[2026 Latest Education Trend] Moving from Skill Learning to 'Social Practice' in Online Extracurriculars for Kids. 'NIJIN Project School,' challenging regional revitalization via metaverse, launches 1-month trial ticket.

Overview NIJIN Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tatsuro Hoshino), which operates non-attendance alternative schools and promotes new educational models nationwide, has launched special 1-month trial tickets on Peatix for its inquiry-based online program, 'NIJIN Project School,' targeting elementary and junior high school students ahead of the summer break. The program allows children to deeply experience activities in the metaverse (virtual campus).

Trial Overview - Dates: July 21 (Tue) – August 31 (Mon). Main activity time: 16:30–17:30. Metaverse space is available 24/7. - Location: Online metaverse space - Target: Elementary and junior high school students - Equipment: PC or tablet - Fee: Free - Capacity: 10 students - Application Deadline: July 17 (Fri) at 18:00

State-of-the-Art Online Extracurriculars Moving beyond the 'input of knowledge and skills' common in many online lessons, this program provides cutting-edge Project-Based Learning (PBL) where children take the lead, engaging adults and companies in real society for 'regional revitalization' or 'solving local issues.' The real-world trial-and-error process at this school aligns perfectly with 'summer research projects' and school inquiry learning, attracting attention from education-conscious parents.

Why Metaverse-based 'Inquiry Learning' is Needed Now With the spread of web environments, online extracurriculars accessible from home have become firmly established. However, the next challenge is how to 'translate digital learning into real-world growth.'

In school education, 'inquiry learning' is becoming fully mandatory, emphasizing 'output'—the process of posing questions, cooperating, and trial-and-error—over mere 'input.' However, daily school or regional settings often lack the peers and resources for children to pursue 'what they really want to do.'

NIJIN Project School breaks down these walls by opening its metaverse space. Children from all over the country who share 'what they love' form teams and engage in serious inquiry learning by directly connecting with adults, companies, and local communities. This living process of 'motivation, dialogue, trial-and-error, and presentation' becomes high-quality material for research projects not found in textbooks.

About NIJIN Academy Project School An inquiry-based after-school program where elementary and junior high students nationwide can join online. It is a new learning space where children start and execute projects connected to society, starting from their own interests.

Focusing on 'practical learning connected to society,' 'dialogue with professionals,' and 'child-led project promotion,' it provides 'real experiences' that textbook-centered learning cannot offer. As a 'third learning space' outside of school and home, it turns individual personality and inquisitiveness into social value. Through the process of identifying, planning, and shaping issues, children cultivate the ability to 'think, move, and deliver value to society' for themselves.