The Launch of ActiMethod Kagoshima Arata School in October 2025

Exciting News: ActiMethod Kagoshima Arata School Opening

The ActiMethod Kagoshima Arata School is slated to open in October 2025, marking a significant expansion for the leading English-learning program developed by i GO. This innovative approach combines typing skills with English language learning, making it uniquely effective for students of all ages. As of April 2025, i GO has successfully opened over 90 ActiMethod schools across Japan and plans to continue expanding into more regions.

Background on English Education in Japan

In the past three years, English education in elementary schools has become more standardized in Japan. Starting from the 2020 academic year, new guidelines have been implemented for English language instruction in elementary and junior high schools, emphasizing the development of four key skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the time students reach grades five and six, they are expected to attend two English classes each week, totaling 70 hours of instruction per year. This curriculum is designed to ensure a smooth transition to junior high school English education and aims to foster foundational communication skills.

With these changes, the vocabulary that junior high school students are expected to learn has increased from 1,200 to about 1,600-1,800 words. Additionally, all classes are expected to be conducted in English to enhance immersion. Elementary school students are now also required to learn programming, reflecting a significant shift in the educational landscape. Starting in the 2024 academic year, university entrance exams will further align with the updated curriculum guidelines.

The ActiMethod Approach to English Learning

ActiMethod stands out with its focus on rapid vocabulary acquisition through typing. Unlike traditional English learning, all writing exercises in ActiMethod are performed via typing, allowing students to input words directly from a keyboard. This method not only boosts vocabulary comprehension but also helps in mastering proper pronunciation. As students become adept at typing, they are able to type five to ten times faster than if they were writing by hand.

As the Kagoshima Arata School prepares for its opening, a series of free trial sessions will be held to introduce parents and students to this innovative method. The trial sessions are scheduled for various dates throughout August and September, offering multiple time slots for convenience.

Free Trial Session Schedule

- August 24 (Sun): 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM
- August 30 (Sat): 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM
- September 6 (Sat): 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM
- September 7 (Sun): 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM
- September 13 (Sat): 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM
- September 14 (Sun): 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM
- September 15 (Mon): 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM
- September 20 (Sat): 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM
- September 21 (Sun): 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM
- September 23 (Tue): 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM

Note: Since these sessions are limited in size, early reservations are recommended to secure a spot.

How to Register for the Free Trial

To register for a free trial session, visit the official page of ActiMethod Kagoshima Arata School: Registration Link

Location Information

- Address: 1-16-7 Arata, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima, e-terrace Room 203
- Reception Hours: Monday to Friday, 1 PM - 7 PM
- Access: 1-minute walk from Nishinchudori Station on the Kagoshima City tram line.

Message from the School Director

The focus of ActiMethod is to celebrate each student’s achievements and enhance their enjoyment of learning both English and typing skills. Rather than offering casual English conversation lessons, our aim is to ensure that students gain real proficiency and confidence in their language and typing abilities.

Voices from Students and Parents

- 6th Grader: “I can understand the meaning of English in movies! Learning new vocabulary has become really fun. I can now translate Japanese to English naturally, and I understand most of the dialogue in the movies I watch!”
- Parents of Kindergartener, 3rd Grader, and 6th Grader: “We were introduced to ActiMethod by friends, and our kids absolutely loved it from the trial class. They enjoy their lessons so much that they have excelled to the point where they achieved 2nd and 3rd place nationally in an English vocabulary competition!”