WASEDA ACADEMY CO.,LTD. (4718) Stock Price

Waseda Academy's primary business is education-related services. The company operates through itself and six wholly-owned subsidiaries: Noda Gakuen Co., Ltd., Mito Academy Co., Ltd., Shuugakusha Co., Ltd., Youji Mirai Education Co., Ltd., WASEDA ACADEMY UK CO., LTD, and WASEDA ACADEMY USA CO., LTD.

Waseda Academy provides college preparatory instruction to students from first grade through high school. The company also offers English language education for students from kindergarten and above. It operates company-owned schools throughout the Greater Tokyo Area and runs individual tutoring services through a franchise model.

Noda Gakuen Co., Ltd. operates "Noda Kurze," a specialized college preparatory school for junior high, high school, and post-secondary students pursuing medical, dental, and pharmaceutical studies. The school provides expert guidance to support students aiming for careers in these fields.

Mito Academy Co., Ltd. operates "Mito Academy," providing college preparatory instruction to elementary and junior high students in Ibaraki Prefecture. As a Waseda Academy franchisee, it also operates "Waseda Academy Individual Advance Mito School," offering instruction to elementary, junior high, and high school students.

Shuugakusha Co., Ltd. operates "QUARD," providing college preparatory instruction to elementary, junior high, and high school students in Chiba Prefecture. The company delivers community-based educational services that support student academic achievement.

Youji Mirai Education Co., Ltd. operates "Venture School Sun Kids," an early childhood education center in Tokyo serving children ages one through six. The school specializes in early childhood education and supports children's development.

WASEDA ACADEMY UK CO., LTD provides college preparatory instruction to Japanese children (elementary and junior high students) in London, England. The company meets the educational needs of Japanese families living abroad by providing high-quality instruction.

WASEDA ACADEMY USA CO., LTD provides college preparatory instruction to Japanese children (elementary and junior high students) in New York State, USA. The company offers educational support to Japanese families living in America.

Waseda Academy is committed to its educational philosophy of "developing children who commit fully to their goals," aiming to cultivate talent that goes beyond its role as a cram school. The company focuses particularly on developing children with problem-solving abilities and a spirit of challenge, with a mission to nurture talent that will support Japan's future. It is also working to establish a strong management foundation to maximize corporate value.

Facing declining birth rates and social change, the company differentiates itself by leveraging stable school-age populations in the greater Tokyo area and strengthening its track record of admissions to prestigious schools. In particular, it has established its position as a top brand in the greater Tokyo area through outstanding admission results in the high school entrance examination market. The company is also actively pursuing new educational services utilizing online education and ICT.

In its medium-term management plan formulated in May 2023, the company is pursuing an admission results strategy aimed at becoming "Japan's No. 1 education company." It is expanding market support by enhancing customer satisfaction through improved student performance and successful school admissions, and building regional reputation. The company is also strengthening its offerings in early childhood education and individual instruction to maximize customer lifetime value.

The company prioritizes improving customer satisfaction through enhanced service quality, talent development, and DX strategy implementation. It is creating revenue foundations in business areas with growth potential through admission results strategy promotion and new service offerings. Additionally, it is focusing on building an organizational structure to achieve sustainable growth.