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Sweden’s innovative spirit points to a future as bright as the Northern Lights Sweden's captivating blend of natural beauty and innovative urban design, from the cosmopolitan streets of Stockholm and Gothenburg to the serene landscapes of the Artic Lappland, offers the perfect setting for our spring term and graduation. A multicultural mosaic in many ways, Stockholm will provide the perfect home base to explore Sweden's progressive society, culture, and diversity,...

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Majestic wilderness and multicultural cities are two things to love about this welcoming nation Our 2024-25 school year kicks off in Canada, whose skyscraper-laden cities offer easy access to the breathtaking mountains, lakes, and forests surrounding them. It's a place where skiing at dawn and kayaking at dusk on the same day isn't far-fetched, and we look forward to making the most of our time in this outdoorsman's paradise. While...

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A tapestry of rich cultures is at the heart of this captivating country Following Brazil, we head to Vietnam. Located on the eastern edge of the Indochinese Peninsula, Vietnam is a country whose multifaceted environments, from the dynamic urban landscapes of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to the serene vistas of Ha Long Bay and the Mekong Delta, present the ideal setting for our winter term. This variety is...

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From samba beats to sunset surfs, everything is colorful in this tropical paradise Following our summer term in Canada, we next head to Brazil. While Canada is renowned for its friendly and polite demeanor, Brazil captivates with its vibrant and energetic approach to life. This lively nation is a kaleidoscope of samba rhythms, bustling cafés, and architectural wonders that showcase its diverse cultural heritage. Like Canada, Brazil will offer plenty...

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Art, architecture, and adventure abound in this culinary paradise To close out the school year, our students head to Italy, the country with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world (58), which include amazing historical landmarks, cultural sites, and natural wonders.  Italy's extensive history and cultural heritage will provide the perfect backdrop for projects of all types and our unique take on place-based learning. It's an opportunity to...

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A country with ambitions as lofty as the Burj Khalifa If any country resembles our curriculum, it's the United Arab Emirates, where a never-ending sea of projects are dreamt up and brought to life, each more masterful than the last. Futuristic skyscrapers form a formidable skyline in the emirate of Dubai. In neighboring Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque provides one of the clearest examples of how geometry can...

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Ancient temples by day. Contemporary museums by night. Much like the spicy peppers that seemingly find their way into every dish, Mexico packs an experience that lights up the senses. Brilliantly colored handcrafts and awe-inspiring churches provide a feast for the eyes; Regional folk styles, such as mariachi and ranchera, have been lifting spirits for hundreds of years. There’s so much to take in, but Mexican society dictates that you...

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A country composed of incredible contrasts Following their time in Malaysia, our students head to another of the world's most biodiverse countries: Ecuador. The nature lovers among our ranks won't want to go anywhere without their binoculars. Ecuador's varied terrains are home to four major ecosystems and over 2,500 endangered animal species, including the Andean speckled bear and Eastern Santa Cruz Giant-Tortoise. Projects might include devising ways to help these...

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Projects abound among Borneo’s stunning landscapes For the first term of the 2022-23 school year, CM1 students head to Asia’s largest island of Borneo, where exploring giant caverns, dense jungles, and tropical rainforests is all part of a day’s work. The northern state of Sabah will serve as THINK Global School's home base during the term, and students will gain an understanding of the indigenous groups who call these remote...

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Spot hippos and solve hypotheses amid unspoiled African scenery Diamond-rich and conservation-friendly, Botswana has devoted over forty percent of its land to national parks, wildlife reserves, and nature preserves. During their time in-country, students have ample opportunities to engage in some truly unique project-based learning across all three. Our Botswana term takes place in one of Africa’s last significant wildlife habitats, the Okavango Delta, where students track the density and...

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Are you interested in applying to THINK Global School but aren’t quite sure if it’s right for you? That’s OK! It’s a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. To help you in your application process, we’ve put together a list of five things we feel every applicant to THINK Global School should know. We hope you find them helpful.  1) You’ll gain an education by living and learning in the...

