N High School Group Raises Starting Salary for Teachers to Up to 300,000 JPY

Kadokawa Dwango Gakuen, the school corporation operating N High School, S High School, R High School (collectively, the N High School Group), and N Junior Division, has decided to revise its salary structure effective April 2027, raising starting salaries for teachers to up to 300,000 JPY. Additionally, current teachers and staff will also receive increases in base pay and various allowances.

◾️ Background

In recent years, as demand for correspondence high schools grows and personalized, student-centered learning becomes increasingly important, securing high-quality teaching staff has become crucial in the education sector.

Since the opening of N High School in 2016, the N High School Group has implemented a specialized division of labor among teaching staff. Dedicated teams handle career guidance, club activities, experiential learning, and other tasks, reducing teacher workload while enabling higher-quality education and guidance for students.

This salary revision aims to strengthen the existing specialized division of labor by attracting diverse, highly skilled, and motivated talent, thereby enhancing the quality of education provided to students.

◾️ Overview

Effective Date: April 2027

Revised Terms: Starting salary for teachers raised to up to 300,000 JPY

- Base salary increased from the current 210,500 JPY to 240,000 JPY

- Increase in teaching license allowance

- Introduction of a new allowance for teachers

※ Current teachers and staff will also receive increases in base salary and various allowances.

◆ About Kadokawa Dwango Gakuen – N High School, S High School, R High School ◆

<N High School (Headquarters: Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture; Principal: Hirokazu Okudaira) / S High School (Headquarters: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture; Principal: Naoko Yoshii) / R High School (Headquarters: Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture; Principal: Hirokazu Okudaira)>

The N High School Group operates as an internet-based high school leveraging Japan’s correspondence education system. After opening N High School in 2016, S High School opened in 2021 as the second campus, followed by R High School in 2025 as the third. As of March 2026, the group serves 36,371 students. The schools provide a cutting-edge online learning environment utilizing VR and AI, offering not only mandatory courses for graduation but also diverse elective courses in university entrance exam preparation, programming, illustration, novel writing, game development, fashion, cooking, and beauty, accessible online at students’ convenience. Additionally, the group offers nationwide residential career experience programs and problem-solving learning initiatives in collaboration with companies and local governments, equipping students with practical skills and real-world experience.

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◆ About Kadokawa Dwango Gakuen – N Junior Division ◆

N Junior Division is a new-concept "Progressive School" established in alignment with the spirit of the Educational Opportunity Assurance Act. As of March 2026, 1,686 students are enrolled nationwide. The program focuses on developing comprehensive abilities through three pillars: general education, critical thinking, and practical skills. It offers diverse learning content including 21st-century skills, programming, and foundational academics (Japanese, math, English), enabling each student to learn at their own pace, set goals, and take initiative toward building future careers and achieving personal dreams.

※ N Junior Division is not a school defined under Article 1 of the School Education Act. Students may enroll while remaining officially enrolled in their current middle schools.

Website: https://n-jr.jp/ X: https://x.com/njrjp1

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