The eSchola Chat is based on IRC.

IRC (Internet Relay Chat) includes an important international communication network where users from everywhere in the world may contact with each other through private chats or public forum. When you run mIRC; this application will connect you with a server in the IRC network. All servers are connected with each other and also incorporate user messages. As an individual or as a team, you may be part of it and contact with thousands of IRC channels. You may also use it to contact your locals, regardless of your current location. In IRC you may find all kinds of opinions, ideas and viewpoints.