[Fukuoka City x Leifras] Swimming Class Support Significantly Expanded to 1,757 Sessions (Approx. 162% Year-on-Year). Project to Further Promote Teacher Workload Reduction Kicks Off This Fiscal Year.
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- [Fukuoka City x Leifras] Swimming Class Support Significantly Expanded to 1,757 Sessions (Approx. 162% Year-on-Year). Project to Further Promote Teacher Workload Reduction Kicks Off This Fiscal Year.
- Leifras Co., Ltd. has been commissioned by Fukuoka City to provide swimming class support, and this fiscal year, it will support 1,757 classes at 43 schools. This is a significant expansion of approximately 162% year-on-year, aiming to reduce teacher workload and enhance instruction.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 13, 2026
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Leifras Co., Ltd. has been commissioned by Fukuoka City to provide swimming class support, and this fiscal year, it will support 1,757 classes at 43 schools. This is a significant expansion of approximately 162% year-on-year, aiming to reduce teacher workload and enhance instruction.
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- [Fukuoka City x Leifras] Swimming Class Support Significantly Expanded to 1,757 Sessions (Approx. 162% Year-on-Year). Project to Further Promote Teacher Workload Reduction Kicks Off This Fiscal Year. (May 13, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- May 13, 2026
Leifras Co., Ltd. has been commissioned by Fukuoka City to provide swimming class support, and this fiscal year, it will support 1,757 classes at 43 schools. This is a significant expansion of approximately 162% year-on-year, aiming to reduce teacher workload and enhance instruction.
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Leifras Co., Ltd. (LEIFRAS CO.,LTD., Nasdaq: LFS, Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and CEO: Kiyotaka Ito), which operates sports schools for children and supports regional development of club activities, has been commissioned by Fukuoka City for "Swimming Class Support Services (West Block)." This fiscal year (Reiwa 8th year), our specialized instructors will support "1,757 sessions annually" of swimming classes at 43 elementary schools in Fukuoka City. The total number of supported sessions has increased by 675 sessions from the previous year (approx. 162% year-on-year), and we will further promote the reduction of teacher workload in elementary schools and the enhancement of the instruction system for children.
1. Background of Commissioned Work: The Need for "Teacher Workload Reduction" and "Enhanced Instruction"
Currently, few elementary schools have specialized physical education teachers, and there is a demand for reducing teacher workload and enhancing the instruction system for children. Ahead of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's initiative to privatize school club activities, our company, which has been commissioned to support club activities at elementary, junior high, and high schools nationwide, is utilizing this expertise to support physical education classes. Following last summer, we have officially been commissioned again this fiscal year for swimming class support services in Fukuoka City, and we will continue our efforts to create a better environment for physical education classes.
2. Previous Year's Achievements and This Year's Support Scale: Number of Sessions Increased by 675 (162% Year-on-Year)
[Comparison of Total Supported Sessions Year-on-Year]
Previous year 1,082 sessions → This year 1,757 sessions (Year-on-year increase: 675 sessions | Year-on-year ratio: 162%)
The total number of supported sessions increased by 675 sessions from the previous year (approx. 162% year-on-year). The dispatched instructional assistants are personnel who have completed our company's training and basic life support training conducted by the Fukuoka City Fire Department, among others. Based on our safety management manual, we will share information on the day's instruction content and children requiring special consideration with the homeroom teacher in advance, and together with the teacher, provide "swimming instruction that allows children to gain a sense of accomplishment" while considering the children's safety.
3. Outline of the Contract
Commissioned work name: Swimming Class Support Services (West Block)
Client: Fukuoka City
Target schools/scale: 43 Fukuoka City elementary schools in total (1,757 sessions annually)
Contract period: April 8, Reiwa 8 (2026) ~ February 26, Reiwa 9 (2027)
Main work content: Pool supervision and practical instruction assistance by multiple personnel based on the safety management manual.
[Company Profile]
Company Name: Leifras Co., Ltd. (LEIFRAS CO.,LTD.)
