Strengthening brand power and customer attraction through dominant expansion
First written in FY2016. 15 of 24 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026Rotation of company-operated locations, with no net increaseAnnual report
「Company-operated classrooms increased by 5 newly opened classrooms, comprising 2 in Tokyo, 1 in Kanagawa Prefecture, 1 in Chiba Prefecture and 1 in Saitama Prefecture; 1 classroom converted to company operation in Osaka Prefecture; and 1 classroom separated following relocation in Osaka Prefecture. They declined by 4 closures, comprising 3 in Osaka Prefecture and 1 in Shiga Prefecture; 1 classroom in Osaka Prefecture consolidated following relocation; and 2 classrooms in Tokyo converted to franchise operation. As a result, the number of company-operated classrooms at period-end was 277.」
There were 7 additions through new openings, conversions to company operation and separation following relocation, offset by 7 reductions through closures, consolidation following relocation and conversions to franchise operation, leaving the number of company-operated classrooms unchanged from 277 at the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2026-H1Rotation of company-operated classrooms, with no net increaseAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period, company-operated classrooms increased by 1 newly opened classroom in Tokyo and 1 classroom converted to company operation in Osaka Prefecture, while 2 classrooms in Tokyo were converted to franchise operation.」
There were 2 new openings and conversions to company operation, offset by 2 conversions to franchise operation, leaving the number of company-operated locations unchanged at 277 from 277 at the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Company-operated classrooms increased by 4 newly opened classrooms, comprising 2 in Tokyo and 2 in Kanagawa Prefecture; 1 classroom converted to company operation in Osaka Prefecture; and 2 Ichijuku classrooms converted into subsidiaries, comprising 1 in Tokyo and 1 in Kanagawa Prefecture. They declined by 2 closures, comprising 1 in Osaka Prefecture and 1 in Hyogo Prefecture; 2 classrooms in Osaka Prefecture consolidated following relocation; and 1 classroom in Kyoto Prefecture converted to franchise operation. As a result, the number of company-operated classrooms at period-end was 277.」
During the fiscal year ending March 2025, the company advanced new openings, conversions to company operation and the addition of subsidiaries. After accounting for closures and other factors, the number of company-operated classrooms increased from 275 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 277. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period, company-operated classrooms increased by 1 classroom converted to company operation in Osaka Prefecture and 2 classrooms converted into consolidated subsidiaries, comprising 1 in Tokyo and 1 in Kanagawa Prefecture, while 1 classroom in Kyoto Prefecture was converted to franchise operation.」
The number of company-operated locations increased from 275 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 277. The company-operated network expanded through conversions to company operation, the addition of subsidiaries and new classroom openings. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The company opened Individual Instruction Academy Free Step in Kanagawa Prefecture for the first time, expanding its operating area. Company-operated classrooms increased by 8 newly opened classrooms, comprising 1 in Osaka Prefecture, 3 in Tokyo, 3 in Kanagawa Prefecture and 1 in Saitama Prefecture, while 5 classrooms were closed, comprising 1 each in Osaka Prefecture, Tokyo, Hyogo Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture and Saitama Prefecture, and 1 classroom in Kyoto Prefecture was converted to franchise operation. As a result, the number of company-operated classrooms at period-end was 275.」
The company entered Kanagawa Prefecture for the first time and newly opened 8 classrooms. After accounting for closures and conversions to franchise operation, the number of company-operated classrooms was 275, expanding the operating area and classroom network. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, company-operated classrooms increased by 1 newly opened classroom in Tokyo, while 2 classrooms, comprising 1 classroom closed in Tokyo and 1 classroom in Kyoto Prefecture converted to franchise operation, declined.」
There was 1 new company-operated classroom opening versus 2 closures and conversions to franchise operation, reducing the number of company-operated locations from 273 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 272. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「Company-operated classrooms increased by 5 newly opened classrooms, comprising 2 in Tokyo, 1 in Saitama Prefecture, 1 in Chiba Prefecture and 1 in Vietnam, and 1 classroom converted to company operation in Nara Prefecture, while 12 classrooms were closed, comprising 8 in Osaka Prefecture and 4 in Tokyo, and 5 classrooms were converted to franchise operation, comprising 2 in Osaka Prefecture, 1 in Tokyo, 1 in Kyoto Prefecture and 1 in Nara Prefecture. As a result, the number of company-operated classrooms at period-end was 273.」
While new classrooms were opened in the Kanto region and Vietnam, the number of company-operated classrooms declined from 284 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 273 due to 12 closures and the conversion of 5 classrooms to franchise operation. Expansion of company-operated locations retreated on an annual basis. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Individual Instruction Division, revenue increased due to growth in the number of cram-school students, an increase in franchise classrooms and other factors, despite the impact of delays in course progress at Kaisei Education Group Yozemi Satellite Preparatory School.」
The increase in franchise classrooms was cited as a factor behind the increase in revenue in the Individual Instruction Division. Although the number of company-operated locations did not increase, the expansion of the classroom network contributed to customer acquisition and revenue. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, company-operated classrooms increased by 3, comprising 2 newly opened classrooms, 1 in Tokyo and 1 in Saitama Prefecture, and 1 classroom in Nara Prefecture changed from franchise operation to company operation. Meanwhile, 7 classrooms declined, comprising 5 classrooms changed from company operation to franchise operation, 2 in Osaka Prefecture, 1 in Tokyo, 1 in Kyoto Prefecture and 1 in Nara Prefecture, and 2 classrooms in Osaka Prefecture consolidated.」
