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
These three elements are the educational requirements necessary to acquire a high school diploma.



E-learning

In-person classes (live teacher
education) and special activities
In-person classes at nationwide campuses
In-person classes at the Ikei, Okinawa Main School for N High School
In-person classes at the Tsukuba, Ibaraki Main School for S High 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
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
Students engage in physical activities in the campus or nearby sports facilities.
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
Have fun making wall decorations. Students create decorations in groups, with activities like weaving braids and attaching flowers.
Comprehensive learning
In group work, students learn about the climate, culture, and history of regions where they take in in-person classes.
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.
More options
Main School in-person class 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
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
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.

Tests (exams)
Credit approval requirements
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
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