A Special Milestone: Moses Badelles Embarks on Our First Homestay Exchange to Japan!

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Moses Badelles, who graduated from St Andrews College this year, has embarked on an incredible journey to Japan as part of our Homestay Program. Moses is visiting our sister school, Isahaya Commercial High School, for eight weeks. This marks a significant milestone as Moses is the first student from St Andrews College to join this exchange program. We are incredibly proud of him and delighted about this unique cultural immersion and learning opportunity!

Moses has already embraced various cultural experiences, made new friends, and actively participated in daily life at Isahaya Commercial High School. He attends normal lessons alongside his Japanese peers and participates in after-school club activities and extracurricular programs. Moses is studying various subjects at our sister school, including Korean, Chinese, music, and other core topics, all while improving his Japanese language skills.

Last week, Moses participated in the school sports day. He joined the volleyball tournament and enjoyed the team spirit of the event. His journey so far has been filled with unforgettable moments, personal growth, and enriching experiences.

A Report from Moses: 

"Everything is great! All the students and teachers are very welcoming and kind. My host family is very nice also. School hours are very long, but it’s fun, and I’ve made many friends already. I walked around to see some of the clubs yesterday, and everyone was so nice and let me join in some activities. I think I might join the table tennis club. My host family is very nice, and my host mother makes very nice bentos and dinner every day."

We are so proud of Moses for embracing this opportunity with an open heart and mind. His experience is not only enriching his understanding of Japanese culture but also strengthening the bond between St Andrews College and Isahaya Commercial High School.

We look forward to hearing more about Moses’ adventures and the memories he is creating during this incredible journey!

Ms Mariko Suzuki

Leader of Learning - Languages