Kikokushijo Academy Maintains High Acceptance Share in Returnee and English-Based Entrance Exams for Ten Consecutive Years, Data Shows

Kikokushijo Academy Maintains High Acceptance Share in Returnee and English-Based Entrance Exams for Ten Consecutive Years, Data Shows

Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen Shibuya Records a 10-Year Average Acceptance Share of 90.1%; Data Also Released for Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen Makuhari, Hiroo Gakuen, and Other Leading Schools, with an Upward Trend Over the Past Five Years

Kikokushijo Academy (KA) has released admissions results data covering the past ten years (2016–2025) for returnee and English-based junior high school entrance exams.

The data shows that KA students have consistently made up a significant proportion of successful applicants at highly competitive schools offering English-based entrance exams. Notably, over the most recent five-year period (2021–2025), this proportion has risen further at schools including Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen Shibuya, Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen Makuhari, and Hiroo Gakuen.

Acceptance Share of Kikokushijo Academy Students and Total Acceptances (2016–2025)

For selected representative schools, data was compiled showing both the proportion of successful applicants who were Kikokushijo Academy students over the ten-year period and the total number of acceptances. At some schools, such as Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen Shibuya, this proportion has remained consistently high, reaching 90.1 percent.

*Acceptance share is calculated as the number of successful Kikokushijo Academy applicants divided by the total number of successful applicants. For additional details on admissions results, please refer to the Kikokushijo Academy official website: https://www.kikokushijoacademy.com

Acceptance Share Continues to Rise Over the Past Five Years

Based on five-year averages, acceptance shares exceeded the ten-year average at schools including Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen Shibuya, Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen Makuhari, Hiroo Gakuen, and Keio Shonan Fujisawa Junior High School.

The KA Program Behind These Outcomes

At Kikokushijo Academy, teaching materials and instructional methods are continuously refined to align with the evolving demands of returnee and English-based entrance exams. At the same time, the Academy places strong emphasis not only on skills directly tied to examinations, but also on cultivating the ability to think and express ideas in English, skills that continue to serve students after admission.

• Curriculum Specialized for Returnee and English-Based Entrance Exams

  In addition to developing the four English skills, the curriculum places particular emphasis on the thinking and expressive abilities required for interviews and essay writing. Instruction is systematically structured by working backward from grade-level goals.

  
  

• Accumulation and Analysis of School-Specific Data
  Question trends and evaluation criteria are analyzed on a school-by-school basis, allowing tailored preparation for each student. Instruction is adjusted to reflect differences among schools and exam formats, ensuring targeted preparation for each applicant’s chosen schools.

  
  

• A system that supports English learning outside the classroom
  To reinforce classroom learning, KA provides preparatory and review assignments and materials through its proprietary online learning system. This approach encourages continued exposure to English at home and supports steady skill development outside of class.

A Warm, Supportive Community That Encourages Learning

By drawing on an environment where many returnee and bilingual students learn together, Kikokushijo Academy places strong emphasis on building a community where students can continue learning with confidence. English is used throughout the campus at all times, both during lessons and breaks, creating a fully immersive, 100 percent English environment. Through daily interactions with peers, students have continual opportunities to think and express themselves in English.

Parent voices
“The bright, open classrooms feel much like a local school overseas. Our child, who initially struggled to adjust to life in Japan, was able to relax and feel at ease here.”

“The homework was demanding, but our child looked forward to attending each week and stayed motivated through the end.”

Student voices
“The classes were exciting and engaging, but also challenging. Thanks to the constant encouragement and support from the teachers, I was able to persevere until the end.”

“My ability to organize my thoughts and write essays improved significantly. Receiving constructive feedback each time helped me build confidence with every assignment.”

Founder’s Message

“Over the past decade, our results demonstrate consistent success in the highly competitive arena of returnee and English-based entrance examinations at top-tier schools. These outcomes reflect both the sustained effort of students working toward their goals and the thoughtful instruction that supported their development.

Kikokushijo Academy is committed to cultivating not only strong English proficiency, but also the ability to organize ideas and express them clearly in one’s own words, skills that prepare students for learning beyond the entrance examination.”

— Charles Knudsen (Founder, Kikokushijo Academy / President & CEO, Global KA Holdings)

▪️For the latest information on Kikokushijo Academy’s courses, class formats, and information sessions, please visit the official website: https//www.kikokushijoacademy.com

Operating Company & Group Overview

Operating company
Since May 2025, KA has been integrated and operated under Global KA Holdings Co., Ltd.

Group brands
KA International School, Global Step Academy, The International School Times, International Education Expo, and more

Contact Information

Public Relations, Global KA Holdings Co., Ltd.
Email: media@globalka.com