We don’t teach “English” — we teach IELTS.

A certified teacher who coaches IELTS 7.0+, dedicated to you.

  • IELTS 7.0+ certified teacher system
  • All instructors are multilingual
  • Less than half the price of specialist schools

\ Opening October 5, 2026 /

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CONCERNS

Does any of this sound familiar?

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    Applying to grad school abroad, but you’re 0.5 short. You don’t know what to fix to move the score.

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    Falling short of the score required for a visa or work permit, and generic English conversation isn’t moving the needle.

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    The exchange program deadline is approaching, but specialist schools charge over ¥10,000 a lesson. It doesn’t feel sustainable.

A teacher who knows the band descriptors inside out, and the kind of feedback only a dedicated teacher can give — that is what gets a stalled score moving again.

REASON

3 Reasons Students Choose Eflen

Not the cheapest, not the biggest. Chosen for quality made transparent.

  • POINT 1

    IELTS 7.0+ Certified Teacher System

    Only teachers certified in-house to coach 7.0+ take lessons. We publish teacher ranks and earn trust through the transparency of the system.

  • POINT 2

    One Dedicated Teacher

    Unlike big platforms where teachers rotate every lesson, the same certified teacher stays with you to your target score — carrying your weaknesses and study plan forward, lesson after lesson.

    Our core differentiator

  • POINT 3

    Less Than Half the Price of Specialist Schools

    More IELTS-focused than mainstream schools, and more realistically priced than specialist ones. Real expertise, at a price you can sustain.

TEACHERS

Every teacher is multilingual.

Certified instructors who speak multiple languages beyond English — they know what it takes to learn a language, so they teach from the learner’s side.

Instructor Flen

Certified Rank A

Flen

FOUNDING INSTRUCTOR

Philippines

Flen

FOUNDING INSTRUCTOR

Philippines

IELTS OVERALL SCORE8.0 / 9.0

British Council certified (2025) — proven ability.

EXPERIENCE

  • Taught over 1,000 students — children to adults — from diverse nationalities and professional backgrounds
  • Specializes in teaching IELTS, TOEIC, OPIc and Business English
  • Handles everything from group classes (TOEIC vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation) to one-on-one (ESL, exam prep)
  • Designs lessons using collaborative learning, technology and gamification

PERSONALITY

Known for a calm, gentle personality. Even first-time online learners can relax and speak freely.

IELTS OVERALL SCORE8.0 / 9.0

British Council certified (2025) — proven ability.

PERSONALITY

Known for a calm, gentle personality. Even first-time online learners can relax and speak freely.

Instructor Lanie

Certified Rank A

Lanie

SENIOR INSTRUCTOR

Philippines

Lanie

SENIOR INSTRUCTOR

Philippines

TEACHING AT A TOP ESL SCHOOL10 classes/day avg

Proven teaching skill built on an exceptional volume of classes.

EXPERIENCE

  • Taught an average of 10 classes a day at a renowned study-abroad school for 4 years
  • Specializes in ESL, IELTS, TOEIC, OPIc and Working Holiday English
  • Experienced with online, one-on-one and group class formats
  • Earned deep trust from team leaders at her previous school

PERSONALITY

A true professional in class — yet the smile she shows in unguarded moments lifts everyone’s spirits. That is why students keep loving her.

TEACHING AT A TOP ESL SCHOOL10 classes/day avg

Proven teaching skill built on an exceptional volume of classes.

PERSONALITY

A true professional in class — yet the smile she shows in unguarded moments lifts everyone’s spirits. That is why students keep loving her.

Instructor Julie

Certified Rank A

Julie

TEAM LEADER / SENIOR INSTRUCTOR

Philippines

Julie

TEAM LEADER / SENIOR INSTRUCTOR

Philippines

TEACHERS TRAINED AS TEAM LEADER20+

A dependable leader who has managed teams of instructors.

EXPERIENCE

  • Graduated university a year early
  • About 4 years of experience as a licensed professional teacher (online & in person)
  • Teaches IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, OPIc, ESL, Business English, Working Holiday English and ACE (cabin-crew English)
  • As team leader, also trains and supports other English instructors

PERSONALITY

Despite her gentle appearance, she can feel demanding at times — proof of how seriously she takes her students and lessons. The most dedicated students crave her classes.

TEACHERS TRAINED AS TEAM LEADER20+

A dependable leader who has managed teams of instructors.

PERSONALITY

Despite her gentle appearance, she can feel demanding at times — proof of how seriously she takes her students and lessons. The most dedicated students crave her classes.

PRICE

Specialist coaching, at a monthly rate you can keep up.

  • Basic — 4 Lessons / Month

    Build your foundation, once a week

    Monthly¥12,800

    1× / week × 50 min / tax included

    • 1-on-1 with a certified teacher
    • Brief feedback after every lesson
    Start with a trial
  • Intensive Plan

    Get exam-ready fast, ahead of a deadline

    From ¥24,800

    3×+ / week / designed around your timeline and goal

    • Intensive 1-on-1 + focused work on all 4 skills
    • Writing correction, weekly
    Talk to us
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※ Prices shown are excerpts. Amounts and plan details are placeholders, finalized at official launch.

FREE TRIAL

The free trial: 2 lessons + bilingual written feedback.

See the coaching and the feedback quality for yourself before you decide to join.

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    Trial Lesson 1

    1-on-1 with a certified teacher to assess where you stand. We map out challenges across all 4 skills.

  2. 02

    Trial Lesson 2

    Based on lesson 1, we try out improvement methods so you feel real progress.

  3. 03

    Score Diagnostic Report
    in English + Japanese

    We diagnose all 4 skills against the IELTS band descriptors: the gap to your target, and exactly what to do next to close it — delivered in both languages.

