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A New Era for Education: DTP Education Japan

In a significant move, DTP Education Group from Vietnam officially launched its Japanese subsidiary, DTP Education Japan LLC, at a ceremony held at the Gakken Holdings headquarters in Shinagawa, Tokyo, on January 27. The event was graced by representatives from both DTP Education and Gakken Holdings, along with stakeholders from various educational institutions and businesses across Japan, and officials from the Vietnamese embassy in Japan. This launch marks a new chapter in the educational collaboration between Japan and Vietnam.

Understanding DTP Education Group

Founded in 2003 in Ho Chi Minh City, DTP Education Group has made a name for itself in the field of English education, expanding its reach across Southeast Asia and Europe. The company has garnered praise for two key reasons:

1. Practicality: Rather than merely adopting foreign educational theories and materials, DTP Education focuses on creating tailored educational solutions that meet the specific needs of local learners and teachers. DTP's president, Vo Dai Khuc, emphasizes the importance of closely working with local educational stakeholders and business partners to ensure an in-depth understanding of the educational landscape.

2. Integrated Educational Ecosystem: DTP's unique approach combines traditional print materials with digital resources, establishing an integrated educational ecosystem. Students primarily engage with physical textbooks while utilizing digital content like audio and video to enhance their learning experience. This structure is centralized on the dedicated platform Eduhome.io, allowing teachers to efficiently manage lesson preparation, materials presentation, progress tracking, and assessments. The digital components are designed to support existing teaching methods rather than overshadow them, ensuring that effective learning remains the focus.

Key Principles of DTP Education Japan’s Operations

DTP Education Japan is grounded in three main operational principles:

1. Practicality: Recognizing the need for resources that alleviate teachers' burdens and are manageable within classroom settings.
2. Technological Utilization: Supporting students' motivation and outcomes while streamlining teachers' tasks through proven technological applications.
3. Comprehensive Support: Offering more than just materials by encompassing implementation, operation, training, and ongoing support as part of their commitment to educational excellence.

Paul Riley, the head of DTP Education Japan, reflects on his journey as an English teacher in Japan more than 30 years ago. He states, “Effective education begins with a deep understanding of classroom realities. Japanese teachers face high expectations from students, parents, and schools within limited time and resources. Given this context, we are committed to developing English learning materials and digital solutions that enhance instructional quality and effectiveness without adding to teachers' workloads.”

A Global Ambition for Vietnamese Educational Content

The establishment of DTP Education Japan goes beyond mere educational exchanges between Japan and Vietnam. With a vision of “Go International,” the group aims to share its innovative educational systems first with Japan and then globally. DTP Education is excited to invite educators and students alike to explore and experience its top-tier Vietnamese educational content, which promises to reshape the learning landscape not only in Japan but worldwide.

The materials, fueled by local insights and international best practices, are poised to set a new standard in education, offering transformative opportunities for teachers and students everywhere.