Group in focus – EdVenture

Group In Focus – Shitennoji

We’re excited to welcome Shitennoji Junior and Senior High School from Osaka, Japan this July and August! Shitennoji is one of our longest-standing partner schools, and we always look forward to hosting their students each year!

Established in 1922, Shitennoji is a well-respected private school with a long history of academic excellence and a strong focus on holistic education. The school is known for nurturing well-rounded students through a balance of academics, cultural activities, and character development.

Students at Shitennoji enjoy a vibrant school life, with a wide range of club activities including sports, music, and cultural clubs. Their strong school spirit and commitment to both study and extracurriculars really stand out, and you’ll often find students actively involved in school events and teamwork-based activities.

Located in Osaka, one of Japan’s most lively and culturally rich cities, students come from a dynamic environment filled with history, food, and modern city life. Hosting a Shitennoji student is a great opportunity to learn more about life in Japan’s Kansai region—and to build a meaningful cross-cultural connection.

This year’s group will be visiting the following schools from 28 July to 8 August:

Rochedale State High School
Bellbird Park State Secondary College
Wavell State High School
Pine Rivers State High School

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

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

By EdVenture Consulting|2026-04-08T03:49:49+00:00April 8th, 2026|Group in focus|Comments Off

Group In Focus – Niigata Shogyo

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.

By EdVenture Consulting|2025-05-21T06:38:26+00:00May 21st, 2025|Group in focus|Comments Off

Group In Focus – Keika

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.

By EdVenture Consulting|2025-05-02T06:30:13+00:00March 19th, 2025|Group in focus|Comments Off