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Week Without Walls

Immersed in Experiential Learning!

Starting Grade 6, students have the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom in an exciting experience that is part adventure, part education. These amazing outside-the-classroom experiences take place as part of our Week Without Walls programme. Students spread their wings beyond the confines of the school to have a new and exciting experience with their peers.

A Week Without Walls gives our students real opportunities to build strong and positive friendships and helps them to develop team-building and leadership skills. They travel to locations outside the school, experience unfamiliar cultures, and participate in activity-based learning that includes community service. Students develop lifelong skills on these mini-adventures. They become more confident, resourceful, creative, caring, responsible and thoughtful members of the international community, prepared to contribute in meaningful ways toward improving society, both locally and internationally. With the support of each other, students and teachers go beyond the walls of school to learn, grow and serve together.

Grade 5 students rock climbing in Ras Al Khaimah.

Grade 6 - 9 | Weeks Without Walls | February 9 -13, 2026
Upcoming Dates: 

  • September 2025: Official Launch of all Prgrammes. Detailed itineraries shared                          
  • September 18, 2025: Evening Parent Information Session for Grade 6 - 9
  • October 8, 2025: Registration and deposits are due to providers for Grade 7-9 February trips
  • December 5, 2025: Registration and full payment for Grade 6
  • December 5, 2025: Final payment due to providers for all trips for Grade 7 - 9
  • December 5, 2025: Payment in full due on Zenda for in-school Survive & Thrive trip
  • January 30, 2026: Final payment due to providers fro the Grade 10 trip to Romania
  • February 9-13, 2026: Week Without Walls Trips | Normal school schedule for students not attending trips. 

Survive & Thrive: The Ultimate Team Challenge - | SIGN UP OPEN

Students who prefer to stay closer to home but still crave adventure and teamwork will begin their journey with a two-day, one-night overnight camp at Adventura. Here, they will develop essential survival skills such as orienteering, fire building, and tent pitching, while taking on ropes courses and collaborative challenges that build leadership, communication, and resilience. The adventure continues with Pirates Surf Rescue, where students will take day trips to Kite beach and dive into a dynamic coastal program that combines physical challenge with environmental action. They will master sea rescue techniques, build shelters, surf, and take part in beach cleanups and beach sports—deepening their connection to the local environment while learning to act responsibly toward it. The week concludes with meaningful community engagement activities alongside our Primary Years students, giving participants the opportunity to apply their leadership skills in service to others and reflect on the values of teamwork, sustainability, and community.

  • Grades: 6-9
  • Dates: February 9-13th, 2026
  • Location: Dubai, UAE
  • Provider: Adventura and Pirates Surf & Rescue 
  • Sample Itinerary
  • Price & Registration: AED 1,300 on Zenda by December 5

Ras al Khamiah: Al Mazra’a Outdoor Education Program | Grade 6 | SIGN UP OPEN

Our Grade 6 students have the opportunity to attend a 4-day outdoor education program, offering students a fun and exciting learning experience outside the classroom that will not only help students develop personal skills but will also benefit their classroom work. Activities include Canoeing, Open Top Kayaking, Raft Building, Problem-Solving, Buggy Building, Orienteering, Leap of Faith, Archery, Animal Encounters, Sensory Trail, Climbing Wall, Jacob's Ladder, Pioneering Battle (aka catapults).

  • Dates: Feb 9-12, 2026
  • Location: Al Sayh, Ras Al Khaimah 
  • Price: AED 2,195 (including transport, accommodation, food, activities, insurance, VAT)
  • Provider: EcoVenture
  • Sample Itinerary 
  • Registration and payment in full is due December 5th using this link: https://ecov.co/fis6 
  • Sign up will close on December 5

NEPAL: THE LAST REPORT ADVENTURE PROGRAMME | GRADE 9 (SIGN UP CLOSED)

This program to Nepal offers exposure to the natural environment through outdoor education, which has been shown to produce significant improvements in independence, confidence, assertiveness, and decision-making. Activities include white water rafting, river swims, team building and mindfulness exercises, rock climbing, abseiling, and canyoning. Students will also engage in community service, participate in culinary sessions with local students, and enjoy hiking and village walks. The trip takes place at The Last Resort, a purpose-built campsite in the foothills of the Himalayas. Students will stay in permanently pitched and covered tents with nearby toilets and showers, and all meals are cooked and served on-site.

  • Dates: Feb 8-13, 2026
  • Location: The Last Resort Camp situated on the Koshi River 
  • Expected Total Price: AED 9,700 (including flights, on-the-ground transport, accommodation, food, activities)
  • Provider: EcoVenture
  • Sample Itinerary  
  • Registration link: ecov.co/fis/nepal

Sri Lanka: Tropical Odyssey Programme | GRADE 8 (SIGN UP CLOSED)

The Sri Lanka program has adventure at its heart and is packed with hands-on learning opportunities. Students will be immersed in Sri Lankan culture through activities such as surfing, rainforest hikes, snorkelling, cooking classes, and more—striking a balance between learning new skills, pushing comfort zones, and building lasting friendships. Accommodation is at Kaduru Camp, a purpose-built site in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province featuring en-suite, air-conditioned cabins, a swimming pool, and a secure campus. Meals are freshly prepared using locally sourced ingredients, with all meat served Halal and dietary needs accommodated in advance.

  • Dates: Feb 8-13, 2026
  • Expected Total Price: AED 6800 (including flights, on-the-ground transport, accommodation, food, activities, and insurance)
  • Provider: EcoVenture
  • Sample Itinerary
  • Registration Link: https://ecov.co/fis/srilanka

Oman: Coastal Road Trip | Grade 7 (SIGN UP CLOSED)

During this trip, students will focus on teambuilding, adventure, and conservation. Activities include hiking and swimming at Wadi Bani Khalid & Wadi Shab as well as kayaking, snorkeling, boating, and dolphin watching. Students will enjoy two nights of camping in the Sur Desert and on Fins Beach, and two nights in hotels near Sur and Marina Bandar Al Rowda. These locations provide students with the unique opportunity to learn about conservation in the desert and on the shore where thousands of turtles lay their eggs each year. Students will also learn about the unique Omani culture as they visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al Alam Palace, and Mutrah Souq. 

  • Dates: Feb 8 - 12, 2026
  • Location: Oman
  • Expected Total Price: AED 6700 (including flights, on-the-ground transport, accommodation, food, activities, and insurance)
  • Provider: EcoVenture
  • Sample Itinerary
  • Registration link: https://ecov.co/fis/oman

Grade 10 | MYP Celebration Trip | May 18 -22, 2026

Throughout Grade 10, students work toward completing their MYP Certificate, which includes two challenging ePortfolios and six eAssessment exams in May. To recognize their hard work and give them the opportunity to celebrate their achievements, the Grade 10 Celebration Trip takes place after the assessments have concluded.

This special trip allows students to travel together, relax after a demanding academic year, and celebrate the completion of their MYP journey. Importantly, students also have a voice in the process — they are able to vote for their preferred destination from the options below:

Final Trip for May 2026

  • Romania

Key Dates & Timeline:

  • Dates: May 17-21, 2026
  • Location: Brozav, Romania
  • Expected Total Price: 10,250AED (including flights, on-the-ground transport, accommodation, food, activities)
  • Provider: Twedex
  • Sample Itinerary

Grades 11 & 12 | November 2025 Trip

To align with their IB Diploma Programme workload, the trips for Grades 11 and 12 will take place in late November 2025, ahead of the busiest part of their academic year. This ensures students benefit from the bonding and enrichment these trips provide, while keeping their learning and exam preparation on track.