What’s Happening to Club Activities at Nishinomiya Private Junior High Schools After Pre-Miya?

In Nishinomiya City, weekend club activities at public junior high schools are scheduled to transition to the community starting in September（commonly known as “Premiya”）.

“So what happens to private junior highs?” That’s something a lot of parents are probably really wondering about.

So, following up on our previous article, we asked Tani-san from Nishitsu Friends’ 【じゅくシェルパ】.

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2025年9月18日

Club activities at private junior highs will mostly stay “as they have been.” That said, there are some exceptions.

Tani-san has been in the education field for more than 25 years and knows Nishinomiya’s schools and cram school scene inside and out. From the perspective of a professional who handles over 300 school-path consultations a year, we had him break down the current state of club activities at private junior highs.

Start Here! 3 Key Points

Please give us the three main points first!

① Many private junior highs in Nishinomiya City plan to continue having teachers supervise club activities next school year and beyond.
② Koyo Gakuin Junior High sometimes brings in outside specialist instructors for certain clubs（this started several years ago, separate from Premiya）.
③ Going forward, “what you want from club activities” may become a factor when choosing a junior high school.

Here’s What Club Activity Policies Look Like at Private Junior High Schools in Nishinomiya

Are private junior highs also shifting to community-based activities like Premiya?

From what we know at this point, many private junior highs plan to continue having school teachers supervise club activities as usual next school year and beyond.

To sum it up, there seem to be two main patterns for now.

・Many private junior high schools
→School teachers continue supervising club activities as before

・Koyo Gakuin Junior High School
→Depending on the club, the school may bring in outside specialist instructors

Koyo Gakuin Junior High’s “Outside Instruction” Is Separate from Premiya

Is Koyo doing this in line with Premiya?

This is the key point: Koyo’s outside instruction began several years ago “regardless of Premiya.” Currently, around 3 to 5 clubs, including basketball, are covered, and the applicable clubs seem to be reviewed each school year.

※School policies may change during the school year, so we recommend confirming the final details at each school’s information sessions or through official announcements.

Why Many Parents Say They Want Teachers to Watch Over the Clubs

One common comment from parents is this:

“If possible, I’d like school teachers to look after the clubs as they have until now.”

The reason is pretty simple: there’s a sense of reassurance.

• Teachers can guide students while understanding their overall school life
• It’s easier to coordinate with academics and daily school life
• Additional costs are less likely to come up

Club activities aren’t just about the sport or activity; they’re tied to the whole school experience, right?

There Are Also Benefits to Bringing in Outside Specialist Instructors

On the other hand, a “specialist instruction” model like Koyo Gakuin Junior High’s also has its strengths.

• High-quality instruction from coaches with extensive competition and teaching experience
• Students can receive specialized advice on skills and strategy
• For students who are highly focused on their sport or activity, it can be a major growth opportunity

That sounds appealing for kids who really want to improve… It means the club environment becomes more serious, right?

That’s right. In addition to club activities as “part of education,” it can also be seen as a place to develop greater specialization.

The “Shape” of Club Activities Is Likely to Become Even More Diverse

1. Public junior high schools will move forward with community transition through “Premiya.”
2. Private junior high schools will have both the “traditional model” and the “specialist instruction model” coexisting.

This means there will be more points to consider when choosing a junior high school.

• How much importance you want to place on club activities
• Whether you want instruction to be completed within the school
• Whether you want highly specialized coaching
• Whether transportation, costs, and time commitments are realistic for your family

Whoa! More things to think about… But it’s definitely an important perspective🙌

Summary

• Many private junior high schools in Nishinomiya City plan to continue teacher-led club activity instruction next school year
• Koyo Gakuin Junior High School may bring in outside specialist instructors depending on the club（this began several years ago, separately from Premiya）
• The traditional model offers reassurance, while the specialist instruction model offers high-quality coaching; each has its own advantages

With the launch of “Premiya,” club activities are now entering a major turning point. When considering a school, it looks like paying attention not only to academics but also to the school’s club activity system and philosophy will become more important than ever.

Lastly

At じゅくシェルパ, we offer consultations not only on academics, but also on choosing a junior high school while taking club activities and overall school life into account, carefully listening to each family’s situation and thoughts.

“What do we want to do about club activities?” feels like something parents and kids may not have actually talked about as much as they think… If you’re unsure, it seems best to sort things out early.