Commercial high school (Japan)

A , called or shōgyō for short, is a Japanese high school which concentrates more on the teaching of business and commerce knowledge and skills rather than the college preparatory courses taught in most Japanese high schools. Most students who graduate from a commercial high school directly enter the work force rather than going to college. Most commercial high schools will have "shōgyō kōtō gakkō" in the name of the school.

Brief summary

Commercial high schools focus primarily in curriculum designed to teach the skills necessary for success in the business world, though there are a wide variety of fields of study on which to focus. Many students focus on gaining the necessary qualifications and certifications in order to assist them once they begin searching for employment in their specialized field of study.

Many commercial high schools and information technology schools are members of the , or , a very influential organization in the Japanese business world. The Zensho sponsors all kinds of official certifications and conventions.

ja:商業高等学校