Free Online Seminar to Learn the Latest Trends in "Opening Free Schools" and "Grant and Attendance Recognition Systems" in an Era of 350,000 Non-Attending Students

With the number of non-attending students in Japan continuously breaking records, reaching approximately 350,000 according to a Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology survey, the importance of free schools and learning support centers, which are learning environments outside of traditional schools, is increasing. Tao Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Yoshiteru Kurosawa), which develops the ICT educational material "Tenjin," will host a free online seminar on Friday, April 24, 2026, to explain the latest trends in "grants and subsidies" and the "attendance recognition system," which are key to opening and operating free schools.

Deepening Problem of School Non-Attendance and Expectations for Private Educational Institutions

Currently, the rapid increase in the number of non-attending students is a major social issue in Japan's education system. With over 350,000 students, there is an urgent need to create places for children that cannot be covered by the existing school system. Against this backdrop, the national and local governments are promoting the utilization of private facilities, and the opening of free schools is undergoing a major turning point, with public support such as grants and subsidies beginning to be established.

Understanding the System Creates "Sustainable Learning Environments"

While many operators wish to create places for children, they face challenges in "operational sustainability" and "cooperation with schools." This seminar will provide detailed explanations of the latest grant and subsidy information available for opening a free school, as well as specific methods for utilizing the "attendance recognition system," which allows learning outside of school to be recognized as "attendance" in the student record.

Correctly understanding and utilizing the system not only stabilizes the business operations but also directly supports the learning motivation of children who cannot attend school and alleviates parental anxiety. This seminar will introduce an overview of the system and an image of on-site operations, including specific examples using "Tenjin," which has been adopted by over 1,500 classrooms nationwide.

Seminar Born from On-Site Voices

Tao Co., Ltd. has received consultations from learning support sites nationwide, such as "the system is complicated and difficult to understand" and "I want to open a school but I'm worried about funding." Last year's seminar also received a great response. In response to the continuous increase in the number of non-attending students, we decided to hold this seminar to increase the number of high-quality learning environments nationwide. This seminar will be delivered free online, and an archived version will be provided for those who cannot attend on the scheduled date.

Seminar Overview

Date and Time: April 24, 2026 (Friday) 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Format: Online live streaming (archive streaming available)
Participation Fee: Free
Theme: Towards an Era of Available Grants: Latest Trends in Free School Opening and Attendance Recognition System
Seminar Content:
① Current Status of Non-Attending Children and Private Learning Environments
② About the Attendance Recognition System
③ Free School Opening and Grants (Subsidies)
④ Case Studies of Diverse Learning Environments Introducing Tenjin
Application Method: Please apply using the dedicated form below
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About "Tenjin"

Tao Co., Ltd.'s mission is to "support self-realization." Since its establishment in 1992, it has provided learning environments tailored to each child through its ICT educational material "Tenjin." It has a track record of corporate adoption in over 1,500 classrooms, including cram schools, after-school day services, and free schools nationwide, supporting ICT-based learning.

Corporate Product Site: https://www.tenjin.cc/co/

Contact Information

Tao Co., Ltd.
Established: April 1, 1992
Representative Director and President: Yoshiteru Kurosawa
Business Activities: Development of ICT educational material "Tenjin"
Location: Hidamari Building 5F, 2-9-1 Oji, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 525-0032 Japan
Phone: 077-566-5044
Email: [email protected]
Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (excluding Sundays)
Corporate Website: https://www.tao-st.co.jp/