When it comes to studying and homework, video games are often viewed as an unhealthy distraction.
But one school in Japan has embraced them as a vital part of the curriculum to teach critical thinking.
The eSports High School in Tokyo is a private academy that mixes intensive computer game classes with regular studies, such as history, maths, and Japanese.
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It also allows students to attend classes remotely from home.
The unconventional approach to teaching high school students sits in contrast to Japan's education system, which is renowned for its rigidity and high expectations.
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