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Lessons & Classes

WINTER INTENSIVE (Ages 6 to 13)

MIDDLE YEARS INTENSIVE (Ages 12 to 17)

CLASS CATALOG

Winter Writing & STEM Intensive

Start each day with 30 minutes of reading followed by an hour and a half of writers workshops and "Power Write" time. During this week-long writing unit, children will plan, draft, edit and polish a complete writing piece of their own design.

After lunch and outside break, learners choose an hour-long, guided STEM activity before an extended Makers Space time in the Lab. The Lab's Makers Space is fully equipped with supplies for all ages of builder.

Winter Middle Years Intensive

MYI covers the skills needed to succeed in literature and mathematics programs at the middle and high school level. Students will prepare for and participate in 2-3 Socratic seminars before drafting and completing a literary analysis paper.

Class will be held offsite at a rental space 3 minutes walking distance from JR Sumiyoshi station. Assigned readings will be given at least 2 weeks before the class. The maximum class size will be 7 students. Preference will be given to full day applicants.

Company Policies

Private Lesson Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy:

No-show (no cancellation made): 100% of the tutoring fee charged
<24 hours cancellation: If the appointment is rescheduled for a later date, no penalty fee charged; it the appointment is cancelled completely, 100% of tutoring fee charged
Any other cancellation: If the cancellation is done over 24 hours before the appointment (>24hrs), no penalty fee charged

Summer Intensive Programs Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made more than 1 month prior to the first day of camp: 100% refund
Cancellations made between 1 month and 1 week prior to the first day of camp: 75% refund
Cancellations made between 1 week and the end of the first day of camp: 50% refund
Cancellations made after the first day of camp: No refund

Group Lesson, STEM & Writing Intensive, and Season Camp Cancellation Policy:

Missed lessons will not be refunded, except in the case of bereavement or sickness. In the case of student illness, LLKobe must be contacted to confirm the sickness before the beginning of the missed class in order to receive a full refund.
Cancellations due to teacher sickness or unavailability will be fully refunded.

Payment Policy:

Payments for all lessons must be received prior to or on the day of the first lesson on the invoice. If payments are not received on time, Learning Lab Kobe reserves the right to cancel the lesson until payments are received.

Bank Transfer Fee Policy for Refunds:

In the case of cancellations by a family, any resulting bank transfer fee will be deducted from program fees.
In the case of cancellations by LLKobe, any resulting bank transfer fees will be covered by LLKobe.

Inclusion Policy:

LLKobe is committed to supporting an equitable, inclusive learning space that values human dignity and quality education. LLKobe will not engage in discrimination or harassment in regards to diversity in race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, or status as a veteran.

Further, LLKobe will take affirmative steps to support and advance these values consistent with this mission. Bullying and disruptive behavior will be acknowledged and handled in accordance with teaching best practices and communication with families.

Disciplinary Policy:

All children attending classes at LLKobe are expected to engage in positive behavior and use appropriate language when interacting and/or communicating with teachers and other students. We reserve the right to suspend or expel any student who endangers themselves or other learners by repeated violations of safety instructions given during lessons or LLKobe's Inclusion Policy. We will provide parents with notice of any behavior observed from their child that is not acceptable. No refunds are given for dismissed students.

Lessons & Classes

Winter Writing & STEM Intensive

Winter Middle Years Intensive

Learning Lab Kobe