Definitive Guide to Middle School Selection Based on Children's Individuality and Future: AERA MOOK 'Choosing Integrated Junior-Senior High Schools Beyond Deviation Scores 2027' Released on July 14

Asahi Shimbun Publishing has released AERA MOOK 'Choosing Integrated Junior-Senior High Schools Beyond Deviation Scores 2027' on Tuesday, July 14. When choosing a school for middle school entrance exams, academic deviation scores and university admission results alone are not enough. This book addresses the question, 'What kind of school suits my child?' and proposes a school selection approach that values children's individuality and interests. Now in its sixth year, the 2027 edition further enhances its content with in-depth interviews from integrated junior-senior high schools practicing diverse educational approaches and insights from education experts, offering valuable guidance for children's futures.

The opening feature is titled 'Schools Where Children's Passions Shine'

The book explores schools through eight themes: 'Loves books,' 'Loves sports,' 'Loves nature,' 'Loves art,' 'Loves STEM,' 'Loves science,' 'Loves English,' and 'Loves inquiry.' It highlights educational environments that nurture children's interests and talents, introducing unique educational practices from distinctive schools.

The featured schools are: Keisen Girls' Junior & Senior High School, Meiji University附属Nakano Junior & Senior High School, Tokyo University of Agriculture Third Senior High School and its affiliated Junior High School, Seisei Gakuen Junior & Senior High School, Osaka Toin Junior & Senior High School, Toho Junior & Senior High School, Bunka Gakuen University Suginami Junior & Senior High School, and Ibaraki Prefectural Mizukami First Senior High School and its affiliated Junior High School.

Parents and children together consider the 'right' school choice

The publication includes Q&As answering fundamental questions about school selection, key points to observe during school information sessions and cultural festivals, and a school compatibility diagnosis based on children's personality types. Additionally, Japanese language teachers from Hiroo Gakuen Junior & Senior High School, Seiko Gakuin Junior & Senior High School, and Otojuku Girls' Junior & Senior High School create original entrance exam questions from the same text, delving into each school's educational philosophy and ideal student profile.

Furthermore, special features such as 'Conditions for Schools That Will Thrive' and 'Evolving Integrated Junior-Senior High Schools' explore what school education should be in this rapidly changing era.

Focusing on 'What Comes After' the Entrance Exam

The guide also focuses on the career paths and growth of graduates from integrated junior-senior high schools. It includes personal accounts from six current university students and covers recent changes in university entrance exams, providing well-developed content that looks beyond the exam itself.

Building 'Our Family's Core Principle' to Avoid Being Overwhelmed by Exams

Many families face anxiety and stress due to daily homework, tests, mock exam results, and fluctuating deviation scores during middle school entrance exam preparation. In the Book-in-Book section, the guide proposes practical exercises to help families organize their values and goals under the theme 'How to avoid being overwhelmed by exam preparation.'

In the 'Schedule Seminar' by education advisor Kyoko Yasunami, readers learn how to escape the daily grind of homework and tests and create a personalized study schedule tailored to their family's lifestyle.

Additionally, in the 'Essence Perception Seminar' by educational philosopher Kazunori Tomano, parents and children are given the opportunity to reflect together on questions such as 'Why are we taking this exam?' and 'What truly matters for our child?' rather than focusing solely on deviation scores and results.

Celebrity Interviews Included

The book features an interview with Kemuri Matsui from Reiwa Roman, discussing her own middle school entrance exam experience and student life at Toho, as well as voice actress Yumiko Kobayashi reflecting on her eldest daughter's challenging middle school entrance journey. These interviews deliver authentic voices from those who have personally experienced the exam process.

★Recommended for★ · Parents whose children are preparing for middle school entrance exams but are unsure how to choose the right school—this guide provides various school information and expert checklists for school selection.

· Families who have started exam preparation but feel overwhelmed by their schedules—learn how to manage study schedules without being overwhelmed by endless tasks, and discover how to establish a personal 'exam philosophy' with expert guidance.

· Parents curious about life after entering an integrated junior-senior high school—learn about recent changes in university entrance exams and hear from six university students who attended such schools and experienced university entrance exams.

