Press Release

Which Educational Path Is Right for Your Child? Global KA Holdings to Host Seminar on Bilingual Education Pathways at International Education Expo 2026

Featuring real student pathway case studies from returnee, international school, and domestic English-learning backgrounds, alongside education consultation booths in Tokyo and Osaka

May 21, 2026

Global KA Holdings Inc., headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo and led by CEO Charles Knudsen, will participate in International Education Expo 2026, taking place in Tokyo on May 30 and Osaka on May 31, 2026. At the Tokyo venue, the company will host a seminar focused on educational pathways in bilingual education.

In recent years, educational options utilizing English have expanded significantly, including returnee student admissions, domestic and overseas university pathways, international schools, and schools emphasizing advanced English education. At the same time, many parents are finding it increasingly difficult to determine which path best suits their child.

This seminar will introduce real student case studies from children with diverse educational backgrounds, including returnee students, international school students, and students who developed English proficiency within Japan, while exploring the possibilities that bilingual education can open for future academic and career pathways.

Seminar Session

“Pathways: Celebrating Japan’s Bilingual Youth”

At the Tokyo venue, Global KA Holdings will host a seminar exploring the growing range of educational pathways available through bilingual and international education in Japan.

Drawing from real student stories, the session will examine how students from different educational backgrounds have navigated their academic journeys and expanded their future opportunities through English and bilingual education.

Event Details

Date & Time: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 14:00–14:45

Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho-kan, Tokyo

Speakers

Charles Knudsen (CEO, Global KA Holdings)
Michio Montgomery (CFO, Global KA Holdings)
Wakae Ueno (Admissions Director, Kikokushijo Academy)

Education Consultation Booths in Tokyo and Osaka

Global KA Holdings will exhibit at both the Tokyo and Osaka venues through its group brands, including Kikokushijo Academy (KA), Global Step Academy (GSA), and KA International School (KAIS).

Visitors will have the opportunity to consult directly with representatives from each brand regarding English education, returnee admissions, international education, online English learning, and international school pathways.

Tokyo Venue (May 30, 2026)

Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho-kan

Participating Brands:

Kikokushijo Academy (KA)　　 https://www.kikokushijoacademy.com
Global Step Academy (GSA)　 https://www.gsacademy.com
KA International School (KAIS) https://kainternationalschool.com

Osaka Venue (May 31, 2026)

Venue: AP Inogate Osaka

Participating Brands:

Kikokushijo Academy (KA) https://www.kikokushijoacademy.com
Global Step Academy (GSA) https://www.gsacademy.com

Complimentary Distribution of “Pathways”

At both the Tokyo and Osaka venues, attendees will receive complimentary copies of the newly published book Pathways: Celebrating Japan’s Bilingual Youth by Charles Knudsen, founder of Kikokushijo Academy.

The book introduces a wide range of bilingual education pathways in Japan and highlights the future opportunities available to bilingual students through real student case studies.