Kimini Eikaiwa

Kimini Eikaiwa is an online English conversation (eikaiwa) service operated by Glats Inc. as part of the Gakken Group, a well-known Japanese education company. The service is positioned as "Gakken's online English conversation" and is designed to build genuine, usable English ability rather than only test-taking skills. It is available for lessons every day from 6:00 to 24:00, allowing learners to fit study around their lifestyles. The platform offers more than 110 courses covering a wide range of learners and goals, from young children to adults, and including beginner-level study as well as preparation for English proficiency tests such as Eiken and TOEIC. Lessons are delivered by a network of more than 2,000 instructors, and the service emphasizes the hospitality and approachability of its teachers. Beyond live lessons with foreign instructors, Kimini combines AI-based conversation practice (Kimini AI), skill-specific training, and a Kimini speaking test to create a blended learning experience. Kimini markets itself on measurable learner growth. On its homepage it cites survey data covering more than 490,000 responses, reporting a 97% lesson satisfaction rate and stating that 95% of cumulative Eiken examinees passed, with 7,000 such passers. It also highlights individual learner testimonials showing score improvements over periods of months. A free trial is offered, and the company notes that users can cancel at any time during the free trial period. The service is operated by Glats Inc., whose stated motto is to provide genuine learning through the best technology, and which also operates Glats Cebu, Inc., reflecting a delivery model centered on Japan and Cebu. Glats holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 information security certification for its online English conversation service, and the company frames its work around SDGs, particularly quality education, by providing affordable, high-quality online lessons and school-oriented curricula.

Kimini Eikaiwa is an online English conversation service that operates under the Gakken Group, a prominent Japanese education company. The service is run by Glats Inc., whose stated motto is to provide genuine learning through the best technology, and which also operates Glats Cebu, Inc. This structure reflects a delivery model centered on Japan and Cebu, where instructors are based. The brand positions itself explicitly as "Gakken's online English conversation," leveraging the Gakken name's association with education in Japan. From its launch, the service has been built around online delivery rather than physical classrooms, allowing lessons to be taken every day from 6:00 to 24:00. This schedule is presented as a way to make continuous study easier to fit into daily life. Over time, Kimini has expanded its course catalog to more than 110 courses, covering learners from young children to adults and addressing goals such as beginner study, Eiken preparation, and TOEIC preparation. The instructor network has grown to more than 2,000 teachers. The service has also added technology-based learning features, including Kimini AI for conversation practice and translation support, skill-specific training for grammar, pronunciation, listening, and reading, and the Kimini speaking test. Kimini emphasizes measurable outcomes and learner confidence. Its homepage cites survey data covering more than 490,000 responses, reporting a 97% lesson satisfaction rate and stating that 95% of cumulative Eiken examinees passed, with 7,000 such passers as of the end of April 2026. It also features learner testimonials describing score improvements over periods of months. On the corporate side, Glats Inc. has obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its online English conversation service, certified by GCERTI-JAPAN under certification number GIJP-1481-IC. The company also frames its activities around the SDGs, particularly quality education, by providing affordable, high-quality online lessons and school-oriented curricula that combine classroom and at-home learning.

• Glats Inc. obtains ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its online English conversation service (certification number GIJP-1481-IC, audited by GCERTI-JAPAN).

• Kimini reports cumulative Eiken passers of 7,000 and a 95% pass rate among examinees, based on results through the end of April 2026.

Gakken Group's online English conversation service for kids through adults, combining live instructor lessons with AI and skill training to build practical English ability.

• Online English conversation lessons

  Live lessons with foreign instructors, available daily from 6:00 to 24:00.

• Kids courses

  Courses designed for young learners, from beginner level upward.

• Eiken preparation courses

  Courses aimed at Eiken (English proficiency test) preparation.

• TOEIC preparation courses

  Courses aimed at TOEIC preparation.

• Kimini AI

  AI-based conversation practice and translation support for self-paced study.

• Skill-specific training

  Training for grammar, pronunciation, listening, and reading.

• Kimini speaking test

  A speaking assessment feature within the learning system.

• SDGs course

  A course for learning to discuss SDGs topics in English.

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