Non-school alternative school “NIJIN Academy” allows you to
experience the Metaverse school building and classes at individual information sessions
*NIJIN Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 2, 2024
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Non-school alternative school “NIJIN Academy” allows you to experience the Metaverse school building and classes at individual information sessions
*You can now experience the Metaverse, classes, physical education, HR, etc. at individual information sessions held every weekday* NIJIN Academy, an alternative school for school refusal operated by NIJIN Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Tatsuro Hoshino), recently announced that it will be holding individual information sessions every weekday, including the Metaverse school building, in real time. We would like to inform you that you can now try out our classes, physical education, and homeroom.
NIJIN Academy, which was featured on NHK Good Morning Japan as a virtual school that utilizes the Metaverse, has enrolled approximately 200 elementary and junior high school students so far, and has achieved a school satisfaction rate of 91.4%, homeroom class satisfaction rate of 96%, and attendance certification. With a rate of 98%, more than 50 students have returned to school, and we have contributed to the enriched growth of children by working closely with schools and boards of education.
Up until now, we have provided a service that allows you to experience the Metaverse school building and classes only at the once-a-month trial entrance event. In response to the needs of participants who want to know more, we will make it possible for them to experience it at “individual information sessions” held every weekday.
In the past, we have had parents with children who do not attend school participate in trial sessions and individual information sessions, and we have worked with 700 families who do not attend school. When some parents hear the word “Metaverse school building,” they are worried, wondering, “Will my child be able to do it?” because they have a difficult image in mind. The briefing session alone was not enough to convey how good the atmosphere inside the company was.
Starting in September, we will set up a time where you can watch the activities being carried out in real time, along with individual briefing sessions, and you will also be able to actually enter the Metaverse school building. Parents and children who attend the information session can directly see how current students are doing on a daily basis, so they can not only get a feel for the atmosphere, but also eliminate any hesitance towards the “Metaverse” and be able to consider enrolling with peace of mind.
For children who cannot leave their homes and do not go to school, being able to connect with peers in the same situation and adults they can trust on the Metaverse is an opportunity for them to feel connected to society.
Even children who have difficulty living in a group at school due to developmental disabilities or other characteristics can grow with Metaverse in a way of learning and spending time that suits them.
How to apply
[Target] Elementary and junior high school students who do not attend school [Holding date] Every weekday
[Place] Online (zoom)
[Capacity] Up to 5 people per day
[How to apply] https://www.jicoo.com/t/nijin/e/academy
[Official website] https://www.nijin.co.jp/academy
[Bonus] If you apply within 3 days of the information session, you can take all online classes for the month for free.
NIJIN Academy
This is an alternative school for elementary and junior high school students who do not attend school, which opened in September 2023, and approximately 150 elementary and junior high school students from more than 30 prefectures nationwide will study here. The pillars of the curriculum are “multi-layered psychological safety,” “interactive lessons by top teachers,” and “child-centered projects,” so that not being able to go to school will not make them feel inferior or guilty, and that all children will have hope. Create a future where you can have As an alternative learning option to school, more than 90%* of the students who apply have obtained attendance certification from their school. *As of July 2024
▶School HP: https://www.nijin.co.jp/academy
NIJIN Co., Ltd.
“JAPAN EDUCATION”, which solves educational issues from a system based on the philosophy of “Illuminating the country through education” COMPANY”. Founded in April 2022 by Tatsuro Hoshino, a former elementary school teacher, who felt that the country was in crisis because there were too many children in today’s schools who were unable to express themselves, and with the aim of making the country a place where everyone can have “hope” in education. We are developing 11 systems (projects) to solve various educational problems such as school refusal, teacher shortages, teacher work styles, and the state of schools.
Company name: NIJIN Co., Ltd.
Location: 2-5-5 Tokiwa, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Established: April 1, 2022
Representative: Tatsuro Hoshino
Business content: Educational business that solves educational issues through mechanisms (teacher training, truancy support, business start-up support, educational events, afterschool)
URL: https://www.nijin.co.jp/