Private English schools catering to children are thriving, reflecting a growing number of parents, especially younger mothers, who want their kids to start learning the language at an early age.
The boom is supported by government moves to introduce English classes in elementary schools.
Benesse Corp., a major education service company based in Okayama Prefecture, launched an English-language program for children aged between 4 and 12 in 2000.
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