Zenken to Host Information Sessions for 2026 Summer Short-Term Study Abroad Programs
Zenken Co., Ltd. will host online information sessions for its '2026 Summer Short-Term Study Abroad Programs' aimed at junior and senior high school students. The sessions will introduce diverse programs designed to foster international awareness and initiative, not just language proficiency, offering study opportunities in the Philippines, New Zealand, and the United States.
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Zenken Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Junnosuke Hayashi; hereinafter 'Zenken'), through its Global Study Abroad Center, will hold online information sessions for junior and senior high school students regarding its '2026 Summer Short-Term Study Abroad Programs'.
These information sessions will introduce a variety of overseas programs leveraging the summer vacation period. We offer programs aimed at nurturing international awareness and initiative, not just improving language skills, including language training, SDGs social learning, volunteering, and STEAM camps. We will extensively explain everything from program content to preparation and safety, ensuring that first-time study abroad aspirants and their guardians can participate with peace of mind. Please feel free to apply.
## Program Overview
The main programs introduced in these information sessions are as follows:
- 1. Philippines, Cebu Island Local School Language Study Abroad + SDGs Social Learning Program
This is a practical program combining one-on-one English lessons and local high school class experiences in Cebu Island, Philippines.
In addition, through social learning and cultural experiences that address local education and environmental issues from an SDGs perspective, participants will cultivate both language skills and international understanding.
▶Target: High school students (or those of equivalent age)
▶Period: Sunday, August 2, 2026 – Saturday, August 15, 2026 (2 weeks)
- 2. Philippines, Cebu Island NGO Orphanage Volunteer Study Abroad Program
This program addresses social issues through volunteer activities at an orphanage operated by a local NGO.
Through interaction with children and daily life support, participants are provided with opportunities to deepen their values and perspectives on the future.
▶Target: High school students (or those of equivalent age)
▶Period: Sunday, August 16, 2026 – Saturday, August 29, 2026 (2 weeks)
- 3. New Zealand Local School Class Experience Study Abroad (Short-term / Term Study Abroad)
Students attend public high schools in New Zealand and take classes with local students. Through homestays, they develop practical English skills and cross-cultural understanding.
Local support systems are also in place, ensuring peace of mind even for first-time study abroad students.
▶Target: High school students (or those of equivalent age)
▶Period: Sunday, July 19, 2026 – Saturday, August 15, 2026 (4 weeks)
Sunday, July 19, 2026 – Saturday, September 26, 2026 (10 weeks)
- 4. USA STEAM Summer Camp (Stanford University)
Located on a university campus in Silicon Valley, this program allows participants to learn cutting-edge fields such as AI, robotics, and game development in English.
Students learn alongside peers from around the world, developing skills and perspectives directly relevant to their future.
▶Target: Elementary, junior high, and high school students (or those of equivalent age)
▶Period: Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026 *From 1 week during this period~
## Features of the Information Session
These information sessions will primarily guide you through the following points:
- Details of each program (content, schedule, costs)
- Flow of preparations for first-time study abroad
-
These information sessions will introduce a variety of overseas programs leveraging the summer vacation period. We offer programs aimed at nurturing international awareness and initiative, not just improving language skills, including language training, SDGs social learning, volunteering, and STEAM camps. We will extensively explain everything from program content to preparation and safety, ensuring that first-time study abroad aspirants and their guardians can participate with peace of mind. Please feel free to apply.
## Program Overview
The main programs introduced in these information sessions are as follows:
- 1. Philippines, Cebu Island Local School Language Study Abroad + SDGs Social Learning Program
This is a practical program combining one-on-one English lessons and local high school class experiences in Cebu Island, Philippines.
In addition, through social learning and cultural experiences that address local education and environmental issues from an SDGs perspective, participants will cultivate both language skills and international understanding.
▶Target: High school students (or those of equivalent age)
▶Period: Sunday, August 2, 2026 – Saturday, August 15, 2026 (2 weeks)
- 2. Philippines, Cebu Island NGO Orphanage Volunteer Study Abroad Program
This program addresses social issues through volunteer activities at an orphanage operated by a local NGO.
Through interaction with children and daily life support, participants are provided with opportunities to deepen their values and perspectives on the future.
▶Target: High school students (or those of equivalent age)
▶Period: Sunday, August 16, 2026 – Saturday, August 29, 2026 (2 weeks)
- 3. New Zealand Local School Class Experience Study Abroad (Short-term / Term Study Abroad)
Students attend public high schools in New Zealand and take classes with local students. Through homestays, they develop practical English skills and cross-cultural understanding.
Local support systems are also in place, ensuring peace of mind even for first-time study abroad students.
▶Target: High school students (or those of equivalent age)
▶Period: Sunday, July 19, 2026 – Saturday, August 15, 2026 (4 weeks)
Sunday, July 19, 2026 – Saturday, September 26, 2026 (10 weeks)
- 4. USA STEAM Summer Camp (Stanford University)
Located on a university campus in Silicon Valley, this program allows participants to learn cutting-edge fields such as AI, robotics, and game development in English.
Students learn alongside peers from around the world, developing skills and perspectives directly relevant to their future.
▶Target: Elementary, junior high, and high school students (or those of equivalent age)
▶Period: Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026 *From 1 week during this period~
## Features of the Information Session
These information sessions will primarily guide you through the following points:
- Details of each program (content, schedule, costs)
- Flow of preparations for first-time study abroad
-