――CONTENTS――

● Interviews Kemuri Matsui (Reiwa Roman): On middle school entrance exams and life at Toho Junior & Senior High School Yumiko Kobayashi (Voice Actress): On her eldest daughter's turbulent middle school entrance exam experience

● Opening Feature: Schools Where Children's Passions Shine—Exploring Schools Through 8 Types of 'Loves' Loves books: Keisen Girls' Junior & Senior High School (Tokyo, girls' school) Loves sports: Meiji University附属Nakano Junior & Senior High School (Tokyo, boys' school) Loves nature: Tokyo University of Agriculture Third Senior High School & Affiliated Junior High School (Saitama, co-ed) Loves art: Seisei Gakuen Junior & Senior High School (Tokyo, co-ed) Loves STEM: Osaka Toin Junior & Senior High School (Osaka, co-ed) Loves science: Toho Junior & Senior High School (Tokyo, boys' school) Loves English: Bunka Gakuen University Suginami Junior & Senior High School (Tokyo, co-ed) Loves inquiry: Ibaraki Prefectural Mizukami First Senior High School & Affiliated Junior High School (Ibaraki, co-ed)

● Choosing a School for Six Years of Growth—What Kind of School Suits My Child? PART 1: Q&A on Basic Questions About School Selection—Establishing Your School Selection Criteria PART 2: Entrance Exam Fairs, School Information Sessions, Cultural Festivals—Unexpected Points to Check at Schools PART 3: Parent-Child Reflection Based on Personality Diagnosis—Schools Where Children Will Thrive After Enrollment PART 4: Hiroo Gakuen, Seiko Gakuin, and Otojuku Girls' Gakuen Create Original Exam Questions!—Understanding School Characteristics Through Entrance Exam Questions

● In a Rapidly Changing Era, Schools Must Evolve Too! Conditions for Schools That Will Thrive

● [News] Spotlight! Evolving Integrated Junior-Senior High Schools

● How Are University Entrance Exams Changing? Life After Integrated Junior-Senior High School Real Voices from 6 Current University Students

● What Tokyo University Students Say: 'High School Deviation Scores Don't Exist'⁉

● It's a Waste to Just Attend—8 Keys to Maximizing Cram School Use Key Points for Success at the 6 Major Cram Schools / Famous Cram Schools in the Kansai Region / Famous Cram Schools in the Tokai Region / Other Notable Cram Schools

● Book-in-Book: Avoiding Being Overwhelmed by Middle School Entrance Exams—Creating Your Family's Schedule and 'Exam Philosophy' [Part 1] Understanding 'Our Family's Style'—Kyoko Yasunami's Schedule Seminar Introduction to Schedule Management Without Being Overwhelmed by Homework and Tests / Q&A on Creating a Personalized Schedule / Kyoko Yasunami's Check: How to Change 'Every Day Is Overwhelming...' [Part 2] Understanding the 'Essence'—Kazunori Tomano's Essence Perception Seminar Introduction to 'Essence Perception' to Avoid Being Overwhelmed by Deviation Scores and Results / Q&A on Perceiving the Essence of Things / Dialogue Workshop with Kazunori Tomano: Exploring the Essence of a 'Good Exam'

● Recommended by Current Middle School Students—Must-Buy Items Supporting Exam-Prep Families Motivation-Boosting Stationery / Energy-Charging Foods / Emergency 'Lifesaver' Good-Luck Items and More

● Experts' 2027 Predictions & Regional Trends—Latest Middle School Entrance Exam News 2026 Tokyo / Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Ibaraki / Kansai / Tokai / Public Integrated Junior-Senior High Schools (Metropolitan Area) / Boarding Schools

● National List of University Admission Results for 387 Schools—Seeing Each School's 'Strengths'

Title: AERA MOOK 'Choosing Integrated Junior-Senior High Schools Beyond Deviation Scores 2027' Release Date: July 14, 2026 Price: ¥1,540 (tax included) Pages: 264 Publisher: Asahi Shimbun Publishing https://amzn.asia/d/070JXkjs