[For New 1st Year Junior High Students] Launch of Comprehensive Course for Combined Junior-Senior High School Students — Providing Personalized English, Math, Science, and Programming Education with University Exams in Mind

April 2026
Jena Academy

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[For New 1st Year Junior High Students] Launch of Comprehensive Course for Combined Junior-Senior High School Students — Providing Personalized English, Math, Science, and Programming Education with University Exams in Mind
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Jena Academy (operated by Weir Education Co., Ltd.) will launch the "Combined Junior-Senior High School Student Fast-Track Course" aimed at new first-year junior high school students entering combined junior-senior high schools. Focusing on English, math, science, and programming, this course begins systematic learning early on with an eye toward university entrance exams, providing an optimal learning environment tailored to each student's desired career path.

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## Background of the Launch
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At combined junior-senior high schools, the learning pace is extremely fast right from enrollment, and there is a tendency for academic disparities to emerge in a short period. Cases are not uncommon where, while thinking "I'm still just a first-year junior high student," delays in understanding English or math occur, greatly affecting subsequent learning. Additionally, there is the reality that it is difficult to develop sufficient academic ability to handle university exams solely through learning that matches the school's pace.

Based on this background, Jena Academy has developed a program under the belief that "the first year of junior high school determines the future." By solidifying the foundation early through fast-track learning, we connect it to advanced learning thereafter. Starting to study with university exams in mind from an early stage makes it possible to greatly expand future options.

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## Reasons Why Jena Academy is Chosen
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1. Optimal Course Design Tailored to Each Individual
From students aiming for highly selective universities to those wanting to steadily improve their academic skills in line with school progress, we analyze each individual's goals and current situation through interviews and propose the optimal course. We provide individualized, optimized learning design rather than one-size-fits-all instruction.

2. Learning Combining Classroom, Online, and Video Lessons
We have adopted a hybrid learning model that combines in-person classes, online attendance, video lessons, and individual support. Through "flipped learning," where students prepare with video lessons and focus on exercises and confirming understanding during class, we balance efficient learning with securing a sufficient volume of exercises.

3. High-Quality Learning Environment Through Small Group Sizes
Students can grow while stimulating each other in an environment where highly motivated learners gather. The small class size enables careful guidance tailored to individual comprehension levels.

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## Instructional System
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Most of the instructors are graduates or current students of top-tier universities such as the University of Tokyo, Institute of Science Tokyo, and medical schools. Instructors with actual experience breaking through difficult entrance exams provide guidance based on thinking processes and essential understanding.

We also use digital tools for learning management and grading to support daily learning.