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Waseda Academy (4718) · TargetReframed

Corporate vision to become Japan's No. 1 cram-school operator

First written in FY2016. 19 of 28 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.

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  1. FY2026ReframedAnnual report

    「Against this management backdrop, our Group formulated a medium-term management plan for FY2027 through FY2029 in May 2026 to achieve the corporate goal of "continuing to provide unique value that nurtures children's futures and aiming to become the No. 1 private education company," and will seek to further expand its business and increase corporate value.」

    The previous corporate goal of becoming the "No. 1 education company" has been reworded as becoming the "No. 1 private education company," and the company has moved to a new medium-term management plan for FY2027 through FY2029.
  2. FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, our Group has worked to provide high-quality education through the thorough implementation of its educational philosophy in order to achieve the corporate goal of "continuing to provide unique value that nurtures children's futures and aiming to become the No. 1 education company." We will continue to focus on delivering the core value of a preparatory school—improved academic performance and admission to students' schools of choice—while seeking to increase added value by providing Wase Value, the intrinsic value unique to 早稲田アカデミー, as the other pillar.」

    The company continues to uphold the corporate goal of becoming the No. 1 education company, the core value of improved academic performance and admission to students' schools of choice, and the policy of increasing added value through Wase Value.
  3. FY2024RestatedAnnual report

    「Against this management backdrop, our Group formulated a medium-term management plan for FY2024 through FY2026 in May 2023 to achieve the corporate goal of "continuing to provide unique value that nurtures children's futures and aiming to become the No. 1 education company," and is steadily advancing various initiatives.」

    The company continues to pursue the corporate goal of becoming the No. 1 education company and initiatives based on the medium-term management plan for FY2024 through FY2026 formulated in May 2023.
  4. FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, our Group strengthened its instructional structure to achieve the corporate goal of "continuing to provide unique value that nurtures children's futures and aiming to become the No. 1 education company," using both the core value of a preparatory school—improved academic performance and admission to students' schools of choice—and Wase Value, the intrinsic value unique to 早稲田アカデミー, as the two pillars, and worked to provide high-quality education through the thorough implementation of its educational philosophy.」

    The company continues to pursue the corporate goal of becoming the No. 1 education company and the instructional policy built on two pillars: improved academic performance and admission to students' schools of choice, and Wase Value.
  5. FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, our Group formulated a new medium-term management plan in May 2023 to achieve the corporate goal of "continuing to provide unique value that nurtures children's futures and aiming to become the No. 1 education company" and worked toward achieving it.」

    The company continues to uphold the corporate goal of becoming the No. 1 education company and initiatives based on the new medium-term management plan formulated in May 2023.
  6. FY2024-Q1ReframedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, our Group formulated a new medium-term management plan in May 2023 to achieve the corporate goal of "continuing to provide unique value that nurtures children's futures and aiming to become the No. 1 education company" and worked toward achieving it.」

    While maintaining the corporate goal of becoming the No. 1 education company, the company formulated a new medium-term management plan in May 2023 and shifted to initiatives aimed at achieving it.
  7. FY2023ReframedAnnual report

    「Against this management backdrop, our Group has formulated a medium-term management plan for FY2024 through FY2026 and begun implementing it to achieve the corporate goal of "continuing to provide unique value that nurtures children's futures and aiming to become the No. 1 education company."」

    While maintaining the corporate goal of becoming the No. 1 education company, the company moved from the previous medium-term management plan to a new plan for FY2024 through FY2026 and began implementing it.
  8. FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, our Group focused on providing the safe and secure learning environment sought by students and their parents, as well as high-quality instruction that leads to improved academic performance and admission to students' schools of choice.」

    The company has reaffirmed its existing policy of prioritizing a safe and secure learning environment and high-quality instruction that leads to improved academic performance and admission to students' schools of choice.
  9. FY2022RestatedAnnual report

    「In light of these circumstances, our Group has formulated and is implementing a medium-term management plan for FY2021 through FY2024 to achieve the corporate goal of "continuing to provide unique value that nurtures children's futures and aiming to become the No. 1 education company."」

