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

As the number of truant students continues to break past records, reaching approximately 350,000 according to a Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) survey, the importance of free schools and learning support facilities, which provide places of learning outside of traditional schools, is increasing. Tao Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Kurosawa Yoshiaki), which develops the ICT educational material "Tenjin," will hold 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 essential for opening and operating free schools.

Worsening Truancy Problem and Expectations for Private Educational Institutions

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

Understanding the System Creates "Sustainable Learning Environments"

While many operators wish to create "places for children," they face challenges such as "operational sustainability" and "cooperation with schools." This seminar will provide a detailed explanation of the latest grant and subsidy information available for starting a business, as well as specific ways to utilize the "attendance recognition system," which allows learning outside of school to be recognized as "attendance" on the school register.

Properly understanding and utilizing the system not only stabilizes the management of operators but also directly supports the learning motivation of children who cannot attend school and alleviates parental anxiety. This seminar will comprehensively introduce everything from an overview of the system to practical operational images, including concrete examples of its utilization with "Tenjin," which has been implemented in over 1,500 classrooms nationwide.

Seminar Born from Voices from the Field

Tao Co., Ltd. has received consultations from learning support sites across the country, such as "the system is too complicated to understand" and "I want to open a business, but I'm worried about funding." The seminar held last year also received a great response. To address the unstoppable increase in the number of truant students and to increase high-quality learning environments nationwide, we have decided to hold this seminar. This seminar will be delivered as a free online broadcast, and an archived version will also be available for those who find it difficult to attend on the day.

Seminar Overview

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

Tao Co., Ltd. has "supporting self-realization" as its corporate mission. Since its establishment in 1992, it has provided learning environments tailored to each child through its ICT educational material "Tenjin." With over 1,500 corporate implementations in cram schools, after-school day services, and free schools nationwide, it supports learning utilizing ICT.

Corporate product site: https://www.tenjin.cc/co/

Contact Information

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