Eigoba Junior, an Online Individual Tutoring Service Specializing in Eiken, Launches to Help Beginners and Elementary School Students Aim for Eiken Grade 3 Certification

TryRich Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Representative Director: Yuya Mitome), which operates "Eigoba," an online individual tutoring service specializing in Eiken preparation, today announced the launch of "Eigoba Junior," an Eiken preparation service for elementary school students, starting March 31, 2026.

Eigoba Junior is an online Eiken preparation service designed to guide even elementary school students new to English learning, from study plan design to progress management and instruction, enabling them to aim for Eiken Grade 3 certification within their elementary school years by progressively stepping up from Eiken Grade 5.

The service adopts a learning design that allows elementary school students to steadily advance their Eiken preparation by balancing "consistency" and "quality of learning."

■ Eiken Test Takers Among Elementary School Students Show an Expanding Trend

According to the "Integrated Report 2025" (※) released by the Eiken Foundation of Japan, the number of elementary school students taking the Eiken test in fiscal year 2024 was 375,991, an increase of approximately 1.5 times compared to fiscal year 2014.

※Source: Eiken Foundation of Japan "Integrated Report 2025"

The background includes:

• The formal inclusion of English in elementary school curricula

• The utilization of English proficiency certifications in junior high and high school entrance exams

• Growing interest in early English education

This has led to a widening trend of challenging English proficiency tests from the elementary school stage, with a rising need to acquire English skills from an early age.

■ Challenges in Eiken Preparation for Elementary School Students

On the other hand, challenges in Eiken preparation for elementary school students include:

• Not knowing how to proceed with learning

• Difficulty in managing learning at home

• A tendency to focus solely on problem-solving exercises

Eiken requires a balanced development of the four skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking, necessitating planned learning and consistency. However, it is difficult for elementary school students to manage this independently, and it can be a burden for parents to handle alone.

Additionally, many parents express concerns such as:

"I want to teach my child English, but I can't teach it myself."

"I don't know what to do to pass the Eiken test."

■ Eigoba Junior: An Eiken Preparation Service for Elementary School Students

In response to these circumstances, Eigoba has launched "Eigoba Junior," an Eiken preparation service for elementary school students.

Eigoba has been providing Eiken preparation guidance, primarily to junior high school, high school, university students, and working adults, as an online individual tutoring service specializing in Eiken preparation. The service boasts a success rate of 90% for Eiken Grade Pre-1 (※Based on Eigoba student results from October 2023 to October 2024).

※Based on the results of our students

Furthermore, we have received an increasing number of inquiries from parents during our past guidance sessions, such as:

"I want to start Eiken preparation from elementary school."

"I want to know about English learning methods that elementary school students can continue without difficulty."

Leveraging these voices and our accumulated expertise, we offer a service that allows elementary school students to learn smoothly and aim for Eiken Grade 3 certification during their elementary school years.

■ Features of Eigoba Junior

Eigoba Junior is a specialized Eiken preparation service that provides integrated support from study plan design and progress management to individual tutoring.

1. Individual Learning Plans Calculated Backwards from Eiken Success

We create personalized learning plans for each student, calculated backwards from the goal of passing the Eiken test.

The daily learning schedule clarifies "what needs to be done today," allowing students to proceed with their studies without hesitation.

The content is designed to match each student's level of understanding.

2. Engaging Video Content for Enjoyable Learning

We incorporate easy-to-understand video content and quiz-style learning to make learning English enjoyable.

By understanding through videos and reinforcing with textbooks, students gradually develop the English skills necessary for Eiken success.

3. Individual Tutoring by Eiken Specialist Coaches

Coaches are well-versed in Eiken and have extensive experience teaching elementary school students.

During weekly twice-weekly sessions, understanding is confirmed through activities like reading aloud and mini-tests as learning progresses.

Any difficulties encountered are addressed immediately, deepening comprehension and steadily building the skills required for Eiken success.

■ What You Can Achieve with Eigoba Junior

1. Smooth Start Even for English Beginners

Elementary school students new to English can start learning smoothly without getting stuck.

2. No More Worries for Parents About Learning Management

With clear daily learning content, parents don't have to worry about managing studies, allowing elementary school students to learn without confusion.

3. Eliminates the "I Don't Know If I'm Understanding" Concern

Through confirmation of understanding during sessions, students can learn with reduced anxiety.

4. Develops Self-Initiated Learning

Learning transforms from something that is "done" to something that is "actively engaged in."

5. Parents Can Also Witness Growth

By sharing learning progress and comprehension levels, parents can observe the growth of their elementary school children.

※ Eiken is a registered trademark of the Eiken Foundation of Japan.

This content has not been approved, endorsed, or otherwise reviewed by the Eiken Foundation of Japan.

■ Developed by "Mito Mama," Who Has 40,000 SNS Followers and Published Books with KADOKAWA

Eigoba Junior was developed by "Mito Mama," the head of Eigoba, an online individual tutoring service specializing in Eiken preparation, who also shares English learning information on social media.

Based on her Eiken tutoring experience and knowledge of English education, she has designed learning content that is easy for elementary school students to understand.

■ Mito Mama Profile / Career

・Graduated from Sophia University, Faculty of Liberal Arts

・Eiken Grade 1 / TOEIC 990 (Perfect Score)

・Elementary School English Teacher Qualification

・Completed Advanced TESOL Course

・English Conversation School Counselor

・Children's English Instructor

・Developed Materials for Online English Conversation Schools

■ Books (KADOKAWA)

・"Eiken Pre-2 Grade Essay and Interview: Master from Scratch in 7 Days"

・"Eiken Grade 2 Essay and Interview: Master from Scratch in 7 Days"

【Service Overview】

Service Name: Eigoba Junior

Target Audience: Elementary School Students

Supported Grades: Eiken Grade 5 to Grade 3

Content: Online individual tutoring service specializing in Eiken preparation

URL: https://eigoba.com/junior/

【Company Overview】

Company Name: TryRich Inc.

Representative: Yuya Mitome, Representative Director

Location: Grace Mizue 2F, 2-5-3 Mizue, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 132-0011

Established: August 2016

Business Activities: English education, curriculum development

URL: https://eigoba.com/