SCHOOL TRIPS & EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Experiential Learning Beyond the ClassrooM
At FASPS, school trips and international exchange programs extend bilingual learning outside of campus. Through local excursions, overnight trips, cultural exchanges, and international travel, students gain hands-on learning experiences that build independence, cultural understanding, curiosity, and meaningful connections with the wider world.
Some of the most powerful learning happens beyond the classroom
At FASPS, Extended Trips & Travel are a defining part of the student experience—designed to deepen academic learning, strengthen language skills, and help students grow into globally minded, confident individuals.
From local environmental exploration to international travel, each journey builds skills, perspective, and lifelong memories.
What STUDENTS GAIN
Growth That Lasts a Lifetime. Through travel experiences, students develop:
• Independence and confidence
• Cultural understanding and empathy
• Real-world language skills
• Adaptability and problem-solving
• Stronger peer connections
• A global perspective
These are experiences students carry with them long after they return
GRADE-LEVEL TRAVEL Experiences
A Journey That Grows With Each Student
FASPS thoughtfully builds travel experiences as students grow, ensuring each trip is developmentally appropriate and deeply meaningful. These capstone experiences help students leave FASPS as confident global communicators.
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Students spend time at IslandWood, an outdoor education center where they explore nature, sustainability, and environmental science through hands-on learning.
This experience fosters curiosity, independence, and connection to the natural world.
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Students travel to Washington, D.C. to explore American history, government, and national landmarks firsthand.
This trip deepens classroom learning while helping students understand their role in a broader civic world.
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Grade 6 students travel to Florida to visit NASA and the Kennedy Space Center, experiencing science, engineering, and space exploration up close.
It’s an inspiring experience that brings STEM learning to life.
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Students travel to France to experience language, culture, history, and daily life firsthand.
This trip is a cornerstone of the FASPS bilingual journey, allowing students to apply their French skills in real-world settings.
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Students who study Mandarin or Spanish take their learning abroad—traveling to China or Costa Rica to engage with local culture and practice their language skills in authentic environments.
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Grade 4 — IslandWood
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Grade 5 — Washington, D.C.
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Grade 6 — Florida (NASA & Kennedy Space Center)
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Grade 7 — France
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Grade 8 — China or Costa Rica
Exchange Programs
Global Connections That Last
One of the most exciting opportunities for our Middle School students is the chance to participate in international exchange trips. FASPS partners with sister schools and organizations in France, the Canary Islands, and Taiwan to provide students with an immersive multicultural experience.
International Exchange Opportunities
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France
Ecole des Roches
Ecole des Roches offers a unique international setting, with small class sizes and personalized support. Under contract with the Rouen Education Authority, it combines national teaching quality with innovative teaching methods, guaranteeing an enriching academic experience.
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Canary Islands, Spain
Colegio Liceo Francés Internacional de Gran Canaria
The International French Lycée of Gran Canaria is part of the network of schools of the Mission laïque française, a non-profit association recognized as a public service since 1907. It aims to spread the French language and culture throughout the world through secular, multilingual, and intercultural education. It creates and manages schools, cultural centers, and universities, either directly or through partnership agreements. It participates with public institutions or companies in cooperation and development programs.
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Taiwan
Taipei European School
The Taipei European School (TES) is distinct from other international schools in that they operate three European language sections in one school. Their French, German and English sections offer the choice of their respective national curricula for students aged 3 to 18 years. The community is curious, culturally diverse, motivated and always looking for new ways to learn and flourish!