Exchange Students
Starting Locally, Stepping into the World
Cultivating cross-cultural understanding, language practice, and global mobility
Blobal Mobility
10-week Study Abroad Capstone
The core of this initiative is "on-site immersive learning." Aligned with the CCSS international curriculum and Vivaldi's 8 Graduation Benchmarks, it allows students to undergo a high-level personal transformation before graduating from elementary school.
I. Program Mission: From "Local" to "Global"
This program aims to actualize Piaget's "formal operational stage" of cognitive development. Through the challenges of living abroad, it strengthens students' cross-cultural adaptability, language application, and independent problem-solving skills. This is not just an extension of the semester; it is a "rite of passage" for Vivaldi students before receiving their diploma.
Study Destinations and Academic Themes
Students can choose one of the following hubs based on their "cross-disciplinary interests" and "second foreign language"
Destination | Core Theme | Corresponding Competency | Collaboration Model |
|---|---|---|---|
UK (Oxford/Cambridge) | English Debate & Shakespearean Literature
| Bilingual Proficiency, Power of Expression | Boarding School Curriculum |
France (Paris) | Art & Aesthetics Exploration
| Aesthetic Sensitivity, Deep Musical Roots | Art Workshops & In-depth Museum Exploration |
Switzerland (Geneva) | International Organizations & Leadership
| Global Mobility, Digital Mindset | Model UN Workshops |
Spain (Madrid) | The Camino de Santiago (Pilgrimage Route)
| Cross-Disciplinary Interests, Exceptional Physical Fitness | Spanish Immersive Teaching & Outdoor Adventure |
Canada (Vancouver) | STEAM & Indigenous Ecology
| Digital Mindset, Scientific Inquiry | Outdoor Forest Schools & Tech Camps |
Ireland (Dublin) | Digital & Biomedical
| Science Inquiry | Integrated Biotech Industry Pathway |
Short-Term Overseas Study Journey
Establishing linguistic and life skill foundations
Familiarizing with the campus and cultural environment
Exploring local issues and knowledge
Organizing learned materials and expressing them publicly
Returning to campus and continuing the learning journey
10-Week Study Schedule and Curriculum Structure
- Language Navigation: Strengthening local everyday phrases and academic vocabulary.
- Cultural Immersion: Assigning local student "Buddies" for campus and community tours.
Core Learning Period
- Transnational Parallel Courses: Conducting CCSS core subjects (Math, Science) via synchronous video or local tutoring every morning to ensure uninterrupted academic progression.
- PBL Projects: Students must conduct research on a social or scientific phenomenon at their destination.
- Example: Researching "Glacial Melting and Climate Change" in Switzerland and producing a Podcast feature report.
- Overseas Presentation: Delivering a TEDx-style English concluding presentation at the local partner school.
- Reflection Journal: Completing a "Global Citizen Record Book" as proof of achieving the "Global Mobility" graduation benchmark.
Extension of Vivaldi's Core Pillars Overseas
- Uninterrupted Music: The school will match students with local music teachers or practice rooms, ensuring their "musical specialty" continues to be practiced, potentially even participating in local community performances.
- Physical Challenges: Skiing in Canada, sketching on foot in ancient Italian cities, or practicing cricket in the UK to fulfill "Exceptional Physical Fitness."
- Digital Collaboration: Using podcast studio equipment to remotely send back weekly reports and share foreign experiences with students remaining at the home campus, actualizing a "Digital Mindset."
Safety and Life Security (Support System)
- Fostering Independence: European-based staff will accompany students upon arrival to help them settle in and ensure the best communication arrangements with the school.
- Medical Care & Insurance: Providing top-tier international student accident and medical insurance, establishing a green channel with local medical institutions.
- Accommodation: Strictly selecting high-quality Homestays or partner school Boarding facilities to experience authentic social life.
Expected Outcomes (Learning Outcomes)
- Language Leap: A significant improvement in English proficiency, reaching or approaching the CEFR B2 level.
- Independence: Mastering time management, financial literacy, and survival skills in a foreign environment.
- Worldview: Students will no longer view the world solely through textbooks; they will possess genuine "global mobility," becoming true global citizens.
Empowering Children to Graduate with a Global Perspective
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