Waseda Academy (Elementary School, Junior High School Entrance Exam Courses)
About
A cram school with junior high school entrance exam courses for elementary school students. Grades 1–2 take the Super Kids Course (Japanese and arithmetic, once a week), grade 3 the Junior Course, and grades 4–6 the S Course. There are also high school entrance exam courses for elementary school students (the K Course for grades 5–6) and individual tutoring.
Ages
The junior high school entrance exam courses are for grades 1–6. Grades 1–2 attend the Super Kids Course, grade 3 the Junior Course, and from grade 4 the S Course.
Monthly fees
| Super Kids Course, grades 1–2 (Japanese and arithmetic, once a week, from February 2027) | ¥19,200 |
| Junior Course, grade 3, 2 subjects (February–March 2027, once a week) | ¥15,100 |
| Junior Course, grade 3, 4 subjects (April 2027 to January 2028, twice a week) | ¥30,200 |
The amounts are tuition (tax included) for FY2027 (from February 2027). For FY2026 (until January 2027), the Super Kids Course is ¥18,700 a month, and the Junior Course ¥14,700 a month for 2 subjects and ¥29,500 a month for 4 subjects. In addition to tuition, an annual fee (¥1,870 a month on the course page) and material fees are charged, and the Junior Course also charges for required tests. The cost information page lists the annual fee as "¥2,900/month" and says it differs by grade and course. The fee table is enclosed in the admission guide sent when you request materials.
Fees when joining
The enrollment fee is ¥22,000 (tax included). The school says it differs by grade and course. The admission test is free and may be waived based on results of other mock exams or open tests. There is a winter new-student support campaign for people who complete the enrollment procedure, including enrollment for January 2027, between October 8 and January 31; the details differ by grade, course, and school.
Trial lessons and visits
There is a free trial class, which can be taken before the enrollment procedure. You can also visit a school; ask your nearest school. There are also an admission test (free) and study consultations (free; also by phone or Zoom).
Find a nearby class
Each item was checked on its official source page on 2026-11-12. Fees can change and may differ between locations. Before signing up, always check the official website of Waseda Academy (Elementary School, Junior High School Entrance Exam Courses).