Visualizing English Proficiency" in Kindergartens Minimax International School's Curriculum of Minimax International School, all older children take the English Proficiency Test

Ltd. is pleased to announce that older children at Shonan Nagasawa Kindergarten (Kanagawa Prefecture), which has introduced online English lessons provided by Minimax International School in Meguro, Tokyo, will take the Children's English Test (Bronze) in June 2026.

The kindergarten has introduced online English lessons for 30 minutes every day during childcare hours and has continued to do so for two years. As a result, the older children have reached the Children's English Proficiency Test Bronze level. Furthermore, under the current curriculum, the older children are expected to reach the Silver level next school year.

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◆An initiative to communicate the results of English education in a "visible" form

The purpose of this initiative is to communicate the results of daily English education to parents in an easy-to-understand manner in the form of "how far they are able to go.

Until now, English education in kindergartens has often been conveyed in terms of "enjoyment" and "atmosphere," making it difficult to see actual growth.

Shonan Nagasawa Kindergarten has adopted the Children's English Proficiency Test as an indicator to show concrete results of English education and to create an environment in which parents can easily feel the growth of their children.

The changes that result from the accumulation of 30 minutes of daily English lessons

The English lessons introduced at the school are held for 30 minutes every day during childcare hours. The English lessons are composed of songs, vocabulary, phonics, and other activities, creating an environment in which children are exposed to English in a natural way.

Within a few months of the introduction, the children have changed from "imitating English sounds" to spontaneously expressing what they want to say in simple English.

One of the most significant features of this program is that the children are absorbing English naturally as an extension of play, rather than as a form of "study.

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◆Voices from Parents and Field Sites

From parents,

We have received comments from parents such as, "I have seen my child singing English songs and speaking English words naturally at home.

We are satisfied with the environment where the children are exposed to English so much during daycare hours.

Teachers at the preschool also commented, "At first, I was anxious about the 30-minute class every day,

The teachers also expressed their appreciation, saying, "At first I was concerned about the 30 minutes of time each day, but with the combination of short sessions, we are able to operate without difficulty," and "We are able to provide high-quality English education without increasing the burden on the childcare staff.

We are able to provide high-quality English-language education without increasing the workload of the childcare staff.

New standards for selecting preschools

The environment surrounding kindergartens has changed dramatically in recent years, and the characteristics of the educational content and "what the children can learn" have become important criteria for parents.

At Shonan Nagasawa Kindergarten, we are not only an English-speaking kindergarten, but also an English-speaking kindergarten,

From an "English preschool" to an "English-learning preschool

This time, the children's English proficiency test will be held at Shonan Nagasawa Kindergarten.

The children's English test is a milestone in our efforts to visualize the results of English education, and is an easy-to-understand educational value for parents.

◆About the English Lesson

This lesson is an online English program based on the educational know-how of Minimax International School.

The lessons are held every day during childcare hours for 30 minutes.

Live English lessons are conducted by native English speaking teachers.

Short sessions of 5 to 7 minutes each.

The program is designed to be easily integrated into the children's daily lives, while respecting kindergarten events.

◆About Inquiries

For more information about the school's English education and recruitment, please contact Minimax International School. We also respond to inquiries from educators on a case-by-case basis.

Minimax Inc.

Location : Shirogane Bldg. 3F, 1-2-12 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

TEL : 03-6431-8437

URL ： https://www.minimax-int.com/

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