UNIV. CAMBRIDGE JAPAN ACADEMY English Word Championship (for Junior High and University Students) Application Reception Opens July 1 (Wed)!

Application reception has begun on July 1 (Wed) for the nationwide online championships, "1st UNIV. CAMBRIDGE JAPAN ACADEMY English Word Junior High School Championship" and "1st UNIV. CAMBRIDGE JAPAN ACADEMY English Word University Student Championship." An early bird discount, reducing the participation fee from the usual ¥11,000 to ¥5,500, will be applied for applications submitted by August 7 (Fri).

To the UCJA English Word Championship Official Website

[Overview]

1st UNIV. CAMBRIDGE JAPAN ACADEMY English Word Junior High School Championship

Date and Time: August 23, 2026 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Target Audience: Junior high school students residing in Japan whose native language is not English (as of the championship date; includes international schools)

1st UNIV. CAMBRIDGE JAPAN ACADEMY English Word University Student Championship

Date and Time: August 23, 2026 (Sun) 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Target Audience: University students residing in Japan whose native language is not English (as of the championship date)

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Format: Online (participation via PC or smartphone)

Application Format: Team (5 members per team, from the same school or cram school) / Individual

Application Method: Via the dedicated form on the official website starting July 1 (Wed)

Participation Fee: Early Bird (by August 7, 2026): ¥5,500 (tax included) / per person

Standard (by August 19, 2026): ¥11,000 (tax included) / per person

Payment Methods: Credit card, PayPay

[Awards and Benefits for High Achievers and Participants]

Awards for High Achievers: "Special Online Tutorial with Current Cambridge University Professors"

A special tutorial session allowing direct interaction with current Cambridge University professors will be held for 10 individuals: the 5 members of the winning team and the top 5 individual scorers.

*Date, time, and access details will be announced individually after the rankings are published.

Benefits for Participants: "Certificate of Achievement" and "Online Seminar (Special Lecture) by Current Cambridge University Professors"

All participants will receive a certificate of achievement issued by UNIV. CAMBRIDGE JAPAN ACADEMY and will be invited to an online seminar (special lecture) by current Cambridge University professors.

*Content and number of participants differ from the tutorial (Regular participation fee: ¥1,100 / tax included).

*Date, time, and access details will be announced individually after the rankings are published.

Organizer: UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE JAPAN CONSULTING SUPERVISOR Co. Ltd.

Co-organizers: Shuchu Publishing Co., Ltd.

UCJA English Word Championship Official Website

In the "1st UNIV. CAMBRIDGE JAPAN ACADEMY English Word High School Championship" held this January, many high school students from across the country participated. The rankings of top performers were published on the official website. This championship is also utilized as an opportunity to showcase the results of English language education in educational institutions.

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An awards ceremony was also held in a special venue within the metaverse for the top performers.

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For this championship, interviews will be conducted with outstanding schools and individuals, and they will be featured in the media of co-organizer Shuchu Publishing and other outlets. For participants, this will be an opportunity to have their daily English learning achievements evaluated in a tangible way, leading to further motivation.

Furthermore, educational institutions can use this as an opportunity to widely introduce their English language education initiatives and publicize their achievements.

*The names UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE JAPAN CONSULTING SUPERVISOR and the UNIV. CAMBRIDGE JAPAN ACADEMY logo are officially trademark registered with the Intellectual Property Office UK.

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[UNIV. CAMBRIDGE JAPAN ACADEMY Trade Mark]

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[Contact Information for Inquiries]

UNIV. CAMBRIDGE JAPAN ACADEMY English Word Challenge Secretariat Contact Persons: Akusawa, Guo, Senuma E-mail: [email protected]

[About Shuchu Publishing Group]

Shuchu Publishing Co., Ltd.: Publication of the medical information magazine "Shuchu"

Publishes the monthly magazine "Shuchu / Medical Confidential" (launched April 2008). Provides beneficial information to healthcare professionals and managers of medical-related companies, and facilitates information dissemination from medical institutions. Other activities include:

- Planning, production, and consulting for publications

- Planning of advertising and publicity, advertising agency business

- Consulting on health and medical information, and management

- Planning and operation of symposiums and seminars, etc.

URL: https://www.medical-confidential.com/

- Click here for the 564 doctors supporting "Shuchu"

https://www.medical-confidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_564Dr.pdf

Shuchu Publishing Co., Ltd.: Operation of the "Healing and Comforting Environment" Forum

This initiative, started in 2002, with Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara as honorary chairman and Dr. Sakae Iwasaki as chairman, along with 20 members including architect Tadao Ando, photographer Koichi Inakoshi, and University of Tokyo Professor of Architecture Yasushi Nagasawa, aims to create healing and comforting environments in medical facilities through the incorporation of art and music. To honor medical institutions actively engaged in creating healing and comforting environments, the "Healing and Comforting Environment Award" was established, and the "Medical Shuchu Grand Prize" is awarded annually to recognize physicians and healthcare professionals who have made significant social contributions.

UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE JAPAN CONSULTING SUPERVISOR: Japan-UK Medical Exchange

Began Japan-UK medical exchange with the University of Cambridge in the UK in 2018. As "UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE JAPAN CONSULTING SUPERVISOR," they provide educational programs and study abroad support. The Cambridge office was opened on August 26, 2022.

Japan Office:

Strong Akasaka Bldg. 6F, 3-5-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

UK Office:

Suite 219 23 King Street Cambridge CB1 1AH UK

First Floor Office, 3 Hornton Place, Kensington, London, W8 4LZ UK