Renaissance High School Group
The Renaissance High School Group is a wide-area online high school network that utilizes smartphones and computers for learning, allowing students to freely learn with fewer required school days while learning at their own pace, anytime and anywhere.
In 2006, the Group established Renaissance High School in a Special Education Zone in Ibaraki Prefecture designated by the Cabinet Office, becoming one of the first correspondence high schools in Japan to incorporate ICT education. Today, the Group operates a total of 13 campuses and other locations nationwide, including three schools: Renaissance High School, Renaissance Toyota High School, and Renaissance Osaka High School.
With a commitment to embracing the individuality of each student and fostering a diverse educational environment, the Group provides learning opportunities that go beyond the mere acquisition of knowledge and information, expanding the possibilities of learning while aiming to invigorate Japan through education.
Business Overview
- Operation of three wide-area correspondence high schools within the Renaissance High School Group, offering flexible online learning accessible anytime and anywhere
- Provision of a wide range of courses, including esports, a standard on-campus program, K-pop and beauty courses, and programs to develop AI and programming skills, as well as specialized courses in entertainment, study abroad, accounting, and sports
- Operation of Renaissance Junior High School, a free school (learning support/tutoring program) for junior high school students
Features and Business Development
Key Features of the Renaissance High School Group
Renaissance High School marked its 20th anniversary in 2026, having been established in April 2006. Following the opening of Renaissance Toyota High School in 2011 and Renaissance Osaka High School in 2014, the Group has continued to grow.
Going beyond simply enabling students to obtain a high school diploma, the schools aim to help students turn their dreams into reality by supporting each individual in pursuing their own goals.
| October 2005 | Company established in Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki (formerly Renaissance Academy Corporation) |
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| April 2006 | Renaissance High School opened |
| October 2011 | Renaissance Toyota High School opened |
| April 2014 | Renaissance Osaka High School opened |
As a correspondence high school offering online learning, one of our key strengths is a flexible system that allows students to learn at their own pace and devote time to what they truly want to pursue, without being tied to a specific location or schedule.
With a comprehensive support system tailored to each student’s lifestyle—including a homeroom teacher system, career guidance, and support from school counselors—we have produced over 30,000 graduates over the past 20 years.
What is a Correspondence High School?
A correspondence high school is a form of education that allows students to study primarily through remote learning. It enables students to earn a high school diploma equivalent to that of a full-time high school while adopting a learning style that suits their individual needs—for example, balancing studies with work or pursuing personal aspirations.
Traditionally, this type of education was seen as suitable for working individuals, those unable to attend school regularly due to activities related to their goals, or those who had discontinued their studies for various reasons. However, it has recently become widely recognized as a viable and flexible educational option that allows students to pursue learning in a way that fits their own lifestyles. Today, approximately one in ten high school students in Japan (*) chooses a correspondence high school.
* Based on the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s “2025 Basic Survey of Schools” (December 26, 2025)
What is the Esports Course?
In April 2018, an Esports Course was launched at Renaissance Osaka High School as the first esports program offered by a high school in Japan. Under a curriculum specialized in esports, the program features top instructors in fields such as English, programming, and psychology, and offers classes designed to develop the skills essential for competitive success, including logical thinking, practical English communication skills, interpersonal communication skills, and strong mental resilience.
Following a strong response from its inaugural year, the Esports Course has expanded to seven locations nationwide, including Umeda Esports Academy, Yokohama Campus, Hakata Campus, Ikebukuro Campus, Nagoya Esports Academy, Mito Campus, and Okayama Campus.
A Wide Variety of Optional Courses
In addition to the Esports Course, the Renaissance High School Group offers a diverse range of optional courses, including a standard on-campus program, as well as specialized courses in K-POP, beauty, AI, and programming. The Group also provides programs focused on areas such as performing arts, study abroad, accounting, and sports.
We strive to create an environment that supports students in pursuing their passions while fostering a deeper and more meaningful approach to learning.
Three Main Schools (Campuses Providing On-Campus Instruction)
- Renaissance High School
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Renaissance High School is a correspondence high school established on April 1, 2006 in Daigo, Ibaraki prefecture, which has been designated as a Special Educational Zone by the Cabinet Office.
Through its proprietary ICT-based e-learning system and flexible on-campus attendance, the school provides an educational environment in which each student can learn at their own pace without undue pressure, supporting their pursuit of a high school diploma and their future aspirations.
- Renaissance Toyota High School
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Renaissance Toyota High School is a correspondence high school established on October 1, 2011, in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, an area designated as a Special Educational Zone by the Cabinet Office.
Since its founding, the school has built strong relationships of trust with students and their families while offering flexible learning styles that make use of smartphones and tablets. Respecting each student’s individuality, it supports them in achieving a high school diploma and taking the next step toward their future in a way that reflects who they are.
- Renaissance Osaka High School
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Renaissance Osaka High School is a correspondence high school established on April 1, 2014, in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, an area designated as a Special Educational Zone by the Cabinet Office.
Leveraging its convenient urban location—just a five-minute walk from Osaka and Umeda Stations—the school offers a highly flexible learning environment. Through a learning framework that is not bound by time or location, it equips students with the skills and mindset needed to pursue their own goals, while fostering respect for individuality and diversity, qualities that are essential for their future.
Renaissance Junior High School
Renaissance Junior High School is a free school (learning support/tutoring program) established in October 2020 in response to requests from junior high school students and their parents who wished to study in the Renaissance High School Group’s Esports Course prior to entering high school.
Guided by a philosophy that values the potential of each individual and provides a learning environment that transcends traditional schooling, the program currently operates at eight locations nationwide (Mito, Ikebukuro, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Okayama, Tokushima, and Hakata). In addition to esports-focused classes, it offers Basic Classes that provide supplementary instruction for junior high school studies and cover subjects in preparation for high school.
By valuing each student’s individual interests, the program fosters communication skills and logical thinking through engaging learning experiences. At the same time, it encourages the development of cooperation and social independence through interactions with instructors and peers.