Z-kai Inventive School within Toyota Woven City Opens Elementary School and After-School Program for Elementary School Students on April 1st
Z-kai Group is launching an Elementary School and an After-School program on April 1, 2026, within Toyota Woven City, following their Nursery School's opening. These institutions will cater to elementary school students, emphasizing a "Child Centered" approach and Montessori-based education, alongside STEAM and project-based learning, aiming to foster innovative individuals who contribute to societal advancement.
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Z-KAI HOLDINGS CORPORATION (Headquarters: Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, President and Representative Director: Takaaki Fujii, hereinafter collectively referred to as "Z-kai Group" for our group companies) will open an Elementary School (*1) and an After-School program for elementary school students at "Z-kai Inventive School" within Toyota Woven City on April 1, 2026.
(*1) This school is positioned as a freestyle school, not an officially recognized school (elementary school as stipulated by Article 1 of the School Education Act).
The Elementary School is a full-day school for elementary students, and the After-School program is a school where elementary students can spend their time after school and during long breaks. Residents of Toyota Woven City, as well as those from the surrounding areas, can attend.
In the press release dated September 25, 2025, titled "[Announcement of Commencement of Partial Verification of 'Z-kai Inventive School' within Toyota Woven City](https://www.zkai-gr.co.jp/news/10155/)", following the official launch of Toyota Woven City on September 25, 2025, we announced the opening of the Nursery School, an unlicensed childcare facility based on Montessori education, for preschoolers on October 1, 2025, and the commencement of providing educational services to customers and demonstrating school operations in the education field as an inventor.
Following the opening of the Nursery School in October 2025, we will open the Elementary School and After-School program on April 1, 2026, and will continue to provide educational services to customers and demonstrate school operations in the education field as an inventor across all three schools.
Z-kai Inventive School Details
Concept
Fostering Inventive intellect and sensitivity with a Child Centered approach.
At Z-kai Inventive School, we aim to foster children's Inventive intellect and sensitivity, nurturing individuals who can contribute to societal innovation and development. We believe that children who possess Inventive intellect and sensitivity and can invent to realize "for someone else" will contribute to societal innovation and development in the coming era.
To achieve this, we value the concept of "Child Centered."
Toyota Woven City also champions the concept of a "Human-Centered" city, and "child-led" learning is also valued in Montessori education, which forms the basis of this school's education. Instead of children adapting to the convenience of adults, time, or environment, we place the "child" at the center of all school activities, demonstrating, inventing, and embodying "the best education."
Operating Body
Z-kai Group
Location
1117 Oshuku, Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, within Toyota Woven City.
Target Audience
Children aged 0-12 and their guardians. You can attend each school/class according to age and purpose. Children and guardians who are residents of Toyota Woven City, as well as those who are not residents, can attend.
About the Schools
Nursery School
This is a full-day preschool for young children, an unlicensed childcare facility based on Montessori education. There is a [Community] for long-term care and [Classes] for regular attendance.
Elementary School Opens April 1, 2026
This is a full-day school for elementary students (*2).
Based on the principles of Montessori education, we offer learning that aligns with the curriculum guidelines. In addition, we are preparing STEAM education (*3) and inquiry-based learning, leveraging the unique environment of Toyota Woven City, through project-based learning and individual work.
(*2) This is positioned as a freestyle school, not an officially recognized school (elementary school as stipulated by Article 1 of the School Education Act).
(*3) Interdisciplinary education to apply learning from subjects such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts (Arts/Humanities), and Mathematics to problem-solving in real-world contexts.
After-School Program Opens April 1, 2026
Elementary school students can attend after school and during long breaks. They will spend their after-school and long break times engaging in learning unique to Z-kai Inventive School, such as project-based learning and individual work.
For more detailed information, please check the website and Z-kai Inventive School SNS below. If you are considering enrollment, please apply for an information session or consultation first. Information on information session dates and applications will be posted as needed on the announcements page within the website below.
Z-kai Inventive School Official Page
https://www.zkai-inventive-school.com/
After the schools open, we plan to undertake various demonstrations for the After-School program and the Elementary School, with details to be announced and published on an ongoing basis.
