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ELT will not act as the guardian itself, but for the guardian required in the UK and elsewhere we provide referrals to trusted arrangers and the necessary information. We can also discuss how to proceed and the likely costs. We do not take on the role of a legal representative.

For boarding, the timing for action differs by entry point (year of entry) such as 11+, 13+ and 16+, and at top schools registration places fill up early. Many families start preparing 1–2 years before entry, and once English development is factored in, the earlier you start the wider your options. Even if your target school is undecided, we'll work out the best time to start together at a free consultation.

The English required differs by target school, entry point and the exam taken (UKiset, ISEB, etc.). ELT grasps the current level through an English assessment, gauges the gap to the level needed by the application, and develops it methodically through lessons with careers guidance built in (PREMIUM Academic). We do not guarantee a particular score or admission.

The service fees you pay ELT (such as the monthly Education Office fee and lesson fees) are clear, as stated on the site. Tuition, boarding fees, guardian costs, travel costs and the like, however, vary greatly by school and situation, so we cannot promise a single total. At a free consultation we organise and explain the likely cost items.

We do not file visa applications or make travel arrangements on your behalf. We provide information on the general process, required documents and timing, and respond to your questions. Where specialist procedures are needed, we point you to the appropriate channel. What ELT "handles" is limited to application formalities such as forms and to English correspondence with schools.

Yes. Through the Education Office, ELT handles English correspondence with schools — enquiries, interview scheduling and document exchange — on your behalf. We report to parents in Japanese, so you can feel at ease even if you're unsure about communicating in English.

Yes. We cover boarding schools in Japan such as Rugby School Japan, Harrow Appi, UWC ISAK Japan and Malvern College Tokyo. We recommend the path that suits your child while comparing both overseas and domestic options.

Yes. ELT charges a service fee to families and recommends schools with the family's interests first. With some schools we hold a formal agent agreement and may receive a commission upon enrolment, but the candidate-school list we provide states, for each school, whether an agent relationship with ELT exists. Whether or not a commission exists does not affect ranking, and all the information behind our recommendations is disclosed to your family.

Yes, all services are provided online. We have a track record of supporting families across Asia, Europe, North America and beyond. We accommodate time-zone differences flexibly.

We do not guarantee admission to a particular school, or exam scores and results. Final selection and decisions rest with each school and exam body. ELT continuously manages your child's situation and proposes and accompanies a study and application strategy, with evidence, to maximise the possibility of admission and progression. We make no exaggerated promises of results.