STEM Education Model Utilizing International Academic Proficiency Test 'TOFAS' Selected for MEXT's 'EDU-Port Japan' Support Project

Sprix Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / President and CEO: Hiroyuki Tokiishi) announces that its project utilizing the International Academic Proficiency Test 'TOFAS (Test Of Fundamental Academic Skills)' and digital learning content has been selected for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's (MEXT) 'Fiscal Year 2026 Japanese-Style Education Overseas Expansion (EDU-Port Japan) Support Project'.

Under this initiative, Sprix will focus on three countries—Egypt, Indonesia, and the Philippines—developing and deploying a data-driven STEM education model that integrates objective academic assessment via TOFAS with the digital learning platform 'SPRIX Learning'.

Additionally, the expansion of 'Jugyo Junbi Net' (Class Preparation Network), an information-sharing platform for teachers, into Vietnam has again been selected for support, with continued efforts toward wider adoption and utilization in the region.

1. About EDU-Port Japan

EDU-Port Japan is a MEXT-led initiative promoting the overseas expansion of Japanese-style education through public-private collaboration.

It brings together MEXT, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), local governments, educational institutions, private companies, and NPOs to form a collaborative platform aimed at promoting Japan’s unique educational approaches globally.

▼ EDU-Port Japan Official Website https://www.eduport.mext.go.jp/

▼ Press Release on Selected Projects for FY2026 (EDU-Port Japan) https://www.eduport.mext.go.jp/news/

2. Details of the Selected Project Centered on TOFAS

[Project Title]

Global Deployment of a Data-Driven STEM Education Model Utilizing Japan-Originated International Academic Proficiency Test 'TOFAS' and Digital Learning Content

[Target Countries]

Egypt, Indonesia, Philippines

[Project Objectives and Overview]

In Egypt, Indonesia, and the Philippines, this project will administer the International Academic Proficiency Test 'TOFAS' to identify foundational academic challenges at the national and regional levels through objective, internationally comparable data.

Based on these assessment results, the project will conduct teacher training programs to transfer Japan’s proven teaching methodologies and educational expertise, while also providing high-quality ICT-based learning content 'SPRIX Learning'.

This will establish a continuous improvement cycle—integrating 'assessment,' 'instruction,' 'learning,' and 're-assessment'—within local educational settings, thereby enhancing students’ foundational academic skills.

Furthermore, by fostering essential competencies such as mathematical thinking and digital literacy, the project aims to contribute to national workforce development in STEM-related fields. The education model developed through this initiative will be evaluated for effectiveness in the target countries, with plans to expand it to neighboring and other regions in the future.

3. About the International Academic Proficiency Test 'TOFAS'

TOFAS is an international standardized test designed to measure fundamental academic skills—such as computational ability and programming—that form the foundation for future learning and social life.

Administered online, TOFAS enables objective assessment of learners’ academic status and supports cross-national and cross-regional comparative analysis.

Currently implemented in over 50 countries worldwide, TOFAS has surpassed 15 million cumulative test-takers. It is widely used by government agencies, educational institutions, and schools globally to identify learning gaps and inform subsequent instructional and learning improvements.

TOFAS Official Website: https://tofas.education/

Overview of Sprix Inc.

Sprix Inc. is a comprehensive educational company specializing in the development and provision of educational services and learning content.

In Japan, the company operates diverse educational services and develops a wide range of learning materials and digital learning platforms.

Internationally, Sprix has delivered the 'TOFAS' test to over 15 million students across more than 50 countries. Its educational content—including mathematics textbooks used nationwide in Egypt and self-paced programming learning programs—reaches millions of students globally.

Company Name: Sprix Inc.

Headquarters: 1-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 22F Shibuya Sakura Stage SHIBUYA Tower, Japan

Representative: President and CEO Hiroyuki Tokiishi

URL: https://sprix.inc/