U-GAKU Exceeds 1,000 Cumulative Participants Across Domestic and International Programs

Crepity Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Representative Director: Katsuyuki Ikugumo, hereinafter referred to as Crepity) is pleased to announce that its study abroad program "U-GAKU" has surpassed 1,000 cumulative participants across both its domestic and international programs.

Background to Exceeding 1,000 Cumulative Participants

U-GAKU was launched amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when approximately 98% of overseas study opportunities were lost. Responding to the voices of students who wanted to study abroad but could no longer do so, the program began with the aim of regaining the study abroad experience by developing directly managed bases in environments where students could feel a different culture, both domestically and internationally.

Initially, the primary objective was to "regain lost study abroad opportunities." However, through repeated consultations, it became clear that the fundamental needs of participants extended beyond mere language acquisition to a desire to "change themselves" and "live a better life." It is in response to these aspirations that we have now reached the significant milestone of 1,000 cumulative participants.

In particular, learning opportunities that combine domestic and international study are spreading as a new format, moving away from the traditional "one-time study abroad" to a model of gaining experience multiple times and in stages.

U-GAKU will continue to provide learning opportunities that span both domestic and international settings, catering to diverse needs. We will also promote an environment where more people can take on challenges by designing flexible programs tailored to the goals and circumstances of each participant.

Program Introduction

◆U-GAKU Domestic Study Abroad

Locations: Chatan, Okinawa; Niseko, Hokkaido

Duration: 1 week to 1 year

Target Audience: All ages

Features: Even within Japan, participants can experience a foreign culture in environments with a high foreign population, naturally encountering English outside of class through cohabitation with native speakers. It offers an environment where students can engage in cross-cultural exchange without concerns about safety or procedures, and acquire more practical English skills. It is ideal as a stepping stone to build confidence in English before studying abroad.

◆U-GAKU Overseas Study Abroad

Locations: Cebu, Philippines; Malta

Duration: 1 week to 1 year

Target Audience: All ages

Features: Through cohabitation with native speakers living locally, participants practically apply the English learned in classes in their daily lives. They also experience cross-cultural exchange while immersing themselves in the local culture and customs. Furthermore, within a completely English-speaking environment, "Life Lessons" help clarify the direction of growth during the study abroad period and provide support for considering future paths and careers.

◆U-GAKU English Camp

Locations: Cebu, Philippines; Okinawa; Tokushima; Shiojiri, Nagano; Niseko

Duration: Approximately 1-2 weeks

Target Audience: Elementary and junior high school students

Features: A camp-style service for elementary and junior high school students that allows them to experience agriculture and English learning simultaneously. Combining nature experiences that leverage the characteristics of each region with U-GAKU's unique English learning program, it provides an environment where young students can become familiar with English and use it practically.

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