What School With does

School With (株式会社スクールウィズ) is a Tokyo-based study abroad agency and English learning platform founded in 2013 by Hideki Ota. The company operates a comparison and matching platform covering approximately 3,000 language schools across 16 countries, monetized through commission arrangements with partner schools under a zero-customer-fee, lowest-price-guarantee model. As of January 2026, School With reports 90,000+ cumulative study abroad support cases and a 95.7% customer satisfaction rate, with primary customers being Japanese individual learners seeking English proficiency gains through overseas study, supplemented by Japanese corporations (e.g., KPMG, Seiko Watch, Suntory) and educational institutions (e.g., N High School, Tsukuba University, Ritsumeikan Uji) using corporate and institutional training programs.

The company has built an English learning ecosystem spanning the full learner lifecycle. Adjacent products include Gariben, a peer-learning-based 3-month TOEIC coaching subscription at 136,800 yen per participant; TEPPEN ENGLISH, an AI-powered immersion coaching service launched in July 2024 that generates personalized learning materials via generative AI; Pre-Ryugaku, a pre-departure preparation program launched December 2023; Remote Work Study Abroad for freelancers; CareerWith for overseas employment; and WriteWith for essay correction. The proprietary peer learning methodology underpins Gariben, while TEPPEN ENGLISH represents the company's primary AI application, winning the 2024 JELCA Grand Prize in the technology case category.

School With is a privately held, venture-backed company with cumulative funding exceeding 1 billion yen from East Ventures (2014, 2015) and Samurai Incubate (December 2021, lead, over 100 million yen). The company holds regular membership in JAOS, ICEF, JELCA, and the Cabinet Office-certified NPO Ryugaku Kyokai, with headquarters in Shibuya, Tokyo, and an operational office in Cebu, Philippines. The go-to-market combines sales-led counselor consultations (phone, online, LINE) with product-led self-service for digital products and event-driven acquisition through study abroad briefing sessions.

Name

School With

Legal name

株式会社スクールウィズ

Website

https://schoolwith.me

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

School With is a Tokyo-based English study abroad agency operating a 3,000+ school platform across 16 countries for Japanese learners, complemented by AI-powered (TEPPEN ENGLISH) and peer-learning (Gariben) coaching subscriptions and corporate training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Study Abroad and Language Training Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Language Schools (61163)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language School Placement Agencies & Aggregators (EDAIAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Support, Tutoring & Language Support for Enrolled Overseas Secondary Students (EDAIAHAK), English Test Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, etc.) (EDAAACAJ), English Proficiency & International Admissions Exams (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo) Prep (EDANABAC)

Keywords

• Study abroad services
• English language training
• Language school placement
• Online English coaching
• Corporate language training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Study Abroad Agency Commission: Earns commissions from partner language schools worldwide. While marketed as '手数料0円' (zero agency fees) for customers, the company generates revenue through commissions paid by schools. Operates on a lowest price guarantee model.
2. Gariben Group English Coaching Subscription: Online 3-month group English coaching program at 136,800 yen per participant. Uses peer learning methodology with TOEIC score improvement focus. Conducted every 2 months with cohorts of participants.
3. TEPPEN ENGLISH Coaching: Full immersion AI-powered speaking-focused English coaching service. Higher price point than Gariben, targeting professionals seeking advanced speaking skills.
4. Pre-Ryugaku (Pre-Study Abroad) Program: Pre-departure English preparation program provided as a bundled service with study abroad bookings. Includes speaking tests, guidebooks, and basic conversation lessons.
5. Corporate Language Training Coordination: B2B service coordinating Philippines and Western country language training for Japanese corporations and educational institutions. One-month programs starting from 235,000 yen for corporate clients.
6. Remote Work Study Abroad: Hybrid program combining remote work with study abroad, targeting freelancers and remote workers seeking to combine work and language learning overseas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

School With operates a study abroad agency platform that matches Japanese students with 3,000+ language schools across 16 countries (Philippines, USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Malta, and others). The company charges zero agency fees to customers, earning revenue through commissions paid by partner schools, and supplements this with digital English coaching products (Gariben for TOEIC peer learning, TEPPEN ENGLISH for AI-powered speaking), pre-departure preparation (Pre-Ryugaku), remote work study abroad, essay proofreading (WriteWith), overseas employment support (CareerWith), and corporate English training programs.

Product overview

School With operates a multi-product portfolio centered around English language learning and study abroad services. The core platform is スクールウィズ (School With), a comprehensive study abroad agent serving 16 countries with approximately 3,000 language schools. Adjacent to the core service, the company offers complementary learning products: Gariben provides peer-based TOEIC preparation, while TEPPEN ENGLISH delivers AI-powered immersion coaching. Supporting services include プレ留学 (pre-study abroad preparation), リモートワーク留学 (remote work study abroad), WriteWith (essay correction), CareerWith (overseas employment), and バーチャル留学 (virtual study abroad). The ecosystem is designed to support learners throughout their language learning journey—from initial preparation through study abroad and into career application of English skills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gariben (ガリベン): Group English coaching service with peer learning for TOEIC score improvement, featuring 3-month online programs with team-based learning approach
• TEPPEN ENGLISH
• プレ留学 (Pre-Ryugaku)
• リモートワーク留学 (Remote Work Study Abroad)
• CareerWith
• WriteWith
• NihonGo!

