Learning Beyond the Classroom |
A unique global learning adventure
At UCC, we believe that education extends far beyond the walls of the classroom. Our international programs provide students with transformative opportunities to engage meaningfully with the world through authentic global exchanges and hands-on global experiential education journeys.
Our Global Exchange Program builds long-term partnerships with leading schools worldwide. Through reciprocal exchanges, students live with host families and attend local classes, fostering independence, empathy and cross-cultural understanding. These programs currently link UCC with partner schools in France, Argentina, Spain, and Montreal, allowing our students to experience life abroad while welcoming international peers into their own homes.
Our Global Learning Adventure travel programs connect students with communities and organizations through purpose-driven travel. Working alongside local partners in Latin America and beyond, students explore global issues, leadership and service learning in authentic contexts. These experiences challenge students to think critically and act compassionately, developing the leadership skills essential for an interconnected world.
Together, these programs form the foundation of our commitment to developing globally minded leaders. Through the lens of pluralism and lifelong learning, students move beyond their comfort zones to find community in new cultures. By balancing the challenge of international service with a focus on personal growth and wellbeing, we empower young people to approach the world with curiosity, integrity, and a clear sense of purpose.
Partner Schools
France: Ermitage International School, Maisons-Laffitte
A two-week March Break immersion for Year 6, 7 and 8 students. Hosted by Ermitage families, students participate in school activities and cultural excursions guided by UCC faculty, providing a meaningful window into French daily life.
Argentina: St. George’s College, Quilmes
A month-long deep immersion program. Students attend classes at St. George’s, build linguistic confidence, and experience Argentinian culture firsthand. This extended stay fosters lifelong friendships and adaptability.
Spain: Col·legi Montserrat, Barcelona
A two-week program for Year 8–10 Spanish language students. In partnership with ViaB Exchanges, students live with families in the heart of Barcelona, balancing school experiences with cultural outings.
Canada: Collège Jean-Eudes, Montréal
A two-week reciprocal exchange for Year 8–10 French students. Students attend this renowned French-language school in Montreal’s Rosemont neighbourhood in March and host their partners at UCC in April.
Learning Adventures
Peru: Amazon Biodiversity + Climate Change Scientific Research Expedition
Spend a week living on a research vessel on the Amazon River, working with international scientists to conduct hands-on wildlife conservation and climate change science research with Operation Wallacea, a network of academics from European and North American universities who design and implement biodiversity and wildlife conservation management research expeditions.
Mexico: Ciudade México y Oaxaca: History, Culture, Agriculture + Culinaria
Journey to two cultural centres in a country rich in vibrant colours and flavours, leaving a lasting impact on everyone involved. From the bustling streets of Mexico City to the serene landscapes of Oaxaca, the trip will be filled with exploration, discovery, and personal growth, all grounded in sustainability and cultural appreciation.
Costa Rica: Caño Negro with Camps International
A service-learning-focused, experiential journey into a jungle camp in the northern rainforest region of Costa Rica, including cultural and adventure activities in Monteverde. Our project work is in cooperation with SINAC (Costa Rica’s National System of Forest Conservation).