The Shoin Junior High School English curriculum is built around carefully designed SDG themed units that connect language learning with real-world issues. By exploring topics such as sustainability, global citizenship, environmental responsibility, and social awareness, students learn English in a meaningful and engaging context.

Each unit is thoughtfully planned to integrate all core English skills. Students systematically develop theme-related vocabulary and grammar, ensuring new language is introduced, reinforced, and retained over time. Lessons are designed to move beyond memorisation, helping students understand how to use English accurately and confidently.

A strong emphasis is placed on verbal communication. Through discussions, pair work, debates, and collaborative tasks, students practise expressing opinions, explaining ideas, and responding to others using appropriate language. These activities build fluency while encouraging critical thinking and global awareness.

Students also develop presentation and performance skills as part of each unit. By preparing short talks, group presentations, and project-based outputs, learners practise organising ideas, speaking clearly, and communicating with confidence. These skills are essential for both academic success and future international opportunities.

By combining SDG focused content with a carefully structured English programme, the Shoin Junior High School curriculum equips students with strong language skills, global perspectives, and the confidence to communicate thoughtfully in English.

For more information about the SMIS-English/Shoin Junior High School Saturday School programme email english@smis-mail.org or call (078) 221-8028.