Products and services

• School With (スクールウィズ) Study Abroad Agency Japan's largest study abroad agent platform covering 16 countries and approximately 3,000 language schools. Provides free counselor consultation, school matching, and support for study abroad programs with focus on English language improvement. Operates on a zero-agency-fee model with lowest price guarantee, earning revenue through commissions from partner schools. Includes visa, insurance, and accommodation support.
• Gariben (ガリベン) Online peer learning TOEIC coaching program where participants join 5-person groups for 3-month collaborative learning sessions. Uses peer learning methodology to help working adults maintain learning consistency. Achieves average 100+ TOEIC points improvement in 3 months with 96.8% learning continuation rate. Approximately 1/3 the price of comparable 1-on-1 coaching.
• TEPPEN ENGLISH (テッペンイングリッシュ) AI-powered complete immersion English coaching service featuring mission-clear programs that maximize speaking practice, AI-generated personalized materials tailored to individual job roles and career goals, and expert support. Targets professionals seeking advanced conversational fluency. Achieves 17x improvement in job-specific vocabulary occurrence rate vs conventional methods.
• Pre-Ryugaku (プレ留学) Pre-Study Abroad Program
• Remote Work Study Abroad (リモートワーク留学) Study abroad service that combines remote work with overseas study by leveraging time differences. Allows freelancers and creative professionals to work while experiencing language immersion abroad. Targets remote workers and freelancers seeking to combine employment with overseas language study.
• WriteWith English Proofreading Service English essay correction service for middle and high school students provided in partnership with overseas language schools and ESN (English Teachers' Research Group). Offers high-quality, low-price proofreading for educational institutions.
• CareerWith Overseas Employment Support Membership-based overseas employment support service for study abroad participants, helping users pursue international careers after completing their studies abroad. Includes partnerships with Persol Career BRS for bilingual job hunting support and 50,000 yen job placement bonus.
• Virtual Study Abroad (バーチャル留学) Online study abroad program for educational institutions that provides immersive language learning experiences through virtual tours, one-on-one lessons, and group classes. Allows students to experience overseas study without travel costs.
• Corporate Language Training (法人向け語学研修) B2B service coordinating Philippines and Western country language training for Japanese corporations and educational institutions. One-month programs starting from 235,000 yen for corporate clients. Achieves approximately 120 point average TOEIC improvement per month. Serves enterprise clients including Seiko Watch Corporation, Suntory, KPMG, Konoike Construction, and BEENOS.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95.7% customer satisfaction rate for study abroad services
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 留学協会 (Ryugaku Kyokai)coreOthers · 4 May 2026Cabinet Office-certified NPO for study abroad environment improvement. Corporate membership includes application review and screening process. Second industry association membership after JAOS.
• BEENOSminorOthers · 1 July 2022First enterprise client to adopt Gariben corporate English training program for employees. BEENOS implemented peer-learning based TOEIC preparation for staff.
• カナダ留学コンパス (Canada Study Abroad Compass)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2022Partnership to strengthen '2-country study abroad' support (Philippines + Canada). Canada Compass handles Canada-side coordination; School With handles Philippines preparation. Targets cost-conscious students wanting Western country experience after Philippines foundation.
• パーソルキャリア BRS (Persol Career BRS)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 February 2019Partnership for '英語力をキャリアに活かせる転職' (English-to-career job placement). Provides bilingual job hunting support for study abroad returnees through PERSOL's global recruitment network. Includes 50,000 yen job placement bonus for successful placements.
• FreakOut Pte. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2018Joint program offering '実質0円 Philippines study abroad' with overseas job placement. FreakOut provides employment opportunity in Singapore/Asia; School With provides study abroad coordination. Target: Japanese candidates seeking overseas work experience combined with English training.
• Native Camp (ネイティブキャンプ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partnership offering Native Camp's online English service as a promotional gift. First month free coupon (worth up to 7,480 yen) provided to study abroad applicants.
• Jaos (海外留学協議会)coreOthersRegular member (正会員) of JAOS since 2019. CEO Ota served as PR Committee Chairman. JAOS membership provides industry credibility and access to 60+ member organizations including foreign embassies.
• ICEF (International Consultants for Education and Fairs)minorOthersRegular member (正会員) of ICEF, international network for education agents. Provides access to global education fair events and industry best practices.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ryugaku Journal (留学ジャーナル): Long-established Japanese study abroad agency offering country-specific school matching, especially for US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Comparable in target customer (Japanese outbound students) and language school placement model.
• Ryugaku.com (留学.com): One of Japan's largest study abroad information platforms and agencies, listing language schools globally. Direct competitor to School With's core placement business across English-speaking destinations.

Broad incumbents

• Native Camp (ネイティブキャンプ):
• DMM Eikaiwa (DMM英会話): Large-scale Japanese online English conversation service from DMM with thousands of instructors and a freemium model. Competes for the same Japanese self-study English learner as Gariben and TEPPEN ENGLISH.

Emerging players

• RareJob (レアジョブ): Japan-listed online English conversation platform with a large Filipino instructor base and subscription model. Competes most directly with School With's Gariben/TEPPEN ENGLISH online coaching products for the same Japanese working-adult segment.
• Bizmates (ビズメイツ): Japan-focused business English coaching service primarily targeting Japanese professionals, with subscription tiers and Filipino instructors. Comparable customer base and use case to Gariben and corporate training lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/SchoolWith
• Instagraminstagram.com/schoolwith_ryugaku
• TikToktiktok.com/@schoolwith_ryugaku

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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