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Term One is officially in the books! Our CM1 community was based in Sabah, Malaysia's capital city of Kota Kinabalu, which serves as a gateway to the island's many natural splendors. Beaches, reefs, mountains, and rainforests became a classroom for students as they became familiar with the beliefs, practices, and traditions shaping modern Sabah. Students attended hands-on sessions during the term with four prevalent ethnicities: Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Indigenous....

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Sabah is playing the role of a “classroom” for 34 international students as they spend two months learning about the State’s diversity and acquiring fresh experiences that they may incorporate into their lives back home. The students, aged between 15 and 17, are from the New York-based Think Global School – the world’s first traveling high school. They live and study in a different country every semester, engaging in place-based and project-based learning pertinent to the nations they visit.

 

 

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The THINK Global School Leadership Team is delighted to announce the July 2022 launch of the THINK Learning Studio, a global innovation, consulting, and professional training center focused on interdisciplinary real-world learning. The launch of this initiative is a statement from both the Board and Leadership Team of TGS's commitment to spreading the methodology of the Changemakers® Program and our continued faith in the project-based learning format. The Studio team hopes...


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Hi Amethyst, tell us a bit about yourself.  I am a passionate educator with three years of experience, and I’ve just finished my first year with TGS. I specialize in the humanities, particularly history and writing. Before joining TGS, I completed a Master's degree where I researched contextual learning and focused on adolescent psychology during my undergraduate education. Outside of the educational space, I enjoy music, dancing, yoga, card games,...

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Where and how do you learn? How do you develop a passion for curiosity? How do you keep your mind open to new people, ideas, and possibilities? These are all questions being faced by educators and students as our world gains a more global context.  For a rare few who are lucky enough to have talented and equally curious teachers, this might happen in the confines of the classroom. But...

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 Hi Andy, tell us a bit about yourself. I grew up in the beautiful industrial city of Birmingham, and after a career in mental health work and various bits and bobs, I qualified to become a teacher. After a few years in the UK, I moved to the British Virgin Islands (which many viewed as an improvement even on Birmingham!) and from there on to Switzerland, my first stint at...

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1. Hi Maxim. It's been two years now since you graduated from THINK Global School. What have you been up to in that time?  Since graduating from TGS, I have been attending the University of Toronto studying mineral (mining) engineering. I know you might be asking why, out of all engineering, I chose mineral engineering? It's because I want to throw myself into the space mining industry. I figured it...

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Another school year is coming to a close at THINK Global School, which means graduation is right around the corner for the Class of 2021. And while their academic experience was different than previous classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of our graduates continually demonstrated the characteristics we value so much as a community: perseverance, continual improvement, a thirst for knowledge, and the practicing of environmentalism, to name a...

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Tattooing is the most misunderstood art form in Japan today. Looked down upon for centuries and rarely discussed in social circles, people with tattoos are outcasts in this country, banned from most public spaces such as beaches, bathhouses, and even gyms. Tattoos have an extensive history in Japan, and to truly understand the stigma behind them it is essential to be aware of their significance. The first records of tattoos...

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Greetings TGS, Long time reader, first time blogger here. Some of you may have noticed that I can be a little patriotic... My friends in Abu Dhabi used to joke that New Zealand has "small country" syndrome because it is always determined to be the best. I think like the Canadians, we are determined not to be seen as the same as our more populated neighbours. With that in mind...

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With THINK Global School’s term in Bosnia and Herzegovina recently concluded, we thought we’d share a few interesting facts about the heart-shaped country with you. Whether you are working on a school project or planning a trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina yourself, we hope you find these seven facts useful!! Fact #1) Sarajevo was the first city in Europe with a full-time electric tram Trams have a long history in...

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A passion for travel. A strong academic record. And the desire to improve the world as you experience it. If this sounds like you, you just might be our ideal candidate! Start your application with a five-minute inquiry form - you never know where you might end up.

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