明光義塾 幡ヶ谷教室

What 明光義塾 幡ヶ谷教室 does

明光義塾 幡ヶ谷教室 (Meiko Giyuku Hatagaya Classroom) is a single tutoring classroom located in Hatagaya, Shibuya ward, Tokyo, operating as one node within the Meiko Giyuku chain — Japan's first one-on-one tutoring brand, founded in 1984 and operated by the publicly listed parent company 株式会社明光ネットワーク九州 (Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd., TSE:4668). The classroom delivers personalized one-on-one and small-group instruction across all subjects for elementary, junior high, and high school students, with structured support for high school entrance exams, university entrance exams (general, recommendation, and comprehensive selection tracks), Eiken English proficiency certification, and the new 'Information I' subject. The underlying platform combines proprietary teaching methodology (the patented MEIKO 10-stage learning method with MEIKO! Kasutadi at-home study system), video-based MEIKO MUSE lectures, and AI diagnostic tools (atama+ for English; the Information AI Drill for 'Information I').

The business operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market: students and parents acquire the service through free trial lessons, consultation-based enrollment at local classrooms, a centralized toll-free phone line (0120-334-117, 10:00–21:00 daily), and a website with tuition simulation. Revenue is generated primarily through monthly recurring tuition (subscriptio

Name

明光義塾 幡ヶ谷教室

Legal name

株式会社明光ネットワーク九州 (Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://meikogijuku.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supplemental Education Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Language Schools (611630)

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

In-Person Language Tutoring & Small-Group Classes (EDAMAFAE), Homework Tutoring & Academic Support (Subject Tutoring) (HSAAAHAC)

Keywords

• Personalized tutoring
• Entrance exam preparation
• High school exam prep
• University entrance coaching
• English proficiency training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo (Headquarters operations)

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Tutoring Tuition: Core revenue from one-on-one personalized tutoring sessions, priced per subject and frequency of attendance. Tuition varies by grade level and number of sessions per week.
2. Seasonal Intensive Courses (春期・夏期・冬期講習): Short-term intensive course fees charged per seasonal period. Covers exam prep, review, and preview study during school vacation periods.
3. Test Preparation Courses (中学受験・高校受験・大学受験対策): Specialized exam prep courses for junior high, high school, and university entrance exams, offered as add-on modules to regular tutoring.
4. Eiken® and Proficiency Test Preparation: English proficiency test (Eiken) preparation courses, often bundled with regular tutoring sessions or offered as standalone modules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

明光義塾 provides one-on-one personalized tutoring for elementary (grades 1-6), junior high (grades 1-3), and high school (grades 1-3) students across all subjects, with customized learning plans and supplementary exam preparation. Core offerings include high-school and university entrance exam preparation, regular test coaching, English 4-skills and Eiken preparation, AI-powered diagnostic tools, video lectures (MEIKO MUSE), and seasonal intensive courses (spring/summer/winter), delivered at approximately 1,600 directly operated classrooms across Japan including the Hatagaya location.

Product overview

明光義塾は、1984年創業の日本初(一対複数指導)学習塾。全国約1,600教室を展開し、小中高全学年・全教科対応の(一対複数指導)サービスを提供。主力サービスは①小学1年〜高校3年対象の(一対複数指導)授業（高校・中学・小学コース）、②、映像授業「MEIKO MUSE」、③大学・高校・中学 各入試対策モジュール、④英語4技能・英検®対策、⑤AI技術活用の「情報AIドリル」、⑥特許取得の「MEIKO！家スタディ®」、⑦期別講習（春夏冬の集中培训）の6軸。関連サービスとして、不登校の小中学生向け「明光フリースクール」、通信制高校サポート「明光義塾高等学院」、体験型旅行「MYLAB(ふれたび)」、英語学童「明光キッズe」などを傘下に持つ。高校・大学合格者数No.1（独自集計）を強みとし、一人ひとりに合わせたオーダーメード学習プランを提案する教育プラットフォームとして展開。

