Terakoya Group to Host 3-Day Experience Event 'Bancho Summer Kids Festa' in July to Celebrate the Opening of 'Bancho Square' in Matsuyama City

- The event will be held on three consecutive Saturdays: July 11, 18, and 25. A free event hosted at a newly opened learning hub in the Bancho area. - A festival-style event where children can experience 'programming' and 'English conversation' in one visit, helping them discover their interests and strengths.

- Feel free to drop by in comfortable clothing! No reservation required. Free admission!

[Matuyama City, Bancho] Terakoya Group celebrates the opening of 'Bancho Square' with a 3-day experiential event, 'Bancho Summer Kids Festa,' in July

Terakoya Group (Matsuyama, Ehime; President and CEO: Tatsuzi Yoshimi), which operates group tutoring schools primarily in Ehime Prefecture, will host a free event for children titled 'Bancho Summer Kids Festa' at its newly opened integrated educational facility 'Bancho Square' (hereinafter 'Bancho Square') in the Bancho district. The event will take place over three days: Saturday, July 11, 18, and 25.

Sponsored by the Matsuyama City Board of Education, this event will be held at 'Educational Hub Matsuyama,' a co-working space on the 2nd floor of 'Bancho Square.' Participants can enjoy hands-on experiences in programming, English conversation, and group instruction in a fun stamp-rally format. This is a special opportunity to experience the highly anticipated educational curricula developed through synergy with Gakuki Switch Group—completely free and without prior reservation.

Held on three consecutive Saturdays in July—July 11, 18, and 25—at the newly opened learning hub in the Bancho district, the event offers experiences in 'programming' and 'English conversation.'

Opened in July, 'Bancho Square' is the first 'Square-type facility'※1 for Terakoya Group, established as a hub to comprehensively deliver educational curricula essential for children living in the new era. In addition to diverse learning options such as personalized tutoring, programming, and English conversation classes tailored to individual personalities, the facility also houses Terakoya Group's headquarters and a co-working space.

Overview of 'Bancho Summer Kids Festa'

· Dates and Times:

1st session: Saturday, July 11, 13:30–16:30

2nd session: Saturday, July 18, 13:30–16:30

3rd session: Saturday, July 25, 13:30–16:30

※ Held on three Saturdays during the period

· Venue: 'Educational Hub Matsuyama' inside Bancho Square

· Experiences offered (approx. 10 minutes each):

① Challenge programming and typing in a game-like format using original materials from 'HALLO Programming Education'

② Experience English conversation with native speakers through 'Global LIVE English Conversation'

③ Trial lessons from 'Prep Academy' and 'Kawaijuku Manabiis'

· Address: 2F, R-2 Bancho Building, 4-5-2 Nibancho, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture

· Admission: Free

· Target audience: Elementary to high school students and their guardians

· Sponsor: Matsuyama City Board of Education

· How to participate: No prior reservation required. Please come directly to the venue during the event hours.

· Notes: There is no dedicated parking. If arriving by car, please use nearby paid parking facilities.

Children will be physically active during various experiences, so please wear comfortable clothing.

· Event inquiries: Contact Terakoya Group via toll-free number or website 0120-111915 (Reception hours: Mon–Sat 11:00–20:00 / Sun 11:00–17:00) https://www.terakoyagroup.com/

Overview of Bancho Square 'Learning in Ehime, Soaring to the World'—As the flagship of Terakoya Group, we aim to transform education in Ehime from here.

1. Classrooms: A wide range of learning options—private tutoring, group classes, video lessons, English conversation schools, and programming schools—are all available under one roof, expanding children's horizons.

2. Terakoya Group Headquarters: The group's headquarters is located on the basement level, providing a sense of local presence and reliability.

3. Co-working Space 'Educational Hub Matsuyama': A new space for interaction on the 2nd floor, where intellectual curiosity meets the local community. This space welcomes people of all ages to learn together with local residents and nurture next-generation talent and innovation.

Concept and Vision—A Place to 'Illuminate' the Future

It has been one and a half years since Terakoya Group became part of 'Gakuki Switch Group.' For 50 years, what we have always cherished is 'dialogue'—with each child and with the people of this town—toward the future. Now, Terakoya Group has relocated its headquarters and launched a new hub for learning and community exchange, where diverse schools come together. The concept of this place is 'TERASU' (illuminate). With gentle natural light and vibrant greenery, this warm space is designed to bring out the inherent brilliance in every individual through heartfelt connection. Remaining true to our belief of 'children at the center,' we will continue to grow alongside this town. From here, a new story of learning begins.

· Address: B1F, 1F, 2F, R-2 Bancho Building, 4-5-2 Nibancho, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture

· Educational services offered: Services for elementary to high school students https://www.terakoyagroup.com/event/70092

— Group tutoring: Prep Academy Bancho — Individual instruction: TOP ONE Personal※2 Bancho — Video lessons: Kawaijuku Manabiis Bancho School — Programming: HALLO Programming Education Bancho School — English conversation: Global LIVE English Conversation Bancho School — Online live classes: Astlum.live Bancho School — AI self-learning: FLaT Bancho

※1 Square-type facility: A facility where multiple Terakoya Group schools are centralized, enabling students to learn subjects like academics, English conversation, and programming at their own pace in one location.

※2 The individual instruction brand TOP-PA has been rebranded as 'TOP ONE Personal' and relaunched.

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Gakuki Switch Group Co., Ltd.

Gakuki Switch Group Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive educational service company operating eight school brands, including 'School IE®' (individual tutoring), 'Child IZ®' (early childhood cognitive development and exam prep), 'WinBe® (Wimbee)' (children's English conversation schools), 'Kids Duo® (Kids Duo)' (English-based after-school childcare), 'Ninja Nine®' (sports classes for preschoolers and elementary students), bilingual kindergartens 'Kids Duo International® (Kids Duo International / abbreviated as KDI)' and 'i Kids Star® (i Kids Star),' and 'HALLO® Programming Education.' The company currently operates approximately 2,400+※ schools domestically and internationally, supporting the learning of over 138,000※ children. Additionally, Gakuki Switch Group has been recognized by the Japan English Language Testing Association for its contributions to English education and certified as an 'Eiken® Platinum Partner.'

In June 2023, the company joined the TBS Group, aiming to integrate educational services with media. In December 2024, Terakoya Group, which operates group tutoring schools primarily in Ehime Prefecture,