GSA EXPLORER PROGRAMS

Exciting subjects and courses in English
GSA Explorer Programs allow students to further develop their English knowledge in a variety of subjects. These programs empower creativity and curiosity by giving students the opportunity to explore areas that interest them.

STEM

Explore science, math, engineering and technology in English

  • Science Experiments Volume 1

    Attention all budding scientists! Get ready for a hands-on adventure with Science Experiments Volume 1.

  • VR Space Mission Volume 1

    Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the galaxy? Experience the thrill of space travel and exploration like never before.

  • Dinosaur Explorer: Dino Trivia

    Put your dinosaur knowledge to the test by answering fun and challenging dinosaur trivia questions.

  • Origami Science: Volcanoes

    While making their own origami volcano models, students will learn about the external and internal structure of a volcano and will discuss the different types of volcanoes that exist.

  • Science Experiments Volume 2

    Attention all budding scientists! Get ready for a hands-on adventure with Science Experiments Volume 2.

  • Origami Science: Honey Bee

    Did you know that bees are responsible for a third of the world's food supply? Students will learn all about the importance of bees!

  • VR Space Mission Volume 2

    In VR Space Missions Volume 2, you and your friends will travel even further out in the galaxy! Fly through asteroids, make supply runs to the International Space Station, and get a chance to talk to aliens!

  • Origami Science: Frog

    Learn about frog life cycles and how learning about the frog body benefits us as humans!

  • Dinosaur Explorer: Dino Exploration Tour

    Get ready for an exciting adventure to explore the world of dinosaurs in a special Roblox game! See all types of dinosaurs and learn fun facts along the way.

  • Origami Science: Triassic Period

    Learn all about this exciting period in history all while making your own Triassic World landscape.

  • Origami Science: Earthquakes

    While making their own origami models, students will learn about the tectonic plates that cover the Earth’s surface and how these plates interact to produce earthquakes.

GAME BASED LEARNING

Learn English through Minecraft and Roblox

  • Game Based English Drills: All About Me

    Are you tall or short? Do you have long hair or short? Let’s find out and practice basic English in this fun game-based class!

  • Game Based STEAM: Astronomy

    Come along on a journey to the stars with this fun lesson as you test your knowledge by helping your teacher complete the game-based obstacle course!

  • Game Based English Drills: Let’s Eat

    What’s that rumbling sound? Is it your tummy? Do you feel hungry? Let’s try to answer these questions in English and more in this fun game-based class!

  • Game Based STEAM: Energy

    What is energy? In this fun class, learn all about the different types of energy, where energy comes from and how to conserve energy with game-based learning!

  • Game Based English Drills: My House

    Let’s talk about our homes! How many rooms are there in your house? Let’s practice our English vocabulary in this fun game-based class!

  • Game Based STEAM: Math Problems

    Complete an exciting obstacle course while solving Math problems to reach the finish line! Use your English skills and help your teacher solve the sum and choose the correct door!

  • Game Based English Drills: My Classroom

    Let’s talk about our classrooms! What things can you find in your classroom? Let’s practice with our English vocabulary in this fun game-based course!

GLOBAL CITIZENS

Explore the wider world through English

  • Global Explorer VR: USA and Canada

    Greetings from North America! Go on a tour of the city that never sleeps! Visit exciting excavation sites to dig up dinosaur bones!

  • Global Citizens: Empathy

    Learn the importance of understanding the feelings and perspectives of others by exploring environmental issues currently impacting our planet.

  • Global Explorer VR: Brazil and the Amazon Rainforest

    Are you ready to travel to one of the most festive places on Earth? Venture into the one of the most mysterious rainforests in the world - the Amazon Rainforest!

  • Global Citizens: Sustainability

    Our planet’s resources are not infinite. Learn about food production while exploring ways to leave a healthy planet for future generations.

  • Global Explorer VR: Central Europe

    Take a trip through some of the most colorful and historical countries in the world! Explore Fjords, ice hotels, Northern lights, salt mines, and more!

  • Global Citizens: Social Awareness

    Explore areas of global health as you build your social awareness by working to understand how your actions impact those around you.

  • Global Explorer VR: Argentina and Chile

    Let’s go to the “end of the world” together and explore some of the driest places on Earth! Experience natural wonders, delicious food, and dancing, and amazing historical places!

