Required classes

Required classes
Required classes

Required classes are studies needed to acquire a high school diploma. N High School Group students must all complete the required classes regardless of the course they take.

N High School, S High School, and R High School are high schools as specified in Article 1 of the School Education Act.
They provide the exact same high school diploma that full-time courses offer.

Required classes

Students are required to take E-learning, in-person classes, and the final test.
These three elements are the educational requirements necessary to acquire a high school diploma.
3 required classes
3 required classes
E-learning
Required class 01

E-learning

E-learning is comprised of video study and report submission (with correction guidance). In video study, students use the study app ZEN Study. You can study any time, any place, using a computer, smartphone, tablet, or virtual reality equipment. At the end of a video study unit, students submit a report. Reports are completed through an online form, so there is no need to mail them via postal service.
In-person classes at nationwide campuses
Required class 02

In-person classes (live teacher
education) and special activities

In-person classes are conducted onsite in a face-to-face format. First- and third-year students participate in in-person classes at nationwide campuses, while second-year students generally participate in both the in-person classes offered at their Main School and those at nationwide campuses. For special activities, at least 30 credit hours are required by the time of graduation. These are completed through E-learning and in-person classes.
  • In-person classes at nationwide campuses

    In-person classes at nationwide campuses

  • N High School Ikei, Okinawa Main School

    In-person classes at the Ikei, Okinawa Main School for N High School

  • S High School Tsukuba, Ibaraki Main School

    In-person classes at the Tsukuba, Ibaraki Main School for S High School

  • R High School Kiryu, Gunma Main School

    In-person classes at the Kiryu, Gunma Main School for R High School

Face-to-face classes together with classmates

In-person class overview

  • A typical class
    A typical class

    During in-person classes, students meet in a classroom with their classmates to take the class. The classes are designed to focus on critical thinking.

  • Physical education
    Physical education

    Students engage in physical activities in the campus or nearby sports facilities.

  • Life planning
    Life planning

    In group work and original life board games, students learn about life planning, including choices related to finances and life paths.

  • Wall decorations
    Wall decorations

    Have fun making wall decorations. Students create decorations in groups, with activities like weaving braids and attaching flowers.

  • Comprehensive learning
    Comprehensive learning

    In group work, students learn about the climate, culture, and history of regions where they take in in-person classes.

  • Special activities
    Special activities

    For special activities, at least 30 credit hours are required by the time of graduation. At the N High School Group, these are completed through E-learning and in-person classes. In order to develop the ability to be active in society, students engage in problem resolution and group work.

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Main School in-person class extracurricular activities

  • Ikei, Okinawa Main School extracurricular activities
    Ikei, Okinawa Main School extracurricular activities

    At the Ikei Main School, while you study Okinawan history, you can also experience extracurricular activities with a distinct Okinawan flavor, including a Shurijo Castle tour, traditional crafting activities, traditional "Eisa dance" activity, and beach events.

  • Tsukuba, Ibaraki Main School extracurricular activities
    Tsukuba, Ibaraki Main School extracurricular activities

    At the Tsukuba Main School, in addition to learning about the history of outer space development at JAXA's Tsukuba Space Center and touring the Science Museum of Map and Survey, you will also learn topics such as the history of the Tsukubasan Shrine.

  • Kiryu, Gunma Main School extracurricular activities
    Kiryu, Gunma Main School extracurricular activities

    At the Kiryu Main School, you can tour the World Heritage Site Tomioka Silk Mill, and at the Gunma Safari Park, you will learn about the uniqueness of animals and the importance of preserving them. You can also participate in weaving and dyeing activities.

Test (exam) in progress
Required class 03

Tests (exams)

The final tests (generally once per year) are conducted at designated venues in nationwide areas.

Credit approval requirements
for each class

In addition to paying the entire tuition and all other expenses for the academic year, fulfilling all items in the following list within the academic year is the requirement for receiving credit for each class.
  • Submit all required reports for each class by the deadline
  • Fulfill the required number of hours for in-person classes and attend all in-person classes
  • Achieve a minimum passing grade on the final test
  • Receive a grade of at least 2 in the evaluations
  • Submit all required items

Requirements for graduation

For return admission and transfer admission students, study at previous schools may be taken into account (duration of enrollment and acquired credits).
However, academic leaves of absence are not counted in the duration of enrollment.
  • The number of years enrolled in high school must be at least 3 years
  • Complete all required education curriculum
  • Have at least a total of 74 acquired credits
  • Fulfill the required number of hours for special activities
  • Pay the entire tuition for the duration of enrollment and all other expenses

Admittance and graduation timing

The admission windows at N High School, S High School, and R High School are in April, July, October, and January for new and returning students. For transfer students, the self-paced online course begins as needed, and the start date for other courses is negotiable upon consultation. The graduation windows are March, June, September, and December.