[FP Camp] FP Level 1 Exam Takers Highest Ever at 65%, First Time Exceeding 60%

Square Works Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Ryotaro Honda, YouTube channel name "Hondasan") announced on Wednesday, July 8, the results of a survey conducted among students of its subscription-based online FP (Financial Planner) qualification school, "FP Camp®" (https://www.fp-camp.net/), regarding the May 2026 FP Level 1 written examination.

For the May 2026 FP Level 1 written examination, FP Camp students accounted for 65.2%*1 of the total 3,488 examinees, setting a new record high and surpassing 60% for the first time. Since FP Camp opened in July 2023, the proportion of students among examinees has shown a steady upward trend for nine consecutive periods. Furthermore, the pass rate for the 65 FP Camp students who responded to the survey was 72.3%*2, approximately 5.8 times the overall pass rate of 12.4%.

Key feedback from FP Camp Level 1 Written Exam Course students:

Without FP Camp, passing the written exam would have been difficult. It was FP Camp that enabled me to gain the ability to solve various problems without ever feeling like studying was a chore. I would have definitely given up with self-study or other preparatory schools.

This was my first Level 1 exam, but by listening to the introductory lecture, I understood what the FP Level 1 exam entailed, how to proceed with my studies, and was able to formulate a strategy and create a concrete schedule for the exam. As a result, I was able to study without anxiety.

It has all the necessary content for passing, and its comprehensiveness is unparalleled. The high-quality video content promotes fundamental understanding rather than rote memorization, and it is provided at a very high cost-performance ratio. It was the best environment for maintaining student motivation and reliably improving their skills.

I believe that the knowledge I steadily acquired through FP Camp has been of great help in my daily work.

Even with limited time due to work, housework, and childcare, I was able to study efficiently anytime, anywhere, with just my smartphone. Not feeling resistant to starting my studies and consistently facing exam preparation led me to pass.

For details on the survey results for the May 2026 FP Level 1 written examination, please refer to the following site:

https://www.fp-camp.net/blog/26-5-fp1-survey

Based on these survey results, Ryotaro Honda, Representative Director of Square Works, stated, "FP Camp was launched in July 2023 with the motto 'Pass in a short period by understanding the essence, without relying on memorization.' In the three years since its launch, we are extremely honored that over 70,000 FP exam learners have used our services, and a wide range of students, from teenagers to those in their 70s, have passed the most difficult FP Level 1 written exam in a short period.

We have received numerous comments from our students, such as 'The high-quality content directly linked to passing can be used for the necessary duration, making it cost-effective' and 'Instead of memorizing words and systems, learning while understanding the purpose and background allows application to real life and work.' We are delighted that an environment is being created where the knowledge learned at our school is applied to subsequent work and life, thus contributing back to society.

Moving forward, we will continue to promote our video distribution, qualification learning, and publishing businesses, fully supporting FP exam takers aiming for the shortest path to passing while understanding the essence. We will also work to promote financial literacy based on the knowledge learned in FP exams. Furthermore, we will expand corporate usage in collaboration with financial institutions such as banks and insurance companies, and other companies and organizations aiming to improve employee quality using FP qualifications. In addition, we will actively develop new businesses leveraging the specialized know-how accumulated through our FP qualification business, aiming to contribute to the development of the entire industry," he said.

For more details on the press release, including the survey overview, please download the PDF file from the following link.

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*1. Percentage of 2,275 paid users who used FP Camp from January 25, 2026 (exam date for January 2026) to May 24, 2026 (exam date for May 2026) out of the total 3,488 examinees for the May 2026 Level 1 written examination. *2. Data compiled from 65 FP Camp students who took the May 2026 FP Level 1 written examination and responded to the survey.

FP Camp (https://www.fp-camp.net/) is an online FP qualification school that aims for the shortest path to passing while allowing students to experience the joy of learning by understanding the essence. The Level 1 written exam course was launched in July 2023, followed by the Level 2 course in December of the same year, the Level 3 course in April 2024, and the Level 1 practical exam course in December 2024. Led by expert instructors headed by "Hondasan," who boasts over 370,000 YouTube channel subscribers, the highest in the FP industry, the courses provide high-quality content created internally, focusing on frequently tested points, with explanations that convey the joy of learning by understanding the essence, rather than relying on memorization. The learning environment, utilizing the original website and a dedicated smartphone app, allows for efficient study anytime, anywhere. Furthermore, its subscription-based pricing system, which is cost-effective and requires no enrollment fee, has been well-received, with over 70,000 paid members since its launch.

For details on the courses offered by FP Camp, please refer to the following sites:

Level 1 Written Exam Course: https://www.fp-camp.net/fp1-course

Level 1 Practical Exam Course: https://www.fp-camp.net/fp1-jitsugi-course

Level 2 Course: https://www.fp-camp.net/fp2-course

Level 3 Course: https://www.fp-camp.net/fp3-course

FP Camp for Business (for corporations): https://biz.square-works.co.jp/

About Square Works Inc.

Square Works Inc. is a game-changer in the qualification industry, featuring "Hondasan," who boasts the highest number of subscribers in Japan for FP (Financial Planner) explanation videos. The company operates the FP qualification learning school "FP Camp," as well as FP business, social insurance労務士 (Sharoushi) business, and corporate training services. Established in April 2023, its headquarters are in Minato-ku, Tokyo, with Ryotaro Honda serving as President and CEO. With the mission of "Transforming insights and learning into skills applicable in society," the company, based on its unique learning model "Social Connection Learning Model," supports individuals not only in acquiring knowledge but also in translating insights and learning into action and demonstrating value in society. By supporting a chain of individual changes, it aims to realize a world where changes in people naturally lead to value creation for society. Website: https://square-works.co.jp/.

Biography of Ryotaro Honda (Hondasan), Representative Director

While in university, he recognized the need to improve financial literacy in Japan and engaged in creating content and operating seminars on financial education. At the age of 24, he obtained the Level 1 Financial Planner certification through self-study. Based on this learning experience, in April 2021, he launched the YouTube channel "Hondasan FP Channel" (https://www.youtube.com/@HondaFP) to provide explanations for FP qualification exams. His lecture style, which emphasizes understanding the essence rather than relying on memorization, has gained support from many examinees, and the channel currently boasts over 370,000 subscribers, making it the top in the FP industry. In April 2023, he established Square Works Inc. and expanded the business to include the FP qualification learning school "FP Camp," as well as books, apps, corporate training, and the Sharoushi domain. In just three years, he has grown the company into a leader in the FP qualification learning field, supporting the learning of over 70,000 working adults and students. He announced his graduation from YouTube activities in April 2026. Currently, in addition to managing Square Works, he is broadly active in areas connecting learning and society, such as promoting his unique learning model "Social Connection Learning Model," career support, and developing new educational content, with the theme of "Transforming insights and learning into skills applicable in society." He graduated from the Department of Urban Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, the University of Tokyo (specializing in urban planning).