What CHIeru does

CHIeru Co., Ltd. (チエル株式会社) is a Japanese education-focused ICT manufacturer founded in 1997 and headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo. The company develops and sells 60+ products and services spanning learning management systems, classroom management and collaboration tools, language learning systems, network management and security solutions, and identity/single sign-on platforms. Its core product families include the InterCLASS series for Chromebook and Windows classroom management, the GLEXA e-learning system used by 100,000+ university students across 80+ universities, the CaLabo CALL language learning systems with AI-powered speech grading, and the Tbridge patented wireless network optimization solution. CHIeru also offers ExtraConsole ID Manager and Secure Network for unified identity and SSO, the ABLish English news learning platform, WinKeeper system recovery (260,000 licenses deployed), and the CHIeru Chromebook Pack bundled for the Japanese GIGA School Initiative. The company is a certified Google for Education technical partner.

CHIeru operates exclusively in the Japanese education market, selling primarily through direct enterprise field sales to boards of education (教育委員会), individual K-12 schools, and universities, supplemented by a regional partner dealer network and the Google for Education channel. As of March 2026, its products are deployed across 960+ boards of education and 2,100+ high schools and universities, with 47% share of GIGA Chromebook deploying boards. Revenue is generated through annual software subscriptions and licenses, hardware sales (Chromebook packages, network switches, image transmission systems), and professional services for implementation and support. Pricing is predominantly open-price quote-based, with billing on annual or multi-year cycles. The company maintains ISO 27001/27017/27018 and JIS Q 15001 certifications, a Privacy Mark, and GDPR compliance framework, reflecting its handling of student and staff identity data.

In July 2026, the parent entity renamed from CHIeru Communications Bridge Co., Ltd. to CHIeru Nexus Co., Ltd., formalizing a strategic emphasis on human resource development and DX support services. The same period saw the launch of ABLish 日本へGO！ for foreign residents (a new vertical), AI Feedback functionality in GLEXA, and the integration of the S600-OP image distribution controller into CHIehub network switches. Recent strategic additions include the Looker Studio-based InterCLASS Filtering Service dashboard (November 2025), a KOKUYO co-branded furniture+ICT partnership, and continued integration with Google Workspace for Education, Moodle, Active Directory/LDAP, Shibboleth, and Dr.Web antivirus.

Name

CHIeru

Legal name

チエル株式会社 (CHIeru Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://chieru.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CHIeru Co., Ltd. is a Japanese education ICT manufacturer (founded 1997) selling 60+ products — including LMS, classroom management, language learning, network optimization, and identity/SSO systems — directly to 960+ boards of education and 2,100+ schools and universities across Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Technology (EdTech) Software

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Digital Classrooms (EDAJAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

School IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity for K–12 (Network, Identity, SSO) (EDAJAMAM), Learning Device Ecosystems & 1:1 Program Solutions (Devices, MDM, Charging) (EDAJAMAL), K–12 Digital Curriculum & Interactive Lessons (EDAGAEAA), Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL)

Keywords

• Education ICT systems
• Learning management systems
• Classroom management software
• School network management
• Language learning software

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Annual licensing and subscription fees for software products including GLEXA, InterCLASS, CaLabo, ExtraConsole, Tbridge, and other platforms. Typically sold as annual user or device licenses to schools and universities.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of hardware including Chromebook packages (CHIeru Chromebook Pack), network switches (CHIehub), imaging systems (S600-OP), and related equipment bundled with software.
3. Professional Services: Implementation, setup, training, and ongoing technical support services for system integration at schools and universities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CHIeru develops, sells, and supports 60+ integrated education ICT software products and services for Japanese K-12 schools and universities. Its portfolio spans learning management systems (GLEXA), classroom management and collaborative learning tools (InterCLASS), CALL/language learning systems (CaLabo), identity and single sign-on (ExtraConsole), network visualization and optimization (Tbridge), system recovery (WinKeeper), and English-learning content (ABLish), with bundled Chromebook packages for the national GIGA School Initiative. Revenue is generated through annual software subscriptions, bundled hardware sales, and professional implementation services.

Product overview

CHIeru is an education-focused ICT company offering 60+ products and services for K-12 and higher education institutions. The portfolio centers on three core product lines: (1) InterCLASS family for school device management and collaborative learning (Console Support, Advance, Advance Light, Filtering Service with Looker Studio dashboard), (2) CaLabo language learning systems (CaLabo MX, Cloud, EX, LX) featuring AI-powered speech recognition and automatic grading, and (3) GLEXA e-learning system (LMS) with AI feedback for universities. Supporting infrastructure includes ExtraConsole ID Manager (unified identity) and Secure Network (SSO/MFA) for ID management, Tbridge/T-Manager for network visualization and GIGA school network assessment, and administrative tools (らkcak先生ツール, WinKeeper, file encryption). English education products include ABLish news教材, 旺文社英検CAT, and Super English. The company also resells Dr.Web antivirus and offers Chromebook deployment packages. Recent launches include AI feedback in GLEXA and ABLish multilingual Japanese learning service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InterCLASS: Classroom management and collaborative learning support tools for Chromebook and Windows environments, including InterCLASS Console Support, InterCLASS Advance, and InterCLASS Filtering Service
• GLEXA
• CaLabo
• Tbridge
• ExtraConsole Secure Network
• ExtraConsole ID Manager
• ファイル暗号化CR Pro
• WinKeeper
• ABLish
• らくだ老师ツール
• Chromebook活用パック

