Benesse English School BE studio
About
An English and English conversation school for ages 0 to high school. There are 2 programs, Standard, taught mainly by Japanese teachers, and International, taught by non-Japanese teachers. Fees differ between "home schools," held at the teacher's home and similar, and "plaza schools," held in shopping facilities and similar.
Ages
Courses are Baby (ages 0 to 3, attended together with a parent), ages 3 to 6 (first, second, and final years of kindergarten), grades 1–2, grades 3–4, grades 5–6, junior high school, and high school. The school says the target ages are a guide. The programs offered differ by classroom.
Monthly fees
| Baby, ages 0–3, Standard (home schools and some classrooms, 3 times a month, 50 minutes each) | ¥8,965 |
| Baby, ages 0–3, Standard (plaza schools, 3 times a month, 50 minutes each) | ¥10,120 |
| Baby, ages 0–3, International (plaza schools, 3 times a month, 50 minutes each) | ¥11,990 |
| Ages 3–6, Standard (home schools, 42 times a year, 50 minutes each) | ¥7,810 |
| Ages 3–6, Standard (plaza schools, 42 times a year, 55 minutes each) | ¥9,394 |
| Ages 3–6, International (plaza schools, 40 times a year, 60 minutes each) | ¥11,770 |
| Elementary school, Standard (home schools, 42 times a year, 60 minutes each) | ¥7,920 |
| Elementary school, Standard (plaza schools, 42 times a year, 60 minutes each) | ¥9,988 |
| Elementary school, International (plaza schools, 42 times a year, 60 minutes each) | ¥11,770 |
| Junior high school, Standard, 70 minutes (home schools, 42 times a year) | ¥9,526 |
| Junior high school, Standard, 70 minutes (plaza schools, 42 times a year) | ¥11,176 |
| Junior high school, International, 70 minutes (plaza schools, 42 times a year) | ¥12,210 |
The amounts are group lesson fees (tax included) as of April 2026, and the school states that "fees are paid monthly." Elementary school fees are the same for grades 1–2, 3–4, and 5–6. In addition to the lesson fee, teaching materials are charged: ¥37,840 for Baby; for ages 3–6, ¥18,500 for Standard, ¥20,350 for International (Pre-Kids), and ¥22,270 for International (Kids); ¥20,980 for elementary school; ¥12,540 for 70 minutes and ¥14,300 for 90 minutes for junior high school; and ¥7,700 for high school (all tax included). Teaching material fees differ depending on the month you start lessons. Plaza schools charge an annual fee (¥6,600 for Baby to elementary school, ¥8,800 for junior high school and older). Fees for 90 minutes in junior high school, high school, and one-on-one classes are on the official fee page. Partner and franchise classrooms may have different lesson and material fees. Bank transfer fees may apply.
Fees when joining
The enrollment fee is ¥5,500 at home schools and ¥11,000 at plaza schools (tax included). The annual fee is ¥0 at home schools; at plaza schools it is ¥6,600 for Baby to elementary school and ¥8,800 for junior high school and older. In addition, teaching material fees for each course (above) are charged.
Trial lessons and visits
There is a free trial lesson. Choose a classroom and apply, take the trial there, and then apply to join at the same classroom. The number of trial sessions and their length are not stated on the official page.
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Each item was checked on its official source page on 2026-11-12. Fees can change and may differ between locations. Before signing up, always check the official website of Benesse English School BE studio.