Local Revitalization and Education Promotion Network Signs Mutual Cooperation Agreement for Disaster-Time Transfer Support with 7 National Corporations
The Local Revitalization and Education Promotion Network (GLO), a consortium of seven school corporations, has established an agreement for disaster-time transfer support. This initiative aims to ensure students, including international students, can continue their education without interruption during disasters and protect their residency status.
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The Local Revitalization and Education Promotion Network (hereinafter referred to as GLO), on April 3, 2026, signed a 'Mutual Cooperation Agreement for Disaster-Time Transfer Support' with seven school corporations nationwide.
This agreement is a nationwide educational collaboration aimed at ensuring that students, including international students, do not have their learning opportunities interrupted in the event of a disaster.
GLO, which advocates for the internationalization of education and regional revitalization, will build an effective support system in response to rising social demands.
■ Background: Frequent Disasters and the Challenge of 'Learning Disruption'
In recent years, disasters such as earthquakes, heavy rainfall, and infectious disease outbreaks in Japan have made the suspension of educational institution operations and the interruption of student learning a realistic risk.
Particularly for international students, complex issues such as:
- Loss of learning opportunities
- Difficulty in maintaining residency status
- Collapse of living foundations
have become apparent.
In light of these circumstances, GLO has embarked on 'building a nationwide safety net that transcends educational institutions.'
■ Key Points of the Agreement
① Nationwide 'Immediate Transfer' Acceptance System
Students who find it difficult to continue attending school due to disaster-related damage will be promptly accepted by member schools in other regions.
Geographical risks will be dispersed through a wide-area network spanning from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
② 'Zero Learning Disruption' through Sharing of Coursework and Grade Data
Unit credits, grades, and academic histories will be shared among member schools,
establishing a system that allows for seamless continuation of learning even after transferring.
③ Support for Maintaining International Students' Residency Status
Regarding the maintenance and change of residency status, which becomes an issue during disasters,
member schools will collaborate to provide procedural support and information.
■ GLO Member Corporations (7 Nationwide)
Yoshida Gakuen Educational Corporation (Hokkaido)
Ryusawa Gakuen Educational Corporation (Iwate Prefecture)
Arisaka Chuo Gakuen Educational Corporation (Gunma Prefecture)
Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology Group Educational Corporation (Shizuoka Prefecture)
YIC Gakuin Educational Corporation (Kyoto Prefecture, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Kawahara Gakuen Educational Corporation (Ehime Prefecture)
Asojuku Educational Corporation (Fukuoka Prefecture)
■ GLO's Vision: Creating 'Human Resource Circulation' through Education x Industry x Region
Since its establishment in 2018, GLO has set its mission as:
'To cultivate industrial human resources through the internationalization of education, and to realize sustainable regional economic growth and a symbiotic society.'
GLO's initiatives go beyond accepting and retaining international students,
and are characterized by a 'two-way international education model' that also provides opportunities for Japanese students to learn in a global environment and engage in cross-cultural collaboration.
In addition to the process from 'before study abroad' -> 'study abroad' -> 'employment,'
it promotes the creation of a system where diverse human resources circulate and settle in the region by constructing an integrated educational system that allows Japanese and international students to learn together and thrive together in local communities and companies.
This will lead to:
- Improvement of international competitiveness and practical skills for Japanese students
- Smooth settlement in local communities for international students
This agreement is a nationwide educational collaboration aimed at ensuring that students, including international students, do not have their learning opportunities interrupted in the event of a disaster.
GLO, which advocates for the internationalization of education and regional revitalization, will build an effective support system in response to rising social demands.
■ Background: Frequent Disasters and the Challenge of 'Learning Disruption'
In recent years, disasters such as earthquakes, heavy rainfall, and infectious disease outbreaks in Japan have made the suspension of educational institution operations and the interruption of student learning a realistic risk.
Particularly for international students, complex issues such as:
- Loss of learning opportunities
- Difficulty in maintaining residency status
- Collapse of living foundations
have become apparent.
In light of these circumstances, GLO has embarked on 'building a nationwide safety net that transcends educational institutions.'
■ Key Points of the Agreement
① Nationwide 'Immediate Transfer' Acceptance System
Students who find it difficult to continue attending school due to disaster-related damage will be promptly accepted by member schools in other regions.
Geographical risks will be dispersed through a wide-area network spanning from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
② 'Zero Learning Disruption' through Sharing of Coursework and Grade Data
Unit credits, grades, and academic histories will be shared among member schools,
establishing a system that allows for seamless continuation of learning even after transferring.
③ Support for Maintaining International Students' Residency Status
Regarding the maintenance and change of residency status, which becomes an issue during disasters,
member schools will collaborate to provide procedural support and information.
■ GLO Member Corporations (7 Nationwide)
Yoshida Gakuen Educational Corporation (Hokkaido)
Ryusawa Gakuen Educational Corporation (Iwate Prefecture)
Arisaka Chuo Gakuen Educational Corporation (Gunma Prefecture)
Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology Group Educational Corporation (Shizuoka Prefecture)
YIC Gakuin Educational Corporation (Kyoto Prefecture, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Kawahara Gakuen Educational Corporation (Ehime Prefecture)
Asojuku Educational Corporation (Fukuoka Prefecture)
■ GLO's Vision: Creating 'Human Resource Circulation' through Education x Industry x Region
Since its establishment in 2018, GLO has set its mission as:
'To cultivate industrial human resources through the internationalization of education, and to realize sustainable regional economic growth and a symbiotic society.'
GLO's initiatives go beyond accepting and retaining international students,
and are characterized by a 'two-way international education model' that also provides opportunities for Japanese students to learn in a global environment and engage in cross-cultural collaboration.
In addition to the process from 'before study abroad' -> 'study abroad' -> 'employment,'
it promotes the creation of a system where diverse human resources circulate and settle in the region by constructing an integrated educational system that allows Japanese and international students to learn together and thrive together in local communities and companies.
This will lead to:
- Improvement of international competitiveness and practical skills for Japanese students
- Smooth settlement in local communities for international students