ART

Unleash your creativity while using English

  • Post-Impressionism: Vincent Van Gogh

    Examine and discuss one of the most recognized post-impressionist artists, Vincent Van Gogh, and create artwork inspired by him!

  • Pop Art: Andy Warhol

    Learners will apply their self-expression skills by getting creative and making an acrylic custom Pop Art masterpiece with inspiration from Andy Warhol!

  • Abstract Art: Georgia O’Keefe

    Get to know an important female abstract artist, Georgia O’Keeffe! Students will then make a beautiful artwork inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe!

  • Pop Art: Yayoi Kusama

    Students will look at vibrant Pop Art style with famous Pop Art artist Yayoi Kusama and paint a watercolor Yayoi Kusama inspired Pop Art masterpiece!

  • Abstract Art: Jackson Pollock

    Jackson Pollock is known for his well popular ‘messy’ abstract style! Students will create a unique artwork with inspiration from Jackson Pollock’s famous style.

  • Graffiti: Banksy

    Students will examine and discuss the mysterious graffiti artist Banksy! Students will get to produce a custom watercolor artwork inspired by Banksy!

  • Impressionism: Claude Monet

    Students will learn about one of the most recognized impressionist artists Claude Monet and make a watercolor inspired by Claude Monet!

  • Expressionism: Franz Marc

    Franz Marc who is known for his symbolic depictions of animals. Students will create a dreamlike Marc-style artwork!

FITNESS

Build strength, speed, coordination and mindfulness in English

  • Speed Games Volume 1

    This course focuses on improving your quickness, foot movement and overall flow of movement with fun and challenging practice games and reviews to get you up and moving!

  • Strength Games Volume 1

    In this class, you will be put to the test as you focus on full-body muscle exercises with professional training exercise methods, and the benefits of strength training!

  • Coordination Games Volume 1

    Put yourself to the test with our Coordination Games! You will be practicing on building core coordination skills to improve reaction ability, rhythm and timing, and much more!

  • Yoga Games Volume 1

    Take a deep inhale and get relaxed with our Yoga Games! In this course, your child will learn basic to complex yoga moves with fun games, breathing exercises, and learn how practicing yoga daily will greatly improve both physical and mental health!

  • Speed Games Volume 2

    This course focuses on improving your quickness, foot movement and overall flow of movement with fun and challenging practice games and reviews to get you up and moving!

  • Strength Games Volume 2

    In this class, you will be put to the test as you focus on full-body muscle exercises with professional training exercise methods, and the benefits of strength training!

  • Coordination Games Volume 2

    Put yourself to the test with our Coordination Games! You will be practicing on building core coordination skills to improve reaction ability, rhythm and timing, and much more!

  • Yoga Games Volume 2

    Take a deep inhale and get relaxed with our Yoga Games! In this course, your child will learn basic to complex yoga moves with fun games, breathing exercises, and learn how practicing yoga daily will greatly improve both physical and mental health!

EIKEN TEST PREP

Boost your English skills for the EIKEN exam

  • Grade 4 Test Preparation

    Get ready for the Grade 4 EIKEN exam by practicing the reading and listening components of the exam.

  • Grade 3 Test Preparation

    Get ready for the Grade 3 EIKEN exam by practicing the reading and listening components of the exam.

  • Grade Pre-2 Test Preparation

    Get ready for the Grade Pre-2 EIKEN exam by practicing the reading and listening components of the exam.

  • EIKEN Vocabulary Bootcamp

    Strengthen your vocabulary by practicing definitions, spelling and context of words frequently appearing on the EIKEN exam.

  • EIKEN Reading Bootcamp

    Build your reading comprehension skills and learn valuable reading strategies to excel on the reading component of your EIKEN exam!

  • EIKEN Reading Bootcamp

    Gain practice with public speaking and reading aloud as you hone your skills ahead of the EIKEN Speaking test.

  • EIKEN Writing Bootcamp

    Develop your writing skills while learning common practices and clear strategies for acing the writing component of the EIKEN exam.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE

Learn about Japanese culture and language

  • Intro to Greetings

    はじめまして!(Nice to meet you!) Understand when to use greetings beyond simple hello and goodbye, and begin to build a strong Japanese language foundation!

  • Japanese Foods

    Are you hungry? Let’s build our Japanese vocabulary by learning all about Japanese foods and cuisine! We will also learn the proper phrases to say at the table!

