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Between 5th and 8th grades, our students spend a total of 24 days abroad.
The cultural and language travel experiences at ISDenver are a special part of the school, and their impact transcends well beyond the few weeks that the students are in another country. - ISDenver Parent
International Trips and Classrooms Without Walls
Our students are at home in Denver and around the world.
Our third graders spend 5 days at YMCA's Snow Mountain Ranch near Winter Park. They engage in outdoor and envionmental education programs, including climbing, hiking, and other team building activities. This provides third graders an opportunity to spend time with students across all language programs.
ISDenver 4th graders from all language programs travel together to the Keystone Science School (KSS) for one week of intensive science instruction in English. Led by Keystone faculty, the students learn about water conservation, forest and aquatic ecology and environmental issues.
Students in our 5th grade Chinese program visit China or Taiwan* for a ten day trip full of adventure and culture. They visit Taipei, learn about different native Taiwanese tribes at Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village in Nantou County, visit the outdoor artist park at The Pier2 Art Center in Kaohsiung, and enjoy the beach at the Kenting National Park in Pingtung County. They also visit a local Taiwanese elementary school, Chang Gung elementary, where they participate in class activities and experienced the life of an elementary student in Taiwan. Our students continue to foster the relationship with Taiwanese students even after the trip!
*Prior to 2020, our students visited China; due to government restrictions, the trip was moved to Taiwan - a country well connected to many of our school faculty and families.
The G5 international trip to France is a 10-day linguistic and cultural adventure. The students' time is split between Brest (Denver's sister city since 1948!), Brittany, and Paris. Students discover the maritime port of Brest, its long history and connections with the United States of America, and bond with their G5 peers from L'école Saint-Louis, our sister school. Students then take the TGV train to Paris to live the life like Parisians do, riding the metro to discover iconic monuments and museums including the Louvre and Eiffel Tower.
During 5th grade in our Spanish program, students spend 10 days immersing themselves in culture, language, and service in Spain. Highlights have included:
Exploring the top of a mountain via Teleferico Fuente Dé with incredible views.Spending time at our sister school in Valencia, immersed in Spanish school culture and bonding with fellow students.
Service learning at Albufera de Valencia, a natural preserve (and the birthplace of paella!) by cleaning the beach.
Exploring Madrid, including the Museo del Prado and visiting the Real Madrid stadium!
Fall: Middle School Orientation/Mountain Trip
As part of the orientation to the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and to help our new and returning students bond together as a cohort, ISDenver 6th grade students spend time in the nearby mountains to complete team building initiatives, group challenges, hikes, rock-climbing, ropes courses, and more. This past year, ISDenver partnered with ARCC and Shwayder Camp for our annual overnight trip at the base of Mount Evans.
Spring: Moab
While based for three nights at the Dewey Bridge Campground, this trip includes opportunities for mountain biking, hiking in Canyonlands National Park, rafting on the Colorado, pool time at the rec center, and exploring the Potash Petroglyphs and Dinosaur Tracks. This trip is planned and run by Grand Classroom Student Travel Company with ISDenver teachers accompanying as chaperones.
In collaboration with their Earth science studies, ISDenver 7th graders spend a week exploring the area around Grand Canyon National Park. They take a scenic float trip down the Colorado River, hike the Queen's Garden and Navajo Loop Trails in Bryce Canyon National Park, visit the Emerald Pools at Zion National Park and hike into the Grand Canyon on the North Kaibab trail. This trip is planned and run by Grand Classroom Student Travel Company with ISDenver teachers accompanying as chaperones.
As a capstone of their IB MYP curriculum, our 8th graders spend ten days on a service learning trip every spring. Here they help with reforestation projects, immerse themselves in the culture, and tour the diverse landscapes and communities throughout the country of their choice, Panama or the Dominican Republic:
Panama Community Project and Surf
Adventure and education collide as students explore the colorful cultures, ancient plazas, and breathtaking beaches of Panama. In Panama City students explore the vibrant plazas and picturesque streets of Casco Viejo, Panama’s famous old quarter and visit the historic Panama Canal, to gain a better understanding of this contentious waterway. They also visit the beautiful archipelago of Bocas del Toro, and meet up with our local partners who are committed to empowering rural communities through various service projects. The trip concludes with students trying their hand at hanging ten on the perfect beginner waves of Panama's famous white sand beaches. This trip is planned and run by ARCC with ISDenver teachers accompanying as chaperones.
Dominican Republic Community and Biodiversity
Students trek into the central highlands of the Dominican Republic where mountainous landscapes, coffee plantations and alpine pastures stretch as far as the eye can see. They explore the area’s rich biodiversity while learning how reforestation and ecotourism efforts have significantly helped replenish the land. As they are immersed in the local culture, they work together with non-profits and community members to build sustainable solutions to the conservation, economic and social challenges they face. This trip is planned and run by EF Tours with ISDenver teachers accompanying as chaperones.
Our school believes in the power of experiential learning that takes students well outside the bounds of the classroom. All students are invited to participate in multiple off-campus trips each school year, starting with our 3 year olds in K1. Popular destinations include local farms, international food markets, museums, the Denver Zoo, and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
