Unite Project Inc. (Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hideshi Furuoka), a group company of Interspace Co., Ltd. (Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shinichiro Kawabata; Securities Code: 2122; hereinafter "Interspace"), which operates the cram school search site "Jukushiru," conducted a survey on cram school fees and attendance realities targeting 249 parents of junior high and high school students. This report presents the results concerning the "sense of burden" and "sense of cost (whether it is reasonable)" regarding cram school fees.
[Survey Summary]
91.2% of parents feel "somewhat to very burdened" by cram school fees.
57.7% of parents feel the fees are "appropriate or reasonable."
Many parents feel it is "reasonable" despite feeling the burden, indicating complex feelings about high costs.
Perceptions of cost vary significantly by cram school type; monthly tuition fees and satisfaction do not always align.
[Survey Overview]
Item
Details
Survey Name
Survey on Cram School Fees and Realities
Target Audience
Parents of junior high and high school students who requested materials or inquired about trial lessons on Jukushiru between June 2023 and October 2025.
Survey Period
May 2026
Survey Method
Internet survey (in-house survey)
Valid Responses
249 responses (146 junior high school students, 103 high school students)
Survey and Analysis Conducted by
Jukushiru (Unite Project Inc.)
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Sense of Burden Regarding Cram School Fees: 91.2% Feel "Somewhat to Very Burdened"
A total of 227 respondents (91.2%) answered that they feel "somewhat burdened" or "very burdened." The sense of burden regarding cram school fees was a common feeling among almost all parents, regardless of the type of cram school attended or the level of monthly tuition.
57.7% Answer "Reasonable" Despite Feeling the Burden
Despite feeling the burden, 57.7% answered that "the fees are reasonable/appropriate," suggesting that many parents have complex feelings, such as "I think it's expensive, but it's worth the value."
Cost Perception by Cram School Type: Group classes are perceived as "reasonable" while self-study types are perceived as "expensive."
Cost perception trends vary greatly depending on the type of cram school. While 85.7% of respondents found group classes (large groups) to be "reasonable/inexpensive," 45.2% of those in fully individual instruction (1-on-1) and 60.0% of those in self-study types felt the fees were "high."
Cram School Type
Average Monthly Tuition
Reasonable/Inexpensive
Expensive
Group (Large)
Approx. \27,000
85.7%
14.3%
Group (Small)
Approx. \32,000
73.3%
24.4%
Individual Instruction (1:2 or more)
Approx. \29,000
65.3%
33.9%
Fully Individual (1:1)
Approx. \41,000
54.8%
45.2%
Self-Study Type
Approx. \37,000
40.0%
60.0%
Even though self-study types have a lower average monthly tuition of \37,000 compared to fully individual instruction (average monthly tuition \41,000), the proportion feeling it is "expensive" is 60.0%, the highest among all cram school types. This suggests that families using self-study types may feel less value for money compared to other types of cram schools.
Reference: Overall Monthly Tuition Market Price
The overall average monthly tuition (lesson fees) in this survey was approximately \31,000, with about 60% of all respondents falling within the \20,000 to \40,000 range.
[About Jukushiru]
"Find the perfect cram school for you, learn, search, discover."
Jukushiru is a cram school search site that allows users to find cram schools nationwide based on any condition or purpose. We help first-time cram school seekers and those looking for a new cram school make successful choices.
URL: https://jukushiru.com/
Detailed survey results can be found here: https://jukushiru.com/article/post-37464/ X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/jukushiru
[Company Profile]
Unite Project Inc.
Company Name: Unite Project Inc. (https://unite-project.co.jp/)
Location: Shinjuku NS Building 8F, 2-4-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Hideshi Furuoka
Capital: \90,000,000
Business Activities: Operation of the cram school portal site "Jukushiru" (https://jukushiru.com/)
Company Overview
Company Name: Interspace Co., Ltd. (https://www.interspace.ne.jp/)
Location: Shinjuku NS Building 8F, 2-4-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Shinichiro Kawabata
Established: November 8, 1999
Capital: \984,653,800
Business Activities: Performance marketing business, media business
[Inquiries Regarding Services]
Unite Project Inc.
E-mail: info@unite-project.co.jp
TEL: 03-5339-8727
Request for materials here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz6_4nTfUA7RrQEaH-U_7-s4AhI1EvouEXjZ-agFxOkZcM0Q/viewform
[Inquiries Regarding This Release]
Interspace Co., Ltd. Corporate Planning Office, Public Relations Representative: Mitsumura
E-mail: contact@interspace.inc
TEL: 03-5339-8680
FAX: 03-5909-4578
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