SPRIX Co., Ltd. Partners with Rancho Family YMCA, part of San Diego County YMCA, one of the Largest YMCA Networks in the U.S., to Launch STEM Education Programs
SPRIX Co., Ltd.'s US subsidiary, SPRIX USA Inc., has partnered with Rancho Family YMCA, under the San Diego County YMCA network, to provide STEM education programs. This collaboration will offer 'SPRIX Learning Programming' as a summer program, fostering programming thinking and Japanese-style education to develop next-generation skills in US children.
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SPRIX Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter 'SPRIX')'s US subsidiary, SPRIX USA Inc., has signed a partnership agreement with Rancho Family YMCA, part of San Diego County YMCA, in California, USA, to provide STEM education programs, including SPRIX Learning and TOFAS.
Scene at the time of partnership agreement signing at Rancho Family YMCA
Based on this agreement, programming classes utilizing 'SPRIX Learning Programming' developed by SPRIX will be offered as a summer program to students attending Rancho Family YMCA.
■ Overview of the Partnership
In this initiative, SPRIX will leverage its educational know-how cultivated in Japan and overseas to provide programming education that allows children to enjoy learning and develop logical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity.
The 'SPRIX Learning Programming' offered is designed for intuitive learning even for beginners, allowing them to acquire authentic computational thinking gradually while learning through a game-like experience.
Furthermore, by utilizing the International Basic Academic Assessment 'TOFAS', the understanding and proficiency of each student can be visualized, leading to the analysis of learning outcomes and continuous improvement.
In addition, this program is not limited to mere coding education; by incorporating the principles of Japanese-style education, it aims to foster children's concentration, initiative, and learning habits, thereby nurturing each student's continuous growth and proactive learning attitude.
■ Significance of Collaboration with the YMCA Network
San Diego County YMCA is one of the largest non-profit youth development organizations in the United States, having engaged in various activities over many years, including after-school programs, sports, health education, and community building.
This collaboration is a highly significant initiative to integrate Japanese-born educational content with a strong local education network in the US, promoting STEM education and the development of AI and next-generation digital talent.
Furthermore, through this agreement, SPRIX will further accelerate its expansion in the after-school education sector in the US and promote the global expansion of the Japanese education model.
■ Future Outlook
Moving forward, through its collaboration with Rancho Family YMCA, SPRIX aims to expand beyond summer programs to continuous after-school programs throughout the academic year.
Additionally, using this initiative as a model case, SPRIX plans to expand partnerships with other YMCA branches, schools, educational institutions, and local organizations across the US, advancing the provision of comprehensive learning opportunities in programming education, AI education, and digital education fields.
In the US, particularly in California, public investment in after-school and expanded learning sectors is growing, and there is also high demand for AI and programming education. SPRIX aims to expand its after-school education business in the North American market through collaborations with local educational institutions and YMCAs.
SPRIX will continue to contribute to educational reform and human resource development that expands the potential of children worldwide through Japanese-born educational services.
Commemorative photo at the signing of the partnership agreement at Rancho Family YMCA
■ Rancho Family YMCA Overview
Rancho Family YMCA is one of the YMCA organizations based in San Diego County, California, USA, offering a wide range of programs including children's education, sports, after-school care, camps, and community support. As a community-rooted non-profit educational institution, it provides safe and high-quality learning and growth opportunities for many children and families.
■ SPRIX Co., Ltd. Overview
SPRIX is a comprehensive education company that develops and provides educational services and learning content. In Japan, it offers diverse educational services and develops and provides a wide range of learning materials and digital learning platforms. Overseas, it has expanded the international basic academic assessment 'TOFAS' to over 15 million people in more than 50 countries, and is committed to global educational reform and human resource development through mathematics education, AI/programming education, and digital learning content.
Name: SPRIX Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: Shibuya Sakura Stage SHIBUYA Tower 22F, 1-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: (not specified in provided text)
Keywords: (not specified in provided text)
Scene at the time of partnership agreement signing at Rancho Family YMCA
Based on this agreement, programming classes utilizing 'SPRIX Learning Programming' developed by SPRIX will be offered as a summer program to students attending Rancho Family YMCA.
■ Overview of the Partnership
In this initiative, SPRIX will leverage its educational know-how cultivated in Japan and overseas to provide programming education that allows children to enjoy learning and develop logical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity.
The 'SPRIX Learning Programming' offered is designed for intuitive learning even for beginners, allowing them to acquire authentic computational thinking gradually while learning through a game-like experience.
Furthermore, by utilizing the International Basic Academic Assessment 'TOFAS', the understanding and proficiency of each student can be visualized, leading to the analysis of learning outcomes and continuous improvement.
In addition, this program is not limited to mere coding education; by incorporating the principles of Japanese-style education, it aims to foster children's concentration, initiative, and learning habits, thereby nurturing each student's continuous growth and proactive learning attitude.
■ Significance of Collaboration with the YMCA Network
San Diego County YMCA is one of the largest non-profit youth development organizations in the United States, having engaged in various activities over many years, including after-school programs, sports, health education, and community building.
This collaboration is a highly significant initiative to integrate Japanese-born educational content with a strong local education network in the US, promoting STEM education and the development of AI and next-generation digital talent.
Furthermore, through this agreement, SPRIX will further accelerate its expansion in the after-school education sector in the US and promote the global expansion of the Japanese education model.
■ Future Outlook
Moving forward, through its collaboration with Rancho Family YMCA, SPRIX aims to expand beyond summer programs to continuous after-school programs throughout the academic year.
Additionally, using this initiative as a model case, SPRIX plans to expand partnerships with other YMCA branches, schools, educational institutions, and local organizations across the US, advancing the provision of comprehensive learning opportunities in programming education, AI education, and digital education fields.
In the US, particularly in California, public investment in after-school and expanded learning sectors is growing, and there is also high demand for AI and programming education. SPRIX aims to expand its after-school education business in the North American market through collaborations with local educational institutions and YMCAs.
SPRIX will continue to contribute to educational reform and human resource development that expands the potential of children worldwide through Japanese-born educational services.
Commemorative photo at the signing of the partnership agreement at Rancho Family YMCA
■ Rancho Family YMCA Overview
Rancho Family YMCA is one of the YMCA organizations based in San Diego County, California, USA, offering a wide range of programs including children's education, sports, after-school care, camps, and community support. As a community-rooted non-profit educational institution, it provides safe and high-quality learning and growth opportunities for many children and families.
■ SPRIX Co., Ltd. Overview
SPRIX is a comprehensive education company that develops and provides educational services and learning content. In Japan, it offers diverse educational services and develops and provides a wide range of learning materials and digital learning platforms. Overseas, it has expanded the international basic academic assessment 'TOFAS' to over 15 million people in more than 50 countries, and is committed to global educational reform and human resource development through mathematics education, AI/programming education, and digital learning content.
Name: SPRIX Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: Shibuya Sakura Stage SHIBUYA Tower 22F, 1-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: (not specified in provided text)
Keywords: (not specified in provided text)