NHK for School

The viewer of educational videos by NHK, Japan Broadcasting Corporation.

NHK (JAPAN BROADCASTING CORP.) · jp.or.nhk.school

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 100K+ downloads v2.1.1 11.6 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.1.1 (1000328)
Updated: Jun 2, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 11.6 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Education (app)
Listed since: Jun 13, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 3
Website: nhk.or.jp/school/app
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

NHK for School is an app by NHK (JAPAN BROADCASTING CORP.) in the Education category, listed since at least June 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.6.0, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 8.0. It asks for 3 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.1.0.

What's new in v2.1.1

The "NHK for School" app, which allows you to watch NHK's educational videos, has been updated! Please note that after the update, playlists will be reset and cannot be carried over. We apologize for the inconvenience and ask that you recreate your playlists. ◇ Ver.2.0.0 Update Details ◇ Major update on top page UI, playlist function, and accessibility support. ◇ Request For Update ◇ In future, old versions may not work properly or will no longer be available, so please upgrade to Ver2.0.0.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This is the official Android app to access “NHK for School”, the educational video service for schools offered by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation). With user-friendly UI, you can easily watch educational videos created by NHK at home or school, in various subjects including Japanese, math, science, social studies, English, physical education, music, and more. [This app is great for...] - Using it as a video encyclopedia for your research studies - Getting inspiration for homework - Fulfilling your curiosity And much more [Functions] ■ Search: You can search through about 10,000 videos using any keyword. With refined search, you can select different conditions such as school years or subjects, and easily find the video you want. ■ Programs: You can also select videos from the programs list. There are many popular programs from NHK E distributed, too. ■ Playlists: You can make your own playlist and switch the order of the videos. You can also share your playlists with your friends and teachers. [Caution] When using this app on a smartphone, it can be operated in landscape mode, but the experience is more stable when used in portrait mode. To use the app, internet connection is required. Please use in an area with good internet connection. Please not that data charges and mobile phone fees are the responsibility of the user.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v1.6.0. Since v2.0.0 it requires Android 8.0+.

v2.1.1 LATEST Jun 2, 2025 11.6 MB TRUSTED v2.1.0 Mar 17, 2025 11.6 MB TRUSTED v2.0.0 Nov 13, 2024 11.6 MB TRUSTED v1.6.0 Jul 4, 2024 11.3 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 2, 2025.
Certificate issued to “NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 2, 2025
Validated against Google Play Jun 2, 2025
Signed byCN=NHK, OU=NHK, O=NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), L=Shibuya, ST=Tokyo, C=JP
Signing certificate (SHA-1)BD:BB:1A:2F:F3:4B:09:32:98:D1:7E:15:7E:68:6A:21:6D:20:EA:74
File MD53b1a554fc2ebcb0c771929c4de56d3c3
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (3)

NHK for School requests 3 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) jp.or.nhk.school.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

NHK for School APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of NHK for School for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 1.6.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.6.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the NHK for School APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 3b1a554fc2ebcb0c771929c4de56d3c3.