    The company continues to pursue the corporate goal of becoming the No. 1 education company and the medium-term management plan for FY2021 through FY2024.
  10. FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「We focused on advancing the priority measures set out in the new medium-term management plan for FY2021 through FY2024 to achieve the goal of "continuing to provide unique value that nurtures children's futures and aiming to become the No. 1 education company."」

    The company continues to uphold the goal of becoming the No. 1 education company and the initiatives based on the new medium-term management plan for FY2021 through FY2024.
  11. FY2021ReframedAnnual report

    「We have formulated and are implementing a medium-term management plan for FY2021 through FY2024 to achieve the corporate goal of "continuing to provide unique value that nurtures children's futures and aiming to become the No. 1 education company."」

    The wording has been reorganized from the previous expression of growing into a "comprehensive education company" to the corporate goal of becoming the "No. 1 education company," centered on continuing to provide unique value to children.
  12. FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Since launching in 1976 as 「早稲田大学院生塾」, we have consistently upheld the educational philosophy of "developing children who apply themselves wholeheartedly." Under the goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school through our own efforts, without losing sight of our roots as a preparatory school, we place the highest priority on meeting the expectations and needs of students and their parents—improving academic performance and helping students gain admission to their schools of choice—and strive to provide high-quality classes.」

    The goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school, the emphasis on improved academic performance and admission to students' schools of choice, and the provision of high-quality classes are reiterated.
  13. FY2020-Q1ReframedAnnual 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.」

    In addition to the previous vision of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school and No. 1 preparatory school, the company has explicitly stated its goal of growing into a "comprehensive education company" that develops future leaders and contributes to improving the quality of education in Japan after achieving No. 1 status as a preparatory school.
  14. FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Since launching in 1976 as 「早稲田大学院生塾」, we have consistently upheld the educational philosophy of "developing children who apply themselves wholeheartedly." Under the goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school through our own efforts, without losing sight of our roots as a preparatory school, we place the highest priority on meeting the expectations and needs of students and their parents—improving academic performance and helping students gain admission to their schools of choice—and strive to provide high-quality classes.」

    The goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school, the emphasis on improved academic performance and admission to students' schools of choice, and the provision of high-quality classes are reiterated.
  15. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Since launching in 1976 as 「早稲田大学院生塾」, we have consistently upheld the educational philosophy of "developing children who apply themselves wholeheartedly." Under the goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school through our own efforts, without losing sight of our roots as a preparatory school, we place the highest priority on meeting the expectations and needs of students and their parents—improving academic performance and helping students gain admission to their schools of choice—and strive to provide high-quality classes.」

    The goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school, the emphasis on improved academic performance and admission to students' schools of choice, and the provision of high-quality classes are reiterated.
  16. FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Since our founding, we have worked consistently under the goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school through our own efforts. Without losing sight of our roots as a preparatory school, we place the highest priority on meeting the expectations and needs of students and their parents—improving academic performance and helping students gain admission to their schools of choice—and strive to provide high-quality classes.」

    The company continues to uphold the goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school, the emphasis on improved academic performance and admission to students' schools of choice, and the provision of high-quality classes.
  17. FY2018RestatedAnnual report

    「We have set the goal of "becoming No. 1 on every metric as a preparatory school specializing in instruction for entrance examinations to selective junior high schools, high schools and universities, our Group's core business" as our long-term target for FY2028. To achieve this, we will pursue (1) differentiation through an overwhelming record of admissions to selective schools, (2) differentiation through instructional outcomes—improved motivation to learn and academic ability—and customer satisfaction, and (3) the creation and development of new businesses, including training programs conducted in cooperation with English-language education and public education.」

    The company continues to uphold the long-term goal of becoming No. 1 on every metric in FY2028 and the means of achieving it through admissions results, instructional outcomes and new businesses.
  18. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Since launching in 1976 as 「早稲田大学院生塾」, we have consistently upheld the educational philosophy of "developing children who apply themselves wholeheartedly" and the management philosophy of "creating people who work earnestly toward their goals." Under the goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school through our own efforts, without losing sight of our roots as a preparatory school, we place the highest priority on meeting the expectations and needs of students and their parents—improving academic performance and helping students gain admission to their schools of choice—and strive to provide high-quality classes.」