Products and services

• GLEXA E-learning system (LMS) for universities and higher-education institutions combining video/audio learning, portfolio, and rubric evaluation. Includes an AI feedback feature that automatically grades student reflection essays and summary writing. Deployed at 80+ universities supporting 100,000+ students and 1,000+ courses.
• InterCLASS Console Support Google Workspace app that extends Google Admin Console functionality for school user/group management, device management, and Google Classroom batch configuration without requiring Google admin privileges, with QR-code login and digital textbook CSV support.
• InterCLASS Advance Collaborative learning support tool for Chromebook and Windows environments, integrating with Google Classroom and Google Chat for screen sharing, learning process sharing, and digital textbook utilization in GIGA School Phase 2.
• InterCLASS Advance Light Simplified collaborative learning tool for Chromebook with seamless Google Classroom integration, compliant with GIGA School Initiative Phase 2 standard specifications.
• InterCLASS Filtering Service Web filtering service for Chromebook covering both on-campus Wi-Fi and off-campus LTE learning, powered by Alps System Integration's filtering technology, with optional Looker Studio dashboard for log analysis and AI-based inappropriate-content detection.
• CaLabo MX Language learning support system with AI-powered speech recognition (STT/TTS) for automatic grading of shadowing and pronunciation exercises; supports classroom PC and smartphone learning with unified management.
• CaLabo Cloud Online class support system combining web conferencing and LMS functionality with real-time class support and formative assessment for language learning.
• CaLabo EX CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) system for PC classrooms with screen monitoring, file distribution, and student PC control; reported deployment in approximately 1 in 2 CALL classrooms nationwide.
• CaLabo LX PC classroom system inheriting CaLabo EX's operation and advanced features, designed for language and general PC lab instruction.
• ExtraConsole ID Manager Unified ID management system integrating Active Directory, LDAP, Google Apps, and Office 365 for centralized user/password management across multiple servers and applications.
• ExtraConsole Secure Network Single sign-on (SSO) system for cloud services with multi-factor authentication (SIM, OTP, certificate), access control by group/connection source, and portal interface; supports Shibboleth federation.
• Tbridge

Quantifiable outcome

• Tbridge optimization increased download throughput from 380Mbps to 760Mbps in a real classroom environment (tested with 800 students simultaneously viewing YouTube)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Google for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationCHIeru is a certified Google for Education partner and technical partner. The company develops and sells the 'CHIeru Chromebook Pack' optimized for Google Workspace for Education environments. Products including InterCLASS Console Support, InterCLASS Advance, and InterCLASS Filtering Service are fully integrated with Google Classroom, Google Workspace, and Chromebook management.
• Alps System Integration (アルプス システム インテグレーション)coreTechnology or IntegrationCHIeru's InterCLASS Filtering Service uses Alps System Integration's highest-standard domestic filtering technology to provide web filtering for LTE communications and off-campus device use by students.
• KOKUYO (コクヨ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative marketing partnership combining KOKUYO furniture with CHIeru ICT solutions under the 'KOKUYO × CHIeru' brand to create furniture-ICT integrated learning environments for schools.
• Hewlett-Packard Japan (日本HP)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHP provides Chromebook devices that are bundled with CHIeru's software tools (InterCLASS Console Support) as part of the CHIeru Chromebook Pack offering for GIGA schools.
• MoodleminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCHIeru provides comprehensive Moodle LMS services including implementation support, plugin development, and ongoing maintenance for academic institutions adopting the open-source Moodle platform.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Google for Education: Google's education ecosystem (Workspace for Education, Classroom, Chromebooks) is the foundational platform CHIeru's InterCLASS products integrate with and extend. Overlapping capabilities in classroom management, collaboration, and device management create both partnership opportunity and competitive risk.
• Microsoft Education: Microsoft's education portfolio (Teams for Education, OneNote Class Notebook, Intune for Education) overlaps with CHIeru's classroom collaboration and ID management capabilities as a broader platform alternative for boards of education.
• Benesse Corporation: One of Japan's largest education content and services groups, with K-12 publishing, cram school operations, and the Classi JV. Comparable as a broad Japanese education incumbent with overlapping content, services, and technology offerings.

Direct peers

• Surala Net (すららネット): Japanese adaptive learning platform serving K-12 schools and individual learners with AI-personalized curriculum across multiple subjects. Comparable as a Japan-focused EdTech provider selling subscription learning content and tools to schools and boards of education.
• PowerSchool: North American K-12 SIS and unified classroom platform (formerly Schoology) covering LMS, assessment, and student information. Comparable to CHIeru's combined classroom management (InterCLASS) and LMS (GLEXA) offerings for K-12.
• Classi: Japanese learning platform jointly developed by Benesse and SoftBank, providing LMS, learning analytics, and communication tools for K-12 and high schools. Directly comparable as a domestic K-12/university EdTech platform with overlapping LMS and classroom features.
• Blackboard: Global higher education and K-12 LMS and virtual learning provider. Comparable to GLEXA in university LMS and to broader CHIeru offerings in classroom/learning tools.
• Instructure (Canvas LMS): Global LMS provider (Canvas) widely adopted in higher education, with adjacent tools for K-12. Directly comparable to GLEXA and other CHIeru learning platforms in core LMS functionality and AI-enabled feedback.

Others

• KOKUYO: Japanese office and education furniture leader that has a 'KOKUYO x CHIeru' co-marketing partnership for furniture-ICT integrated learning environments. Adjacent peer as a strategic partner and ecosystem participant in Japanese school ICT procurement.
• Moodle (MoodleHQ): Open-source LMS platform that CHIeru implements, customizes, and supports for Japanese institutions. Comparable as an LMS that CHIeru both competes against (GLEXA) and partners with, serving similar university customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments2 records

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