 21st (3-month program)
A-Level Booster English & Math Schedule
| Japan time | 13：30～14：30 |
|---|---|
| Monday | AS English |
| Tuesday | |
| Wednesday | AS Math |
| Thursday | |
| Friday |
※Please note that weekly "Units of Sound" personal training sessions are recommended to significantly improve English proficiency.
Enrollment in the international course requires meeting the course requirements. Participation in the Booster does not guarantee admission.
※Additionally, course topics are subject to change based on student abilities and progress.
PreAS Maths Booster learning schedule
Scheme of Work
| Week | Unit | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number | ● Types of Number ● Fraction |
| 2 | Algebra | ● Laws of Indices ● Multiplying Out Brackets ● Factorising |
| 3 | ● Surds ● Solving Equations ● Rearranging formula |
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| 4 | Quadratic | ● Factorising ● Quadratic Formula |
| 5 | ● Completing the square | |
| 6 | More Algebra | ● Algebraic Fractions ● Inequalities ● Graphical Inequalities |
| 7 | ● Simultaneous Equations ● Functions |
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| 8 | Graphs | ● Straight line ● Parallel and Perpendicular ● Quadratic Graphs |
| 9 | ● Graph Transformation | |
| 10 | Trigonometry | ● Trigonometry Basics |
| 11 | ● Cosine and Sine Rules | 12 | Vectors | ● Vectors |
| 13 | ||
| 14 | Statistics and Probability (optional) | ● Sampling ● Data Basics ● Histograms ● Averages |
| 15 | ● Cumulative Frequency ● Probability ● Tree Diagrams |
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| 16 | Revision | ● PLA |
PreAS English Booster learning schedule
Scheme of Work
| Week | Unit | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grammar | Introduction – Grammar Framework |
| 2 | ||
| 3 | Figurative Language, Sensory Language and Imaginative Writing techniques | |
| 4 | ||
| 5 | Writing a Review | Characteristics, style and language of a review |
| 6 | ||
| 7 | Directed Writing - Review | |
| 8 | ||
| 9 | Text Analysis | Point, Evidence and Explanation paragraphs |
| 10 | ||
| 11 | Analysing own writing | 12 |
For tuition fees
Booster courses offer options in English, math, science, and ICT.
※Other subjects are available upon inquiry.
Each subject entails two live lessons per week, each lasting 30 minutes, with no assignments.
Booster CEFR A1（with Japanese support） Monthly fee:¥18,150（tax included）
Booster CEFR A1 the 3-month program Total fee:¥54,450（tax included）
Booster Monthly fee:¥17,050（tax included）/ subject
3-month program Total fee:¥51,150（tax included）/ subject
Enrollment fees are applicable upon entering the main course in September.
Introduction to the main course
The Booster course enhances English proficiency within a short period, enabling students to understand lessons in the main course, including subjects taught in English.
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Nisai CEO: Dhruv Patel
As the representative of the Nisai Group for over 20 years, I have been delivering student-centered education. Education should always be student-centered.
We recognize our role as educators in delivering education tailored to individual needs.
We began by providing education for students who, due to illness, disabilities, bullying, or family circumstances, could no longer attend school under the UK's compulsory education curriculum. Our teachers and staff are committed to engaging with students with the motto of ensuring that they have ample opportunities and choices for their future.
About Nisai
In international schools in Japan, you often hear the term "WASC accredited schools." WASC refers to an organization headquartered in California, USA. It is an educational organization that accredits schools from kindergarten to 12th grade (equivalent to high school senior) and even universities.
Nisai's courses are accredited by OCR and Cambridge. OCR stands for Oxford, Cambridge, and the Royal Society of Arts. We have received accreditation from renowned institutions in the UK. Additionally, Nisai was the first in the world to receive accreditation to provide complete online education from Cambridge International, demonstrating our years of experience and history in providing high-quality education.
The Booster Course is taught by experienced native teachers with a proven track record in education. Depending on the current English proficiency level of students who lack confidence in English or wish to improve their English skills, our instructors efficiently develop all four skills. Moreover, drawing from years of experience, we conduct classes to quickly acquire the necessary knowledge for each subject, nurturing students' abilities until they can enroll in Nisai's international programs.
The more you progress in learning at Nisai, the sooner you acquire the ability to use "globally applicable English." Students are placed in the most suitable classes according to their learning abilities and, in a learning environment where they study alongside international students, develop an international sense and capabilities, growing into global talents. Of course, they will also excel in certification exams such as Eiken, IELTS, and Cambridge English Tests. This will also contribute to their preparation for high school entrance exams, utilizing their strengths.
With busy school lives and the desire for international education, many may face challenges due to insufficient English proficiency. We have designed programs to address these challenges. Nisai stands out for its ability to provide "anywhere, anytime" international education with comprehensive programs and support, thanks to our fully online delivery. Through enrollment in the Booster Course, please open the door to international education by acquiring English proficiency. We at Nisai will fully support you.