Kanda Gaigo Career College Launches New Training Program 'Workplace Communication'

Kanda Gaigo Career College (headquartered in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo / Representative: Takashi Yamazaki, hereinafter 'the College'), an institutional language training provider operated by the Kanda Gaigo Group (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo / Chairman: Motayasu Sano), has launched a new training program titled 'Workplace Communication' starting Monday, June 15, 2026. This program is designed in alignment with 'CEST Business' and the speaking test 'GCAS®'—business English assessments operated by the Japan Foundation for English Education (headquartered in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo / Chairman: Koichi Matsukawa, hereinafter 'Eiken Foundation'). The program aims not only to 'measure' but also to 'develop' English communication skills for corporate clients. Participants systematically learn essential business communication skills such as self-introductions, job descriptions, expressing opinions, and presenting data, while incorporating curriculum content aligned with GCAS® and CEST Business, enabling objective visualization of training outcomes. By combining the College’s long-standing expertise in language education and talent development with Eiken’s CEST Business and GCAS®, which assess real-world English communication abilities, the program aims to cultivate professionals who can truly excel in global business environments.

Background of the Launch – The Need for Practical Skills in Global Settings

In today’s global business landscape, merely possessing English knowledge is no longer sufficient. Practical communication skills that enable smooth interaction in negotiations, presentations, and management are now essential.

Additionally, as human capital management gains importance, companies increasingly seek to objectively measure and visualize the ROI of training programs to evaluate the effectiveness of talent development initiatives.

Responding to these needs, the College has developed the new 'Workplace Communication' program by leveraging its extensive expertise in language education and talent development. This integrated program combines 'measurement' and 'development' to help companies cultivate employees with practical English communication skills directly applicable to real business scenarios.

Key Features of 'Workplace Communication'

High Alignment with CEST Business / GCAS®

The curriculum is designed to improve scores on CEST Business and GCAS®, assessments that measure English communication skills required in business settings. Since learning outcomes are visualized through scores, the program helps maintain learner motivation and enables companies to assess training effectiveness. Additionally, 12 rounds of mock tests help clarify individual weaknesses and guide targeted learning.

Practical Content Directly Applicable to Overseas Assignments and Workplace Communication

This program goes beyond mere test preparation. After achieving target scores, participants aim to acquire high-level business execution skills in English, enabling them to function as immediately effective contributors in overseas assignments and multicultural workplace environments. The program strengthens communication skills that directly contribute to business outcomes, such as facilitating meetings and making smooth decisions in cross-cultural settings.

[Details on Workplace Communication]

https://www.kandagaigo.ac.jp/kgcc/program/english/#p-program-english-program-detail-05

Comment from Kanda Gaigo Career College

In today’s AI era, the ability to build trust and make decisions through dialogue is a uniquely human capability. To effectively measure the growth of participants in our mission of developing globally competent, job-ready talent, we found it effective to utilize business English assessments like CEST Business and GCAS® operated by the Eiken Foundation, which evaluate practical language skills. Through this new service, we aim to enhance training quality with clear performance measurement and support the acquisition of English skills that can be applied in real-world business contexts.

About CEST Business

CEST Business is a four-skills online English test developed by Cambridge English and operated by the Eiken Foundation, designed to assess English communication skills required in business. It uses real-world tasks such as sharing information in meetings, giving instructions, consultations, and business correspondence, making it suitable for a wide range of job roles and levels. Aligned with the CEFR framework, it provides balanced visualization of the four skills—listening, reading, speaking, and writing—and can be used for measuring training effectiveness, employee placement, and development planning.

[CEST Business Details] https://www.eiken.or.jp/cestbusiness/

About GCAS®

GCAS® (pronounced 'Ji-Kyasu') is a speaking test developed and operated by the Eiken Foundation, specifically designed for global business contexts. Through practical tasks such as presentations, negotiations, and role-plays, it comprehensively evaluates the ability to 'convey messages,' 'explain logically,' and 'interact effectively' in English. Aligned with the CEFR, it provides multi-dimensional assessment across eight criteria, including expressiveness, logicality, and negotiation skills. GCAS® is increasingly adopted by companies as an evaluation tool to visualize training outcomes and enhance the quality of talent development.

※CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages):

An international standard that assesses language proficiency on a six-level scale from A1 to C2.

※GCAS® is a registered trademark of the Japan Foundation for English Education.

[GCAS® Details] https://www.eiken.or.jp/GCAS®/

About Kanda Gaigo Career College

Kanda Gaigo Career College, as the corporate language training arm of the Kanda Gaigo Group, supports global talent development for companies and government agencies. The college offers practical training programs aimed not only at improving language proficiency but also at enhancing intercultural understanding and business communication skills, continuously meeting the evolving needs of diverse business environments.

Reference Links

[Kanda Gaigo Career College]

https://www.kandagaigo.ac.jp/kgcc/

[Workplace Communication]

https://www.kandagaigo.ac.jp/kgcc/program/english/#p-program-english-program-detail-05

[Japan Foundation for English Education]

https://www.eiken.or.jp/

[CEST Business]

https://www.eiken.or.jp/cestbusiness/

[GCAS®]

https://www.eiken.or.jp/GCAS®/

Inquiries regarding 'Workplace Communication'

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