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Exploring the Realities of Overseas Education

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Eiji Yokoyama, the President of Boarding School Consulting, recently featured on the educational program "EduPassion" aired by NewsPicks Studios. This episode dives into a crucial and ever-relevant topic: overseas education, especially during times of a weak yen.

In this episode, Eiji Yokoyama is joined by notable guests including celebrity Sarina Suzuki, who sent her son to a boarding school in the UK at age nine and later to the U.S. at fifteen, and Moe Fukuda, who experienced five years of educational immigration in Singapore. The trio engages in a robust discussion about the essential aspects of pursuing education abroad, such as practical steps, study abroad options, costs, and the implications of living away from home.

Key Discussion Points

The conversation covers several critical questions that parents often have about overseas education:

• - What is the ideal age to start overseas education? Honing in on developmental readiness, the guests share personal stories regarding timing and choices made for their children.
• - What are the differences between studying alone, educational immigration, and parent-child study abroad? They explore how each option caters to different family dynamics and children’s needs, emphasizing the importance of choosing what best fits an individual child’s personality and educational requirements.
• - Understanding the cost spectrum: from 3 million to 30 million yen annually. The discussion also sheds light on what these financial differences signify in terms of educational quality and outcomes.
• - Is it beneficial for children to live away from their parents during education? Drawing from lived experiences, the guests provide insights into the emotional and psychological implications for children transitioning to a boarding school environment.

Yokoyama, who has supported over a thousand students in their overseas education journeys, leverages his extensive experience to guide parents on critical facets like choosing the right school, understanding the nuances of application processes, and the significance of aligning a student’s character and aspirations with the institution’s ethos.

About Eiji Yokoyama

Eiji Yokoyama was born in Hiroshima in 1976 and moved to the U.S. at 16 for his own education, attending St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont for seven years. Following this, he has dedicated over two decades to aiding Japanese students as they navigate the complexities of boarding school admissions worldwide. He has fostered relationships with admission offices in over 100 schools across various countries, including the United States, Canada, the UK, Switzerland, and New Zealand.

In 2024, he founded Boarding School Consulting, designed to provide comprehensive support through essential phases of overseas educational planning, which includes but is not limited to school selection, application advisory, and preparation for entry exams. His consultancy emphasizes a tailored approach, matching students’ personalities, academic strengths, and family educational philosophies to the right institutions.

About Boarding School Consulting

Boarding School Consulting specializes in facilitating transitions to overseas boarding schools, offering complete support from school selection to applications, entrance examinations, and preparation for study abroad experiences. The company recognizes the importance of a long-term educational strategy that considers the unique attributes and aspirations of each child.

Through seminars, informational events, and media outreach, Boarding School Consulting strives to raise awareness and expand the understanding of boarding school education in Japan. Their mission is not only to facilitate educational administrative processes but to provide a foundation for successful long-term educational journeys for Japanese students abroad.

For more information, check out their official website: Boarding School Consulting