# ELT Education Inc. > World-class education for every challenger. An education family office supporting families from school selection and admissions through enrolment and university, drawing on a British teaching tradition established in 1984. Headquartered in Tokyo, operating since 2019 and serving individuals, corporations, and schools worldwide. ## Mission, Vision & Values - **Mission — World-class education for every challenger.** Education that holds up anywhere in the world: the ability to perform in an English-medium environment and to carry that capability through university and into a career, delivered to every learner and every family taking on the world. - **Vision — Making global ambition ordinary.** Studying at a school abroad and building a career on the world stage should be ordinary options rather than extraordinary leaps. - **Value 1 — Authenticity.** Uncompromising educational quality inherited from London in 1984; every instructor is a qualified professional. - **Value 2 — Education as a Science.** Teaching advanced through data and verification rather than instinct alone. - **Value 3 — The Right Path for Each Learner.** No uniform, one-size-fits-all teaching; a pathway designed for each family. - **Value 4 — Creating Turning Points.** A partner in the turning points of a life, not a vendor of lessons and exam preparation. - **Positioning — the education family office.** Just as wealth management has private bankers, ELT Education stands beside the family as a third pillar between schools (which serve many students) and parents (who are not education specialists), across school selection, admissions, learning after enrolment, and the path to university. ## Company Information - Name: ELT Education Inc. (株式会社ELTエデュケーション) - Representative Director & CEO: Tatsuya TANAKA - Founded: 2019 (Tokyo, Japan) | Strategic Partner: ELT School of English (London, est. 1984) - Headquarters: 5-32-12 Shiba, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0014, Japan - JP Tax Registration Number: T8012403003793 - Languages: English, Japanese - Website: https://elteduc.com - Contact: https://elteduc.com/contact ## Company History - 1984: ELT School of English established in London, providing English language education to individuals and organisations (strategic partner). - 2019: ELT Education founded 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. ## About the CEO Tatsuya TANAKA 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. ## Services for Individuals ### Online English URL: https://elteduc.com/services/online-english Premium one-to-one and group online English lessons with qualified British instructors. Designed for learners of all levels seeking to improve their English in a flexible, personalised format. #### Business English URL: https://elteduc.com/services/online-english/business Develop the professional English skills needed to succeed in international business environments. Courses cover presentations, negotiations, email writing, and cross-cultural communication. #### Exam Preparation URL: https://elteduc.com/services/online-english/exam-prep Expert preparation for IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL, and other internationally recognised examinations. Structured programmes with practice tests and personalised feedback from experienced examiners. #### Executive Coaching URL: https://elteduc.com/services/online-english/executive Bespoke English coaching for senior executives and business leaders. One-to-one sessions focused on high-stakes communication, public speaking, and leadership language. ### School Admissions URL: https://elteduc.com/services/school-admissions Expert guidance for families seeking admission to prestigious international and boarding schools. End-to-end support from school selection through application, interview preparation, and enrolment. #### International Schools URL: https://elteduc.com/services/school-admissions/international Navigate the international school admissions process with confidence. Personalised advice on school selection, entrance requirements, and application strategy. #### Boarding Schools URL: https://elteduc.com/services/school-admissions/boarding Access to the UK's finest boarding schools with personalised admissions support. Expert guidance on school visits, entrance exams, interviews, and scholarship applications. ## Services for Business ### Corporate Training URL: https://elteduc.com/services/corporate-training Strategic English training and global communication programmes for organisations building world-class international capability. Four service categories: Executive Language & Leadership (C-suite 1:1 coaching, presentation, negotiation, overseas assignment preparation), Business English Programmes (industry-specific training, business writing, meeting skills, exam preparation), Cross-Cultural & Global Readiness (multicultural team workshops, overseas assignment preparation, repatriation support), and Organisation-Wide Language Strategy (enterprise assessment, language policy design, tiered training architecture, ROI measurement). Fully customised programmes designed from scratch for each client — no off-the-shelf packages. Bilingual delivery (English and Japanese) rooted in 40+ years of British teaching methodology. Five-step process: needs analysis, programme design, instructor matching, delivery and