Trojans Abroad Programs
Connecting students and faculty with cultures from around the world through transformational experiences abroad
In support of the TVS Mission of “the development of wide constructive interests” and “intelligent citizenship” and our Global Education global competency goals of Self-awareness, Empathy, Cross-cultural Communication, and Cross-cultural Understanding, each year we offer Trojans Abroad and TOE Beyond Programs.
Our travel programs have combined Trinity Valley School’s emphasis on outdoor, international, and experiential education in Australia, Austria, the Bahamas, China, Costa Rica, England, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Peru, Poland, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, and other exciting destinations. As part of our Global Education and Trojan Outdoor Experience Programs, these opportunities connect our students and faculty with people around the world and increase their respect for themselves, each other, and the natural world.
- Join a 1:1 Exchange to host and be hosted in Australia, Canada, or Scotland;
- Explore Japan's religious culture and history;
- Witness the horrors of the Holocaust alongside students from our German partner school in Poland;
- Hike the Austrian Alps;
- Practice your Chinese and Spanish while living with host families;
- Travel to historic sites in Greece & Italy;
- Explore Costa Rica's rain forests and stay with local families;
- Experience the warmth and beauty of Eswatini (formerly, Swaziland);
Find the leader within as you move out of your comfort zone and into new and transformational experiences in cultures around the world!
2025 TROJANS ABROAD PROGRAMS
1:1 Ambassador Exchanges in Australia, Canada, & Scotland
- Canada: 10th grade girls; 2-4 students; HOST a student from our partner school (Havergal College, Toronto, Canada) 10-12 days in October and STAY with the same student's family and experience school in Toronto for 10-12 days in mid-February (school absences are excused); approx. travel costs: $1,000. APPLY HERE by Sept 6.
- Australia: 9-10th graders; 2-4 students; HOST a student from our partner school (Whitsunday Anglican School, Mackay, Queensland) for 3 weeks in April and STAY with the same student's family and experience school in Mackay for 3 weeks in July; approx. travel costs: $2500-2800, depending on the number of participants. APPLY HERE by Oct 1.
- Scotland: 8th grade girls; 2-4 students max; HOST a student from our partner school (St. George's School for Girls, Edinburgh, Scotland) for 3 weeks in April and STAY with the same student's family and experience school in Edinburgh from about May 25 - June 15; approx. travel costs: $2,100-2500, depending on the number of participants; APPLY HERE by Oct 1.
China/Taiwan Culture/Language Program
- Experience the diversity of histories and cultures of Taiwan and mainland China
- Visit historic sites and lesser known destinations in Taipei, Pingtung, Beijing, X'ian, and (possibly) Fort Worth's Sister City of Guiyang
- Stay with host families from our partner schools in Pingtung, Taiwan and Beijing, China to experience daily life and school abroad (we will stay in hotels when we are in other cities)
- Practice your Chinese language skills or start learning (you do not need to be studying Chinese to participate)
- Approx. dates: May 25 - June 10 (~15 days); 8-11th grade students are eligible; 16 students max.
- Approx. cost: $4000-4700, depending on the number of participants (includes airfare, hotels, insurance, all meals, activities, local transportation, etc--everything but souvenirs and snacks)
- APPLY HERE by Oct 1.
Use these links for more details about travel abroad for students:
Stephen Seleny Travel Endowment (financial support for Trojan Travelers)
Upcoming Trojans Abroad Programs
