What is the most important factor when choosing a study abroad agent?

According to a survey, 'compatibility with the counselor' accounts for about 50% and is the biggest deciding factor.

Are students the majority of those using study abroad agents?

The survey results show that working adults make up 47.8%, followed by university and graduate students at 38.4%, indicating that working adults account for nearly half of the users.

What is Mitsukar English Conversation, which conducted the survey?

It is an information site specializing in English learning and studying abroad, operated by Eido Corporation.

Compatibility with the Counselor' is the Deciding Factor for Choosing a Study Abroad Agent for About 50%! Mitsukaru Eikaiwa Conducts Survey

Published Apr 3, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:48 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

IID's English learning site 'Mitsukaru Eikaiwa' surveyed 138 study abroad agent users. The biggest deciding factor in choosing an agent was 'compatibility with the counselor' (approx. 50%), and nearly half of the study abroad participants were working adults.

'Mitsukaru Eikaiwa', an information site specialized in English learning operated by IID, Inc. (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroshi Miyagawa, hereinafter IID), conducted a 'Survey on Study Abroad Agents' targeting 138 people who have experience using a study abroad agent.

The purpose of this survey is to clarify the real situations of users, ranging from how they gather information on study abroad agents, the deciding factors for signing a contract, reasons for using paid support, and even communication with the representative. As a result of the survey, it was found that the biggest factor in finally deciding on a study abroad agent is 'compatibility with the counselor'.

Survey Overview Title: Survey on Study Abroad Agents Survey Period: November 30, 2025 - December 10, 2025 Valid Responses: 138 people Survey Method: Online survey using the crowdsourcing service 'CrowdWorks'

The results are as follows.

### [Survey of 138 Study Abroad Experienced Individuals] Nearly Half Experienced Studying Abroad as Working Adults

We asked those who cooperated in this questionnaire survey about their 'attributes at the time of their study abroad experience'.

The survey results are as follows.

- Working Adults: 47.8% - Students (University/Graduate Students): 38.4% - Students (High School/Vocational School/Junior College Students): 10.9% - Other: 2.9%

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Compatibility with the Counselor' is the Deciding Factor for Choosing a Study Abroad Agent for About 50%! Mitsukaru Eikaiwa Conducts Survey

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Survey Overview Title: Survey on Study Abroad Agents Survey Period: November 30, 2025 - December 10, 2025 Valid Responses: 138 people Survey Method: Online survey using the crowdsourcing service 'CrowdWorks'

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