Our Business (by Segment)

As of March 31, 2024

The Benesse Group operates in three business segments, promoting well-being for everyone.

Education Business
in Japan

Individual learning that leads to the future

From preschool to senior high school students, we offer educational services and materials tailored to various learning styles and needs, with a priority on the fun of learning and joy of self-development.

Major Business Types and Services

  • Correspondence courses

    • Shinkenzemi

      Shinkenzemi offers materials matched to each individual’s specific needs and development stage, in both digital and paper formats for the best balance.

    • Kodomo Challenge

      Kodomo Challenge covers diverse recommended learning themes for preschool ages, and creates opportunities for each age level to develop interest and think independently.

  • School & Teacher Support

    To support school education, we offer products such as Shinken Simulated Exams for university entrance exams, and the GTEC test which measures the four skills of English language proficiency.

  • Prep schools / Classrooms

    Prep schools, preparatory courses, and English language lessons for children.

Related Companies

Benesse Corporation Tokyo Individualized Educational Institute, Inc. UP Inc. Tokyo Educational Institute Co., Ltd. Benesse BE studio Inc. Classi Corp. Kyoto Rakusai Yobikou Co., Ltd. etc.

Nursing Care and Childcare

Providing healthy environments where people can be themselves

Placing importance on deep respect for people’s individuality and their personal growth, we facilitate the well-being of seniors, children, and their families.

Major Business Types and Services

  • Nursing home and home help services

    So that people can continue to live in a familiar area and enjoy a way of life that always suits them, we operate nursing homes for seniors including fee-based homes and elderly houses with care services. In addition, we provide home help services and daytime nursing care services.

  • Food delivery services

    The Benesse no Ouchi Gohan service offers delivery of different delicious, seasonally inspired, and nutritionally balanced meals each day.

  • Daycare and afterschool care

    Benesse operates daycare centers and after school childcare centers, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area. We operate these facilities with the aim of expanding possibilities for children, the future generation.

Related Companies

Benesse Style Care Co., Ltd. Benesse MCM Corp. Heart Medical Care Co.,Ltd. Benesse Palette Co., Ltd. Benesse Senior Support Co., Ltd.

University and Working Adult

Enriching society and people’s lives through lifelong learning

We will rapidly develop the business in a manner unique to Benesse, specifically by assisting both companies and individuals with reskilling and thereby more closely linking learning and working, amid the change and diversification of people’s work styles and necessary skills.

Major Business Types and Services

  • Online education platform Udemy for working adult learners

    Udemy is an American online video learning platform service with users all over the world. As an Udemy business partner in Japan, Benesse Corporation is introducing the program to individuals, businesses, government agencies, universities, and other users.

  • University and Working Adult

    We provide services on public relations support and study abroad support for universities, vocational schools, and other schools.

  • Career development support services

    We offer a wide range of career development support services including not only employment support but also skills visualization and learning.

Related Companies

Benesse Corporation Shinken-AD Co., Ltd. Benesse i-Career Co., Ltd. Waris Co., Ltd. etc.

Last updated : 2024/05/28