Global Opportunities

At St. Paul’s, middle and upper school students have meaningful opportunities to develop cultural fluency skills essential for 21st-century leadership through global partnerships, experiences, and exchange programs. These international experiences give students the unique opportunity to engage with other cultures, explore new perspectives, and immerse themselves in the languages they study. Students and employees who participate in these programs bring their knowledge back to campus, enriching our community and inspiring others to think globally across disciplines.

Sarah Walker

Director of Global and
Experiential Travel Programs

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Upper School Experiences

Remembering the World Wars Trip

Seniors from St. Paul’s School for Boys and St. Paul’s School for Girls can travel to France and the United Kingdom in May of each year as a part of St. Paul’s Remembering the World Wars trip. Partially funded by the W. James Price IV ’42 Endowment, this trip is designed to ensure that future generations continue to understand the sacrifices made by those who fought in World War I and II. Over the course of 10 days, students visit museums and historic sites in France and the United Kingdom to explores the history of the World Wars.

Seville Trip

Shakespeare at the Globe Trip

The trip offers twelfth grade students the opportunity to engage with the arts, culture, and history that London has to offer. While not an exhaustive exploration of the city Samuel Johnson described as containing “all that life can afford,” the experience focuses on several meaningful highlights, including the British Museum, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and the West End.

As the trip is organized and sponsored by the St. Paul’s English Department, its centerpiece is a performance at Shakespeare's Globe, located near the original site of William Shakespeare’s playhouse. This experience offers a meaningful opportunity to deepen students’ understanding while enriching the broader school community.

Singapore and Malaysia Trip

Students travel with faculty to practice their Chinese language skills while experiencing the cultures of Singapore and Malaysia. Students learn about the bumboats on Clarke Quay, then travel to Little India and on to Malacca, where they visit the Nyonya and Baba Chinese communities. They finish their trip in Kuala Lumpur, where they tour the Batu Caves, local markets, and the Royal Palace.

Science Trip

Upper school students are invited to participate in a biennial, science-focused travel experience designed to foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world through experiential, place-based learning. These immersive global trips allow students to engage directly with diverse ecosystems and scientific concepts in real-world settings. Most recently, students traveled to Belize, where they studied animal migration patterns and explored the coral reef ecosystem at Tobacco Caye.

Southwest Trip

Spring Break Choral Trip

Members of SP’s Concert Chorale and SPSG’s Saints embark on an international choir tour biannually, performing at many important and historic venues throughout Europe and beyond. While on tour, the choirs perform in full concerts and smaller recitals while also exploring their host cultures’ rich histories and artistic contributions through a variety of tours and cultural experiences. Past trip destinations have included Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Morocco, and Spain.

Upper School Exchanges

Argentina

St. George’s College
Buenos Aires, Argentina

SISTER SCHOOL SINCE 2011

Students in Spanish classes at St. Paul’s have the opportunity each year to apply for an exchange program with St. George’s College in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This one-to-one exchange allows students to put their Spanish skills into practice by hosting a St. George’s student in February and then traveling to Argentina in June to live and attend school for the month.

St. George’s College is a private, nonprofit, bilingual, coeducational learning institution with a long tradition of providing a well-rounded and rigorous education. It delivers an international curriculum of high standards that seeks to develop strong ethical values and integrity, preparing students to become engaged and successful citizens.

Australia

Guildford Grammar School
Perth, Western Australia.

Each year, tenth grade students have the opportunity to participate in an exchange with Guildford Grammar School in Perth, Western Australia. This immersive experience allows students to engage with Australian culture, build meaningful connections with their peers, and broaden their global perspective.

Following their time in Perth, students embark on a weeklong trip to the Margaret River region. Through activities such as kayaking, surfing, mountain biking, hiking, and exploring Ngilgi Cave, students develop a deeper appreciation for the region's landscape. Students also gain insight into Aboriginal history and culture.

France

Germany

Pascal Gymnasium
Münster, Germany

PARTNER SINCE 1994

St. Paul’s has maintained the German Exchange Program with Pascal Gymnasium in Münster for over 20 years. Upper school students taking German have the opportunity to travel to Pascal Gymnasium and host students from Pascal Gymnasium for three weeks in alternate years.

Bertha Von Suttner
Berlin, Germany

In a relationship forged through alumni connections, St. Paul’s and Bertha von Suttner in Berlin work together to provide an exchange opportunity for one student from each school every other year. A St. Paul’s student is offered the opportunity to study in Berlin at BVS during the third quarter of odd years (e.g., 2019, 2021). In exchange, a BVS student is invited to spend the first semester of odd years (e.g., 2017, 2019) at St. Paul’s.

Japan

Rikkyo School
Niiza, Japan

SHORT TERM

Students in our Japanese language program have the opportunity to experience life as students at Rikkyo Senior High School for three weeks in June of odd years (e.g., 2019, 2021). Founded as an Episcopal school and situated just outside Tokyo in the city of Niiza, Rikkyo Senior High School is also known in Japan as St. Paul’s School for Boys.

Gakushuin School
Tokyo, Japan

LONG TERM

St. Paul’s and Gakushuin School in Tokyo have enjoyed a long-standing relationship of more than 30 years. Drawing on a history that dates back to the establishment of the first Gakushuin School in 1847 in Kyoto, Gakushuin today is a private educational institution that provides an integrated educational program. Each year, St. Paul’s School for Boys welcomes a student from Gakushuin to study for the entirety of the school year. In exchange, a St. Paul’s student has the opportunity to travel to Tokyo to experience life as a student in Japan during the fourth quarter.

Suiryo School
Yokohama, Japan

SISTER SCHOOL SINCE 1993

Every other year, SPSG hosts students in grades 8 through 11 from Suiryo School. Thereafter, SPSG students have the opportunity to visit Suiryo School for two weeks in June. In November 2018, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of our sister-school relationship with Suiryo. Although Japanese language students receive priority for hosting and travel opportunities, all SPSG students in grades 8 through 11 are encouraged to apply.

Middle School Experiences

Annual Middle School Trip

Annual Middle School Trip

Each year, middle school students have the opportunity to participate in a dynamic travel experience. St. Paul’s middle school trip varies annually to expose students to a range of cultures, landscapes, and educational experiences. Recent destinations have included New Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Québec and Montreal. By learning about local histories and immersing themselves in new environments, students deepen their understanding of the world beyond the classroom while building confidence and lasting connections with their peers.