Bizmates made With The World, which has a network of 500 schools in 67 countries, a subsidiary. Through the share acquisition, it is vertically integrating the Group’s education business and aims to develop new education services by leveraging the networks of both companies.
Bizmates acquired 90.7% of With The World’s shares as of 16 October 2026, making it a subsidiary. On 30 October, it plans to conduct a simplified share exchange to make With The World a wholly owned subsidiary.
Founded in 2018, With The World has built a network of more than 500 local schools in 67 countries, mainly in Asia. It has a track record of providing online international exchange classes and overseas training programmes to Japanese schools from elementary through university level.
The companies plan to develop new education services by leveraging each other’s networks. Initiatives under consideration include programmes combining international exchange programmes for schools and local governments with training for companies, as well as expanding overseas training programmes in the Philippines.