Boost your English-based test scores through increased vocabulary knowledge

Across the globe, international students trust Tokyo Academics to prepare for tests like the SAT®, SSAT, ISEE, IELTS, TOEFL and more! See why hundreds of families choose TA to achieve more.

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SSAT Scores

Our students use vocabulary tutoring as an assistant for their SSAT verbal preparation

Our students have scored 700+ on verbal section of the SSAT

2000+ on the SSAT overall after taking our program.

Boarding School Acceptances

Why is vocabulary important?

It is the foundation to build on other skills

Language Development

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading
  • Writing

Standardized Tests

  • SAT®
  • SSAT
  • TOEFL
  • IELTS

Benefits of Vocabulary Tutoring

Master 3,000+ words

Conquer 10+ curriculum levels

Incorporate words from 10+ major standardized tests (SSAT, ISEE, SAT®, TOEFL, and more)

Overcome 50+ comprehensives tests and reviews

Accelerate your vocabulary just 20 minutes per day.

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In Each Phase

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Learn

For each new word, students are taught the definition, spelling, pronunciation, and parts of speech through comprehensive online instruction.

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Review

  • We use an advanced memory algorithm software in our classes.
  • Students review the words they are struggling with more frequently.
  • Students review the words they are not struggling with less frequently.
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Reinforce

  • Jeopardy: Modeled after the original Jeopardy TV show, students are asked questions on definition, synonym/antonym, pronunciation and context.
  • Crossword: Students fill in a crossword puzzle by spelling and defining words.
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Test

  • At the end of each book, students are required to take a test and score over 90% in order to move onto the next book.
  • If students do not score over 90%, we review their areas of weakness before testing them again.

Who should take this class?

Students who are:

4th-10th grade
Looking to improve their reading, writing and speaking
Looking for additional support to boost their SSAT verbal score
Studying for the TOEFL or IELTS

What your child will learn

For each of over 1000 high frequency words, your child will learn how to:

Define the word
Recognize the word in context
Select synonyms/antonyms of the word
Pronounce the word
Spell the word

Test Your Vocabulary

Timeline

Basic Stage
Students below 4th grade
are required to pass
this stage
480 words

Regular Stage
Start point for all students 4th grade and above. Everyday vocabulary
780 words

Intermediate Stage
Harder and more formal vocabulary
830 words

Expert Stage
Advanced vocabulary for
formal situations
1010 words

Pre-Elementary
1 – 2 months

SSAT Lower Level
1 – 2 months

Elementary
1 – 2 months

SSAT Middle Level
3 – 4 months

TA Visual
2 – 3 months

SAT® Word Power 1
2 – 3 months

SAT® Word Power 2
2 – 3 months

SAT® Common Words
3 – 4 months

SAT® Upper Level
2 – 3 months

Hear from our students

Find out why students and families trust Tokyo Academics to help them reach their goals!

We just received our daughter’s scores on the SSATs. She did wonderfully – 92% overall. Thank you for all of your work with her. She knows that it has made a big difference in her scores, and we believe that to be true as well.

by L.H.

Wow! 11 point increase in MAP math when starting at 99%! That is fabulous. I am so thrilled with how you worked and taught Ella this year. We can’t thank you enough. You helped Ella to get a high enough score on her ACT to make it into the CTY advanced math program too. It’s been the easiest year for us family having you as her math tutor.

by Parents of A.M.

From English papers to college applications and even occasional STEM help, I can’t thank my counselor at Tokyo Academics enough. I’ve encountered my fair share of teachers—the good, the bad, and the okay—but he truly made the greatest impact on me. He inspired not only me but also many of my friends, even when we didn’t make it easy. He was tough on me at times, and I’m so grateful for it now because he pushed me to become a much better writer. I owe so much of my self-confidence and accomplishments to him. I don’t know where I’d be without his guidance. He was more than just a tutor, and I’ll carry his lessons with me wherever I go. I’m truly thankful for his unwavering belief in me and for showing me what I’m capable of.

by I.H.

Tokyo Academics has been a small miracle in our lives and I am truly grateful. Our tutor made a real connection with our son, who responded very well to the tutor’s easy going personality. Our son made excellent progress in all subjects. I highly recommend Tokyo Academics to any family looking for an incredible reliable, diligent, and qualified tutor.

by H.W.

Our tutor was great at teaching because my daughter said that his method was very efficient for her. She used to take SSAT course at Kaplan Tokyo, but nothing can be compared to his method. That was her honest comment. Personally, I was very impressed by Tokyo Academics’ staff’s punctuality and serious attitude and also the teaching technique. I wish you all the best for your future success in this field.

by A.M.

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