61.1% of Parents Want to Support Children's Overseas Study, But 73.0% of Those Positive About Study Are Concerned About Costs

Luxus Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Kita Ward / President and CEO: Shojiro Fukushige, hereinafter "the Company"), which provides the Australia study abroad support service "Mirai Bridge," surveyed 1,117 parents with children who are students, regarding their willingness to support their children's overseas experience at a young age and their desire to study abroad. Furthermore, a survey was conducted among 300 parents who are positive about their children studying abroad, focusing on their expectations for overseas study and concerns about costs.

Survey Background

In recent years, some parents are showing interest in improving language skills and gaining overseas living experience when considering their children's future career paths and options. On the other hand, overseas study involves costs, and even if parents are positive about it, they may feel concerned about the financial aspect when actually considering it.

Therefore, Mirai Bridge surveyed parents with children who are students about their willingness to support their children's overseas experience at a young age and their desire to study abroad. Additionally, for parents who are positive about their children studying abroad, we investigated how they perceive overseas study as an "investment in the future" and to what extent they are concerned about costs.

Survey Summary

- 68.1% of parents with children who are students are positive about their children gaining overseas experience at a young age. - If their child wishes to study abroad, 61.1% of parents responded that they "want to support them." - 81.0% of parents who are positive about their children studying abroad believe overseas study is valuable as an "investment in the future." - The most common expectation for overseas study is "improvement of language skills" at 64.0%. This is followed by "overseas living experience" at 51.0%, and "broadening horizons" at 47.33%. - 73.0% of parents who are positive about their children studying abroad expressed concerns about the costs associated with overseas study.

68.1% of parents are positive about their children gaining overseas experience at a young age. 61.1% "want to support" if their child wishes to study abroad.

In this screening survey, when parents were asked about "their children gaining overseas experience at a young age," 33.03% responded "I think it's very good," and 35.09% responded "I tend to think it's good," totaling 68.1% who view it positively.

On the other hand, 23.01% responded "I can't say either way," 4.21% responded "I don't think it's very good," and 4.66% responded "I don't think it's good at all." While there is a certain number of cautious individuals regarding overseas experience at a young age, the overall trend shows that many parents have a positive outlook.

Regarding their intentions if their child wishes to study abroad, 28.29% responded "I want to support them very much," and 32.86% responded "I tend to want to support them," totaling 61.1% who want to support their children's study abroad.

81.0% of parents positive about their children studying abroad consider overseas study valuable as an "investment in the future."

In this survey, 300 parents who are positive about their children studying abroad were asked if they consider overseas study valuable as an "investment in the future." As a result, 33.33% responded "I strongly agree," and 47.67% responded "I tend to agree," totaling 81.0% who feel it is valuable.

On the other hand, 10.67% responded "I can't say either way," 3.33% responded "I don't really agree," and 5.0% responded "I don't agree at all." This suggests that many parents who are positive about their children studying abroad view study abroad not just as a temporary experience, but as an experience that leads to the future.

The most common expectation for overseas study was "improvement of language skills" at 64.0%, followed by "overseas living experience" at 51.0%, and "broadening horizons" at 47.33%. Parents are looking forward to not only language proficiency but also the experience of living abroad and the expansion of their perspectives, indicating that they see study abroad as an opportunity for multifaceted growth.

73.0% of parents have concerns about costs. While parents are positive about their children studying abroad, the cost burden becomes an issue during consideration.

When asked about concerns regarding the costs of overseas study for children, 35.0% responded "I am very concerned," and 38.0% responded "I am somewhat concerned," totaling 73.0% who expressed concerns about the costs.

On the other hand, 17.0% responded "I can't say either way," 6.33% responded "I am not very concerned," and 3.67% responded "I am not concerned at all." This indicates that even among parents who are positive about their children studying abroad, many consider the costs carefully.

While many parents consider overseas study valuable as an "investment in the future," the concern about the cost burden tends to be a major issue when actually proceeding with consideration. The coexistence of expectations for study abroad and concerns about costs is the mindset of parents revealed by this survey.

Survey Overview

- Survey Method: Internet survey - Survey Period: July 3, 2026 - July 6, 2026 - Target Audience: Screening survey / Parents with children who are students, Main survey / Parents positive about their children studying abroad - Valid Responses: Screening survey 1,117 individuals / Main survey 300 individuals

Comments from Person in Charge

This survey suggests that many parents with children who are students are positive about overseas experience at a young age and their children's desire to study abroad. Furthermore, 81.0% of parents who are positive about their children studying abroad responded that they value overseas study as an "investment in the future," indicating that they view study abroad not merely as language learning, but as an opportunity that leads to overseas living experience and broadened horizons.

On the other hand, 73.0% of parents who are also positive about their children studying abroad responded that they have concerns about costs. While there are expectations for study abroad, it appears that how to consider the cost burden becomes a major deciding factor when actually proceeding with consideration.

Mirai Bridge believes it is important to provide necessary information in an easy-to-understand manner so that parents can consider suitable study abroad destinations and programs while addressing both their expectations and concerns. We will continue to provide support so that families who are positively considering study abroad can do so with a sense of satisfaction, including regarding costs.

About Mirai Bridge

"Mirai Bridge" is a study abroad agency specializing in Australia. It has government-certified counselors and counselors who have graduated from local universities, and based on the latest local information and extensive experience, they propose the optimal study abroad plan tailored to each student. They can provide information on universities, vocational schools, and language schools throughout Australia, including Griffith University. They offer comprehensive support from school selection, application, preparation for travel, to on-site support after arrival, free of charge. (Excluding some short-term study abroad programs).

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About Luxus Inc.

Luxus Inc., with its mission to "create a future that does not exist here and now," is engaged in businesses that fuse technology and reality in areas such as mobility, human resources, education, M&A, and sports.

Without being bound by the frameworks of existing industries, they aim to provide value that does not yet exist in the world by building services that start from the fundamental resolution of social issues.

Through structural reforms and business transformation, they are working towards sustainable growth and an increase in corporate value while pioneering unprecedented markets.

<Company Profile>

- Company Name: Luxus Inc. - Representative: Shojiro Fukushige, President and CEO - Headquarters Location: 18th Floor, Grand Front Osaka Tower B, 3-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture - Business Content: Pure holding company (management of group companies) - Article Related URL: https://gcryugaku.com/