Kawai Juku to Launch New "National Junior High and High School Integrated Course Test" for 3rd-Year Junior High Students to Motivate Them Towards Elite University Admissions

Kawai Juku (hereinafter, Kawai Juku) has begun accepting applications from July 1 for the new "National Junior High and High School Integrated Course Test" (to be held in November 2026), aimed at 3rd-year junior high school students in integrated junior and senior high schools nationwide. Participation is free. Students can take the test at a Kawai Juku campus or at home, providing an opportunity to gauge their standing against rivals nationwide and take the first step in their studies towards current admission to elite universities.

An Opportunity for Integrated Course Students Aiming for Elite Universities to Gain Guidance for Future Studies

For 3rd-year junior high students in integrated courses, the absence of high school entrance exams means fewer learning milestones, which can lead to a slump in motivation and a decline in study drive. In light of this situation, Kawai Juku has established a new test for students nationwide in integrated courses. By offering a chance to compete with peers nationwide in similar integrated courses, it aims to spark their ambition for admission to elite universities.

The test covers two subjects: English and Mathematics. The questions are designed based on the curriculum from 1st-year junior high to 1st-year senior high, with consideration for the pace of integrated courses. Problems that assess the critical thinking skills required for university entrance exams are also included in a balanced manner. The exam is administered using paper booklets and answer sheets, with answers submitted online, allowing participation from anywhere in the country. After the test, a detailed score report will be provided, showing not only the national ranking but also the level of mastery for each question difficulty, which can be used to aid in future study planning.

This test, developed by Kawai Juku, which has a long history of creating and administering high-quality mock exams, will not only contribute to boosting the motivation of integrated course students through nationwide competition but also serve as a crucial opportunity to clarify current challenges in their pursuit of elite university admissions and to establish future study strategies. We would be grateful if you could introduce this test in your publication as an opportunity for 3rd-year junior high students in integrated courses to proactively move towards their goals.

National Junior High and High School Integrated Course Test: Implementation Overview

● Test Date

November 8 (Sun)

* If you cannot take the test on the above date, you can submit your answers online from November 9 (Mon) to November 24 (Tue) by 17:00.

* For campus受験 (jyu-ken - examination), the implementation date may vary by campus (refer to "Campus Examination Flow" below).

● Target Grade Level

3rd-year junior high students in integrated junior and senior high schools

* 1st and 2nd-year junior high students in integrated courses with advanced learning paces are also eligible to take the test.

● Subjects

English (Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing) - Mathematics (All junior high school topics, Expressions, Quadratic Functions, Properties of Figures, Combinatorics) * A portion of the listed units will be covered.

● Participation Method

Home-based examination or Kawai Juku campus examination

* Answers are submitted online.

● Participation Fee

Free

● Application Period

July 1 (Wed) - November 4 (Wed)

* For campus受験, applications can be made up to the day before the test date.

● Application Bonus

Applications received by September 30 (Wed) will receive one special lecture (Kawai Juku Mirai Tankyu Program K-SHIP) to learn "Effective Study Methods for Deepening Subject Understanding."

● Details and Application

Please check the page below.

https://www.kawai-juku.ac.jp/event/spc/jhg-challenge/

【Home-Based Examination Flow】

【Campus Examination Flow】