# Japan university entrance exam preparation initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japan-university-entrance-exam-preparation-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-14T03:34:57.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Educational initiatives in Japan are focusing on university entrance exam preparation through various institutional partnerships and assessments.

Kanto Gakuin University has partnered with Jonan Shingaku Kenkyusha to launch the ‘KGU Essay and Interview School’. This online program uses the ‘Suisen Lab’ system to provide high school students with support for statement of purpose writing, essay composition, and interview preparation, specifically targeting early-admission exams.

Concurrently, high school seniors have begun participating in Benesse-Sundai mock exams for the Common Test for University Admissions. These assessments allow students to evaluate academic progress and practice time management, while providing educational institutions with data to facilitate personalized coaching and career guidance.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Benesse-Sundai mock exams held for university entrance preparation

High school seniors in Japan have commenced the first Benesse-Sundai mock exams for the Common Test for University Admissions to assess post-summer learning progress.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benesse-sundai-mock-exams-held-for-university-entrance-preparation

### 2026-08-27: Kanto Gakuin University partners with Jonan Shingaku Kenkyusha for exam prep

Kanto Gakuin University and Jonan Shingaku Kenkyusha are launching an online program using ‘Suisen Lab’ to help high school students prepare for early-admission university entrance exams.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kanto-gakuin-university-partners-with-jonan-shingaku-kenkyusha-for-exam-prep

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