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Kawai Juku Group and Agos Japan Join Forces for Global Educational Excellence

Kawai Juku Group, headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has made a significant move by incorporating Agos Japan, a premier institution specializing in preparing students for admissions to top universities and graduate schools abroad. Since its inception in 2005, Agos Japan has helped students gain acceptance to elite institutions like Harvard, Stanford, and Cambridge, boasting a remarkable track record of over 10,000 admissions. This integration is geared towards bolstering the development of global talents, driven by the slogan, “Your Future Awaits Worldwide!”

Background and Objectives of the Integration

In light of the accelerating globalization, the need for nurturing globally competitive individuals is more critical than ever. According to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) statistics, the number of Japanese students studying abroad surged to approximately 89,000 in the 2023 academic year, indicating a recovery in study abroad demand post-COVID-19. The Japanese government aims to increase the number of outbound students to 500,000 by 2033, underscoring the necessity for fostering individuals who can engage in international business and activities across diverse value systems.

Kawai Juku Group supports various career pathways for 100,000 students annually and sees the incorporation of Agos Japan, known for its extensive expertise in overseas university admissions, as a vital step towards establishing a robust framework that assists individuals in pursuing their education goals, both domestically and internationally.

Agos Japan has been dedicated to providing students with comprehensive guidance for nearly two decades, focusing entirely on advancing to overseas universities and graduate schools. Collaborating with Kawai Juku Group from 2017 to 2022 under the initiative “AGOS×K,” they developed specialized courses for high school students aspiring to study abroad.

Unlike Japanese universities, which primarily evaluate academic performance, admission to prestigious institutions in Western countries emphasizes personal qualities. Agos Japan excels in providing advanced consultation services that encompass not only assistance in improving standardized test scores such as TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, and GMAT but also support with application essays, interview preparation, and scholarship applications. This comprehensive guidance approach helps students achieve high acceptance rates at top universities abroad.

The combination of Kawai Juku Group's expertise in preparing students for demanding university entrance examinations and Agos Japan’s proficiency in guiding students towards prestigious schools positions both institutions to significantly expedite the cultivation of globally competent individuals.

Company Overview

Agos Japan Co., Ltd.

• - Headquarters: 8F Shibuya Kyoei Building, 17-6 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0031, Japan
• - Establishment Date: July 1, 2005 (originated in 1989 as The Princeton Review of Japan)
• - Representative: Ryuu Kitamura, President
• - Business Overview: Support for MBA, LLM, university, and graduate school studies; various English test preparation; executive training; international human resource development for domestic universities
• - Website: www.agos.co.jp

KJ Holdings Co., Ltd.

• - Headquarters: 1-6-2 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004, Japan
• - Establishment Date: February 1, 2010
• - Representative: Hideki Kawai, President
• - Business Overview: Formulation and oversight of Kawai Juku Group's management strategies, creation of new businesses utilizing educational expertise and assets, promotion of capital and business partnerships with external companies
• - Website: www.kawaijuku.jp

For inquiries regarding the partnership or interview requests, please contact:

• - Investment Strategy Department, KJ Holdings Co., Ltd.: Inoue, Ito
• - TEL: 03-6811-5502 (Available 9:00-18:00, excluding weekends and holidays)
• - Press inquiries: Kawai Juku Group Public Relations Center
• - TEL: 03-6811-5508
• - Email: [email protected]
• - Available hours: 9:00-18:00 (excluding weekends and holidays)