Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. has announced that the KONAMI eSports Academy will open the Daiichi Gakuin High School eSports Online Course in April 2027, allowing students to learn esports online while attending a Daiichi Gakuin High School campus.
The Daiichi Gakuin High School eSports Online Course Opens in April 2027! A Program to Balance Academics and Gaming
PR TIMESIt has been decided that KONAMI eSports Academy will manage the Daiichi Gakuin High School eSports Online Course, where students can learn esports online while attending a physical campus.
This course is a curriculum intended for students enrolled in the Basic Course (attending school up to 2 days a week), Standard Course (attending school up to 5 days a week), or Premium Course (attending school up to 5 days a week) at Daiichi Gakuin High School. In addition to studying at their local campus, students can take esports online classes.
Furthermore, if students choose the completely online Mobile HighSchool, they can take the same online classes while focusing on report-based learning from home!
What Is the Daiichi Gakuin High School eSports Online Course?
In this course, students can take esports online classes at home while studying high school subjects through their respective Daiichi Gakuin High School tracks. Balancing high school life and esports is now possible!
Two Games to Choose From
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You can choose from two games for instruction:
- FORTNITE
- Popular FPS
Because coaches and players from professional esports teams provide direct instruction, even beginners can participate with peace of mind!
Connecting Gaming to Gakuchika for Higher Education and Employment
PR TIMESComprehensive selection entrance exams and job hunting activities are areas where things you put effort into during your student days (abbreviated as Gakuchika) are considered important. Through gaming, students develop skills that can be utilized in society by making friends, fostering communication skills, and taking on the challenge of high school tournaments. By turning student efforts into a portfolio throughout the year, the program supports the creation of your own unique Gakuchika.
Programs and Lecture Schedules for Steady Step-Ups
Let's look at specific programs and examples of actual schedules!
Programs for Systematic Growth
PR TIMESLecture Schedule Example
Here is the timetable for taking esports online lectures while attending school 3 days a week!
PR TIMESAfter finishing lectures at the campus or report learning at home, students take online lectures at home. The course details are as follows:
- Enrollment Period: 3 years
- Capacity: 40 people
- Number of periods: 2 periods per day (60 minutes per period)
- Number of lectures held: 2 times a week (Planned for 40 weeks per year, with summer and New Year holidays)
- Start time: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
For details on the curriculum, please see the Daiichi Gakuin High School eSports Online Course special site.
How Do I Take the Daiichi Gakuin High School eSports Online Course?
PR TIMESApplications for the Daiichi Gakuin High School eSports Online Course will be held on two dates!
| Course Application | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Period | Capacity | Notes |
| Phase 1 Entry | Monday, June 1, 2026 – Monday, August 31, 2026 | 40 people | It is possible to secure a spot in the eSports Online Course before the application for Daiichi Gakuin High School begins. A separate application procedure for Daiichi Gakuin High School is required. |
| Phase 2 Entry | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | 40 people | A separate application procedure for Daiichi Gakuin High School is required. |
Check the 2027 Student Recruitment Guidelines for details on eligibility!
Deepen Your Understanding at Online Joint Information Sessions
For those who want to know more about the Daiichi Gakuin High School eSports Online Course, online joint information sessions are also scheduled to be held!
Event Schedule
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (Holiday)
- Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Sunday, June 14, 2026
Participation applications are available through the Daiichi Gakuin High School eSports Online Course application form. Regarding additional online joint information session dates, they are scheduled to be announced on the KONAMI official website at any time, so check for further news!
