Belmont Sister City student exchange program
Sister City Program
Starting in 1984, we have built a long-standing relationship with our sister city, Adachi-ku in Tokyo, Japan. The purpose of the sister city relationship is to promote cultural and educational exchanges between our cities.
A mainstay of our relationship has been the City-run Student Exchange Program. Each year, students from the City of Belmont travel to Adachi-ku in early January to experience Japanese culture and customs, while students from Adachi-ku visit the City of Belmont in August, where they explore the city and wider Perth region.
While on exchange, students from both cities participate in cultural tours, school visits and sightseeing. Students are homehosted by local families, which contributes to the students' experience, and gives them the opportunity to improve their English or Japanese language skills.
Sister City Student Exchange Program with Adachi-ku
Student exchange to Adachi
Each year, we accompany several students to visit Adachi-ku for an approximately nine-day cultural and educational tour. The unique opportunities offered through the program are rewarding for students, who will get to enjoy several experiences in Japan with a Japanese host family.
The Sister City Student Exchange Program is an aspirational program for our high-achieving young people. Upon returning from the trip, participants will be asked to write to the City, detailing their experiences.
For more information, please email community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au or phone the City on 9477 7219.
Adachi students visting the City of Belmont
Each year, students from Adachi visit the City of Belmont. They explore the City and the wider Perth region and participate in cultural tours, school visits and sightseeing. Students are hosted by local City of Belmont families. Living with local families helps students to experience an authentic Australian way of life and offers them an opportunity to improve their English language skills.
Host a student for our upcoming Adachi delegation in July 2025
Hosting a student is a rewarding experience not only for the student, but also for the host family. This unique opportunity will allow students and host family members to learn and to share their life experiences and cultures with each other.
We are currently seeking Home Hosts for our upcoming Adachi delegation. Hosts will be required to house a student (or students) from Thursday 30 July to Wednesday 5 August 2025. Each host familiy will be provied with a financial contribution to assist with the expenses associated with hosting students.
To host a student in 2026 please follow the link below to apply online through our contracted Home Host Organisation, Talk About Homestay.
For more information, please email community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au or phone the City on 9477 7219.
Belmont-Adachi Sister City Advisory Group
Thr Belmont-Adachi Sister City Advisory Group brings togerther interested community members, local stakeholders, and City representatives to provide feedback and collaboration on the implementation of the sister city project with Adachi-ku. The group will meets at least three times per year. For more information, read the group's Terms of Reference.
Read the Advisory Group's Terms of Reference