SAPIX Elementary School to Introduce 'Yondemy' AI Reading Program in May 2026

Yondemy Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Sota Sasanuma), operator of the online reading service 'Yondemy,' will begin providing its service to SAPIX Elementary School, operated by Japan Admissions Center Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Hideo Takamiya), starting May 18, 2026.

Under this initiative, students in grades 1 through 6 at all 51 SAPIX branches will be able to utilize 'Yondemy' optionally as part of their home learning. The goal is to cultivate 'reading power,' the foundation of all learning, and to improve academic performance across all subjects, not just Japanese.

### Overview of the Initiative Starting May 18, SAPIX students can access 'Yondemy' at home. Through AI-driven book selection and mini-lessons, the service provides an environment where children naturally become familiar with reading.

### Key Features of 'Yondemy' - **AI-Driven Personalized Selection:** The AI analyzes a child's reading ability and preferences to recommend the most suitable books, encouraging extensive and diverse reading habits. - **Daily Mini-Lessons:** A 3-minute chat-style lesson with the AI character 'Yondemy-sensei' teaches children how to enjoy books and write reflections, lowering the psychological barrier to reading. - **Output through Reflections:** By recording thoughts after each book, students develop the ability to grasp key points and organize their thinking. These reflections further refine the AI's selection accuracy.

### Academic Impact Evidence suggests that establishing a reading habit significantly boosts academic scores. Students using Yondemy saw a deviation score (hensachi) increase of approximately 10 points, with academic growth nearly three times higher than those without the habit. This is because high reading power allows students to process complex problems in math and science more efficiently.

### Implementation Details - **Start Date:** May 18, 2026 - **Target:** Students in grades 1-6 at all 51 SAPIX branches (Optional) - **Format:** Accessible via smartphone or tablet apps at home.

### Executive Commentary Hiromitsu Mizobata, General Manager of SAPIX Elementary School, stated: 'We often hear from parents that their children won't start or continue reading. By leveraging Yondemy's ability to lower psychological hurdles and facilitate smooth output, we hope more children will become truly immersed in reading.'