    The company continues to uphold the goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school, the emphasis on improved academic performance and admission to students' schools of choice, and the provision of high-quality classes.
  19. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Since our founding, we have worked consistently under the goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school through our own efforts. Without losing sight of our roots as a preparatory school, we place the highest priority on meeting the expectations and needs of students and their parents—improving academic performance and helping students gain admission to their schools of choice—and strive to provide high-quality classes.」

    The goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school, the emphasis on improved academic performance and admission to students' schools of choice, and the provision of high-quality classes are reiterated.
  20. FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Since launching in 1976 as 「早稲田大学院生塾」, we have consistently upheld the educational philosophy of "developing children who apply themselves wholeheartedly" and the management philosophy of "creating people who work earnestly toward their goals." Under the goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school through our own efforts, without losing sight of our roots as a preparatory school, we place the highest priority on meeting the expectations and needs of students and their parents—improving academic performance and helping students gain admission to their schools of choice—and strive to provide high-quality classes.」

    The goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school, the emphasis on improved academic performance and admission to students' schools of choice, and the provision of high-quality classes are reiterated.
  21. FY2017RaisedAnnual report

    「We have set the goal of "becoming No. 1 on every metric as a preparatory school specializing in instruction for entrance examinations to selective junior high schools, high schools and universities, our Group's core business" as our management target for FY2028. To achieve this, we will pursue (1) accelerated differentiation through an overwhelming record of admissions to selective schools, (2) accelerated differentiation through instructional outcomes—improved motivation to learn and academic ability—and customer satisfaction, and (3) the creation and development of new businesses, including training programs conducted in cooperation with English-language education and public education.」

    The previous vision of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school has been made more specific in terms of its deadline and scope, with a management target of becoming No. 1 on every metric in the core business by FY2028.
  22. FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Since our founding, we have worked consistently under the goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school through our own efforts. Without losing sight of our roots as a preparatory school, we place the highest priority on meeting the expectations and needs of students and their parents—improving academic performance and helping students gain admission to their schools of choice—and strive to provide high-quality classes.」

    The company continues to uphold the goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school, the emphasis on improved academic performance and admission to students' schools of choice, and the provision of high-quality classes.
  23. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Since launching in 1976 as 「早稲田大学院生塾」, we have consistently upheld the educational philosophy of "developing children who apply themselves wholeheartedly" and the management philosophy of "creating people who work earnestly toward their goals." Under the goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school through our own efforts, without losing sight of our roots as a preparatory school, we place the highest priority on meeting the expectations and needs of students and their parents—improving academic performance and helping students gain admission to their schools of choice—and strive to provide high-quality classes.」

    The goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school, the emphasis on improved academic performance and admission to students' schools of choice, and the provision of high-quality classes are reiterated as before.
  24. FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Since our founding, we have worked consistently under the goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school through our own efforts. Without losing sight of our roots as a preparatory school, we place the highest priority on meeting the expectations and needs of students and their parents—improving academic performance and helping students gain admission to their schools of choice—and strive to provide high-quality classes.」

    The goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school and the policy of prioritizing improved academic performance and admission to students' schools of choice are reiterated using the same wording.
  25. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「Since our founding, we have worked consistently under the goal of becoming Japan's leading preparatory school through our own efforts. Without losing sight of our roots as a preparatory school, we place the highest priority on meeting the expectations and needs of students and their parents—improving academic performance and helping students gain admission to their schools of choice—and strive to provide high-quality classes.」

    This is described as a long-term corporate goal linked to the source of corporate value and the company's educational philosophy.
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  2. 1Differentiation through improved admissions results at selective schools3×
  3. 2Stable dividends and earnings-linked shareholder returns3×
  4. 3Strengthening synergies among existing businesses, new businesses and the corporate group3×
  5. 4Corporate Governance with a High Degree of Transparency and Objectivity2×
  6. 5Developing New Business Areas by Leveraging Educational Know-How2×
  7. 6Talent recruitment and development and human resources system reform2×

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Waseda Academy's next results are scheduled for 2026-11-02. Read the earnings preview It last moved in the General Meetings of Shareholders of 2026-05-29: "Restated".
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