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​Global Classroom Project

A research informed, inquiry-based, student-led, facilitator supported, professionally unstructured world learning project

Learning Without Walls, An Experience Without Limits

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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)

Calm Beach

Term 1
(September-December)
Ko Lanta (Thailand)

Biodiversity, Interdependence, Human Impact, Regeneration

Women in Sarong

Term 2
(January-March)
Lombok (Indonesia)

Regeneration, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Cultural Continuity

Bicycle in Asia

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

Calm Beach

Term 1
(September-December)
Ko Lanta (Thailand)

Biodiversity, Interdependence, andHuman Impact

Bicycle in Asia

Term 2
(January-March)
Hoi An (Vietnam)

Resilience, Cultural Continuity, and Creative Response 

Women in Sarong

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.

Traveler

Term 1
(September-December)
Munduk, Bali (Indonesia)

Waterfalls, volcanoes, culture and regeneration.

A temple in the North of Thailand

Term 2
(January-March)
Northern Region (Thailand)

Forests, Wisdom, Community, Resilience

Buddha

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.

Leaf Pattern Design

Our Curriculum

The Global Classroom is built around interdisciplinary, inquiry-driven themes, allowing learners to shape their own journeys while being guided by an experienced facilitator who ensures they remain engaged, supported, and academically on track.

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?

  • Full-time, structured learning, guided by a dedicated facilitator and world-schooling support for families with younger children.

 

  • Continuous academic inquiry, aligned with international secondary pathways.

 

  • Term-based, globally immersive education—new locations every term, but consistent learning.

 

  • Personalized mentorship & university/career guidance.

 

  • Small-group learning (10-20 students per cohort) for individualized support.

 

  • Field-based learning experiences, expert workshops, and cultural partnerships.

  • 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.

  • Standard Tuition: $330 per week per learner.

       *discount available when enrolling for the full year.

Upcoming Events

An Example Day in the Global Classroom

Flexible, Inquiry-Driven Learning

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