Edogawa Gakuen Toride High School to Introduce 'Jibunal' from April 2026 with an Inquiry-Based Curriculum Leading MEXT's 'N-E.X.T. Concept'
Hamatinics Co., Ltd. has been commissioned to design and operate the 'Business Track' curriculum for Edogawa Gakuen Toride High School starting April 2026, utilizing its 'Jibunal' business school expertise.
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Hamatinics Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ota-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Nobuhiro Hama, hereinafter "the Company"), which operates the business school "Jibunal" for junior and senior high school students, announced that it has been commissioned to design the curriculum and operate the classes for the comprehensive/science inquiry "Business Track" at Edogawa Gakuen Toride High School (Location: Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, hereinafter "Edotori High School") starting in the 2026 academic year.
## Background
The "N-E.X.T. High School Concept (*)" announced by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in February 2026 preaches the importance of "supporting self-realization utilizing learning tailored to each student's diverse individuality, needs, and interests, expanding students' possibilities and developing their abilities." Against this background, Edotori High School will differentiate its comprehensive inquiry into four tracks from the 2026 academic year: "Academic Papers," "Business Inquiry," "Video Creation," and "Global Inquiry." They have developed an environment where students can independently choose courses and learn autonomously.
In adopting this program, "Jibunal," a business school for junior and senior high school students operated by the Company, will take full charge of the curriculum design and operation of the "Business Inquiry" track among the four tracks. Its unique educational method starting from "questions" cultivated at "Jibunal" and its proven track record of bringing out the independence of junior and senior high school students were highly evaluated. By resolving the "lack of continuity between grades," which was a challenge of conventional inquiry-based learning, we will work together to realize the new form of education promoted by Edotori High School as an educational model that supports consistent growth over two years.
(*) Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology "Basic Policy on High School Education Reform (Grand Design) - 'N-E.X.T. High School Concept' toward 2040"
https://www.mext.go.jp/content/20260213-mxt_koukou01-000046079_03.pdf
## Features of the Program
1. "Externally Connected" Education by Practical Instructors
The classes of the "Business Inquiry" track will be taught by a team of professional instructors who teach at business schools and are active in the front lines of the real world. By transcending the framework of the school and bringing the perspective of the forefront of society into the classroom, we will maximize students' intellectual curiosity and accelerate the implementation of business knowledge.
2. A "Two-Tier" Design to Polish the Compass of Life
In the "Business Inquiry" track, we will nurture the "ability to live authentically" and the "ability to create value (earn)" over two years through online classes.
- Year 1: Mastering the "Forms (CAN)" of Business: Systematically learning the four areas of critical thinking, marketing, accounting, and leadership. Installing concrete "weapons" to survive in society.
- Year 2: Connection with Society and Deepening of "Ambition (WANT)": Using the acquired skills, students will challenge practical applications such as solving social issues.
## Background
The "N-E.X.T. High School Concept (*)" announced by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in February 2026 preaches the importance of "supporting self-realization utilizing learning tailored to each student's diverse individuality, needs, and interests, expanding students' possibilities and developing their abilities." Against this background, Edotori High School will differentiate its comprehensive inquiry into four tracks from the 2026 academic year: "Academic Papers," "Business Inquiry," "Video Creation," and "Global Inquiry." They have developed an environment where students can independently choose courses and learn autonomously.
In adopting this program, "Jibunal," a business school for junior and senior high school students operated by the Company, will take full charge of the curriculum design and operation of the "Business Inquiry" track among the four tracks. Its unique educational method starting from "questions" cultivated at "Jibunal" and its proven track record of bringing out the independence of junior and senior high school students were highly evaluated. By resolving the "lack of continuity between grades," which was a challenge of conventional inquiry-based learning, we will work together to realize the new form of education promoted by Edotori High School as an educational model that supports consistent growth over two years.
(*) Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology "Basic Policy on High School Education Reform (Grand Design) - 'N-E.X.T. High School Concept' toward 2040"
https://www.mext.go.jp/content/20260213-mxt_koukou01-000046079_03.pdf
## Features of the Program
1. "Externally Connected" Education by Practical Instructors
The classes of the "Business Inquiry" track will be taught by a team of professional instructors who teach at business schools and are active in the front lines of the real world. By transcending the framework of the school and bringing the perspective of the forefront of society into the classroom, we will maximize students' intellectual curiosity and accelerate the implementation of business knowledge.
2. A "Two-Tier" Design to Polish the Compass of Life
In the "Business Inquiry" track, we will nurture the "ability to live authentically" and the "ability to create value (earn)" over two years through online classes.
- Year 1: Mastering the "Forms (CAN)" of Business: Systematically learning the four areas of critical thinking, marketing, accounting, and leadership. Installing concrete "weapons" to survive in society.
- Year 2: Connection with Society and Deepening of "Ambition (WANT)": Using the acquired skills, students will challenge practical applications such as solving social issues.