Learn about our mission, our approach, and the educator behind HIT English Academy.
「グローバルな未来を創る、あなたへ。」
HIT English Academy provides highly personalized English education designed exclusively for students with native-level proficiency. Our students attend international schools, boarding schools, or are returnees preparing for the next stage of their academic careers.
HIT English Academyは、ネイティブレベルの英語力を持つ生徒のための高度にパーソナライズされた英語教育を提供しています。インターナショナルスクールやボーディングスクールに通う生徒、また帰国子女の次のステージへの準備をサポートしています。
From daily homework support to standardized test preparation and university application guidance (including the Common Application), we equip every student with the confidence and skills to succeed on the global stage.
日々の宿題サポートから標準テスト対策、Common Applicationを含む大学出願指導まで、すべての生徒がグローバルな舞台で成功するための自信とスキルを身につけられるようサポートしています。
Students Taught
University Admissions
All Grade Levels
Learning Modes
Every lesson is crafted around the individual student's needs, goals, and learning style.
We begin with understanding each student's current level, school curriculum, and long-term academic goals.
A personalized learning plan is built around the student's specific needs, whether it's daily support or exam preparation.
Lessons are conducted entirely in English with a focus on critical thinking, academic writing, and active discussion.
Regular progress updates and open communication with parents ensure students stay on track toward their goals.
We hold ourselves and our students to the highest academic standards, pushing boundaries while building confidence.
No two students are the same. Every curriculum is uniquely designed to match each learner's strengths and challenges.
We prepare students not just for exams, but for thriving in an interconnected, multicultural world.
Founder & Lead Instructor
Hitomi Sensei graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree from the College of Education, laying the foundation for a career dedicated to academic excellence.
Her career took her to China, where she worked at a major preparatory school helping over 100 international school students prepare for university admission. There she honed her expertise in SAT preparation, TOEFL coaching, and essay editing, helping students gain admission to top English-speaking universities worldwide.
After relocating to Singapore, Hitomi Sensei began offering private English lessons to Japanese students. Through the quality of her teaching alone, she grew her practice to over 50 students entirely through word-of-mouth referrals, a testament to the trust parents place in her methods and results.
Now based in Tokyo, she continues her mission at HIT English Academy, providing the same high-caliber, personalized instruction that has defined her career.
Graduated from the College of Education
Prepared 100+ international students for top universities (SAT, TOEFL, essays)
Grew to 50+ students through word of mouth, specializing in Japanese students
Founded the academy to serve international school students in Tokyo