St Mark’s Anglican Community School continues to strengthen its international partnerships, welcoming students from Japan as part of its growing immersion program.
Developed in collaboration with AngliSchools International, the program has helped deepen St Mark’s relationship with Salesian International School in Tokyo. The partnership supports Salesian’s delivery of the WACE curriculum in Year 11, while also giving students the opportunity to experience life and learning in a Western Australian school community.
This year, St Mark’s welcomed two long-term immersion students from Salesian International School, who will be part of the community for the full academic year. Through classroom learning, co-curricular involvement and daily school life, they are already making a positive contribution, sharing their culture while gaining first-hand experience of Australian education.
Earlier in the year, the School also hosted two visiting Year 10 students from Salesian International School as they considered joining St Mark’s for Year 11 in 2027. Their visit offered a valuable insight into school life in Australia, with opportunities to meet students, take part in activities and experience the warmth of the St Mark’s community.
In March, four students from Osaka Gakuin University High School also arrived for a short-term immersion visit. During their stay, they joined classes, participated in school routines and shared cultural experiences with St Mark’s students. From sport on the oval to creative classroom projects and academic exchanges, the visiting students brought energy, curiosity and new perspectives to the School.
At the heart of the St Mark’s immersion program is genuine cultural exchange. For St Mark’s students, it is a chance to learn about Japanese language, traditions and daily life through real friendships and shared experiences. For visiting students, it offers an opportunity to experience Australian education, build confidence, form lasting connections and be part of a welcoming Anglican school community.
These experiences continue to nurture respect, understanding and global citizenship, helping students see the world, and their place within it, through a broader lens.
