Expansion of Japanese-Language School Locations and Acquisition of the Kobe Japanese Language Institute Business
First written in FY2017-Q1. 27 of 38 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-10-19.
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- 2026-10-19AdvancedEarnings presentation
「語学関連事業は、日本語学校の 4 社統合による運営効率化や入学生の回復による増収効果を見込んでいます。」
日本語学校4社統合について、統合完了の事実に加えて運営効率化と入学生回復による増収効果を見込む段階へ進めている。 - FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although profit declined year on year owing to the temporary stagnation in accepting new international students at Japanese-language schools in Japan, the impact of initial costs associated with the integration of affiliated companies and upfront investment in human capital, the Company strongly promoted diversification of student nationalities, moving away from its previous structure dependent on specific Asian countries.」
In the Japanese-language education business, the Company is strongly pursuing diversification of student nationalities and a more multinational student body as a new operating measure to avoid dependence on any specific country. - FY2027-H1AchievedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 13 January 2026, the Company resolved as follows regarding the merger of its four consolidated subsidiaries that operate Japanese-language schools, and completed the merger on 1 April 2026.」
The four subsidiaries in the Japanese-language education business were absorbed into one company effective 1 April 2026, with 京進ランゲージアカデミー as the surviving company. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「April 2026 Four subsidiaries in the Japanese-language education business to merge, with 株式会社京進ランゲージアカデミー as the surviving company」
The Company carried out an organizational restructuring to merge 4 subsidiaries in the Japanese-language education business effective 1 April 2026, consolidating the operating platform for the Japanese-language education business. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, recruitment of new students progressed strongly, and the average number of students during the period in the current interim consolidated accounting period was 110.1% of the year-earlier period, with both revenue and profit exceeding the year-earlier period.」
Strong progress in new-student recruitment brought the average number of students during the period in the Japanese-language education business to 110.1% of the year-earlier period. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「The Japanese-language education business attracted increased attention after Japanese-language teachers became a nationally certified profession, but the shortage of teachers has become increasingly apparent as demand has grown.」
The disclosure states that the Japanese-language education business is pursuing initiatives aimed at becoming Japan's largest in terms of student numbers and capturing a 10% domestic market share against a backdrop of growing demand. While the expansion target has become more specific, a shortage of teachers has also emerged. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, following the strong performance in the previous year, the average number of students during the period in the current interim consolidated accounting period was 102.5% of the year-earlier period.」
In the Japanese-language education business, the average number of students during the period was 102.5% of the year-earlier period through ongoing student recruitment and operations rather than expansion into new locations. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, recruitment of new students progressed steadily, and the average number of students during the period was 109.9% of the year-earlier period, while both revenue and profit substantially exceeded the year-earlier period.」
Progress in new-student recruitment brought the average number of students during the period in the Japanese-language education business to 109.9% of the year-earlier period, with both revenue and profit exceeding the year-earlier period. - FY2024-Q3Update to the growth rate in Japanese-language education student numbersAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, recruitment of new students progressed steadily, and the average number of students during the period in the first nine months of the current consolidated cumulative period was 112.8% of the year-earlier period.」
New-student recruitment progressed steadily, and the average number of students during the period in the Japanese-language education business was 112.8% of the year-earlier period. Although the growth rate declined from 114.2% in the previous quarter, it remained above the year-earlier period. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, recruitment of new students progressed steadily, and the average number of students during the period in the first six months of the current consolidated cumulative period was 114.2% of the year-earlier period.」
New-student recruitment progressed steadily, bringing the average number of students during the period in the Japanese-language education business to 114.2% of the year-earlier period. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, recruitment of new students progressed steadily, and the average number of students during the period in the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period was 115.5% of the year-earlier period.」
Steady progress in new-student recruitment brought the average number of students during the period in the Japanese-language education business above the year-earlier period. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, students who had been waiting in their home countries began entering Japan from March 2022, and recruitment of new students also progressed steadily. As a result, the average number of students during the period was 161.8% of the year-earlier period, and both revenue and profit substantially exceeded the year-earlier period.」
The resumption of entry by international students and progress in new-student recruitment brought the average number of students during the period in the Japanese-language education business to 161.8% of the year-earlier period, with both revenue and profit exceeding the year-earlier period. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, students who had been waiting in their home countries began entering Japan from March 2022, and recruitment of new students also progressed steadily. As a result, the average number of students during the period in the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year was 166.9% of the year-earlier period, and both revenue and profit substantially exceeded the year-earlier period.」
The resumption of entry by international students and progress in new-student recruitment since March 2022 brought the average number of students during the period to 166.9% of the year-earlier period. The rate increased from 159.0% in the previous quarter, and both revenue and profit substantially exceeded the year-earlier period. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the domestic Japanese-language education business, students who had been waiting in their home countries began entering Japan from March 2022, and recruitment of new students also progressed steadily. As a result, the average number of students during the period in the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year was 159.0% of the year-earlier period, and both revenue and profit substantially exceeded the year-earlier period.」
The resumption of entry by international students and progress in new-student recruitment since March 2022 brought the average number of students during the period to 159.0% of the year-earlier period, with both revenue and profit exceeding the year-earlier period. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, international students were permitted to enter Japan from March 2022, and the average number of students during the period in the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period was 145.5% of the year-earlier period.」
