Affinity Education’s aim is to contribute to the creation of a peaceful and prosperous international community realized through mutual understanding, cooperation, and coexistence, while opening a future full of possibilities for every individual. With a global network that extends across Europe, North America, Oceania, Asia, and beyond, we provide travel services, study abroad support, and international recruitment services. By offering opportunities in diverse destinations worldwide, we foster global human resources who can play active roles internationally, utilizing their achievements and experiences gained across multiple countries.
News Update
For details on the integration of our group companies, please see our latest announcement here .
For details on the integration of our group companies, please see our latest announcement here .
Company Profile
| Company Name | WORLD COMPASS Co., Ltd. / Affinity Education (Global Education Division ) |
|---|---|
| Address | 7F. SAKURA TOWER, Shibuya Sakura Stage, 3-2 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku Tokyo, 150-0031, JAPAN |
| Tel | +81 (0)3-6455-0274 (Representative) |
| Business Hours | Mon-Fri: 9: 30 – 18: 00 / Sat: 10: 00 – 15:00 |
| Capital | 70 million yen |
| Company Establishment | July 1998 |
| Representative Director | Hayato Negoro |
| Business Description | Overseas / domestic study abroad support services |
History
| 1998 | Established as Overseas Network Co., Ltd., providing tour operator services for Europe. |
| 2000 | Affinity Co., Ltd. founded in Tokyo, launching airline ticket sales and study abroad support services. |
| 2003-2014 | Affinity expanded into language training, foundation courses, IELTS preparation, and opened offices in Fukuoka (2013) and Osaka (2014). |
| 2016 | World Compass (then Overseas Network) expanded GSA representation and tourism business to Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. |
| 2017-2019 | World Compass absorbed multiple travel businesses and became GSA for various international airlines. Renamed World Compass Co., Ltd. in 2019. |
| 2020 | Acquired the business of Affinity Co., Ltd. (study abroad agency), strengthening the company’s education services. |
| 2021-2023 | Expanded international partnerships, including Rail Europe, Thai Vietjet Air, Arabian Adventures, and Virgin Australia Airlines. |
| 2025 (March) | Appointed as GSA for Aircalin. |
| 2025 (September) | Full integration of Affinity Co., Ltd. into World Compass Co., Ltd. Launch of the Global Education Division New study abroad brand Affinity Education Integration of Next Holiday Co., Ltd. (Osaka), creating a three-office structure: Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. |
Affinity Education
| Global Education Division | Affinity Education |
|---|---|
| Tel | +81 (0)3-6455-0274 |
| affinity@worldcompass.co.jp | |
| Web | [Portal] https://affinity-japan.com/ [Study in France] https://affinity-france.jp/ [Study in Germany] https://affinity-germany.jp/ [Study in Canada] https://affinity-canada.jp/ [Higher Education] https://affinity-shingaku.com/ |
| Business Hours | Mon-Fri: 9: 30 – 18: 00 / Sat: 10: 00 – 15: 00 / Closed on Sundays and public/national holidays |
| Business Activities | For those wishing to study abroad, Affinity is a company that values “quality”. Utilizing our network of affiliated group companies and with a track record of over 30 years overseas and in Japan, we provide total support to international-bound students from before their study abroad to after their return to Japan. |
Affinity Language
| Language Department | Affinity Language |
|---|---|
| Tel | +81 (0)3-6455-0274 (Representative) |
| affinity-language@worldcompass.co.jp | |
| Web | https://affinity-language.jp |
| Business Hours | Mon-Fri: 9: 30 – 18: 00 / Sat: 10: 00 – 15: 00 / Closed on Sundays and public/national holidays |
| Business Activities | Affinity Language is a school that supports your future aspirations through high-quality teaching of English. Our goal is to improve your conversational or academic ability, support your study-abroad path and introduce global career opportunities to help make your dreams come true. With knowledge of typical strengths and weaknesses of Japanese and other Asian students, specialist, native-teacher, English education is provided to meet such student needs. |
