Prep schools help Chinese students get into Japan's top universities

Education Prep schools help Chinese students get into Japan's top universities Coach Academy boasts 50-plus University of Tokyo admissions in 2026 cycle Students at Coach Academy prepare for Japan's common national entrance examination. (Photo by Aiko Fukuma) AIKO FUKUMA November 7, 2026 14:43 JST TOKYO -- As more students from China aim to enroll at Japan's most selective universities, they are getting support from academies that specialize in test preparation. Read Next Japan immigration Japan faces wide language-teaching gap as new immigration scheme looms Japan immigration Foreign students bring new life to graying community in northern Japan Japan immigration Japan's foreign population hits record 4m, easing worker shortages Economy Japan to expand research grants, seeking 20,000 Ph.Ds a year Science Japan attracts young Indian researchers to collaborate on AI, chemistry Business trends Japan turns academic success into an export industry Education Scandal-hit University of Tokyo seeks change with first female chief Latest on Education Education Foreign-student spending in Japan hits $4.3bn amid soft yen Education Bangladesh turns to China for worker training amid graduate job struggles Education Japanese education group Gakken returns to India with accent on values Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.