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Inspire High

place Japan + 2 more

Expand your horizons.

Inspire High is an EdTech program that connects students to the real world through effortless, plug-and-play sessions. Each experience sparks self-discovery and purpose, connecting students with global changemakers and peers while easing the load for teachers. It’s real-world, transformative learning made simple.
HundrED 2025
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Overview

HundrED has selected this innovation to

HundrED Global Collection 2025

Updated June 2025
Web presence

2020

Established

2

Countries
Students lower
Target group
We’re reimagining education as a space where students pause, reflect, and connect—with themselves, each other, and the world. Through real stories and global dialogue, Inspire High transforms classrooms into places where students think deeply, share openly, and act with purpose—bringing meaning, connection, and agency into everyday learning.

About the innovation

Why did you create this innovation?

In a fast-changing, complex world, students need more than knowledge—they need space to reflect, connect, and discover their “why.” Yet education often feels disconnected from real life, making it hard to see the relevance of what they’re learning, or envision what lies beyond the classroom. Inspire High brings meaning, agency, and global connection into everyday learning. Through effortless, plug-and-play sessions, students engage with real stories from global changemakers, reflect creatively, and exchange ideas with peers beyond their own classroom or country. Each session sparks curiosity, builds self-awareness, and helps students shape their own path forward. At the same time, Inspire High reduces prep time and simplifies delivery for educators—easy to implement, yet deeply impactful. Our goal is to make purpose-driven, real-world learning a consistent part of school life—a spark that helps students connect more deeply with themselves, each other, and the world.

What does your innovation look like in practice?

Inspire High sessions are 40-minute “learning by doing” experiences built around a dynamic cycle: see, try, share, and reflect. Each session begins with an interactive video featuring leading innovators from around the world—sharing powerful, relatable stories that help students see new possibilities for themselves. Students then engage with open-ended questions that spark curiosity and prompt deeper thinking. In an age where AI can deliver instant answers, we create space for students to reflect on questions with no single right answer. They go on to create and share ideas, exchanging feedback with peers beyond their classroom, community, or even country. This global exchange builds empathy, confidence, and a sense of connectedness. Sessions end with reflection, helping students make personal meaning from what they’ve explored. Inspire High empowers students with the tools, space, and voice to shape their future. All of this happens through plug-and-play sessions that require no prep or facilitation, lightening teacher workload and ensuring easy, consistent implementation.

How has it been spreading?

Inspire High now reaches over 300 schools and 70,000 students worldwide. With a growing library of 50+ sessions, we feature innovators from diverse backgrounds—such as Taiwan’s Digital Minister on “How can we change the world?”, a Maasai Elder on “What is identity?”, a Mexican researcher on reframing failure, and a French entrepreneur on AI for good. We’ve established a U.S. team and are actively expanding into classrooms globally. Our vision is to create a connected learning environment where students everywhere explore universal topics through diverse cultural lenses, reflect deeply, and exchange perspectives beyond their classroom, community, or country. The program’s flexibility, ease of use, powerful storytelling, and peer dialogue have fueled its organic growth across borders and continue to attract new schools, educators, and partners seeking meaningful, global learning experiences.

If I want to try it, what should I do?

Let's connect! Reach out to our team at partner.us@inspirehigh.com, and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’re excited to learn more about your goals and explore how Inspire High can support you and your students.

Impact & scalability

Academy review results
Impact
Scalability
Exceptional
High
Moderate
Limited
Insufficient
Exceptional
High
Moderate
Limited
Insufficient
Read more about our selection process

Implementation steps

Teacher Onboarding (~30 mins)
Step 1: Account Setup
We’ll email instructions for submitting account info, then host a short online meeting to help set up accounts. Once created, we’ll send login details to teachers.
Step 2: Login Testing
We’ll meet online with teachers to test logins and resolve issues.
Kickoff Meeting (~60 mins)
・Pilot Overview: What to expect
・Session Preparation
・Session Planning
・Tips & Support: FAQs, resources etc.
Next Step: Decide the date for your first session
Pre-session Testing (30 minutes)
In-Class Tests:
・Check internet bandwidth
・Test projector and audio
With Students:
・ Test remote log in
With Teachers:
・Create a session in the system

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