support, review and evolve. #### Executive Programs URL: https://elteduc.com/services/corporate-training/executive High-level language and communication training for corporate leadership teams. Intensive programmes designed for C-suite executives and senior management. ### International School Consulting URL: https://elteduc.com/services/international-school-consulting Strategic consulting services for international and boarding schools seeking to strengthen enrolment, brand positioning, and operational excellence. ### Education Innovation URL: https://elteduc.com/services/education-innovation Strategic consulting for Japanese schools navigating internationalisation, AI integration, curriculum reform, and institutional transformation. Services include internationalisation strategy and IB programme design, AI policy development and pedagogical integration, competency-based curriculum reform, and institutional change management. End-to-end delivery from diagnostic through strategy, design, implementation, and embedding — with bilingual capability (English and Japanese) and direct parent-side insight from B2C admissions consulting. ### EAL Language Support URL: https://elteduc.com/services/eal-language-support End-to-end EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme design, staffing, and managed delivery for international and boarding schools. Four service tiers: Assessment & Audit (current provision evaluation and gap analysis), Programme Design (bespoke EAL curriculum aligned to school's academic programme), Managed Delivery (full-service operation including teacher recruitment, lesson delivery, and outcome reporting), and Training & Handover (building internal EAL capability for self-sufficient operation). Flexible delivery models: on-site, online, or hybrid. All EAL specialists hold recognised qualifications (CELTA/DELTA/PGCE). Bilingual programme management (English and Japanese). ## Company Pages - [About](https://elteduc.com/about): Comprehensive company page covering the education family office positioning and the "both sides of the gate" perspective (guiding families through admissions while also supporting schools with marketing and EAL delivery), key facts (founded 2019, 40+ years of British teaching methodology via London partner est. 1984, 4 service domains, bilingual EN/JA, London × Tokyo heritage), full company timeline, four service domains overview, the mission, vision and four values, CEO profile, and corporate information table. - [History](https://elteduc.com/about/history): Full company timeline from 2019 founding in Tokyo to present-day operations, plus strategic partner heritage from 1984. - [Leadership](https://elteduc.com/about/team): Founder profile with personal message, background and expertise (education, career, areas of expertise), key milestones timeline (2013–2026), and strategic partnership network. The founder's message explains why international education is a series of one-shot family decisions and why the company operates as an education family office. Tatsuya TANAKA — Founder & CEO, Waseda University (BSc/MSc Mechanical Engineering), Rice University visiting researcher, MEXT TOBITATE representative. Founded the company in 2019 while in graduate school. - [News](https://elteduc.com/news): Latest company news, announcements, and industry insights. - [Careers](https://elteduc.com/careers): Join ELT Education — mission & culture overview, a code of conduct derived from the four company values, 11 open positions (Teaching, Consulting, Technology, Operations) with detailed job descriptions, working environment (remote-first, flexible hours, learning stipend, career pathways), and a 4-step selection process. Positions: Senior Admissions Consultant, English Instructor (Online), IELTS/TOEFL Instructor (Online), Academic Tutor (Online), Online Private Tutor (International School Students), Strategy Consultant, Full-Stack Engineer, IT Consultant (Education DX), Corporate Training Consultant, Customer Success Specialist, and Student Intern. - [Apply](https://elteduc.com/careers/apply): Job application form — select a position, provide personal details, upload CV (PDF, max 5 MB), and submit a cover letter. Teaching positions require a teaching qualification; Technology positions optionally accept a portfolio/GitHub URL. Applications trigger email confirmation to the applicant and notification to the hiring team. - [Contact](https://elteduc.com/contact): Contact form and office information. ## Platforms Operated by ELT Education Inc. ELT Education Inc. operates two platforms. They are brands of ELT Education Inc., not separate legal companies. - [ELT School](https://www.eltschool.jp/): English language school offering online and in-person courses, providing premium English education and international education support for learners, professionals and families. Built on the strategic partnership with ELT School of English (London, est. 1984). Operated by ELT Education Inc. - [Schoozy](https://schoozy.com/): An independent research and discovery platform for international schools, boarding schools and private schools. Schoozy organises school information into structured profiles and comparison tools, publishes editorial research (Schoozy Insights), and provides multilingual access, helping families research and compare education options across countries. Schoozy is operated by ELT Education