Schola+ Surpasses 1,300 Facilities: A Turning Point for After-School Programs Facing Staff Shortages

VISH Inc. (Headquarters: Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi; CEO: Hiroyuki Tabyu) announced that its school management system 'Schola+' surpassed a cumulative total of 1,300 facilities on June 16, 2026.

As declining birthrates shrink the market and labor shortages intensify, the after-school and educational institution industry faces mounting pressure to transform traditional operations. Schola+ is a school management system designed to improve operational efficiency through labor-saving and cashless solutions, while also supporting digital marketing for customer acquisition. By continuously refining its features based on direct feedback from users, Schola+ is committed to delivering the best possible solutions and helping after-school programs across Japan overcome their challenges.

Schola+ is currently used by a wide variety of institutions, including swimming schools, gymnastics clubs, dance studios, and English conversation schools.

Why Schola+ Continues to Be Chosen

Internal surveys show that 97%※1 of users selected Schola+ because it offers all the necessary features, and 70%※1 cited its low monthly cost. Post-implementation support satisfaction remains high at approximately 95%※2, and 94%※3 of facilities said they would recommend Schola+ to peers or colleagues. This high level of satisfaction with functionality, pricing, and support has driven adoption across 1,300 facilities nationwide.

※1) Internal survey on reasons for adoption (multiple responses allowed, n=178)

※2) 2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey (338 valid responses); total respondents who answered “satisfied” or “somewhat satisfied” regarding support

※3) Total respondents who answered “would actively recommend” or “would recommend if asked” (same survey)

Unbeatable cost performance (zero initial and renewal fees):

At a time when reducing labor and operational costs is critical, Schola+’s pricing model—where fees do not increase with membership growth—supports institutions of all sizes.

Flexibility for over 20 industries:

Schola+ adapts to the unique operational needs of different sectors, including swimming, dance, and tutoring schools. The system can be customized to match on-site workflows even with limited staff, enabling smooth labor-saving transitions.

Comprehensive human support:

Free support via phone, email, and remote access ensures a smooth implementation and operation process, even for institutions without dedicated IT personnel.

Feature development driven by user feedback:

Features are continuously updated based on input from users. Industry-specific functions, such as skill progression tracking for gymnastics clubs, are developed to address real-world challenges faced by institutions.

▼ Testimonials from Facilities

"We used to spend over an hour confirming schedule changes, but now it takes almost no time. We’ve been able to redirect that saved time to developing teaching programs."

— Okiguchi Makoto Gymnastics Club

"We were overwhelmed with paper, but operational efficiency improved dramatically. Billing tasks that used to take half a day now take only 30 minutes."

— Access Japan Sports Club

"Switching trial lesson sign-ups to an online form eliminated missed opportunities. Enrollment rates improved, and we sometimes receive around 14 trial reservations in a single month."

— English Play Room

Development Background

The idea began with a request from a swimming school.

When we visited the site after hearing a request to “notify parents of bus arrival times,” we encountered a reality far worse than expected. Member management via paper ledgers, manual tuition collection, and parent communication through printouts and phone calls—all operations remained analog. Coaches and staff were spending excessive time on administrative tasks, losing valuable hours that should have been dedicated to student instruction and parent engagement.

Motivated by the desire to “solve this problem,” development of Schola+ began in 2014. Schola+ is built on the principle of deeply understanding the diverse challenges faced by school operators and delivering the most suitable solutions for each customer.

Future Outlook

Our unwavering mission is to listen to on-site feedback and continue creating environments where staff can focus on teaching and communication, allowing them to continue doing what they love. To keep delivering “plus-value,” we plan the following feature updates:

Expansion of credit card payment integration

Responding to customer requests and on-site challenges, we are developing seamless integration between the system and credit card terminals. As cashless adoption accelerates, this will further streamline in-person payments.

Course change functionality in the 'Renraku App'

Previously handled via counter or phone, course change procedures will now be completed entirely within the app. This reduces staff workload while simultaneously improving member convenience.

Messaging function in the coach-exclusive app

Centralizing communication between facilities, members, and parents within the app will eliminate fragmented channels, enabling faster and more reliable exchanges.

Drawing strength from our journey with 1,300 facilities, Schola+ will continue to address on-site challenges moving forward.

Company Overview

Company Name: VISH Inc.

Headquarters: 5F, SC Nishiki Annex, 2-10 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi

Representative: CEO Hiroyuki Tabyu

Business Activities: ○ Cloud Service Provision Planning, operation, and development of cloud services such as 'Schola+' and 'Bus Catch'

○ System Development and Technical Support Contract development of web systems, technical support, and website design

Established: December 2004

TEL: 052-232-2311

URL: http://www.vish.co.jp/