In the Jodo and Tendai sect, Gakkai (the rank given depending on the education levels) is set for Buddhist monks in addition to Sokai (the rank of priest) and the title, Kangaku is set as the highest rank in education and learning.
浄土宗や天台宗では、僧侶に僧階のほかに学階を設けて、教学面での階位の最高位に勧学の称号を置いている。