Global Classroom Roots
Harmony Alternative offers two pathways for younger learners, each designed around nature, culture, creativity, and play. Children can join for a single term or multiple terms, allowing families flexibility while still experiencing the depth of the programme.
Southeast Asia Pathway
Stories, Nature, and Culture Across Southeast Asia
The Southeast Asia pathway takes young learners on a gentle journey through three vibrant regions: Chiang Dao (3 weeks) / Natai Beach (1 month) in Thailand, Weligama / Kandy in Sri Lanka, and Hoi An in Vietnam,
Each location offers a unique environment for children to explore — from jungle-covered mountains and quiet beaches to colourful historic towns and lively fishing villages. These places become living classrooms where children can experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of Southeast Asia.
Our programme for younger learners is built around nature, creativity, play, and cultural discovery. Children are encouraged to explore the world through their senses — touching, tasting, listening, observing, and imagining.
Throughout the term, we connect with the landscapes and communities around us, discovering how people live, grow food, tell stories, and care for their environments.
Experiences May Include
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Exploring beaches and learning about shells, tides, and ocean life
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Visiting farms and gardens to discover how food grows
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Playful numeracy woven into daily life, using local currency at markets, counting ingredients while preparing snacks, measuring, sorting, and noticing patterns in nature
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Preparing and sharing simple daily snacks using fresh tropical ingredients
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Creative art and craft inspired by local materials and traditions
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Listening to traditional stories and creating imaginative tales together
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Gentle walks through forests and nature trails
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Meeting local makers, farmers, and craftspeople
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Playing games and learning simple words from local languages
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Observing animals, insects, and plants in tropical environments
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Drawing, storytelling, and creative reflection inspired by the day’s experiences
These experiences allow children to connect deeply with the places they visit while developing curiosity, confidence, and an emerging understanding of the world around them.
Southeast Asia Terms (Ages 4–9)
Term 1 — Chiang Dao/Ko Lanta
19th October - 04th December
Programme Fee: USD $2,500
Our journey begins in northern Thailand, where children explore the rice fields, waterfalls, mountains and rich culture of Chiang Dao before spending time by the ocean and on an organic farm at Natai Beach (near Phuket).
Surrounded by nature, learners will spend their days learning about traditional Thai farming and gardening, walking forest trails, observing wildlife, discovering plants and insects, and exploring the rhythms of coastal life.
Through storytelling, creative play, and hands-on exploration, children begin to develop a sense of curiosity about the natural world. Visits to farms, markets, and local makers help introduce the culture and traditions of the region.
Term 3 — Weligama / Candy
18th January - 05th March
Programme Fee: USD $2,500
Our final Southeast Asia term takes place in the relaxed coastal community of Weligama, Sri Lanka. With beaches, palm forests, and vibrant village life, this setting offers endless opportunities for discovery.
Children explore ocean environments, observe marine life, and learn about local traditions and crafts. Daily outdoor play, storytelling, art, and cultural experiences allow learners to deepen their connection to nature while building friendships and confidence.
Term 2 — Hoi An
12th April - 28th May
Programme Fee: USD $2,500
In the historic coastal town of Hoi An, children explore Vietnam through food, nature, and community. Surrounded by rivers, farms, and beaches, learners discover how local people grow food, prepare traditional dishes, and care for the land.
Through visits to farms, craft workshops, and markets, children experience the colours, sounds, and tastes of Vietnamese culture. Creative activities, storytelling, and nature exploration help children connect their experiences to the wider world around them.