  • Japanese Geography

    行きましょう!Let’s go! In this course, students will continue to expand their knowledge of Japanese through the unique geography of the island nation.

  • Japanese Movies and TV

    映画が好きです!I love movies! In this course, students will continue their journey into learning the Japanese language, this time through movie and TV magic!

  • Day In The Life: Japanese School Children

    Students will review previously learned content and go through the day of regular school children in Japan to learn more greetings that may not be used in their native languages.

  • Favorite Japanese Movies and TV

    In this lesson, students will review previous content and learn vocabulary dealing with all things entertainment! They will begin to engage in conversation with each other and the teacher about their favorite shows and movies with this knew knowledge.

  • Japanese Food: Bento Box

    Students will review previously learned content and discuss what’s inside of one of the most recognizable ways to pack food in Japan: a bento box!

  • Japanese Grammar Practice: Movies and TV

    In this lesson, it’s time to talk about our likes! Students will learn to to express their likes and preferences in Japanese, further cementing basic grammar concepts and Japanese sentence structure.

MORE COURSES

Explore additional exciting topics in English

  • Beginner Magic: No Look Trick

    In this lesson, we will learn card trick expressions. They will help us give clear instructions to a spectator when we perform a card trick. Then, you will learn your first card trick called “No look”!

  • American Sign Language: Intro to ASL

    Did you know that more than 70 million people around the world communicate with sign language? Begin learning the basics of American Sign Language to enhance your language skills!

  • Cursive Writing

    Did you know that by learning cursive, you improve your overall focus, increases your brain activation, influences your reading and critical thinking skills, and greatly increases your motor skills!

  • Debate Course

    Welcome to the Debate Course! This where students will get to debate with other students about a variety of topics each lesson.

SEASONAL PROGRAMS

6 Different Camps

from Jul 24 to Aug 20, 2023

Are you looking for an exciting way to spend your summer vacation? Look no further than our Online Summer Camp!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1 What is the application process to sign up for a group course?

To apply for a group course, you can visit the Group Course List page to view all upcoming group courses.

From there, you can click More Info to to view additional information for a particular course. To Sign up, click Sign Up which will take you through the application process*.

All group courses include English level requirements that a student should meet in order to take the course, along with other requirements such as any technical setups needed, kit delivery information, cancellation policy, and more. A credit card is required to finalize the group course application.

Once you have confirmed the application, you will then be directed to your GSA student account’s Schedule page where you will see the classes scheduled. You will also be able to see each lesson’s information for any class preparation needed.

You’ll also be able to go back to the Group Course List page to sign up for more group courses.

*If you do not have a GSA student account, you will be directed an account creation page. After you complete the account creation step, you will be taken back to the group course application.

Q2 Do I need to be a GSA student to take group courses?

It is required to have a GSA student account to take group courses. This does not mean that you need to enroll with a monthly plan. With a GSA student account, you will be able to sign up for group courses any time. From your GSA student account, you are able to go directly into your online classes, receive information about the course and lessons, view other group courses to sign up for, and keep track of the lessons on your schedule. If you wish to enroll with a monthly plan, please contact our Student Relations team.

Q3 What is the payment method for group courses?

It is required to have credit card information on your account in order to successfully sign up for group courses. For GSA students who are enrolled with a monthly plan, GSA coins can be used to pay for group courses.

Q4 Do all group courses include kits?

On the Group Course List page, you will be able to see Course Kit Included at the top of the group course listing. This means there is a physical kit included that will be delivered to you once you sign up for this course.

There are also group courses that include digital PDF downloads such as worksheets and other materials such as household items for art projects or science experiments that are required to have prepared prior to class.

You can view these lists of materials needed in class under the FAQ section in the particular group course detail page, as well as in the Lesson Info page once you have signed up for the class and located on your Schedule page.

Q5 What are the technical requirements to take group classes at GSA?

To get the best quality lessons, we highly recommend Apple and Windows computers and/or tablets to be used, along with the latest version of Zoom. For further details about system requirements, go to our System Requirements page here.

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EIKEN Program

Prepare for the EIKEN tests with our test preparation courses.

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Online Summer Camp 2023

Join our camps with science, space, art, VR and more.

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Summer Camps In Tokyo

Experience our camps in the Tokyo area this summer.