BumbleB English is a premium, private language school in Yoga, Setagaya, Tokyo, specializing in personalized English education for children, returnees, and global professionals. We move beyond traditional textbooks to provide goal-oriented coaching that delivers elite academic results and real-world communication skills.
James is an MBA-educated professional with over 20 years of experience living and teaching in Japan. He brings a unique professional edge to BumbleB English, drawing from a diverse career to provide real-world context for his students.
Specializing in personalized instruction for children, returnees, and professionals, James has a proven track record of helping students achieve elite scores on tests such as the EIKEN, IELTS and TOEFL iBT, and gain admission to highly regarded junior high schools and leading universities.
His approach moves beyond traditional textbooks, utilizing his experience to create modern, effective learning paths. Above all, James is a dedicated mentor to his students, committed to empowering learners in Setagaya, Tokyo, and across the world with the communication skills needed to thrive internationally.
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Whether your child is just starting out or you are an adult looking to communicate with more confidence, our General English lessons build real, lasting skills across all four areas — speaking, listening, reading, and writing.Every lesson is personalized to your level, pace, and goals, with no cookie-cutter textbook approach. Small class sizes mean your child gets the individual attention they deserve. We have helped students located in France, the United States, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand.
From EIKEN Grade 5 to TOEFL iBT, we have guided students to results that change their futures — including IELTS 8.0, TOEFL iBT 108, and EIKEN Pre-1.Every student begins with a assessment, receives a personalized study plan, and practices with real past-exam materials and customized activities. Whether your child is aiming for a top private junior high school or you are targeting graduate school abroad, we have the experience and the track record to get you there.
Taught by an MBA professional with over 20 years of experience in investments, consulting, and technology, our Business English lessons go far beyond vocabulary lists. We work on the English that matters in your career — presentations, emails, negotiations, and job interviews — using real scenarios drawn from your own industry.Past students have successfully changed careers, aced interviews at global firms, and been accepted to MBA programs at HEC Paris and IESE Business School in Spain.
Moving or studying abroad is one of the biggest transitions a student or family can make — and the right English preparation makes all the difference. We have helped students and families relocating to the United States, Canada, Switzerland, the Philippines, and beyond settle in quickly, integrate at school, and communicate with confidence from day one.Lessons cover everything from school interviews and academic writing to the everyday English of making friends, navigating a new city, and building a life in a new country.

We design bespoke curricula for high-stakes goals that require more than a standard course. Our experience ranges from "last-minute" returnee exam prep and remote IELTS coaching to career-change strategy for executives. We also provide targeted pronunciation and terminology guidance for specialized fields like healthcare and telecommunications. Whatever your unique challenge, we build the specific roadmap to help you master it.
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