
Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) Japan Program
CTY is a non-profit organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University in the United States. It has been providing academically advanced programs for elementary school to high school students since 1979.
Education Beyond will be holding a CTY pilot program for the first time in Japan.
If you are interested, please register your email address in the form below. Details will be sent to the registered email address.
What is CTY?
CTY identifies academically talented students around the world and helps them develop their potential. The organization also conducts research on the characteristics of these students and works with local communities to foster a deeper understanding of their needs.
Program Overview
Class delivery method
The program will be delivered in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online components.
Instructors will participate online from the United States. (The language of instruction will be English.) Participants are expected to attend sessions locally in Tokyo.
For those who may not have sufficient English proficiency, two bilingual (Japanese-English) teaching assistants (TAs) will provide full support.
Course content
Math course: “Numbers: 0 to Infinity”
Further details will be updated from time to time. Please check the homepage.
Target Grades
4th to 5th grade elementary school
Date and Time
12 times in total from May 11th (Sunday) to July 27th (Sunday), 2025
[*Held every Sunday from 12:00 to 15:00]
In addition, every week homework will be assigned. The time required for this will vary depending on the student, but please aim for 3 to 4 hours each week.
Tuition Fee
260,000 yen (tax included)
Includes: “CTY LIVE” course tuition, facility rental, TA compensation and fees for various activities
Application Requirements
2 ways to qualify for course participation:
① For International School students, please submit test scores for MAP for SCAT (*taken in English), or
② For Japanese School students, attend the Beyond School Program by Education Beyond and received a tutor recommendation
Scholarships
Full subsidy/half subsidy available (details TBD)
Application Deadline
April 20, 2025 (Sunday)
Further details on how to apply will be released at a later date.
Announcement of Related Seminar [Online Event]
Join us for a webinar hosted by the CTY Executive Director!
Title: "Understanding and Parenting Your Gifted Child"
Date: January 26, 2025
For more details, please visit here.
Reference URL
CTY homepage (USA)
https://cty.jhu.edu/
Reference site for CTY:
“Authentic American education is coming to Japan to improve the “booties” where classes are too easy” (Toyo Keizai education xICT)