How to Join (The 3-Step Process)

Small-Group Focus: We maintain an intimate, mixed-age setting (ages 4-7) with a maximum of 6 children per session.
Weekly English Immersion: One 45-minute session per week.
A Year of Story & Growth: Our program follows four seasonal terms (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter).
- Term Breakdown: 10 core sessions per term + 1 "Buffer Session" for scheduling flexibility.
- ANNUAL TOTAL: 40 core sessions + 4 "Buffer Sessions".

How We Learn

We spend two sessions on each storybook. This gentle pace allows children to absorb new English vocabulary and art techniques without feeling rushed.

The Monthly Theme: Each month features a new creative focus, like Colors & Confidence (April).
The Two-Session "Read & Create" Cycle:
Session 1: Exploration. We dive into a world-class storybook and experiment with artistic styles. Children focus on discovery and sensory play as they absorb the language of the story.
Session 2: Purposeful Creation. We apply our new skills to build a high-quality craft. This tangible outcome gives your child a sense of pride and a way to use their English at home.

The Studio Extras

All Materials Provided: We feature a rich mix of media—from artist-grade tools to natural elements and upcycled cardboard. We teach our creators that imagination transforms any object into art.
The Studio Library: To encourage a love for reading beyond the studio, children can borrow one English book every week from our collection.

Trial Session

One-Time Entrance Fee: ¥10,000 (Tax incl.)
- Grand Opening Campaign (For those joining during our first year): ¥0
Monthly Fee: ¥8,500
Materials Fee: ¥500 / month
TOTAL MONTHLY FEE: ¥9,000 (Tax incl.)

Cashless Studio Policy: All session fees and material fees are collected automatically via Square Invoices (Credit Card or Bank Debit Card).
Billing Cycle: Payments are processed on the 26th of the previous month to secure your child's spot for the upcoming cycle.

Studio Policies (Absences & Buffer Sessions)

FAQs

How do I manage my membership?

Why is there a limit of 6 guests?

Where and when are the sessions held?

Who is the facilitator?

Do I (or my child) need to be fluent in English to join?

What should my child wear to the Story Studio?

Can I join a session if I'm not a Monthly Member?

What exactly is a Buffer Session?

The Waitlist

At Riverside English Studio, we believe language is best learned when children are having fun and making things. In the Story Studio Program, we move away from traditional desk-based lessons to provide a relaxed "Third Place" for young creators.

We use world-class picture books as a springboard for creativity. Children acquire English naturally as they experiment with tactile art techniques, such as painting, sculpting, and collage-making, to create useful items they can take home and enjoy.