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meiko Gijuku One-on-One Tutoring for High School Students (高校生向け個別指導) One-on-one personalized tutoring for high school students (grades 1-3) across all subjects. Customized learning plans support university entrance exam preparation (general selection, recommendation-based selection, and comprehensive selection tracks) and regular high-school test preparation.
• Meiko Gijuku One-on-One Tutoring for Junior High Students (中学生向け個別指導) One-on-one personalized tutoring for junior high school students (grades 1-3) covering high-school entrance exam preparation, regular test preparation, and English 4-skills development through individualized learning plans.
• Meiko Gijuku One-on-One Tutoring for Elementary Students (小学生向け個別指導) One-on-one personalized tutoring for elementary school students (grades 1-6), supporting middle-school entrance exam preparation, Eiken® English proficiency preparation, foundational study-habit development, and core subject tutoring.
• MEIKO MUSE Video Lecture Service (映像授業サービス) Video-based lecture service for high-school students covering curriculum foundations through university entrance exam preparation. Can be combined with one-on-one tutoring for a hybrid learning experience.
• Spring/Summer/Winter Intensive Courses (春期・夏期・冬期講習) Short-term intensive courses offered during school vacation periods for elementary, junior-high, and high-school students. Covers review, weakness remediation, previews, and exam preparation to drive performance gains during breaks.
• Eiken® English Proficiency Test Preparation (英検®対策) English proficiency test preparation course that develops balanced English 4-skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) using tablet-based materials to support Eiken certification. Often bundled with regular tutoring sessions or offered standalone.
• Meiko Mirai English (明光みらい英語) English learning program designed for elementary school students using tablet materials and workbooks to develop English skills in an engaging, enjoyable format.
• Meiko Free School (明光フリースクール) Sub-brand free school for elementary and junior-high students who have difficulty attending regular school. Provides a 'third place' learning environment centered on programming, games, ICT materials, and board games to cultivate the belief 'やればできる' (you can do it if you try). High-school students may also participate.
• Meiko Gakuyu Higher School (明光義塾高等学院) Online/correspondence high-school support service under the Meiko Gakuyu group, supplementing Takadanobaba campus full-time instruction with online courses and nationwide Meiko Gakuyu-linked courses. Supports students from non-attendance recovery through university entrance preparation.
• Meiko Kids (明光キッズ) Sub-brand learning support service for preschool and elementary-aged children covering early education and afterschool programs.
• MYLAB / Furetavi (ふれたび) Sub-brand experiential activity and travel website for children, offering workshops, overnight-stay tours, and day-trip tours to provide five-sense-engaging experiences.
• ESL Club Sub-brand English learning program that takes an 'English that doesn't teach English' approach, providing daily opportunities for children to engage with English.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26,130 high school admissions in 2026 academic year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• класс Japan小中学園 (クラスジャパン小中学園)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeiko Free School partners with Online Free School 'Class Japan Chugakugakuen' to provide online-based free school services for students who cannot yet attend in-person classes. This partnership extends Meiko Free School's reach to students nationwide who need remote learning options.
• さくら国際高等学校 (Sakura International High School)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeiko Gakuku High School Academy is affiliated with Sakura International High School as its partner school. Students can earn their high school graduation certification through Meiko Gakuku High School Academy, which has obtained official recognition as a screeding venue (スクーリング会場の認可).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• StudySapuri (スタディサプリ): Recruit-operated online K-12 and university entrance exam prep platform with video lectures and adaptive drills. Increasingly competes with Meiko on affordability and convenience for exam-prep segments.
• Atama+ (atama plus株式会社): AI-driven adaptive learning platform for cram schools and tutoring operators. Functions as both a Meiko technology supplier and a potential competing AI-tutoring approach to physical one-on-one instruction.

Broad incumbents

• Toshin (東進): Major Japanese prep school network offering high school and university entrance exam preparation, including flagship video-course content. Competes with Meiko's MEIKO MUSE video-lecture hybrid approach.
• Z-Kai (Z会): Major Japanese correspondence education brand offering K-12 and university entrance exam prep via printed and digital materials. Competes with Meiko for university entrance exam preparation wallet share, particularly in self-study-oriented segments.
• Kumon (公文教育研究会): Largest supplemental education brand in Japan with self-study math and reading worksheets plus classroom support. Competes for the same after-school supplemental study hours, though its pedagogical model (self-paced worksheets) differs from Meiko's tutor-led approach.
• Yoyogi Zemi (代々木ゼミナール): National prep-school chain focused on university entrance exam preparation with classroom and online formats. Overlaps with Meiko's high-school and university exam-prep course offerings.
• Waseda Academia (早稲田アカデミー): Large Japanese cram school chain serving K-12 with exam prep, group classes, and online offerings. Overlaps with Meiko in university/high school entrance exam preparation but operates a more group-class-oriented model.
• Kinkyu Juku (駿台予備学校): Established Japanese prep school for university entrance examinations, particularly strong for national/public universities and medical schools. Competes for the higher-end of Meiko's exam prep segment.
• Benesse (ベネッセホールディングス): Diversified Japanese education group with K-12 correspondence courses, Shinkenzemi, and school publishing. Competes with Meiko on the home-study and communication-high-school dimensions.

Direct peers

• Tokyo Individualized Academy (東京個別指導学院): Direct competitor operating a similarly branded one-on-one tutoring network across Japan for K-12 students, including exam prep for high school and university entrance. Closest peer in the individualized tutoring category Meiko leads.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/meiko_coaching
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@meikogijuku_official
• Facebookfacebook.com/meikogijuku
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/%E6%98%8E%E5%85%89%E7%BE%A9%E5%A1%BE-%E5%B9%A1%E3%83%B6%E8%B0%B7%E6%95%99%E5%AE%A4

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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