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TOMAS Unveils 2025 Significant News Online Course

TOMAS, a subsidiary of Riso Educational Group located in Toshima, Tokyo, has announced the release of its new online course titled "2025 Significant News Online Course: Last-Minute Strategies (Social Studies and Science)." This course is now available for purchase on the Riso Educational Online Store, focusing on equipping students with the knowledge needed to excel in their entrance examinations.

Course Overview

This online course emphasizes real-time analysis of societal movements and news, accompanied by comprehensive explanations that help students develop their understanding. With the upcoming 2025 entrance exams approaching, many educational institutions will likely base their exam questions on the materials covered in this course. The aim is for students to potentially increase their scores by 10 to 20 points through effective preparation.

Special Features of the Course

• - Target Audience: Elementary and middle school students.
• - Tuition Fee: 13,200 yen (tax included), which covers all sessions from August to December, totaling 20 broadcasts.
• - Viewing Access: Students can view the materials using their PCs, smartphones, or tablets. For households where the child does not own a device, parents can lend their own. This content is available for unlimited viewing until February 28, 2026.

Students can conveniently enroll through the Riso Educational Online Store, with a dedicated landing page that includes sample videos for prospective learners.

Importance of Current Affairs in Recent Entrance Exams

In recent years, the significance of current affairs in entrance examinations has become paramount, particularly in social studies. Around 80% of the top private middle schools in the metropolitan area included current affairs-related questions in their exams last year. Thus, preparation for current affairs has become an essential aspect of students aiming for competitive schools.

Engaging Video Explanations

The course allows students to delve deeper into related subjects, helping them understand news not solely as events but in a broader context. Students will undergo assessments to check their comprehension, enhancing their retention of the material.

Course Content Highlights

Some of the key topics covered include:

• - Earthquakes: 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. The course will cover fundamental knowledge about earthquakes and related risks and countermeasures in Japan.
• - Anniversary Events: Students will learn about significant events approaching their anniversaries in 2025 and 2026, focusing particularly on the historical context from the Manchurian Incident to the end of World War II.
• - Trade Issues: The course will tackle significant topics like the "Trump Tariffs," encompassing tariffs, free trade, protectionism, and the effects of currency fluctuations.
• - Weather Trends: Key upcoming weather events in 2025 will be discussed, with a focus on common questions seen in exams regarding severe weather conditions.
• - Last-Minute Strategies (Social Studies and Science): A comprehensive review designed to boost students' scores right before the exams.

What Sets TOMAS Apart?

TOMAS's individual coaching model is distinguished by three key factors:
1. One-on-One Attention: Unlike typical tutoring models that involve multiple students, TOMAS emphasizes unique, one-on-one coaching, ensuring full focus from the instructor to the student.
2. Personalized Curriculum: Customized programs are designed not just for accessibility but aim for ambitious goal schools, created by working backwards from the passes of these target schools.
3. Dedicated Progress Monitoring: Each student is assigned a lead instructor alongside an academic advisor for meticulous tracking of their progress against their personalized curriculum.

Company Background

TOMAS –
Location: 3-1-40 Mejiro, Toshima, Tokyo.
CEO: Hitoshi Machida.
Company URL: TOMAS Website
Activities: Operation of one-on-one tutoring services including TOKAS, Medic TOMAS for medical exam preparation, and Inter TOMAS for English learning.

Riso Educational Group –
Location: 3-1-40 Mejiro, Toshima, Tokyo.
CEO: Masahiko Tenbo.
Company URL: Riso Group Website
Activities: Beyond TOMAS, offers various educational services including tutoring, kindergartens, school systems assistance, and educational travel.

For more information or inquiries regarding the article, reach out to Nogano Harukaze, Director of Advertising and Marketing at Riso Educational Group via Email: [email protected].