Our first few weeks of study in Germany have had connections to almost everything that we do. Having intertwined classes at TGS is very important, because it really satisfies our crave for place-based learning. From WeXplore events, to talks with Joseph, to reading our books in world lit, we have deepened our ideas on the country that we are currently visiting!
– Blog post by TGS student Isaac
In each city we visit, THINK Global School partners with a local host school. The host schools provide classroom facilities, science labs, and other learning spaces for our students. TGS host schools do much more than offer a physical site for learning; they offer an opportunity to share and collaborate.
One of our central beliefs is that students learn best from diverse collaborations with their peers. Our teachers and students work closely with their counterparts at the host school, fostering cultural exchange and mutual learning. This could mean coordinated academic lesson plans, group activities and trips, shared meals and sports opportunities, or just hanging out after school.
TGS coordinates with host schools before, during, and after our time in each city. Our staff works with the host school staff to ensure joint opportunities for experiential and collaborative learning. Our SpotX platform gives students the opportunity to extend and maintain their in-person relationships online, helping all participants think global and work toward shared goals.
How to be a TGS host school
We partner with innovative, collaborative schools in each city we visit. TGS host schools:
- are open-minded about working with people from different cultures and backgrounds
- offer a curriculum that challenges the individual student and takes a holistic approach to learning
- are excited about a free-flowing exchange of knowledge between their students and faculty and those of TGS
- believe in the importance of integrating technology into the classroom experience
Why be a Host School?
TGS host schools expose their students to a diverse array of perspectives and cultures. Your students will help us pioneer a new model for collaborative global education. As a Host School, you will:
- Join an exclusive network of TGS Host Schools around the globe, connecting your school to present resources and future opportunities
- Participate in the TGS weXplore program, giving your students and teachers opportunities to interact with local and global thought leaders
- Gain worldwide exposure for your school through our strong international online and social media presences
- Partner with TGS in community service projects, building citizenship and improving the local community
- Develop life-long friendships
The relative flexibility of our schedule and curriculum makes it easy for TGS to work with each host school’s unique needs and requirements.
To learn more about partnering with TGS as a Host School, please contact Ashley Silver at asilver@thinkglobalschool.org
