Meiko Network Japan Renames JCLI Japanese Language School to "Waseda EDU Japanese Language School Oji Campus" to Strengthen Synergy in Group's Japanese Language Education Business
Meiko Network Japan's subsidiary, Waseda EDU Co., Ltd., and Kokusai Jinzai Kaihatsu Co., Ltd. (JCLI Japanese Language School) have formed a business alliance. Effective April 1, 2026, JCLI Japanese Language School will be renamed "Waseda EDU Japanese Language School Oji Campus." This initiative aims to integrate the educational philosophies and operational know-how of both schools, enhancing the brand value of Meiko Network Japan's Japanese language education business.
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Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Kotaro Okamoto)'s subsidiary, Waseda EDU Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Fumiaki Muramatsu), and Kokusai Jinzai Kaihatsu Co., Ltd. (Kita-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Kazuhiko Asahi, JCLI Japanese Language School) have entered into a business alliance. Effective April 1, 2026, the name of "JCLI Japanese Language School" will be changed to "Waseda EDU Japanese Language School Oji Campus." This initiative aims to integrate the educational philosophies and operational know-how cultivated by both schools over many years, thereby enhancing the brand value of Meiko Network Japan's Japanese language education business.
## Background of the Business Alliance
Waseda EDU and Kokusai Jinzai Kaihatsu have developed as Japanese language schools with different strengths. Waseda EDU, based on an educational philosophy that values equality and harmony beyond race and nationality, boasts a high record of students advancing to higher education, and is particularly strong in guiding students toward art universities.
Kokusai Jinzai Kaihatsu has continued education emphasizing "harmony and playfulness" for over 40 years, and is strong in diverse career support, job search assistance in Japan, and support for acquiring specific skills.
The two schools, Waseda EDU strong in advancement and art university guidance, and Kokusai Jinzai Kaihatsu strong in career support, are in a complementary relationship. With this alliance, a wide range of support tailored to each international student will become possible, leading to the decision for this business alliance and name change.
## About the New School Name
Old School Name: JCLI Japanese Language School
New School Name: Waseda EDU Japanese Language School Oji Campus
Change Date: April 1, 2026
*The location, faculty and staff system, and student support will remain unchanged, and a system will be maintained to allow enrolled students to study with peace of mind.
## Background of the Business Alliance
Waseda EDU and Kokusai Jinzai Kaihatsu have developed as Japanese language schools with different strengths. Waseda EDU, based on an educational philosophy that values equality and harmony beyond race and nationality, boasts a high record of students advancing to higher education, and is particularly strong in guiding students toward art universities.
Kokusai Jinzai Kaihatsu has continued education emphasizing "harmony and playfulness" for over 40 years, and is strong in diverse career support, job search assistance in Japan, and support for acquiring specific skills.
The two schools, Waseda EDU strong in advancement and art university guidance, and Kokusai Jinzai Kaihatsu strong in career support, are in a complementary relationship. With this alliance, a wide range of support tailored to each international student will become possible, leading to the decision for this business alliance and name change.
## About the New School Name
Old School Name: JCLI Japanese Language School
New School Name: Waseda EDU Japanese Language School Oji Campus
Change Date: April 1, 2026
*The location, faculty and staff system, and student support will remain unchanged, and a system will be maintained to allow enrolled students to study with peace of mind.