What is TLC?

TLC is one of the most effective language enrichment programs in the US and has been around for over twenty years. Established in Hawaii in 2001 by Toru Funatsu, his unique approach to phonics has helped over 5000 children master English at an early age and enter prestigious international schools such as Harker School, I’olani, and more. As a TLC partner school, we utilize their three approaches to acquiring English: music, visual cues, and theatrical activities.
The program takes learners through three different levels, beginner, intermediate, and advanced, meaning that even those with little to no English can participate and master over 5,000 words before the first grade. Combining this with a curriculum that sharpens critical thinking skills, this is the perfect English course for all children seeking a global education.

University Admissions Results

U.S. Private Universities

• Cornell University

• The University of Chicago

• Harvard University

• Boston University

• Pepperdine University

• Fordham University

• Santa Clara University

• Syracuse University

• University of San Francisco

• University of San Diego

University of California (UC)

• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

• University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

• University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine)

• University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego)

• University of California, Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz)

California State University (CSU)

• San Diego State University

• San José State University

Art and Design Colleges

• Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

• Parsons School of Design

• School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)

• School of Visual Arts (SVA)

• Otis College of Art and Design

• Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)