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OUR MISSION

Teachers treated with pride raise the quality of learning.

The Philippines has no shortage of excellent teachers who exceed IELTS 7.0 and can guide learners effectively. What’s been missing is compensation that matches their skill.

Eflen’s mission is to raise teacher compensation to the standard of advanced Asian economies. Great teachers drawn to this mission stay, and get to teach with lasting security.

That’s how you get to keep learning from great teachers, consistently. Teacher pride and student results are connected.

[ Lesson photo ]

Landscape 4:3 / teacher mid online-lesson
sincere teaching mood, avoid overly posed smiles

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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You can take two free trial lessons. A learning consultation with our Japanese-speaking staff is included as well.

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No — enrolling after the trial is entirely up to you. You are never moved onto a paid plan automatically, so you can apply with confidence.

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You can name the course you want to try — IELTS, TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, Business English, ESL (everyday English) and so on. If your goal is not yet fixed, you can decide during the consultation instead.

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Yes — Kids ESL (ages 5–12, 25-minute lessons) is included in the free trial. The teacher adapts the lesson to your child’s age and learning history.

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Send us a few preferred dates through the contact form under “Free trial”. Our Japanese-speaking staff will get back to you.

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We bill monthly, and you choose from five lesson counts: 4, 8, 12, 16 or 20 lessons a month. See the table on the Pricing page for the exact fee of each course.

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We accept bank transfer. We explain the details when you enrol.

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No. For reasons relating to how the Act on Specified Commercial Transactions applies, we do not accept lump-sum prepayment for multiple months. Monthly billing only.

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Normally ¥11,000 (tax included), but it is waived during our opening campaign.

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[To be confirmed] Changes take effect from the following month. Please tell us by the 20th of the month before the one you want to change (the deadline shown here is provisional).

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[To be confirmed] Yes, we issue receipts on request. Please ask through the contact form.

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IELTS (up to 6.0), IELTS Advanced (targeting 6.5–7.5, limited places), TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, Business English, Airline Cabin Crew English (ACE), ESL (everyday English), Kids ESL, and Tagalog / Bisaya (on request).

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The feedback after your free trial recommends a course based on your current level and your goal. If you are still unsure, the learning consultation with our Japanese-speaking staff is free to use.

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IELTS (up to 6.0) is for building up your score from the fundamentals. IELTS Advanced (targeting 6.5–7.5) is our flagship course with limited places, taught only by teachers who have passed our certification review, for those aiming higher.

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One-on-one, 50 minutes as standard. Kids ESL is the exception at 25 minutes.

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Yes. Each of the four skills has its own course, and reading and listening are taught one-on-one just like speaking and writing. You can also focus solely on your weakest area.

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[To be confirmed] As with our IELTS courses, lessons are built around raising your score. The detailed curriculum is in preparation.

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Monthly courses run on a fixed weekly slot for ongoing study. Intensive courses are one-off packages to be used within two months — for concentrated preparation, typically right before an exam.

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Professional teachers based in the Philippines. We maintain teaching quality through training and weekly meetings.

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Lessons are conducted in English, but learning consultations are handled in Japanese by our Japanese staff — so you can raise any concern even if you are not confident in English.

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IELTS Advanced is taught only by “certified teachers” who have passed our certification review, which consists of a practical demo lesson and a check of their command of the materials.

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[To be confirmed] Because slots are fixed by day and time, your teacher is fixed as well and stays with you. If the fit is not right, do get in touch — we are happy to discuss it.

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Slots are fixed by day and time. When you enrol, you and your teacher settle on the weekly slot you will keep attending.

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[To be confirmed] Yes, if you let us know at least 24 hours before the lesson starts (the notice period shown here is provisional).

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Lessons lost to a power cut or network outage in the Philippines are made up with a rescheduled lesson, at no cost to you.

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[To be confirmed] Lessons run as usual as long as it is a weekday in the Philippines. Closure dates are announced separately in our calendar.

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[To be confirmed] Pausing stops billing for a set period. Cancelling ends your contract with us. If you plan to come back, we recommend pausing (we will announce the maximum pause period once it is fixed).

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[To be confirmed] No, there is no charge at all while you are paused. Please tell us at least ◯ days before your next billing date.

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[To be confirmed] Since billing is monthly you may cancel at any time. Please tell our Japanese-speaking staff at least 7 days before your next billing date. There are no penalties or cancellation fees.

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[To be confirmed] Yes, at any time. You can pick up your lessons from where your earlier study left off.

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Yes — we take enquiries about Business English and IELTS/TOEIC training tailored to your company’s needs, and propose a programme after hearing your requirements. Please contact us through the form, selecting “Corporate & press”.

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Yes, we welcome partnership enquiries from educational institutions and companies. Please use the contact form under “Corporate & press”.

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Use the contact form, select “Corporate & press”, and send us your publication name and what you are requesting. Our contact will follow up.

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Mainly Zoom, with Google Meet as a backup when the connection is unstable.

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A computer, tablet or smartphone, and a stable internet connection. We recommend a headset for a more comfortable lesson.

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[To be confirmed] If a lesson is interrupted by a problem on your side, we are still open to arranging a make-up lesson depending on the circumstances. Contact your teacher or our support desk first.

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Everything is online, so you can take lessons from anywhere in Japan. Lessons run on Japan time, centred on weekday evenings (19:00–22:00), and we will widen the available hours as we grow our teaching team.

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[To be confirmed] We manage it appropriately under our Privacy Policy and never provide it to third parties without your consent. See the Privacy Policy page for details.

Start with 2 lessons and find out your distance to 7.0.

After the trial, you’ll receive written feedback in both English and Japanese.

NOW 5.5TARGET 7.0

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