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Developing New Business Areas by Leveraging Educational Know-How

First written in FY2016. 10 of 22 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseRestatedFY2017-Q2 – FY2018RestatedFY2020-Q3AdvancedFY2024-Q3 – FY20262016: 320162017: 420172018: 420182019: 220192020: 120202021: 020212022: 020222023: 020232024: 320242025: 120252026: 42026
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Expanding the customer base through growth-area development in the education businessA theme 2 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 2 as a tailwind

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「Regarding Toshin Satellite Preparatory School, which we are developing as a new area for the university entrance examination segment, we opened Toshin Satellite Preparatory School Toritsu-Daigaku in July 2025, Toshin Satellite Preparatory School Oji in October, and Toshin Satellite Preparatory School Tsukishima in November, bringing the network to 9 schools. We plan to continue expanding the network actively.」

    The Company added 3 TOSHIN Satellite Preparatory Schools as part of the development of new fields for the university-entrance division, expanding the network from 8 to 9 locations.
  2. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of the development of new fields for the university-entrance division, we opened TOSHIN Satellite Preparatory School Toritsu-Daigaku in July and TOSHIN Satellite Preparatory School Oji in October, bringing the total number of TOSHIN Satellite Preparatory School locations to 8.」

    The development of new fields for the university-entrance division progressed with the opening of 2 new TOSHIN Satellite Preparatory Schools and expansion to a network of 8 locations.
  3. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Similarly, in developing new fields for the university-entrance division, the number of students at the 4 TOSHIN Satellite Preparatory Schools opened this spring has steadily increased. At 幼児未来教育, which became a subsidiary in January 2024, we are considering measures to create synergies, including sharing teaching materials and expertise with the Company and developing pathways into the elementary school division. Through these initiatives, we will make it possible to provide our group’s educational services over a longer period and work to maximize “Lifetime Value (customer lifetime value).”」

    New-area development has taken concrete form through the opening of 4 TOSHIN Satellite Preparatory Schools and growth in student numbers, as well as consideration of synergies with 幼児未来教育 through sharing teaching materials and expertise.
  4. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「We are strengthening our core businesses and steadily expanding our market share based on the two pillars of the fundamental value of a preparatory school, namely improving academic ability and helping students gain admission to their desired schools, and the unique added value we provide by instilling the attitudes and abilities that form the basis for leading a positive and fulfilling life. We call this fundamental value “Waseda Value.” In addition, to enable our group to provide educational services and learning content over a longer period, we newly joined the TOSHIN Satellite Preparatory School Network and TOSHIN Junior High NET operated by Nagase Brothers Inc. In January 2024, we also acquired all shares of 幼児未来教育 and began new initiatives, including operating preschool education centers.」

    The development of new areas in educational services has taken concrete form through joining the TOSHIN Satellite Preparatory School Network and TOSHIN Junior High NET and launching a preschool-focused business following the acquisition of all shares of 幼児未来教育.
  5. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「To “develop new fields for the university-entrance division,” one of the key initiatives in our medium-term management plan, we decided to newly join the TOSHIN Satellite Preparatory School Network and TOSHIN Junior High NET operated by Nagase Brothers Inc. We plan to open four new schools in March 2024: Ikebukuro East Exit, Shibuya South Exit, Ochanomizu Station Front, and Tama-Plaza North Exit, with further openings planned sequentially from the next fiscal year onward.」

    The development of new areas leveraging educational expertise has taken concrete form through joining Nagase Brothers Inc.’s TOSHIN Satellite Preparatory School Network and TOSHIN Junior High NET and planning to open 4 schools in March 2024.
  6. FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Based on these basic policies, we are formulating medium- to long-term management strategies to increase corporate value. In addition to expanding and developing the preparatory school business, we are actively pursuing new businesses. After achieving our goal of becoming No. 1 as a preparatory school, we aim to grow into a "comprehensive education company" that develops future leaders and contributes to improving the quality of education in Japan.」

    The Company reiterates its direction of growing into a comprehensive education company through new businesses, beyond its preparatory school business.
  7. FY2020-Q1RaisedAnnual report

    「We will actively pursue new businesses as well as the expansion and development of our preparatory school business. After achieving the No. 1 position as a preparatory school, we aim to grow into a “comprehensive education company” that can help develop future leaders and improve the quality of education in Japan.」

    The Company is expanding the scope of new business development leveraging its educational expertise beyond the expansion of its preparatory school business, with the aim of becoming a “comprehensive education company.”
  8. FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「In addition, to establish a solid earnings base as a management organization and maximize corporate value, we will actively pursue the development of new businesses by leveraging the expertise and educational content acquired through our preparatory school business.」

