About ELT Education
Learn about our heritage, mission, and the team driving global English education forward.
ELT Education builds on a strategic partnership with ELT School of English, a London-based language education institution established in 1984. Through this alliance, we bring four decades of proven British English teaching methodology to the Japanese market — combined with our own expertise in global talent development and education consulting, cultivated since our founding in Tokyo in 2019.
From our headquarters in Tokyo, we serve individuals pursuing global opportunities, corporations developing international talent, and schools shaping the next generation of global citizens. Our work spans online English education, school admissions consulting, corporate training, and strategic consulting for educational institutions.
We believe that education is not merely instruction — it is a relationship built on trust, expertise, and genuine care for the learner's success. This belief guides every programme we design, every school we advise, and every student we support.
At a Glance
2019
Founded
Established in Tokyo, Japan
1984
Heritage
Rooted in British teaching tradition via our London partner
4
Domains
Online English, Admissions, Corporate, Consulting
EN/JA
Bilingual
Native fluency in both languages and cultures
London × Tokyo
Heritage
British partner heritage, Japanese headquarters
Our Story
Our Journey
1984
Strategic PartnerELT School of English established in London, providing English language education to individuals and organisations.
2019
Company FoundedFounded in Tokyo as Sekigin LLC. Launched career fairs connecting top overseas universities with leading Japanese companies in Boston and London.
2020
Formed strategic partnership with ELT School of English. Launched online English education services (eltschool.jp).
2021-23
Expanded corporate training and school admissions consulting. Launched international school and education innovation consulting services.
2025
Launched ELT School (eltschool.jp) as a dedicated online English learning platform.
2026
Rebranded under ELT Education Inc., unifying all services under one global identity.
What We Do
Our Values
Rigour with Warmth
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of educational quality and professional delivery, while maintaining the warmth, empathy, and genuine care that make learning — and partnership — truly effective.
Both Sides of the Gate
Our unique position — working directly with families and with schools — gives us perspective that others cannot replicate. We understand education from every angle, and this shapes every recommendation we make.
Build, Don't Just Advise
We believe strategy without execution is incomplete. We stay to implement, train, and embed change — because lasting impact requires more than a report.
Bilingual in Language and Culture
Operating natively in English and Japanese is not just a convenience — it is fundamental to how we work. We bridge educational traditions, communication styles, and institutional cultures with fluency in both.
Leadership
Founder & CEO
Tatsuya TANAKA
Chief Executive Officer
Founded ELT Education in Tokyo in 2019 after studying in Houston, USA and while completing his graduate studies at Waseda University. Starting with career fairs connecting top overseas universities with Japanese companies, he built a strategic partnership with ELT School of English (London, est. 1984) in 2020 and expanded into online English education, corporate training, school admissions consulting, and education innovation consulting — forging a company that bridges British teaching heritage with deep understanding of the Japanese market.
Company Information
| Company Name | ELT Education Inc. |
|---|---|
| Representative Director | Tatsuya TANAKA |
| Established | 2019 (Tokyo, Japan) |
| Headquarters | 5-32-12 Shiba, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0014, Japan |
| Business | English language education services (online English lessons, corporate training, school solutions) |
| JP TRN | T8012403003793 |
Let's Work Together
Whether you are an individual learner, a corporation, or a school — we would love to hear from you.
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