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  • Give your child the definitive cognitive edge.

  • Welcome to Shichida UK

    The Gold Standard in Early Years Cognitive Development
    • 60 Minutes Session

      Designed to complement the lives of busy families, our carefully structured 60-minute session per week provides concentrated cognitive stimulation.

    • Active Parenting

      By participating alongside your child, this session becomes a sacred hour of dedicated bonding building essential neural pathways.

    • Small Class-size

      To guarantee exceptional quality and highly individualised attention, we strictly cap our classes at just six students.

    • 20+ Exercises

      Every session delivers an exhilarating scientifically designed, rapid-fire sequence of 20 to 25 multisensory activities.

  • “Children today don’t just need to be smart—they need to be kind, confident, and adaptable. That starts before school ever begins.”
    • Seamless Brain Integration

      Our methodology bridges the gap between right-brain creativity and left-brain logic, developing the advanced executive functioning required for independent, complex problem-solving.

    • A Globally Proven Framework

      Having established the cognitive foundations for over one million children worldwide, the evidence-based Shichida Method harnesses the extraordinary neuroplasticity of the Early Years for the future academic and overall excellence.

    • Maximising the “Golden Period”

      The window between 6 months and 6 years is a biologically unique period of rapid neuroplasticity. The Shichida Method ensures this critical phase of structural brain development is utilised fully.

    • The “Education of the Heart”

      True intelligence requires empathy. Alongside cognitive enhancement, the Shichida Method actively cultivates emotional regulation, kindness, and self-worth, ensuring children grow into well-rounded, socially adaptable leaders.

    • M+
      Children Worldwide

      Unlocking cognitive potential globally with our proven, evidence-based methodology.

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      Brain Development

      By age six, a child’s brain reaches 90% of its adult volume.

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      Dynamic Activities

      Each 60-minute session features multisensory exercises.

    • Children Per Class

      Intimate classes ensure highly individualised attention and early confidence.

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      Parent Partnership

      We involve you in every session, empowering you to continue their cognitive growth at home.

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      Whole-Brain Focus

      Equally prioritising logical reasoning and emotional intelligence (EQ).

  • Our Programs

    Shichida curriculum evolves precisely alongside your child’s developing brain

  • We provides four programs with six children each aged six month to six years of age.

  • 60 Years of Innovation: Where Science Meets Soul – Developed by Professor Makoto Shichida in Japan, the Shichida Method is a globally acclaimed whole-brain early years cognitive development program, delivered by trained experts.

    • 6 months – 1 year
      Focus on building sensory connections and trust
      • 06-12
        Month olds
      • 6
        Class size
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    • 1 – 2 years
      Encourage learning through imaginative play.
      • 1-2
        Year olds
      • 6
        Class size
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    • 2 – 4 years
      Encouraging early foundational academic skills.
      • 2-4
        Year olds
      • 6
        Class size
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    • 4 – 6 years
      Creating confident, kind, and cognitively prepared learners
      • 4-6
        Year olds
      • 6
        Class size
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  • Shichida UK has spent the last decade proudly delivering the gold-standard in Early Years Cognitive Development.

    At Shichida UK our mission is to maximise your child’s “Golden Period” of neuroplasticity through our world-renowned methodology.

    • Evidence-based cognitive stimulation
    • High-frequency visual input
    • Intimate cohorts
    • Structured 60-minute sessions
    • Active parent-child partnerships
    • A holistic curriculum
    • Cognitive Science

      Harnessing neuroplasticity for rapid processing.

    • Emotional Intelligence

      Nurturing empathy through Education of the Heart.

    • Active Parenting

      Empowering you as your child’s primary educator.

    • Multisensory Engagement

      Distraction-free exercises to accelerate learning.

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  • Meet Our Team

    Guided by Specialists in Early Childhood Development

  • Early Years specialists, expertly trained to guide your child through their critical window of neuroplasticity.

  • Our certified instructors bring deep expertise in child developmental psychology, cognitive frameworks, and the official Shichida methodology directly from Japan HQ.

    • Vandana Prasad
      Executive Director & Head Teacher

      With over 15 years of experience in early childhood education, Vandana brings passion and expertise to every class. Certified directly from Shichida HQ in Japan.

    • Shraddha Tekurkar
      Executive Director & Curriculum Head

      Shraddha’s expertise is in her innovative approach to curriculum design, ensuring activities are both engaging and developmentally appropriate. Certified directly from Shichida HQ in Japan.

    • Farhat Shaikh
      Lead Instructor

      With 4+ years of dedicated experience at Shichida UK, Farhat brings expertise in developmental psychology and her teaching passion is reflected in her impactful session delivery.

    • Dilaanshi Prasad
      Trainee Instructor

      Pursuing a degree in Neuroscience and passionate about child development, Dilaanshi brings expertise of latest knowledge and cognitive applications to our team.

    • The programme provided an enriching cognitive development experience for my child. It contributed noticeably to enhancements in his concentration.

      Mr A (Father of Aanav)

    • Shichida classes have really helped our daughter in developing her picture memory and speech. She already speaking over 100 words and numbers.

      Mrs P (Shloka’s Mum)

    • Through the support of the staff and their teaching methods, she not only grew to enjoy the sessions, but gained confidence in her skills.

      Mrs T

    • This programme has helped me better parent my child and do justice to the true potential that lies within. As a family we have evidenced this.

      Mr R (Sahana’s Dad)

    • Shichida UK has been amazing for my kid. My daughter was able to read before she got to reception easily… and can easily learn new skills.

      Mr K (Vansi’s Dad)

    • Through fun based activities provided by Shichida program I can see the improvement on my child’s concentration, confidence, memory and speech.

      Mr C (Elise’s Dad)

  • What's New

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    • October 03, 2014
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      Drawing and Painting Lessons
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    • September 20, 2014
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      Birthday in Kindergarten
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  • Contact Us

    Our postal address and contact details
    • Postal Address

      81 London Street, Reading
      RG1 4QA, United Kingdom

    • Phone & E-mail

      Phone: +44 7920464807

      info@shichida.co.uk

    • Business Hours

      Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 3pm

    • Sessions

      Fri – Sat: 10am – 3pm

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Shichida UK delivers the gold-standard in Early Years Cognitive Development, nurturing IQ and EQ together.
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Pioneering whole-brain cognitive development in the UK, nurturing your child's exceptional IQ and deep EQ.:
  • Evidence-based cognitive stimulation
  • Active parent-child partnerships
  • A holistic curriculum
  • Intimate cohorts
  • Structured 60-minute sessions
  • High-frequency visual input
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