Listed Market: Nasdaq Capital Market
Ticker (US Securities Code): LFS
Head Office: Ebisu Garden Place Tower 20F, 4-20-3 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Date of Establishment: August 28, 2001
Representative: Representative Director and CEO Kiyotaka Ito
Capital: 784,666,480 JPY (including capital reserve)
Business Activities: Sports school business, Event business, Alliance business, Club activity support business, Community collaboration business, Healthcare business, After-school day service 'LEIF' business
Homepage: https://www.leifras.co.jp/
IR Site: https://ir.leifras.co.jp/jp/
[Contact for this matter]
For details regarding this matter or to request an interview, please contact us at the following:
■ For general customers and corporations
Leifras Co., Ltd. Inquiry Form
https://leifras.co.jp/contact/form/
■ For media relations
Leifras Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department
Email: pr_@leifras.co.jp
TEL: 03-6451-1343
FAX: 03-6451-1342
1. Background of Commissioned Work: The Need for "Teacher Workload Reduction" and "Enhanced Instruction"
Currently, few elementary schools have specialized physical education teachers, and there is a demand for reducing teacher workload and enhancing the instruction system for children. Ahead of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's initiative to privatize school club activities, our company, which has been commissioned to support club activities at elementary, junior high, and high schools nationwide, is utilizing this expertise to support physical education classes. Following last summer, we have officially been commissioned again this fiscal year for swimming class support services in Fukuoka City, and we will continue our efforts to create a better environment for physical education classes.
2. Previous Year's Achievements and This Year's Support Scale: Number of Sessions Increased by 675 (162% Year-on-Year)
[Comparison of Total Supported Sessions Year-on-Year]
Previous year 1,082 sessions → This year 1,757 sessions (Year-on-year increase: 675 sessions | Year-on-year ratio: 162%)
The total number of supported sessions increased by 675 sessions from the previous year (approx. 162% year-on-year). The dispatched instructional assistants are personnel who have completed our company's training and basic life support training conducted by the Fukuoka City Fire Department, among others. Based on our safety management manual, we will share information on the day's instruction content and children requiring special consideration with the homeroom teacher in advance, and together with the teacher, provide "swimming instruction that allows children to gain a sense of accomplishment" while considering the children's safety.
3. Outline of the Contract
Commissioned work name: Swimming Class Support Services (West Block)
Client: Fukuoka City
Target schools/scale: 43 Fukuoka City elementary schools in total (1,757 sessions annually)
Contract period: April 8, Reiwa 8 (2026) ~ February 26, Reiwa 9 (2027)
Main work content: Pool supervision and practical instruction assistance by multiple personnel based on the safety management manual.
[Company Profile]
Company Name: Leifras Co., Ltd. (LEIFRAS CO.,LTD.)
Listed Market: Nasdaq Capital Market
Ticker (US Securities Code): LFS
Head Office: Ebisu Garden Place Tower 20F, 4-20-3 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Date of Establishment: August 28, 2001
Representative: Representative Director and CEO Kiyotaka Ito
Capital: 784,666,480 JPY (including capital reserve)
Business Activities: Sports school business, Event business, Alliance business, Club activity support business, Community collaboration business, Healthcare business, After-school day service 'LEIF' business
Homepage: https://www.leifras.co.jp/
IR Site: https://ir.leifras.co.jp/jp/
[Contact for this matter]
For details regarding this matter or to request an interview, please contact us at the following:
■ For general customers and corporations
Leifras Co., Ltd. Inquiry Form
https://leifras.co.jp/contact/form/
■ For media relations
Leifras Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department
Email: pr_@leifras.co.jp
TEL: 03-6451-1343
FAX: 03-6451-1342
FAQ
What is the total number of swimming class sessions that Leifras Co., Ltd. will support in Fukuoka City during the Reiwa 8th fiscal year?
Leifras will support 1,757 swimming class sessions annually at 43 elementary schools in Fukuoka City during the Reiwa 8th fiscal year.
How many elementary schools in Fukuoka City are scheduled to receive swimming class support from Leifras this fiscal year?
A total of 43 elementary schools in Fukuoka City are scheduled to receive Leifras's swimming class support in the current fiscal year.
By what percentage did the number of swimming class sessions increase compared to the previous year, and how many additional sessions does this represent?
The number of sessions rose by approximately 162 percent, representing an increase of 675 sessions over the previous year.
Who is the Representative Director and CEO of Leifras Co., Ltd., and what is the company's NASDAQ ticker symbol?
Kiyotaka Ito serves as Representative Director and CEO of Leifras Co., Ltd., which is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker LFS.
What broader educational objectives does Leifras aim to achieve through its swimming class support services in Fukuoka City?
Leifras aims to reduce elementary teachers’ workload and enhance the instruction system for children by providing specialized swimming instructors.