The number of company-operated locations decreased from 284 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 280, with 3 classrooms added and 7 removed. Despite new openings, expansion of company-operated locations retreated due to classroom consolidation and conversion to franchise operation. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, company-operated classrooms increased by 1 newly opened classroom in Osaka Prefecture and 3 classrooms converted from franchise operation, comprising 2 in Osaka Prefecture and 1 in Tokyo, while 2 classrooms, comprising 1 in Osaka Prefecture and 1 in Tokyo, were converted to franchise operation.」
The number of company-operated locations increased from 277 to 278 after 1 new opening and the conversion of 3 franchise classrooms to company operation, offset by the conversion of 2 classrooms to franchise operation. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The company stated that it would actively open classrooms in the Kanto region, particularly, to improve name recognition and customer acquisition. It opened Individual Instruction Academy Free Step in Chiba Prefecture for the first time, expanding the operating area of the group.」
The company announced a policy of actively opening classrooms in the Kanto region and expanded its operating area by opening its first classroom in Chiba Prefecture. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, 3 franchise classrooms, comprising 2 in Osaka Prefecture and 1 in Nara Prefecture, were converted to company-operated classrooms.」
In addition to the conversion of 3 franchise classrooms to company operation, the number of company-operated locations increased from 277 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 278. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Company-operated classrooms increased by 20 newly opened classrooms, comprising 6 in Osaka Prefecture, 6 in Hyogo Prefecture, 3 in Tokyo, 3 in Saitama Prefecture and 2 overseas, while 8 classrooms were closed, comprising 5 in Osaka Prefecture, 2 in Shiga Prefecture and 1 in Hyogo Prefecture. As a result, the number of company-operated classrooms at period-end increased by 12 to 277.」
The number of company-operated classrooms increased by a net 12 from 265 to 277 after 20 new openings and 8 closures. Location expansion progressed, including in the Tokyo metropolitan area and overseas. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, 4 company-operated classrooms, comprising 2 in Osaka Prefecture and 2 in Hyogo Prefecture; 1 Kaisei Nursery School in Osaka Prefecture; 1 Aiterasu Nursery School in Hyogo Prefecture; and 1 franchise classroom in Hyogo Prefecture were newly opened.」
Four company-operated classrooms and 2 childcare facilities were newly opened, increasing the number of company-operated locations from 265 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 271. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Company-operated classrooms increased by 12 newly opened classrooms, comprising 5 in Osaka Prefecture, 2 in Hyogo Prefecture, 1 in Kyoto Prefecture, 2 in Tokyo and 2 in Saitama Prefecture, while 1 classroom in Kyoto Prefecture was closed and 2 classrooms, comprising 1 in Hyogo Prefecture and 1 in Kyoto Prefecture, were converted to franchise operation. As a result, the number of company-operated classrooms at period-end increased by 9 to 265.」
The number of company-operated classrooms increased by 9 from 256 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 265, including 12 new openings. The company also entered Saitama Prefecture for the first time. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, 2 company-operated classrooms, comprising 1 in Hyogo Prefecture and 1 in Tokyo; 3 Kaisei Nursery Schools; 1 Kaisei Petit Nursery School; and 9 franchise classrooms, including 2 company-operated classrooms converted to franchise operation, were newly opened.」
The number of company-operated locations increased from 256 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 260. Location expansion progressed through 2 new company-operated classroom openings as well as the opening of childcare locations. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Company-operated classrooms increased by 21 newly opened classrooms, comprising 8 in Osaka Prefecture, 3 in Hyogo Prefecture, 2 in Kyoto Prefecture, 7 in Tokyo and 1 overseas, and 1 classroom converted to company operation in Kyoto Prefecture, while 2 classrooms were closed, comprising 1 in Osaka Prefecture and 1 in Tokyo. As a result, the number of company-operated classrooms at period-end increased by 20 to 256.」
The number of company-operated classrooms increased by 20 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 256, including 21 new openings. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, 5 company-operated classrooms were newly opened, comprising 1 in Osaka Prefecture, 2 in Hyogo Prefecture, 1 in Kyoto Prefecture converted from franchise operation and 1 in Tokyo; 2 Kaisei Nursery Schools; 1 Kaisei Academy Japanese Language School; 1 Kaisei English Academy in the Republic of the Philippines; and 3 franchise classrooms, comprising 1 in Osaka Prefecture and 2 in Kyoto Prefecture.」
The number of company-operated locations increased by 9 from 236 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 245. Location expansion progressed, reversing the decline in classroom numbers in the previous quarter, through new openings of company-operated classrooms and other initiatives. - FY2018-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Class Instruction Division, both the number of cram-school students and revenue declined from the same period of the previous year due to the continuing challenging market environment and the impact of a decline in the number of classrooms.」
In the Class Instruction Division, the decline in the number of classrooms was a factor behind declines in enrolment and revenue, resulting in a reversal in progress toward strengthening customer acquisition through classroom expansion. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Company-operated classrooms increased by 8 newly opened classrooms, comprising 2 in Osaka Prefecture, 3 in Hyogo Prefecture and 3 in Tokyo, and 1 classroom converted to company operation in Osaka Prefecture, while 1 classroom in Shiga Prefecture was converted to franchise operation. As a result, the number of company-operated classrooms at period-end increased by 8 to 236.」
The number of company-operated classrooms increased by a net 8 during the fiscal year to 236 at period-end. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, 5 company-operated classrooms were newly opened, comprising 3 in Osaka Prefecture, including 1 converted from franchise operation, and 2 in Hyogo Prefecture, along with 4 franchise classrooms, comprising 2 in Osaka Prefecture, 1 in Shiga Prefecture converted from company operation, and 1 in Nara Prefecture.」
During the cumulative second quarter, 5 company-operated classrooms were newly opened, increasing the number of company-operated locations from 228 to 232. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Improving brand strength and strengthening customer acquisition through dominant expansion」
The company has positioned strengthening brand strength and customer acquisition through classroom expansion within each region as an initiative.