About ELT School of English

ELT School of English

Bridging British Tradition with Japanese Excellence Since 1984

ELT was established in London in 1984, and has primarily catered to Japanese expatriates and their families residing in London. Throughout its history, ELT has maintained three schools within London. Since 2020, the company has broadened its offerings to English learners in Japan, amassing over 10,000 students thus far. ELT SCHOOL OF ENGLISH LTD., situated in the UK, manages customer relations within the UK in addition to recruiting and managing instructors. Sekigin LLC., located in Japan, oversees customer service and marketing within Japan and leads the initiative for expansion into the Southeast Asian market. By melding British tradition and history with Japanese service excellence, we deliver an unparalleled quality of customer experience.

Our History

Lessons Focused on Mastering English for Achieving Results

1984
Founded in London

Founded in London

We supported English learning for over 10,000 business professionals, including Japanese expatriates and their families stationed in London, showcasing our long-standing commitment to excellence in language education.

2020

Launched Online Lesson Service in Japan

Our service quickly gained popularity among a wide range of customers, from high-class business professionals to bureaucrats, politicians, university professors, and children, thanks to our premium offerings.

Launched Online Lesson Service in Japan
2024
Expanded Services Globally

Expanded Services Globally

Originating from London, we provide high-quality lessons by native English instructors along with Japan's renowned support system, extending our reach to customers around the world.

Leadership and Expertise Behind ELT

Portrait of Reiko Winterbottom

Reiko Winterbottom

Executive Director

ELT School of English Ltd. (UK Entity)

Reiko Winterbottom moved to the UK in 1984. In response to the growing demand from Japanese expatriates during Japan's period of rapid economic growth, she founded ELT in Golders Green, London, aiming to provide English instruction that truly understood and met the needs of Japanese learners. She has delivered high-quality lessons to over 10,000 Japanese expatriates and their families. Reiko has also been dedicated to supporting students in gaining admission to top British schools, including Harrow School, Rugby School, and St. Paul's School. She raised two daughters in the UK, both of whom went on to attend the University of Manchester.

Portrait of Tatsuya Tanaka

Tatsuya Tanaka

Executive Director

Sekigin LLC. (Japan Entity)

After graduating from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Waseda University's School of Creative Science and Engineering, Tatsuya Tanaka pursued a master's degree, focusing on research in computational fluid dynamics. He later worked as a visiting researcher at Rice University in Houston, USA, conducting fluid simulations for spacecraft. Upon returning to Japan, alongside continuing his research in graduate school, he organized career fairs at Harvard University and Imperial College London. In 2019, he founded Sekigin LLC. In 2020, in collaboration with ELT in the UK, he launched an online English tutoring service targeting professionals in the Japanese market.

Portrait of David Falvey

David Falvey

Chief Quality Officer

ELT School of English Ltd. (UK Entity)

David Falvey studied Politics, Philosophy, and Economics at the University of Oxford and later earned a master's degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from the University of Brighton. He has extensive experience as both an English instructor and a senior executive, having worked across Asia and the UK, including at the British Council's Tokyo office, where he was involved in teacher training. He also served as the Head of the English Language Centre at London Metropolitan University. David is now the Chief Quality Officer at ELT. He is a co-author of the globally best-selling business English textbook, Market Leader.

Company Information

NameSekigin LLC.
CEOTatsuya TANAKA
AddressTaiyo Life Shinagawa Building, 28th Floor,
2-16-2 Konan, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0075, Japan
BusinessPrivate online English tutor service
Employment agency
JP TRNT8012403003793
Employment Agency License Number13-YU-315008