Outdoor Education

There is so much more to Outdoor Education than the “school trip”. At Tanglin, we are committed to making sure that carefully constructed outdoor learning is embedded throughout our curriculum.

We aim to find the right challenge and adventure for students through a balance of inspirational locations and unique experiences. Our youngest children begin their explorations in our onsite Forest School area, local parks and reserves before gaining the confidence to enjoy their first overnight stay at the Singapore Zoo in Year 3. Seminal trips for our Senior School students have included India, Borneo and Mongolia. However the environment is not the experience: the true value of outdoor learning lies in our ability to make real world connections, and to link our experiences outside the classroom back to our everyday lives. That’s why, with each new encounter, we aim to build upon children’s prior learning and encourage them to reflect deeply on the skills and knowledge they gave gained.

Regardless of the status of international travel, our focus on learning over location has ensured students of all ages continue to enjoy quality experiences on campus and in Singapore. From the opening of our new onsite Forest School area to days spent sea-kayaking in Sembawang, we continue to deliver a world-class Outdoor Education programme at Tanglin.

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” – Albert Einstein