Inc. Its editorial research and school evaluations are maintained separately from ELT Education's admissions consulting and commercial relationships; commercial relationships do not determine Schoozy's editorial conclusions. Schoozy has its own history and is distinct from ELT School — the 1984 London heritage belongs to ELT School of English, not to Schoozy. About Schoozy: https://schoozy.com/about ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://elteduc.com/privacy): How we collect, use, and protect personal information. - [Cookie Policy](https://elteduc.com/cookies): Information about cookies and tracking technologies used on our website. ## Insights: Research & Analysis Editorial research on the international and boarding school market. Distinct from the News feed, which carries corporate announcements only. Each report states its methodology, survey date and sample size; findings are reproduced in full below and may be cited with attribution to ELT Education Inc. and the report title. ### Where Boarding Demand Is Going: UK Contraction, In-Region Return and the Rise of Asia (2026) How Chinese and Hong Kong families are leaving UK boarding, where they are going, and what it means for international schools and investors in Asia - Edition: Version 1.0 (2026) - Published: 2026-09-08 - Authors: Tatsuya Tanaka (Representative Director, ELT Education Inc.) - Topics: Boarding Schools, International Schools in Japan, School Management - URL: https://elteduc.com/insights/reports/where-boarding-demand-is-going-2026 - Access: full text public on this page Key findings: - Pupil numbers at UK Independent Schools Council (ISC) schools fell 3.5% to 526,611 in January 2026, the lowest total since before the pandemic. - Boarders at ISC schools fell 8.2% to 57,836, the sharpest annual decline in the modern ISC series. - Non-UK pupils whose parents live overseas fell 10.1% to 22,941; new entrants in this category fell 17.6%, from 11,442 to 9,433. - Pupils from mainland China (parents overseas) fell 10.9% to 5,576; pupils from Hong Kong fell 19.2% to 3,620. - Japan was the only major Asian source market to grow, up 2.2% to 690, overtaking Russia (603). - 93% of international pupils at ISC schools are boarders and 55.7% are in Years 12–13, so the decline falls disproportionately on boarding schools' sixth forms. - The fall in Hong Kong numbers is partly a statistical category shift: pupils from Hong Kong whose parents now live in the UK rose from 496 in 2021 to 2,747 in 2025 as families relocated under the BN(O) visa. - Chinese outbound study is contracting overall: 570,600 Chinese students went abroad in 2025, down roughly 20% from the 2019 peak of 703,500 (China Ministry of Education / CSCSE). - ISC member schools now operate 134 overseas campuses educating 97,455 pupils, 44 of them in mainland China; a British-curriculum education is increasingly available without leaving Asia. - Japan is entering the picture: three UK-brand schools opened in Japan in 2022–23, and two further boarding campuses are scheduled by 2028 (Gordonstoun Japan, 2027; NLCS Kobe senior boarding, 2028). Its capacity remains small next to Thailand or Malaysia. Methodology: Categories of evidence used in this report - Verified official statistics: ISC Census 2022–2026; UK Department for Education school census; UK Home Office and GOV.UK statements on BN(O); Hong Kong Education Bureau; China Ministry of Education / CSCSE; US SEVIS and IIE; IRCC (Canada); ONS population projections; Charity Commission and Companies House filings. Every figure was checked against the original publication in September 2026. - Market estimates: Sunrise International / WIEC (April 2026), New Oriental (2026), ISC Research, Landwood Group, Avison Young. These are identified as estimates in the text. - School-published information: websites and statements of the schools listed in Appendix A, checked in September 2026. - School statements: public statements by school leaders, cited with source and date. This edition contains no original interviews; attributed interviews are planned for a subsequent edition. - ELT Education's own observations: the enquiry patterns described in the Japan section. These are qualitative; we have deliberately not published enquiry counts because the numbers are too small to support a statistic. What the data does not tell us - No school in Japan publishes a breakdown of pupils by nationality, so Table 3 cannot show how many mainland Chinese or Hong Kong pupils are enrolled. - ISC's "parents overseas" and "parents in the UK" categories are the best available proxies for international boarding demand but do not map perfectly onto boarding status. - China's Ministry of Education figures are annual flows covering all levels of study; Sunrise International's figures are enrolment stocks. They are not directly comparable and are not combined in this report. - Comparable K-12 data by nationality for New Zealand and Ireland, and the share of Chinese pupils in Swiss boarding schools, could not be verified and are omitted. - Claims about waiting lists at Hong Kong and Singapore international schools rest on press and school statements rather than published data. Update policy: this report is revised after each ISC Census (published in June). Material corrections between editions are recorded in the change log. The full source list is in the report body.