Introduction: why you should understand the differences first
For directors preparing an online academy for elementary, middle and high school students, the first point of confusion is whether to register as a 'remote tutoring academy' or a 'remote lifelong education institute.' The names are similar and both use the word 'remote,' so they are easy to mix up, but their legal basis, target students and registration authorities are completely different. If you are planning to set up a remote academy, understanding this difference accurately is the first step.
Today we will compare the types of remote academies in a table and lay out the criteria for deciding which one a director should prepare for.
Remote tutoring academy vs. remote lifelong education institute: what is the difference?
Differences in legal basis and target students
Remote tutoring academy: Based on the 「Act on the Establishment and Operation of Private Teaching Institutes and Extracurricular Lessons」, this type provides subject instruction online to elementary, middle and high school students. If you want to run subject-focused classes online, such as English or math live video tutoring, this is the one that applies.
Remote lifelong education institute: Based on the 「Lifelong Education Act」, this type is largely an adult-oriented remote academy. It applies when you offer lifelong education content such as certification courses, job training and general-interest lectures.
Because the legal basis differs from the start, the registration procedures and requirements also differ.
Comparing registration authorities and class formats
Category: Remote tutoring academy / Remote lifelong education institute. Legal basis: Private Teaching Institutes Act / Lifelong Education Act. Main students: elementary, middle and high school students / adults and the general public. Registration authority: local office of education / local office of education or the lifelong education promotion agency. Class format: live video classes, with recorded lectures alongside / mainly recorded online lecture platforms. Typical examples: English and math subject supplementary classes / certification and adult general-interest courses.
If you are a director who wants to run subject classes for elementary, middle and high school students, registering as a remote tutoring academy is the right direction. On the other hand, if you are planning an adult-oriented remote academy, you need to follow the lifelong education institute procedures.
Setting up a remote academy: in what order should you prepare?
If you are preparing to set up a remote academy as a remote tutoring academy, you can follow the steps below.
Draft a business plan: First decide on the subjects, target grades and class format (live or recorded).
Check facility and equipment requirements: Even without a physical classroom, you must meet the server and equipment requirements for streaming online lectures.
Prepare the domain registration certificate: Secure a domain for running the online academy and prepare the related certificate.
Sign a server lease agreement for the remote academy: You need a contract that can prove stable server operation.
Apply for remote academy registration with the local office of education: Gather the documents and submit your registration application to the local office of education.
Receive the registration certificate and start operating: Once the review is complete and you receive the registration certificate, you can officially begin operating.
One important point: the detailed requirements may differ somewhat depending on the local office of education in each region. Before preparing your remote academy registration, we recommend confirming with your local office of education in advance.
Decision criteria: which one should you prepare for?
The checklist below gives you a quick sense of direction.
Are your students elementary, middle or high school students? → Remote tutoring academy
Are your students adults, working professionals or the general public? → Remote lifelong education institute
Are your classes mainly live video classes? → Commonly used by remote tutoring academies
Is your content mainly certification or job training? → Remote lifelong education institute
However, these criteria are only a general distinction. Whether you can actually register, and the detailed requirements, may vary depending on the local office of education's interpretation. Be sure to confirm through a prior consultation.
What tools do you need to run a remote academy?
Once you have decided to run an online academy as a remote tutoring academy, you also need to think about how you will actually deliver classes. Because of the nature of subject instruction, live classes where you can check each student's understanding are often effective.
With the ClassCanvas live class program, you can check each student's problem-solving process in a one-board-per-student environment and manage different progress for each student in Individual mode. For subjects where one-on-one feedback matters, such as English or math live video tutoring, ClassCanvas's one-on-one feedback feature is especially useful.
If you also need to manage recorded lectures, assignments, tests and attendance, you can connect the ClassCanvas learning management system to handle video lecture uploads, assignment submission, tests and attendance in one place. Reviewing tools like ClassCanvas in advance, before you reach the actual operation stage after remote tutoring academy registration, helps make your class operations more stable.
Explaining textbooks with screen share and giving real-time feedback through ClassCanvas are also important for building parents' trust in the early days of running an online academy. ClassCanvas provides a live video class program and learning management features together for remote academy operations, so if you are a director preparing a subject-focused remote academy, we suggest comparing it at least once.
Conclusion
Understanding the differences between remote tutoring academies and lifelong education institutes is the first step in setting up a remote academy. Head toward a remote tutoring academy if your students are elementary, middle and high school students, or a remote lifelong education institute if you are running an adult-oriented remote academy, and be sure to confirm the detailed requirements with your local office of education.
If you are unsure how to structure live classes and learning management while preparing to run an online academy, it may help to look at ClassCanvas's features.
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