What 英進館株式会社 does

英進館株式会社 (Eishinkan Co., Ltd.) is a privately held Japanese K-12 and university entrance exam preparation company founded in 1976 and headquartered in Fukuoka, with parent holding company Eishinkan Holdings (英進館ホールディングス). The company operates approximately 60 owned physical school locations across seven Kyushu prefectures (Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Oita, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Kagoshima) plus Hiroshima, supplemented by 28 franchise locations of Toshin Satellite Prep School, and serves roughly 38,000 students from preschool through high school graduates. Its core offering is in-person group instruction (集団授業), with the flagship Tenjin Honkan High School Division's TZ Class (levels TZ1–TZ4) targeting Tokyo University, Kyushu University, and national medical school entrance exams.

The product portfolio spans the full educational lifecycle: Hanamaru Learning (幼児部) for preschool children, group instruction for elementary through high school entrance exams, integrated secondary (中高一貫) support, the Full-Year Graduate Course (高卒本科コース), and seasonal intensive courses for Tokyo/Kyushu University strategy. Technology and modality layers include Eishinkan Virtual Campus (online live group classes launched April 2024), Eishin Kobetsu face-to-face and online one-on-one tutoring (launched 2025), and Miracle Eishinkan video-based instruction. Delivery relies on commodity tools — Google Meet, Zoom, Dropbox, YouTube — alongside the parent portal (保護者ポータル) with VISA payment and bank-transfer billing. No proprietary AI/ML systems are described.

The business model is predominantly consumer subscription-based tuition, billed monthly or per-term, with prices ranging from ¥18,480/month for a single high-school subject package to ¥54,120/month for a four-subject TZ Class package, plus one-time intensive course fees (¥16,940–¥77,440) and franchise royalty income from Toshin Satellite operations. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: website inquiry forms, free trial sessions, public diagnostic mock exams (drawing approximately 10,000 students annually), and a multi-platform social presence. Notable commercial proof points include 31 consecutive years of the No. 1 national ranking for Nada High School acceptances, record Kumamoto High School acceptances (183 in 2026), and 40–50%+ admission rates to top-tier universities and medical schools from the graduate-year course. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

英進館株式会社

Legal name

英進館株式会社

Website

https://eishinkan.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

英進館株式会社 is a privately held Kyushu-based K-12 and university entrance exam preparation company operating approximately 60 owned schools and 28 Toshin Satellite Prep School franchises across seven Kyushu prefectures and Hiroshima, serving roughly 38,000 students from preschool through high school graduates via group instruction, one-on-one tutoring, and online live classes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Test Preparation & Tutoring Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Standardized Assessments & Benchmark Exams Prep (State tests, MAP, ISEE/SSAT) (EDANABAD), Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL), Virtual Test Prep & Online Supplemental Instruction (K–12) (EDAJADAI)

Keywords

• Cram school tutoring
• Entrance exam preparation
• University admission prep
• Private tutoring services
• Mock exam services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fukuoka (Tenjin)

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees (group instruction): Tuition charged for group classroom instruction across all divisions (preschool, elementary, junior high, high school, integrated secondary). Revenue is recurring (monthly or per term) and varies by program, grade level, and number of subjects enrolled.
2. Exam Preparation Intensive Courses (攻略講座): Semester-based intensive courses for university entrance exam preparation (e.g., Tokyo University, Kyushu University strategy courses) charged per course or as flat-rate multi-course bundles. One-time per-term charges.
3. Tokyo University Strategy Online Subscription: Monthly subscription program for high school students targeting University of Tokyo entrance, combining online live classes, self-study materials, and assignment grading. Includes enrollment fee.
4. Toshin Satellite Prep School (Franchise): Operates 28 franchise locations of Toshin Satellite Prep School, a video-based university exam prep franchise. Generates revenue through franchise operations, enrollment fees, and ongoing tuition from students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

英進館株式会社 is a Kyushu-based private tutoring school (juku) chain offering group classroom instruction and one-on-one tutoring for students from preschool through high school graduates, covering elementary, junior high, and high school entrance exam preparation as well as university entrance exam preparation (notably for Tokyo University, Kyushu University, and national medical schools). It operates approximately 60 physical schools across Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Oita, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima prefectures plus Hiroshima, augmented by 28 Toshin Satellite Prep School franchise locations and online delivery channels (Virtual Campus, Zoom, Google Meet). Revenue comes from recurring tuition and course fees.

Product overview

英進館 is a comprehensive education services company operating a multi-brand portfolio across Kyushu and Hiroshima regions. The core offering is the main Eishinkan group tutoring brand (集団授業) with approximately 60 physical school locations serving students from preschool through high school graduates, covering elementary school, junior high, and high school entrance exam preparation as well as university entrance exam preparation across seven prefectures. Supporting this core are specialized sub-brands: the face-to-face one-on-one tutoring services (英進個別 and its online variant), the video/image-based tutoring (ミラクル), and the cloud-based virtual classroom (英進館バーチャルキャンパス). At the high school division level, the portfolio includes the in-person group tutoring TZ Class at Tenjin, the online Tokyo University Strategy program (Zoom-based), and the东進卫星副校长 video-based brand with 28 locations. The company also publishes textbooks such as '世界一わかりやすい九大数学' and offers a parent portal for school-home communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 東進衛星予備校 英進館: Video-based university entrance exam preparation brand operated as a franchise of the TOSHIN network; 28 campuses across Fukuoka, Saga, Kumamoto, Oita, Nagasaki, and Kagoshima prefectures.
• 医学部予備校 英進館メ|biオ福岡校
• 英進個別
• 英進館バーチャルキャンパス

