TOKYO GLOBAL GATEWAY

TOKYO GLOBAL GATEWAY

In order to provide more opportunities for pupils and students to have conversations with foreigners, come into contact with foreign cultures, and take an active stance towards improving their English, the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education has established TOKYO GLOBAL GATEWAY BLUE OCEAN (in Aomi) and GREEN SPRINGS (in Tachikawa) schools as a place of experiential and practical learning to complement their classroom education.

The following demonstrates the efforts enacted on behalf of TOKYO GLOBAL GATEWAY up to now.

October 27, 2015　Announced an expert panel report related to EIGO-MURA (working name)

In April 2015, the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education established a panel of experts related to EIGO-MURA (working name). In this panel of experts, we have proceeded to investigate how the Tokyo EIGO-MURA (working name) scheduled to open in 2018 should be.
In October 27, 2015, the results of this investigation was collected and announced as "Opening the Tokyo EIGO-MURA (working name)".

March 3, 2016　"EIGO-MURA (working name)" project execution principles decided

Looking ahead to the opening of the "EIGO-MURA (working name)," the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education has been proceeding with consideration of facilities, administration techniques, and thoughts on offered learning programs.
On March 3, 2016, we publicized the appendix known as the "EIGO-MURA (working name)" Project Execution Principles.

March 28, 2016　Recruited businesses for establishment/management of "EIGO-MURA (working name)" (publicized Applicant Guidelines)

The "EIGO-MURA (working name)" Business Applicant Guidelines were announced on March 28, 2016, and recruitment began for businesses to establish and manage the "EIGO-MURA (working name)".

June 30, 2016　Q&A related to "EIGO-MURA (working name)" Business Applicant Guidelines

At the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education, the "EIGO-MURA (working name)" Business Applicant Guidelines were announced in March 2016, and received written inquiries regarding the Business Applicant Guidelines from April 27 to June 8, 2016.
We collected answers to the questions we received and announced it on June 30, 2016.

September 30, 2016　Decided "EIGO-MURA (working name)" Best Project Applicants

The Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education recruited businesses based on the "EIGO-MURA (working name)" Screening Standards and "EIGO-MURA (working name)" Business Applicant Guidelines announced on March 28, 2016. 3 groups of proposals were accepted during the August 1-12 2016 reception period.

Regarding the 3 group proposals, the "EIGO-MURA (working name)" Project Review Committee based on the "EIGO-MURA (working name)" Project Review Committee Establishment Guidelines engaged in 1-stage reviews by means of proposal documents, as well as 2-stage reviews based on proposals and presentations. As a result, the following group headed by Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. was decided as the best project applicant. With this in mind, the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education decided best project applicants as anticipated participants, and looking forward, began discussions based on proposal details.

1．Best project applicants (group)

• Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.
• Ichishin Holdings Co., Ltd.
• EDURE LCA Co., Ltd.
• English Language Education Council (ELEC)
• Hakuhodo Inc.

2．Proposal outline

The publication ended.

3．Opening location

TIME24 Building
2-4-32 Aomi, Koto-ku
(2 minute walk from Yurikamome Telecom Center Station)
Ownership/management by Tokyo Big Sight

4．Future schedule

Execution of "Basic Agreement Part 1" in October 2016
Decide as anticipated participants
Begin discussion with Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education regarding specific details
Execution of "Basic Agreement Part 2" by end of March 2017
Scheduled inauguration in September 2018

October 31, 2016　Execution of "EIGO-MURA (working name)" Project Basic Agreement Part 1d

As announced on September 30, 2016, the "EIGO-MURA (working name)" Project Review Committee decided the "EIGO-MURA (working name)" best project applicants to be the group headed by Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd., Ichishin Holdings Co., Ltd., EDURE LCA Co., Ltd., English Language Education Council (ELEC), Hakuhodo Inc.), based on the "EIGO-MURA (working name)" Project Review Committee Establishment Guidelines.

Based on that decision, the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education executed the "EIGO-MURA (working name)" Project Basic Agreement Part 1 Execution among the corresponding best project applicants, and decided that these best project applicants be made "anticipated participants".
Going forward, agreements focused on the execution of Basic Agreement Part 2 is being promoted among the corresponding anticipated participants.

March 23, 2017　“TOKYO GLOBAL GATEWAY” to open in September 2018
～An experience-oriented English-education facility to nurture global citizens～

The Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education (TBoE) formally contracted a consortium of five private-sector entities to manage and operate a large-scale experience-oriented English-education facility aiming to nurture global citizens. The TBoE also decided to name the facility—“TOKYO GLOBAL GATEWAY,”dubbed “TGG,” while endorsing the outline of the project.

The main users of this facility will range in age from elementary school children to senior high school students. The facility expects to provide visiting students with various programs. These programs will include simulated experiences for students to practice speaking English in daily life overseas, such as at airport, restaurants, and so on. The facility will also offer programs dealing with science and technology, business, international contribution and international exchange, in which students discuss in English to work out solutions or create new ideas through group work. In those activities, many English instructors (“Specialists”) and teaching assistants (“Agents”) will help students to accomplish given tasks in each activity. Many public and private corporations--both Japanese and international--are expected to join this project as partners or supporters to give students practical and hands-on learning.

1．Operator

1. TOKYO GLOBAL GATEWAY CO., LTD., a newly incorporated consortium of five private-sector entities
2. Members of the consortium
   GAKKEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
   ICHISHIN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
   EDURE LCA Co., Ltd.
   The English Language Education Council, Inc.
   Hakuhodo Inc.

2．Facility name

TOKYO GLOBAL GATEWAY (TGG)

3．Outline of the project

1. Location 1st to 3rd floors, Time 24 Building, 2-4-32, Aomi, Koto Ward, Tokyo Approximately 7,000 square meters（2 minutes on foot from Telecom Center Station on the Yurikamome Line）
2. Financial support from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
   • 100% of the facility rents
   • 50% of the pre-opening renovation expenses
3. Standard program plan