Pre-College Programs

“Learning he could put electronics aside and give his attention to friends and surroundings was priceless.”

– Mary and Michael M., New Canaan, CT

exploration

Adventure Travel & Cultural Immersion

Trek off the beaten path and experience the world as a traveler, not a tourist. Immerse yourself in the landscapes and cultures of a place, adventuring and building authentic connections along the way.

Discover what makes a land and its cultures unique. Ski the rugged backcountry of Patagonia, meet a sheep-farming family in the Faroe Islands, summit Kilimanjaro, sample Croatia’s culinary heritage, meditate with monks in Bhutan, and more.

Delve deeper into place and culture through studentinitiated independent projects. Build on your talents, learn new skills and perspectives, engage with local people, and return home with a better understanding of our diverse planet.

HIGH SCHOOL

Australia, New Zealand, & Fiji Bhutan Croatia Faroe Islands & Iceland Italy & Greece Japan Kilimanjaro Patagonia: Skiing Switzerland, Italy, France, & Holland

MIDDLE SCHOOL

France & Holland Hawai’i Iceland

pre-college

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Develop the skill set necessary to thrive in college as you explore your interests through field-based seminars, activities, meetings with local experts, and excursions that delve into a local culture.

Choose a seminar and dive deep into a subject that inspires you. Establish a foundation in the classroom, then take your ideas to the streets and studios, the markets and museums—these are your classrooms. Study anime in Tokyo, artificial intelligence at Colby College in Maine, architecture in Barcelona, and more.

Create a final project based on your seminar experiences and share your creation with your peers and instructors. Return home prepared intellectually and socially for the next step into college.

HIGH SCHOOL

Barcelona Colby College, Maine Tokyo