As entry by international students resumed, the average number of students during the period in the Japanese-language education business reached 145.5% of the year-earlier period. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, the Company worked to secure revenue by providing online classes to students waiting to enter Japan while entry restrictions on international students remained in place.」
While entry restrictions on international students remained in place, the Company continued providing online classes to students waiting to enter Japan and worked to secure revenue. - FY2021Full-year decline in student numbers and online supportAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, the Company provided online classes to students waiting to enter Japan while entry restrictions remained in place. Although entry gradually resumed from November 2020, the average number of students during the period declined.」
Although entry gradually resumed from November 2020, the full-year average number of students during the period declined, and online classes were provided to students waiting to enter Japan. - FY2021-Q3Delayed entry and transition to online classesAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, international students were temporarily unable to enroll because of entry restrictions, but were permitted to enter Japan in October 2020, and students whose entry had been delayed enrolled. Entry to Japan for students enrolling in April 2021 has again been delayed because of the renewed state of emergency, but tuition revenue has been secured by providing online classes, albeit only partially.」
The resumption of entry by international students enabled students whose arrival had been delayed to enroll, while the arrival of students enrolling in April 2021 was delayed again. Tuition revenue has been secured through online classes. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, entry restrictions prevented students scheduled to enroll between April and October 2020 from entering Japan, forcing them to wait in their home countries and slowing the increase in the number of students. From October 2020, international students were permitted to enter Japan, and those scheduled to enroll by October have been entering Japan in stages.」
The disclosure describes a slowdown in student growth caused by entry restrictions, while noting that international students have been permitted to enter Japan since October 2020 and that students who had been scheduled to enroll are gradually entering the country. - FY2021-Q1Resumption of entry and expected recoveryAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, growth slowed because international students were unable to enter Japan from March 2020. International students were permitted to enter Japan from October 2020, and recovery is expected going forward.」
The disclosure describes a slowdown in business growth caused by international students being unable to enter Japan, while noting that entry became possible from October 2020 and that recovery is expected going forward. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, growth slowed because international students were unable to enter Japan from March 2020, but the number of students increased by 14.7% year on year.」
Although growth slowed because of entry restrictions, the number of students in the Japanese-language education business increased 14.7% year on year. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, which operates 10 Japanese-language schools in Japan, the number of international students in summer 2019 fell below plan and profit growth stalled because of stricter immigration screening. The business has been recovering since autumn 2019, and the number of students in the second half is expected to be in line with plan.」
The disclosure states that 10 Japanese-language schools are operated in Japan and that the number of international students is expected to recover. The number of locations itself has not changed from the previous disclosure. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, which had reached 10 school locations in Japan, the number of international students continued to increase steadily as the Group became one of Japan's leading Japanese-language school groups.」
The disclosure states that the Japanese-language education business had 10 school locations in Japan, indicating an expansion of domestic locations from the previously disclosed 9 in Japan and 1 overseas. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Japanese-language education business, the number of international students studying at Japanese-language schools operated by the Kyoshin Group increased steadily, exceeding 2,200 as of the end of May 2019.」
Against the backdrop of expanded Japanese-language school locations and the full acquisition of ダイナミック・ビジネス・カレッジ, the number of international students exceeded 2,200 at the end of May 2019. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「株式会社ダイナミック・ビジネス・カレッジ has expertise in Japanese-language education and school facilities. The Company decided to acquire all shares because it believes that sharing expertise and resources will enable the development of new services in its Japanese-language education business, create synergies with its other language-related businesses, and support business expansion.」
The Company acquired all shares of the Japanese-language school operator on 11 January 2019 and began operating it in January 2019. The stated reasons for the acquisition were the sharing of expertise and facilities in Japanese-language education and expansion through synergies with other language-related businesses. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 December 2018, the Company resolved to acquire all shares of 株式会社ダイナミック・ビジネス・カレッジ and make it a wholly owned subsidiary, and entered into a share purchase agreement effective the same day.」
With respect to ダイナミック・ビジネス・カレッジ, which operates a Japanese-language school, the Company resolved to acquire all shares and make it a wholly owned subsidiary, and proceeded to execute a share purchase agreement. The business combination date is stated as 11 January 2019. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Including the Japanese-language schools, comprising 9 in Japan and 1 overseas, the total number of locations in the segment was 28.」
The breakdown of locations in the language-related business is restated as 10 Japanese-language schools, comprising 9 in Japan and 1 overseas. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company also acquired the Japanese Academy business and began operating it in April 2017. As a result, the number of Japanese-language schools operated by the Group increased to 10, comprising 9 in Japan and 1 overseas.」
In addition to Kobe Japanese Language School and アイ・シー・シー, the Company acquired the Japanese Academy business, expanding the number of Japanese-language schools to 10. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 11 November 2016, the Company resolved to acquire all shares of 株式会社アイ・シー・シー and make it a wholly owned subsidiary, and acquired all of its shares effective 1 December 2016.」
The Company acquired 100% of 株式会社アイ・シー・シー, which operates Mito International Japanese Language School, strengthening the foundation of its Japanese-language education business in the Kanto region. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Expansion of the Japanese-language school network in the Kansai region in response to the increase in international students」
Effective 1 June 2016, the group acquired the business of Kobe Japanese Language Academy, bringing the number of Japanese-language schools to 8. The statement describes this as expansion of the network in the Kansai region against the backdrop of an increase in international students.