    The Company reiterates its policy of developing new businesses by leveraging the expertise and educational content of its preparatory school business.
  9. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「In our public education support business, which leverages the Company’s expertise in student instruction and its instructor training system, we newly undertook the “Training Project to Improve the Instructional Skills of Elementary and Junior High School Teachers,” commissioned by the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education. Although this was our first commission for in-service teacher training at the prefectural level, we will provide effective training to improve participants’ instructional skills, link this to the future expansion of the business, and contribute to society through these initiatives.」

    The Company reiterates its development of the public education support business, including the commissioned in-service teacher training from the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education. The initial commission itself was already disclosed in the previous quarter.
  10. FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In our public education support business, which leverages the Company’s expertise in student instruction and its instructor training system, we continued to undertake projects commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the National Institute for School Teachers and Staff Development, including research projects and training program development aimed at improving teachers’ qualifications. We also newly undertook the “Training Project to Improve the Instructional Skills of Elementary and Junior High School Teachers,” commissioned by the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education. This was our first commission for in-service teacher training at the prefectural level.」

    While continuing to undertake existing public education support projects, the Company newly undertook its first in-service teacher training project commissioned by the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education at the prefectural level.
  11. FY2018RestatedAnnual report

    「In addition, to establish a solid earnings base as a management organization and maximize corporate value, we will actively pursue the development of new businesses by leveraging the expertise and educational content acquired through our preparatory school business.」

    The Company continues to pursue new business development by leveraging the expertise and educational content of its preparatory school business.
  12. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「In addition, to establish a solid earnings base as a management organization and maximize corporate value, we will actively pursue the development of new business areas by leveraging the expertise and educational content acquired through our preparatory school business.」

    The Company reiterates its policy of developing new business areas by leveraging the expertise and educational content of its preparatory school business.
  13. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「In addition, to establish a solid earnings base as a management organization and maximize corporate value, we will actively pursue the development of new business areas by leveraging the expertise and educational content acquired through our preparatory school business.」

    The Company reiterates its policy of developing new business areas by leveraging the expertise and educational content of its preparatory school business.
  14. FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「In addition, to establish a solid earnings base as a management organization and maximize corporate value, we will actively pursue the development of new business areas by leveraging the expertise and educational content acquired through our preparatory school business.」

    The Company reiterates its policy of developing new business areas by leveraging the expertise and educational content of its preparatory school business.
  15. FY2017RestatedAnnual report

    「In addition, to establish a solid earnings base as a management organization and maximize corporate value, we will actively pursue the development of new business areas by leveraging the expertise and educational content acquired through our preparatory school business.」

    The Company reiterates its policy of developing new business areas by leveraging the expertise and educational content of its preparatory school business.
  16. FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「In addition, to establish a solid earnings base as a management organization and maximize corporate value, we will actively pursue the development of new business areas by leveraging the expertise and educational content acquired through our preparatory school business.」

    The Company reiterates its policy of developing new business areas by leveraging the expertise and educational content of its preparatory school business.
  17. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「In addition, to establish a solid earnings base as a management organization and maximize corporate value, we will actively pursue the development of new business areas by leveraging the expertise and educational content acquired through our preparatory school business.」

    The Company reiterates its policy of developing new business areas by leveraging the expertise and educational content of its preparatory school business.
  18. FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In our training business for working adults, a teacher development program centered on the e-learning course “Teacher Development School e-Course,” developed by the Company, has received high praise in the field of public education. In addition to continuing to provide initial teacher training commissioned by boards of education in Tokyo and other regions, we newly undertook the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s “Research Project for Comprehensive Improvement of Teachers’ Skills” and the National Institute for School Teachers and Staff Development’s “Project to Develop Training Programs for Improving Teachers’ Qualifications” during the fiscal year, and are working to build training models that contribute to improving teachers’ qualifications and capabilities.」

    In new areas leveraging our educational expertise, we undertook new projects commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the National Institute for School Teachers and Staff Development, giving concrete form to the development of training models.
  19. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「We will actively pursue the development of new business areas by leveraging the expertise and educational content acquired through our preparatory school business.」

    Policy of expanding the expertise and content of the existing preparatory school business into new areas.
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  2. 1Strengthening synergies among existing businesses, new businesses and the corporate group10×
  3. 2Improving Lesson Quality and Subject Teaching Capabilities8×
  4. 3Talent recruitment and development and human resources system reform8×
  5. 4Differentiation through improved admissions results at selective schools7×
  6. 5No. 1 one-on-one tutoring brand for high-achieving students, with 100 schools across the Tokyo metropolitan area7×
  7. 6Leveraging ICT and the Next-Generation Core System to Enhance Customer Service and Improve Operational Efficiency6×

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