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Introduction

Atama Plus, headquartered in Bunkyo, Tokyo, has revealed that it will start offering a new feature aimed at preparing students for the Eiken Exam through its AI learning tool, Atama Plus, beginning in March 2027. This innovative feature tailors learning materials according to each student’s comprehension level, enabling them to master grammar, vocabulary, and past question exercises across all four skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Rising Demand for Eiken Exam Preparation

The popularity of English language learning has surged in recent years, resulting in an expanding pool of Eiken Exam candidates. According to a study conducted by the Obunsha Educational Information Center, universities utilizing external English proficiency tests for the 2026 academic year will amount to 65% across national, public, and private sectors. Remarkably, almost every external test will recognize Eiken; moreover, over 90% of candidates will opt for Eiken as their chosen exam. Despite the declining birthrate, the number of elementary school students taking the Eiken has surged to approximately 380,000, marking a 1.5 times increase over the past decade. This data highlights the broadening demographic engaging with Eiken preparations, corresponding with an earlier onset of English learning.

Challenges Faced by Learning Institutions

Atama Plus has been supplying its AI learning material to over 4,500 tutoring institutions nationwide, where educators face notable challenges in preparing students for the Eiken Exam. Some of these issues include the difficulty of addressing non-standard test formats compared to regular exams, the need for specialized expertise for second-stage preparations, and a limited number of instructors capable of offering adequate support. To tackle these challenges, Atama Plus has developed a new feature that empowers students to independently progress in refining the four essential skills required for the Eiken Exam.

Features of the New Eiken Exam Preparation Tool

Grammar Learning

Students will have access to instructional videos and practice problems targeting the grammar points necessary for their desired level of the Eiken Exam.

Vocabulary Development

Learners can study relevant English words and phrases categorized by importance, ensuring they know what to focus on for success in their desired exam level.

Past Question Exercises

The new tool will incorporate a series of past Eiken questions from Obunsha’s “All Past Questions for the Eiken Exam” collection, allowing students to practice with real questions from previous years.

Four Skills Training

It will also include practical drills from Obunsha’s “7-Day Completion Eiken Predictive Problems Drill,” utilizing predictions crafted by expert educators. Students will benefit from AI-driven feedback for writing assessments and automatic scoring for speaking exercises.

Supported Levels

The feature will cater to various test levels, including Pre-1, 2, Pre-2 Plus, 3, 4, and 5. Levels Pre-1 to 3 will cover all four skills, while levels 4 and 5 will focus on the first-stage exam formats in addition to speaking tests for those respective levels.

Conclusion

The Eiken Exam preparation feature is poised to significantly enhance how students prepare for and approach this vital exam, facilitating a more holistic learning experience using cutting-edge technology. Atama Plus remains committed to advancing educational possibilities through tailored AI learning solutions.

About Atama Plus

Atama Plus operates under the mission of “Creating the Next Possibilities for Education, People, and Society.” The organization is dedicated to innovating learning methodologies through technology, aiming for a society where individuals can cultivate and shape their futures through the power of education. The AI learning product Atama Plus is provided to tutoring schools and preparatory institutions across Japan, while also offering programs designed for universities and corporate employee education.

Company Overview

• - Location: 2-1-2 Kouraku, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Sumitomo Realty & Development Iidabashi Building 5, 1st Floor
• - Established: April 2017
• - CEO: Daisuke Inada
• - Business Focus: Development and provision of educational services and products utilizing AI technology
• - Corporate Site: Atama Plus Corporate
• - AI Learning Tool: Atama Plus Product