Moving forward, Z-kai Group, by participating as an inventor in Toyota Woven City, will create new services in the education field, innovate the Japanese education market, and further contribute to the development of education from a global perspective.
Contact Information for this Press Release
Z-KAI HOLDINGS CORPORATION, Management Administration Department, Brand Strategy Office
Phone: 055-976-8947 (Reception Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, summer holidays, and year-end/New Year holidays)
E-mail: press@zkai.co.jp
(*1) This school is positioned as a freestyle school, not an officially recognized school (elementary school as stipulated by Article 1 of the School Education Act).
The Elementary School is a full-day school for elementary students, and the After-School program is a school where elementary students can spend their time after school and during long breaks. Residents of Toyota Woven City, as well as those from the surrounding areas, can attend.
In the press release dated September 25, 2025, titled "[Announcement of Commencement of Partial Verification of 'Z-kai Inventive School' within Toyota Woven City](https://www.zkai-gr.co.jp/news/10155/)", following the official launch of Toyota Woven City on September 25, 2025, we announced the opening of the Nursery School, an unlicensed childcare facility based on Montessori education, for preschoolers on October 1, 2025, and the commencement of providing educational services to customers and demonstrating school operations in the education field as an inventor.
Following the opening of the Nursery School in October 2025, we will open the Elementary School and After-School program on April 1, 2026, and will continue to provide educational services to customers and demonstrate school operations in the education field as an inventor across all three schools.
Z-kai Inventive School Details
Concept
Fostering Inventive intellect and sensitivity with a Child Centered approach.
At Z-kai Inventive School, we aim to foster children's Inventive intellect and sensitivity, nurturing individuals who can contribute to societal innovation and development. We believe that children who possess Inventive intellect and sensitivity and can invent to realize "for someone else" will contribute to societal innovation and development in the coming era.
To achieve this, we value the concept of "Child Centered."
Toyota Woven City also champions the concept of a "Human-Centered" city, and "child-led" learning is also valued in Montessori education, which forms the basis of this school's education. Instead of children adapting to the convenience of adults, time, or environment, we place the "child" at the center of all school activities, demonstrating, inventing, and embodying "the best education."
Operating Body
Z-kai Group
Location
1117 Oshuku, Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, within Toyota Woven City.
Target Audience
Children aged 0-12 and their guardians. You can attend each school/class according to age and purpose. Children and guardians who are residents of Toyota Woven City, as well as those who are not residents, can attend.
About the Schools
Nursery School
This is a full-day preschool for young children, an unlicensed childcare facility based on Montessori education. There is a [Community] for long-term care and [Classes] for regular attendance.
Elementary School Opens April 1, 2026
This is a full-day school for elementary students (*2).
Based on the principles of Montessori education, we offer learning that aligns with the curriculum guidelines. In addition, we are preparing STEAM education (*3) and inquiry-based learning, leveraging the unique environment of Toyota Woven City, through project-based learning and individual work.
(*2) This is positioned as a freestyle school, not an officially recognized school (elementary school as stipulated by Article 1 of the School Education Act).
(*3) Interdisciplinary education to apply learning from subjects such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts (Arts/Humanities), and Mathematics to problem-solving in real-world contexts.
After-School Program Opens April 1, 2026
Elementary school students can attend after school and during long breaks. They will spend their after-school and long break times engaging in learning unique to Z-kai Inventive School, such as project-based learning and individual work.
For more detailed information, please check the website and Z-kai Inventive School SNS below. If you are considering enrollment, please apply for an information session or consultation first. Information on information session dates and applications will be posted as needed on the announcements page within the website below.
Z-kai Inventive School Official Page
https://www.zkai-inventive-school.com/
After the schools open, we plan to undertake various demonstrations for the After-School program and the Elementary School, with details to be announced and published on an ongoing basis.
Moving forward, Z-kai Group, by participating as an inventor in Toyota Woven City, will create new services in the education field, innovate the Japanese education market, and further contribute to the development of education from a global perspective.
Contact Information for this Press Release
Z-KAI HOLDINGS CORPORATION, Management Administration Department, Brand Strategy Office
Phone: 055-976-8947 (Reception Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, summer holidays, and year-end/New Year holidays)
E-mail: press@zkai.co.jp