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Vision 2035 – Time to Raise the Bar
Making English a Core Priority in Japan
Aug 20, 2025
We have set a clear national target with the launch of Vision 2035: for all high school graduates to reach English proficiency Eiken Grade 2 (or the equivalent), a target requiring more than curriculum or policy tweaks. Instead, it calls for a broad mindset shift among educators, parents, and policymakers about the role of English in education.