Global Classroom Project
A research informed, inquiry-based, student-led, facilitator supported, professionally unstructured world learning project
Learning Without Walls, An Experience Without Limits

The Global Classroom is an immersive, holistic, and family-supported learning journey designed for globally minded homeschoolers and worldschoolers seeking more than conventional education. Grounded in the principles of the International Baccalaureate (IB), the program provides an inquiry-led, transdisciplinary curriculum framework tailored for students aged 10+.
Each 10-week term, families travel together to a new location—such as Thailand, Indonesia, or Vietnam—where learners engage with real-world themes, community experiences, and ecological systems through a thoughtfully curated learning plan. Educational facilitation is guided by an experienced mentor with a BA, PGCE, and MAEd, as well as a background in leading international and alternative schools.
This is not a school, not a drop-in service, and not a boarding program. Learners remain under the care and educational responsibility of their families at all times. Harmony’s Global Classroom serves as a learning enrichment experience—supporting self-directed, portfolio-based progression that can align with future pathways, including IB Diploma entry or alternative university admissions.
For families traveling with younger children, an optional worldschooling community hub offers informal enrichment, peer play, and homeschooling support. While not a replacement for formal schooling, it provides space for creative exploration and connection within a like-minded global learning community.
A World-Class Learning Experience in Inspiring Locations
We don’t just learn about the world—we experience it firsthand. The Global Classroom rotates through three carefully chosen locations per year, providing an immersive, learner-driven project that connects learning to real-world challenges and cultural contexts.
What people are saying
Natalie and David are so passionate about what they are doing... Super excited to meet everyone and for the upcoming adventures!
Global Classroom Project (2025 - 2026)
Term 1
(September-December)
Ko Lanta (Thailand)
Biodiversity, Interdependence, Human Impact, Regeneration
Term 2
(January-March)
Lombok (Indonesia)
Regeneration, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Cultural Continuity
Term 3
(April-June)
Hoi An (Vietnam)
Resilience, Cultural Continuity, Regeneration, Creative Response
Global Classroom Summer Project
July 2026
This July, Harmony Alternative will invite learners aged 9–14 to join us for a month of meaningful learning by the Cornish coast with the Global Classroom Project's Summer Programme as a site introduction to our year project.
Our Summer Global Classroom in the Newquay area blends exploration, creativity, and conservation. Over four unforgettable weeks, learners surf and snorkel along the Atlantic shore, study marine ecosystems, craft with natural materials, and spend time in nearby forests learning, orienteering, foraging, hiking, practicing archery, forest bathing, yoga, meditating and so much more!
Conservation and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do. Through guided inquiry, field study, and creative reflection, learners come to see the deep connections between land and sea, and their own role in protecting them.
Each week offers a new theme: living with the sea, crafting with nature, venturing into the forest, and discovering how everything connects. Our days flow from outdoor exploration to creative writing, art, and mindful reflection, guided by experienced Harmony facilitators, a marine biologist, and local conservationists, and craftspeople.
Families can choose from a range of nearby accommodation options, from coastal campsites and eco-lodges to Airbnbs and small guesthouses, making it easy to stay close to the group and enjoy the Cornish summer together.
Dates: 20 July – 14 August 2026
Location: Newquay, Cornwall (with a overnight forest immersion in Week 3)
Ages: 9–14 years
Fee: £450 per week (£1,800 total)
Early-bird £1,650 / 10% sibling discount
A gentle introduction to Harmony’s worldschooling approach where learning grows from land, sea, and story.
Global Classroom Project (2026 - 2027)
Choose Your Pathway: Earth or Water. Or Blend Both.
For 2026 - 2027, the Global Classroom journey follows the natural rhythms of the planet. Families can now choose between two distinct pathways, or mix and match to create their own unique learning adventure.
The Water Pathway
Our tried and tested pathway dives deep into coral reefs, mangroves, and island cultures — perfect for those drawn to beaches, sunshine, and warmer seas
Term 1
(September-December)
Ko Lanta (Thailand)
Biodiversity, Interdependence, andHuman Impact
Term 2
(January-March)
Hoi An (Vietnam)
Resilience, Cultural Continuity, and Creative Response
Term 3
(April-June)
Lombok (Indonesia)
Regeneration, Innovation and Cultural Continuity
The Earth Pathway
Our new Land Pathway leads into the heart of ancient landscapes, forests, and traditions — with cooler highland temperatures offering a refreshing contrast to the tropics.
Term 1
(September-December)
Munduk, Bali (Indonesia)
Waterfalls, volcanoes, culture and regeneration.
Term 2
(January-March)
Northern Region (Thailand)
Forests, Wisdom, Community, Resilience
Term 3
(April-June)
Kandi Region (Sri Lanka)
Civilisations, Spirituality, Ecology, Renewal
Can’t decide between Earth and Coastal? Families are free to mix and match — combining terms from both pathways to create a journey that fits their own rhythm.
Term-Based Country Rotations
with a Continuous Inquiry
Learners and their families move to a new country each term, but their learning remains aligned, connected, and learner-driven.
IB-Aligned Core Subjects
Although not following the IB, our curriculum aligns with the IB Framework, covering Global Politics, Environmental Systems, Mathematics, Language & Literature, and the Arts with a flexible, interdisciplinary approach.
Facilitator-Guided, Learner-Led
Learners take ownership of their learning, asking big questions, designing projects, and pursuing inquiries, while the facilitator guides, supports, and ensures academic alignment.
Inquiry & Project-Based Learning
Learners explore real-world challenges, collaborating on hands-on projects that connect learning to life.
Portfolio-Based Assessment
No traditional grades
Learners build personalized learning portfolios, demonstrating mastery through projects, presentations, and research.
Pathways to IB Diploma & University
Whether learners plan to take the IB Diploma, apply to university through alternative admissions, or pursue their own path, our curriculum ensures they are fully prepared.
Balance of Freedom & Structure
Learning follows a clear academic framework, but learners shape their own learning paths through research, creativity, and independent inquiry.
Investment in Your Child’s Future
What’s Included?
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Full-time, structured learning, guided by a dedicated facilitator and world-schooling support for families with younger children.
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Continuous academic inquiry, aligned with international secondary pathways.
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Term-based, globally immersive education—new locations every term, but consistent learning.
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Personalized mentorship & university/career guidance.
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Small-group learning (10-20 students per cohort) for individualized support.
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Field-based learning experiences, expert workshops, and cultural partnerships.
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Each term consists of 7 weeks of in-person immersive learning, 3 weeks of remote self-directed study, and a 2-week break for rest and reflection.
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Standard Tuition: $330 per week per learner.
*discount available when enrolling for the full year.
Upcoming Events
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Visionary Leaders in Alternative Education Summit [Online]Summer 2025Virtual Event
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