School English and regular tests
Use the student's real textbook, workbook, homework and test scope to identify gaps in grammar, vocabulary and reading.
Online English for high school students
One to one online English tutoring for high school students in Japan.
One to one, shaped around the student's goal.
Quick answer
Can high school students in Japan take one to one English lessons fully online?
Yes. Petra Tutors provides one to one online English support for high school students, with lessons shaped around school materials, regular tests, English qualifications, speaking goals or preparation for overseas study.
Reading, writing and speaking
Lessons can combine longer reading, writing, conversation and pronunciation according to what the student currently needs.
Move into EIKEN or overseas study preparation
School English can lead into dedicated EIKEN, IELTS or TOEFL preparation when one of those exams becomes the main goal.
Common goals
Why high school students use online English tutoring
Keep up with school English
When current work depends on missing foundations, lessons can go back to earlier grammar or vocabulary before returning to the present unit.
Prepare for regular school tests
The student's test scope, textbook, workbook and recent answers can be used to decide what should be prioritised within the available time.
Improve reading and writing
Work one to one on reading approach, paragraph structure, reasoning and vocabulary instead of spending equal time on every skill.
Build confidence speaking English
Conversation, pronunciation and short opinion responses can be practised alongside school or exam English.
Why online
Online lessons can fit more easily around high school life.
With no travel to a tutoring centre, lessons can be easier to fit around school, clubs, events and exam periods.
No travel time
The student can join from home without adding a separate journey after school or club activities.
A wider tutor pool
The match is not limited to tutors who can travel to one area, which can make it easier to look for a tutor whose teaching area fits the student's goal.
Share school materials on screen
Textbooks, PDFs, writing and recent answers can be shared during the lesson so unclear parts can be reviewed directly.
How lessons are planned
First, define what the English is for.
A high school student preparing for a school test needs a different plan from someone working on conversation, EIKEN or overseas study. Petra starts by clarifying the purpose, then narrows the lesson priorities.
Check the current position
Use school results, recent answers, English qualifications and known weaker areas to understand the starting point.
Set the main goal
Clarify whether the immediate priority is a regular test, EIKEN, speaking, school support or overseas study.
Choose materials and lesson focus
Decide whether to centre the lesson on school materials, qualification materials or another resource that fits the goal.
Adjust when priorities change
If the school schedule or test date changes, the next lesson priorities can change with it.
Tutor matching
Petra checks the high school student's goal and fit for online teaching before suggesting tutors.
The match considers more than English ability. Petra checks the teaching area, high school goal, current materials, preferred times and whether the tutor can teach effectively online before reviewing candidates.
See how Petra tutor matching worksFAQ
Online English tutoring for high school students
Can a high school student use their school textbook in online lessons?
Yes. Textbooks, workbooks, homework, test scope and recent answers can be shared and used as the main reference for the lesson.
Can online lessons include speaking practice?
Yes. Conversation, pronunciation and short opinion responses can be practised one to one and combined with school or exam English where useful.
Can the same tutor teach EIKEN, IELTS or TOEFL?
It depends on the tutor's teaching areas. Petra checks the exam, target and test date before reviewing suitable tutor candidates.
Can the lesson time change from week to week?
You can tell Petra what flexibility you need, but actual scheduling depends on current tutor availability. Petra checks the recurring times that are realistic before confirming a match.
Does online tutoring guarantee better grades?
No. Petra does not guarantee a grade or test outcome. Lessons are used to identify the student's current needs and organise the most useful practice one to one.
Free trial
School English, speaking or exam preparation. Start with the area that matters now.
Share the student's school year, current difficulty, school materials, English qualifications and preferred times, and Petra can review a suitable online approach and tutor options.