Kikokushijo Academy, Japan’s Leading Returnee and English Exam Prep School, to Open Shibuya Campus in December 2025

Kikokushijo Academy (KA), Japan’s leading educational program for returnee and bilingual students, will open its 10th campus in Shibuya in December 2025. Located just a 3-minute walk from Shibuya Station’s New South Exit, the new campus will make KA’s highly regarded curriculum accessible to an even wider community of globally minded families.

Since its founding in 2004, KA has supported thousands of students in achieving their academic goals, not only through exam preparation, but by cultivating the ability to think and express themselves in English. In the 2025 returnee entrance exams, KA students accounted for more than 75% of the successful applicants at top-tier schools such as Shibuya Makuhari, Shibuya Education Academy Shibuya, Hiroo Gakuen, and Keio Shonan Fujisawa.

Highlights of the Shibuya Campus

Prime location just 3 minutes from Shibuya Station

With easy access from the New South Exit, the Shibuya campus expands commuting options for students across Tokyo and beyond.

Tailored learning for both returnees and domestic students

In addition to returnee-focused and bilingual student classes, Shibuya will also offer the Rising Stars program designed for elementary students with emerging English skills who aim to succeed on junior high school English entrance exams.

Note: The Rising Stars program will launch at the Shibuya and Mita campuses in December 2025, with full rollout in March 2026.

KA’s Educational Strengths

Over 20 Years of Proven Results

Serving students from preschool to high school, KA offers expert instruction tailored to a range of goals including returnee exams, English-based entrance exams, global university admissions, Eiken, and TOEFL.

100% English Learning Environment

All classes, breaks, and interactions are conducted entirely in English. Students naturally develop the ability to think and express themselves in English through an immersive, real-world learning environment, just like attending an international school.

Support Beyond the Classroom

In addition to in-person instruction, KA provides six days of online lessons per week to reinforce learning at home and build consistent English proficiency.

Shibuya Campus Details

Opening: December 2025

Location: AND FIRST BLDG 3F, 9-17 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Access: 3-minute walk from Shibuya Station (New South Exit)

Message from the CEO

Charles Knudsen, CEO, Global KA Holdings 

“Opening our Shibuya campus is an important step in making KA’s programs more accessible to families seeking high-level English and academic support. For over 20 years, we’ve helped returnee and bilingual students reach their goals, and this new campus enables us to support even more children as they prepare for competitive exams and strive toward global opportunities.”

Now Accepting Inquiries & Trial Lesson Requests

The Shibuya campus is now accepting applications for trial lessons and private consultations. Visit https://www.kikokushijoacademy.com to learn more.

About Global KA Holdings

Kikokushijo Academy (KA) is a core education brand under Global KA Holdings Inc., a group dedicated to nurturing independent, globally capable learners. The group operates:

Kikokushijo Academy (KA) — Academic support for returnee and bilingual students

Global Step Academy (GSA) — Online inquiry-based English learning

KA International School (KAIS) — Small-scale international school in central Tokyo

Global Step Academy International School (GSAIS) — International preschool

Soltio GSA International School (SGSA) — International preschool integrating sports and global education

The International School Times — Media platform for global education

The International Education Fair — Annual expo featuring global education institutions from Japan and abroad

Media Contact
Global KA Holdings Public Relations
Email: media@globalka.com