Products and services

• Eishinkan Main Tutoring (英進館)
• Eishin Kobetsu (英進個別)
• Eishin Kobetsu Online (英進個別オンライン)
• Eishinkan Virtual Campus (英進館バーチャルキャンパス)
• Miracle Eishinkan / Miracle (ミラクル英進館・ミラクル)
• Tenjin Main Building High School Division TZ Class (天神本館高等部 TZクラス)
• Tokyo University Strategy Online (東大攻略オンライン)
• Toshin Satellite Preparatory School (東進衛星予備校)
• Full-Year Graduate Course (高卒本科コース)
• Tokyo University / Kyushu University Strategy Courses (東大・九大攻略講座)
• Medical School Prep Eishinkan Mebio (医学部予備校 英進館メビオ) Medical school entrance exam preparatory department with the Kumamoto Mebio branch specializing in Kurume University and Fukuoka University medical schools. Offers dedicated support for medical school admissions.
• Hanamaru Learning (花まる学習会) Early childhood education program for preschool-age children, focused on nurturing younger learners as part of the Eishinkan group.
• Open Exams / Public Diagnostic Tests (公開テスト) Public diagnostic and mock exam services for elementary, middle, and high school students, including free diagnostic tests (summer/winter academic diagnostic tests) and level-specific mock exams for top school admissions. Approximately 10,000 students take the summer academic diagnostic test annually.
• Parent Portal (保護者ポータル) Online portal for parents to access student information, academic progress, announcements, and communication with Eishinkan instructors.
• World's Most Understandable Kyushu University Mathematics Textbook (世界一わかりやすい九大の数学) Published textbook authored by Eishinkan's elite instructors, covering comprehensive Kyushu University exam strategy. Available for purchase as a self-study resource.
• VISA Payment System (VISA払いシステム) Online VISA credit card payment system allowing parents/guardians to pay tuition and fees electronically.
• Bank Account Transfer Service (口座振替) Automated bank account debit service for recurring tuition payments, providing parents with automated fee settlement options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of students enter with deviation value below 50 but achieve admission to top schools
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 東進衛星予備校 (Toshin Satellite Prep School)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEishin馆 operates 28 franchise locations of Toshin Satellite Prep School (東進衛星予備校) across Kyushu. This is a franchise (ライセンス) arrangement where Eishin館 operates branded Tōshin schools providing video-based university exam prep. The franchise provides access to Tōshin's video lecture content library, AI practice systems, and established brand, while Eishin館 provides local facilities, staff, and student recruitment.
• 公益財団法人 英進館奨学金基金会 (Eishin館 Scholarship Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA public interest incorporated foundation established by Eishin館 to provide scholarship support for students. This internal foundation supports student access to education by providing financial assistance, demonstrating the company's commitment to its educational mission and community social responsibility.
• 久留米大学医学部・福岡大学医学部minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative dialogue with medical school deans from Kurume University and Fukuoka University medical schools. Representative Director Tsutsui (himself a Kyushu University medical school graduate) participated in a public discussion (鼎談) with both medical school deans regarding the cultivation of future physicians, published in the Nishinippon Shimbun.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nokai Center (能開センター): Regional Kansai cram school group focused on elementary and junior high school entrance exam preparation, with comparable offerings to Eishinkan's elementary and junior high divisions in terms of curriculum and target schools.
• Toshin (東進衛星予備校): Franchisor of the Toshin Satellite Prep School network, of which Eishinkan operates 28 franchise locations. Strong direct relationship makes Toshin both partner and partial competitor, particularly in the video-based HS prep segment.
• Hama Gakuen (浜学園): Leading Kansai-based cram school for elementary and junior high school entrance exam preparation, with strong results at top schools like Nada High School. Closely comparable to Eishinkan's elementary/junior high entrance exam offerings and similar brand positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Meiko Gijuku (明光義塾): Largest national one-on-one tutoring franchise with broad K-12 coverage. Comparable to Eishinkan's individual tutoring (Eishin Kobetsu) and online options, and competes for similar student segments, though with a stronger standardized national brand presence.
• Sundai (駿台): Historic Japanese cram school focused on university entrance exam preparation, particularly strong in medical school entrance. Directly comparable to Eishinkan's medical school prep subsidiary (Mebio Eishinkan) and graduate course offerings.
• Yoyogi Zemi (代々木ゼミナール): Major national test prep chain with strong university entrance exam prep offerings, directly comparable to Eishinkan's high school / graduate course division. Operates both in-person group classes and online programs competing in the same Japanese university entrance exam market.
• Kawai Juku (河合塾): One of Japan's largest national cram school and test prep networks, with a comparable offering across K-12 and university entrance exam preparation. Competes in the same university entrance exam space as Eishinkan's TZ Class and graduate course, with comparable branded high-stakes exam outcomes.

Regional players

• Step (ステップ): Regional English-language tutoring chain with strong elementary and junior high offerings in Kansai and other regions. Partially comparable to Eishinkan's English-focused curriculum and competitive in the same target demographic of exam-prep families.

Emerging players

• Takeda Juku (武田塾): Fast-growing national tutoring chain with a distinctive 'self-study' reverse-style teaching method. Competes with Eishinkan's individual tutoring (Eishin Kobetsu) and online offerings, particularly for high school and university entrance exam preparation.
• Axis (個別指導Axis): National one-on-one tutoring franchise with strong presence in regional Japan including Kyushu. Directly comparable to Eishinkan's Eishin Kobetsu and Miracle individual tutoring offerings in the personalized instruction segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/eishinkan_official
• TikToktiktok.com/@eishinkan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/%E8%8B%B1%E9%80%B2%E9%A4%A8%E6%A0%AA%E5%BC%8F%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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