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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A nation redefining itself As travelers, we all form preconceived notions about the places we visit. Sometimes these notions are precise, sometimes they stray from reality. When THINK Global School arrived in Bosnia & Herzegovina in 2016, our accompanying students and staff weren’t entirely sure what they were about to experience. To their surprise, they left profoundly changed by the people they met, the landscapes they explored, and the ideas...

Leave your perceptions at the temple door India is a country known for its innumerable deities, mouth-searing dishes, elaborate weddings, and multicolored sarees. Once you venture past these cliches, however, you realize that few places offer as many bold and unique experiences to the travelers willing to seek them out. In previous terms, we’ve called the cities of Hyderabad and Mumbai home, but moving forward students might find themselves conducting...

Coastal cities, breathtaking beaches, and wide-open wilderness From the world’s oldest continuous culture to Mother Nature’s largest coral reef, Australia is as unique as the oddball animals who call it home. Melbourne, with its iconic cityscapes and temperate year-round climate, serves as our host city and center of learning, but a number of planned excursions will give us a feel for Australia’s depth and development as a whole. In previous...

For their Spring term, students have a chance to visit the wonderland that is Chile, a country revered by nature lovers for its massive glaciers, ancient forests, and surreal deserts — and that’s just scratching the surface of what this slender country has to offer. Chile’s twenty four ecological regions, which span over 2,700 miles, also include lush rainforests, temperate savannas, and glimmering coastlines, and each of these varied terrains...

Tradition and modernity combine for a timeless experience Whereas India is a country undergoing significant change, Japan can always be counted on to stay much the same. One thing is for sure, however: almost every THINK Global School student who visits Japan lists the term among their favorite. Our time in Japan is centered around the bustling host city of Hiroshima. And while its name evokes images of tragedy and...