Opened 2010 Grades 10-12 Student to teacher ratio 3:1 Founder Joann McPike Number of students 44 Teaching staff 12 | Head of school Jamie Steckart Enrollment 44 Medium of language English Founded 2010 Average class size 10 | |
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Accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges School types Independent school, Boarding school, Secondary school, Mixed-sex education Profiles | ||
Faqs by students of think global school
THINK Global School is an independent high school that travels the world, giving students the opportunity to study in nine different countries over the course of three years. The school is non-profit, co-educational, and non-denominational. The school was created by travel photographer Joann McPike, who contributed the founding donation.
Contents
- Faqs by students of think global school
- The studentlife program at think global school
- Mission
- Non profit status
- Language of instruction
- Curriculum
- Courses
- weXplore program
- References
During the 2010-11 school year, the students studied in Stockholm, Sweden; Sydney, Australia; and Beijing, China. During the 2011-12 school year, they studied in Cuenca, Ecuador; Chiang Mai, Thailand; and Berlin, Germany. The 2012-13 school year included a fall term in Buenos Aires, Argentina; a spring term in Boston, United States; and a two week intersession in Bhutan. The 2013-14 school year included a fall term in Hyderabad, India, a spring term in Hiroshima, Japan, and a two week intersession in Tanzania. The 2014-15 school year consisted of three terms: the first taking place in Auckland, New Zealand, followed by terms in Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Athens, Greece. The 2015-2016 school year includes a return to Stockholm, a term in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and will culminate in Florence, Italy. The 2016-17 school year will take place in Peru, Morocco, and Canada.
The school was granted full authorization as an IB World School by the International Baccalaureate Organization in April 2012. THINK Global School graduated its first class of students on May 31, 2014. The class of 2015 had a 100% IB pass rate. In 2016, THINK Global School received a five-year renewal of its accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Conferences.
The studentlife program at think global school
Mission
The school's mission is "to challenge learners, through firsthand experiences of global travel, to become compassionate individuals who are curious and knowledgeable about the world and motivated to effect meaningful change. To guide us on our journey and help us achieve our goals, we follow a set of core values and promises gathered from nations around the world.."
Non-profit status
The school is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) non-profit entity and has earned the Guidestar Exchange Seal, an award given to non-profits demonstrating a commitment to transparency.
Language of instruction
The school's core academic program is taught in English, but the curriculum also includes classroom study of Spanish. Moreover, students are expected to acquire a basic vocabulary in the language of each trimester’s host city.
Curriculum
The school became an IB World School in April 2012. Its curriculum is guided by the IB Diploma Programme, with students taking the IB examinations prior to graduation at the end of their fourth year. All graduating students also earn high school diplomas accredited by the U.S.-based Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Courses
The curriculum for Grade 10 is based on the IB Middle Years Programme. The curriculum for Grades 11 and 12 follows the standards of the IB Diploma Programme.
Grades 10 courses:
Grades 11-12 courses:
weXplore program
In addition to traditional classroom courses, the curriculum includes field research, guest lectures, and workshops in each host city, planned in coordination with the school's subject area faculty. These activities are collectively known as "weXplore."
Sample weXplore activities:
Sample guest speakers: