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EdVenture Consulting has been working with International study tours to Australia since 2003. Quality education, homestay and experiences are our mission.

Niigata Students’ Lantern Artwork Featured in Brisbane Festival’s Afterglow Exhibition

We are happy to share some great news from Brisbane State Secondary College (BSSSC)! While studying in Brisbane, visiting students from Niigata, Japan, joined local Art classes and explored their creativity in a new way.

Out of all the artworks made, two pieces by Minami and Nao were chosen for the Fire & Flourish Lantern Project. Their designs are now featured at the Brisbane Festival’s Afterglow exhibition in the City Botanic Gardens.

This is a fantastic achievement and something both the students and their schools can be proud of. Their drawings were turned into glowing lanterns, becoming part of one of Brisbane’s most loved cultural events.

This experience shows the value of cultural and educational programs that connect students from different parts of the world. Students not only improve their skills but also leave something meaningful behind in the communities they visit.

Congratulations to Minami and Nao – your creativity is shining bright for all of Brisbane to enjoy! 🌸✨

(Attached below are the students’ original artworks and photos from the lantern display at the festival.)

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Group In Focus – Niigata Shogyo

Niigata

We’re excited to welcome back Niigata Shogyo High School from Niigata, Japan this July! Originally established under a different name in 1883, the school is celebrating its 142nd anniversary this year.

Niigata Shogyo has three main departments—Business, IT, and International Studies—each designed to prepare students with practical skills for future careers. In the International Studies department, students strengthen their English and communication abilities through exchange programs and hands-on activities.

A visit to their website or social media offers a glimpse into their vibrant school life, full of energy and enthusiasm, with students enjoying everything from school festivals to sports clubs.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niigata_commercial_high_school/#

Love skiing? Niigata is one of Japan’s top regions for snowfall—perfect for winter sports! Hosting a student from Niigata Shogyo could be the start of a meaningful friendship—and maybe even a future ski trip to Japan!

This year’s group will be visiting Sandgate State High School and Brisbane South State Secondary College from 28 July to 7 August.

Interested in hosting? Send an email to homestay@edventureconsulting.com or apply here.

Want to know more about Niigata Shogyo? Visit their website from here.

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Group In Focus – Keika

Keika Murrumba 2024

Our current Group In Focus school is Keika Gakuen School from Tokyo, Japan. Keika Gakuen was founded 127 years ago and today operates 3 schools, Keika Boys, Keika Girls and Keika Commercial.

With total number of over 2,300 students between the 3 schools, and a rich history, the school is proud to have graduated over 60,000 students to date.

Keika Gakuen has a strong focus on global education. Their students get plenty of opportunities to improve their English, both in Japan and abroad, with programs like the Singapore Study Tour, Guided English Tours of Tokyo, Cebu Island Language Training Program, and of course, the Brisbane Study Tour.

EdVenture has been proudly welcoming Keika Boys for over 20 years, making them our longest-running group! We greatly value our relationship with Keika Boys school and we know that our local schools  and families in the area are also always ready to welcome them back. In recent years, the group has also had some Keika Girls join – a sign of how successful this tour has been.

This year, the group is coming back again and the students will attend North Lakes State College and Murrumba State College from 21 July to 2 August 2025.

Interested in hosting? Send an email to homestay@edventureconsulting.com or apply here.

Want to know more about Keika Junior / High School? Visit their website from here.

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Doyal Family

Doyal family - testimonial

“Thank you for the opportunity. My life was so filled with joy with the noise, fun, frivolity and craziness that they unleashed. I wasn’t quite prepared for the let down that the girls heading back to Japan created. Both girls wrote me beautiful letters of thanks recounting the many highlights for themselves. Their letters are my treasure!! I would like to say how professional EdVenture has proven themselves to be over the the very challenging past 5 days. Your communication was top notch with both written and zoom meeting to keep hosts and students alike well informed. It was evident all care, consideration and thoughtfulness to all was paramount .”

Doyal Family

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Simpson Family

simpson family testimonial

“Our consultant Carol made the process of joining the host family team easy and explained everything we needed to know in the months and weeks beforehand. We had access to dual English Japanese speaking staff during the visit and this made anything a little tricky easier to navigate. We really appreciated the little bio’s of our students that were given to us a few weeks before they arrived allowing us to personalise our welcome gifts and prepare a welcoming home for them. The bio cards also gave us some ideas on their interests and favourite activities so we could build these into our planned time with them.”

Simpson Family

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Brown Family

Brown family testimonial

“We have never had a bad experience with EdVenture, they are always all over it from the time you pick up the students till the time you drop them off and we have been doing this for years. Highly recommended.”

Brown Family

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Jason, Donna and family

Jason, Donna and family.

“It was such a lovely experience that we will treasure for always. We will stay in contact with our host student and his family, and hopefully in the near future we will travel over there to see their part of the world.”

Jason, Donna and family.

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Kim, Michael, Amy and Ruby

Kim, Michael, Amy and especially Ruby (host sister)

“Our exchange student, Mihiro, was an absolute delight and pleasure to have stay with us. She was polite and a vibrant part of our house for two weeks. We will truly miss her. Thank you for such a rich and wonderful experience for our family.”

Kim, Michael, Amy and especially Ruby (host sister)

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Hughes Family

Hughes Family

“We LOVE hosting with EdVenture. The thorough organisation, the regular and detailed communication of expectations of both the student and the hosting family, and the early contact from students means the whole process is easy, transparent and most importantly, enjoyable for our whole family. Our children just love how interactive and friendly our students are, and we love the worldly context this exposes our children too. Can’t wait for our next round of students to arrive.”

Hughes Family

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Cultural Connections and Campus EdVentures: The B&S Tour Recap 

B&S Tour Kyoto Koka 2025

In February, we were pleased to welcome a wonderful group of students from Kyoto, Japan, for a short-term study tour. As part of their visit, they joined the Buddies and Students (B&S) Tour run by EdVenture.

With their UQ student buddies leading the way, they explored the University of Queensland’s St. Lucia campus, enjoying the stunning surroundings and learning about university life in Australia.

More than just a campus visit, it was an opportunity to form friendships, share experiences, and embrace a new culture in a fun way.

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