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 or explore the beauty of Iceland;
- 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!
2026 TROJANS ABROAD PROGRAMS
For financial support for the Spain or Holocaust & Human Rights Travel programs, please apply HERE before October 27.
1:1 Exchanges in Australia & Scotland -- THESE ARE ANNUAL EXCHANGES
- Australia: 10th graders; 2-4 students; HOST a student from our partner school (Whitsunday Anglican School, Mackay, Queensland) from April 2-19(dates could flex by a day depending on flights) and STAY with the same student's family and experience school in Mackay from July 6-25 (again, dates could flex by a day depending on flights) ; approx. travel costs: $2500, depending on the number of participants. APPLY HERE by October 20
- Scotland: 8th graders; 4-8 students max; HOST a student from our partner school for about 3 weeks in April and STAY with the same student's family and experience school in Edinburgh from about May 24 - June 14; approx. travel costs: $2500-2800, depending on the number of participants APPLY HERE by October 17
- Canada: Our Canada exchange has been postponed for 2025-26, but we expect to offer it in 2026-27.
SPAIN CULTURAL / LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE
- Trip Itinerary
- Dates: May 31st - June 14th
- Expected costs: $5500-5700, depending on the number of participants
- Current 8-11th graders
- Students studying Spanish are encouraged, but there is no language requirement
- APPLY HERE by October 27
HOLOCAUST & HUMAN RIGHTS
- Travel with German students from our partner school (Auguste Viktoria Gymnasium, Trier, Germany) to witness and discuss the tragedies of the Holocaust of WWII in Germany and Poland (including 2 days of visits at 2 Auschwitz camps)
- Learn more about Jewish history, influence, and oppression in Frankfurt, Germany and Krakow, Poland
- Experience life in Trier by visiting our partner school and (possibly) staying 1-2 nights with host families before traveling together to Poland.
- To balance the heavy weight of this topic, the program also includes fun activities such as hanging out & rooming with German students and experiencing the food and cultures of Germany and Poland.
- 10-12 days in June; 9-11th grade students are eligible; 16 students max.
- Approx. cost: $4,000-4,500, depending on the number of participants (includes airfare, hotels, insurance, all meals, activities, local transportation, etc--everything but souvenirs and snacks)
- APPLY HERE by October 27
For financial support for the Spain or Holocaust & Human Rights Travel programs, please apply HERE before October 27.
2027
In addition to the 3 annual 1:1 Exchanges (see above), we are also considering an Ancient Roman Civilizations trip with Dr. Cline in the summer of 2027.
Use these links for more details about travel abroad for students:
Stephen Seleny Travel Endowment (financial support for Trojan Travelers)
