仲間と乗り越えた受験の一年ー帰国子女アカデミー「Juken Party」を開催

英語スピーチや楽器演奏で、仲間や講師と努力と成長を祝うイベント受験を終えた帰国子女アカデミー（KA）の生徒が集うイベント「Juken Party（Juken Program Graduation Celebration）」が、2026年2月22日に開催されました。「Juken Party」は、受験という挑戦を共に乗り越えた生徒たちが集い、成果を称え合う帰国子女アカデミーのコミュニティを象徴するイベントです。当日は、生徒によるスピーチやピアノ・ヴァイオリンの演奏が披露され、笑顔と感謝に満ちた時間となりました。[動画1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrHrUW3HlNQ ]楽しく、賑やかに。絆を感じるフィナーレ帰国子女の受験は、海外で培った英語力を維持・発展させながら、日本の入試制度にも向き合う挑戦でもあります。「Juken Party」は、生徒たちがそうした受験期間を共に走り抜けた仲間や講師と集う、帰国子女アカデミーのイベントの一つです。当日は英語スピーチや音楽演奏を通じて互いの努力を称え合い、受験という節目を振り返る時間となりました。KAでは、授業や休み時間にも、生徒同士や講師と英語で自然に声をかけ合いながら、それぞれが自分らしく過ごしています。Juken Partyは、そうした教室での日常の延長にある場として、生徒同士のつながりを改めて感じられる時間となっています。「一緒に頑張る仲間がいた」 - 生徒たちの声生徒の声（抜粋）「KAで特に印象に残っているのは、同じ帰国子女の経験を持つ仲間と出会えたことです。ここに来る前は、英語と日本語の両方をバランスよく学ぶ大変さを分かち合える人はなかなかいませんでした」 - E.H.「KAで一番良かったのは、支えてくれる先生方と、帰国子女として共感し合える友達に出会えたことです。気軽に話せる環境があったことが、私にとって大きな支えになりました」 - L.K.「受験が終わり、今はとても解放された気持ちです。KAの一番良かった点は、すべて英語の環境だったことです。日常的に英語を使う先生方と話せたことは、とても貴重な経験でした」 - M.T.「KAの一番好きなところは、フレンドリーな雰囲気と、常に英語に囲まれている環境です。とても居心地の良い場所でした」 - A.S.解放感に包まれたピアノ・ヴァイオリン演奏Juken Partyでは、生徒たちによるピアノやヴァイオリンの楽器演奏も披露されました。受験を終えた解放感の中、華やかな楽器演奏はイベントに彩りを添え、現地校のイベントのような賑わいのある雰囲気となりました。＊関連リリース2026年度中学入試合格実績帰国子女アカデミー、難関校7校の帰国生・英語入試で合格シェア75％https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000161349.htmlGlobal KAグループについてGlobal KA Holdings株式会社本社所在地：東京都渋谷区代表取締役：チャールズ・カヌーセングループブランド： 帰国子女アカデミー（KA）、KA International School（KAIS）、Global Step Academy、国際サバイバル、The International School Times ほか公式サイト：https://globalka.com/本リリースに関するお問い合わせGlobal KA Holdings株式会社 広報担当Email：media@globalka.comA Year of Overcoming Challenges Together as Kikokushijo Academy Hosts Annual Juken PartyAn event celebrating effort and growth through English speeches and performances with peers and teachersKikokushijo Academy’s annual “Juken Party” (Juken Program Graduation Celebration), an event bringing together students who have completed their entrance examinations, was held on February 22, 2026.The Juken Party is an event where Kikokushijo Academy (KA) students who have gone through the challenges of the entrance exam journey come together to celebrate their achievements. On the day, students from KA locations all over Tokyo and online gathered to receive graduation certificates, deliver speeches, and perform piano and violin pieces, creating an atmosphere filled with smiles and gratitude.[動画2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrHrUW3HlNQ ]A Lively and Joyful Finale Marking Shared BondsFor returnee students, entrance exams are not only about maintaining and developing the English skills they acquired abroad, but also about navigating the Japanese admissions system.Kikokushijo Academy’s Juken Party is an event where students reunite with the friends and teachers who supported them throughout this journey.On the day, students reconnected with peers and teachers, sharing their efforts through English speeches and musical performances. By reflecting on their experiences and what they had learned, they were able to once again feel the bonds they had built.Students celebrated each other’s efforts through English speeches and musical performances, reflecting on their journey through the entrance exams.At KA, students naturally interact in English with both peers and teachers during classes and breaks, creating a space where they can be themselves. The Juken Party builds on this everyday environment, offering a moment to reconnect and strengthen those bonds.Students Reflect on the Friends Who Supported ThemStudent Comments (Excerpts)“What left the biggest impression on me at KA was meeting friends who shared the same returnee experience. Before coming here, it was hard to find people who truly understood the challenge of balancing both English and Japanese.” - E.H.“The best part about KA was meeting supportive teachers and friends who could relate to me as a returnee student. Having a place where I could talk openly was a huge source of support.” - L.K.“Now that exams are over, I feel a great sense of relief. What I appreciated most about KA was being in a fully English-speaking environment. Being able to communicate daily with teachers in English was an incredibly valuable experience.” - M.T.“What I loved most about KA was its friendly atmosphere and being constantly surrounded by English. It was a very comfortable place to be.” - A.S.A Sense of Release Through Music - Piano and Violin PerformancesAt the Juken Party, students also performed piano and violin pieces.In the sense of release following the end of exams, these performances added a vibrant touch to the event, creating a lively atmosphere reminiscent of events at international schools.A Place Where Returnee Students Can Be ThemselvesOne of the defining aspects of Kikokushijo Academy is that it is not only a place for academic learning, but also a place where returnee students can feel comfortable being themselves.The Juken Party reflects this environment, providing students with opportunities to connect with others who share similar backgrounds and spend meaningful, supportive time together.Related ReleaseFor more information on Kikokushijo Academy’s 2026 middle school entrance exam results, please refer to the following press release:https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000161349.htmlAbout Global KA GroupGlobal KA Holdings Co., Ltd.Head Office: Shibuya, TokyoCEO: Charles KnudsenGroup Brands:Kikokushijo Academy (KA), KA International School (KAIS), Global Step Academy, Kokusaba, The International School Times, and moreOfficial Website: https://globalka.com/Media ContactGlobal KA Holdings Co., Ltd.Public RelationsEmail: media@globalka.com企業プレスリリース詳細へ : https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000161349.htmlPR TIMESトップへ : https://prtimes.jp