Nearly 20 years ago, the school established the Kyotamba Exchange as an interchange between itself and Wachi Junior High School.
Since then, Mosgiel Intermediate has amalgamated with Taieri College, which has continued the school's tradition of annually hosting pupils and teachers from Kyotamba, and vice versa.
Taieri College principal David Hunter said year 11 pupils Jessica Scammell, Jaimee Murdoch, Samantha Offen, Jade Knapp, Ashlee Mcleod and Becky Parker had been selected to accompany two teachers on a week-long visit to Japan to experience the culture they have been studying for the past two years.
They will leave this Friday and as soon as they touch down in Japan, they will put to use all the skills they have accumulated in the past year, he said.
''They have created a presentation of New Zealand and Taieri College culture, including the school song and haka, and they will be delivering speeches in Japanese to the Kyotamba Council and host schools.
''Their adventure will also include negotiating international airports, attending school, eating and living in the Japanese style.
''The students will be immersed in the language and culture by living with Japanese families and studying at a variety of schools, including middle schools and forestry schools.''
Mr Hunter said the 2013 exchange also contained a first. Japanese pupils took part in a drama lesson during their visit to Taieri College in July, and the accompanying teachers were so impressed by it that the Taieri College teachers leading the exchange have been asked to teach a drama lesson to the entire student body of Mizuho Middle School.
''This will be a new experience for all students, as they do not have this subject in Japan.''
Mr Hunter said the Kyotamba Exchange continued to provide enriching experiences for all involved, and would help to ensure the college was a more diverse, connected place in the future.
