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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.

Upcoming Dates: 

  • September 2026: Official launch of all programmes. Detailed itineraries shared on Fairgreen Website
  • September 17, 2026: G6 Camp: Parent information Evening from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. online (Link to Join)
  • September 24, 2026: G7, 8, 9 & 11: Parent information Evening from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in MPH
  • October 10, 2026: Registration and deposits are due to providers for Grade 7-9 & 11 February trips
  • October 10, 2026: Registration and payment in full is due for the Grade 6 November trip
  • December 10, 2026: Final payment due to providers for Grade 7-9 & 11 Trips
  • December 10, 2026: Payment in full due on Zenda for in-school Survive & Thrive trip
  • December 10, 2026: Deposit is due for the G10 Trip (location TBD)
  • January 29, 2027: Final payment to to providers for the G10 Trip (location TBD)
  • February 1-5, 2027: G7, 8, 9 & 11 Week Without Walls Trips
  • February 1-5, 2027: G12 Group 4 Project Trip
  • February 1-5, 2027:Normal classes for students not attending trips and Grade 6 & 10
  • February 1-5, 2027:Final payment for G10 Trip
  • May 17-21, 2027: G10 Week Without Walls Trip | Normal classes for students not attending trips

Overnight & International Programme Options 

Grade 6 | Ras al Khamiah: Al Mazra’a Outdoor Education ProgramME

Our Grade 6 students have the opportunity to attend a 4-day outdoor education programme, 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: Nov 10-13, 2026
  • Location: Al Mazra’a, Ras Al Khaimah 
  • Price: AED 2,495 (including transport, accommodation, food, activities, insurance, VAT)
  • Provider: EcoVenture
  • Sample Itinerary 
  • Registration and payment in full is due October 10 using this link: https://events.ecoventureme.com/events/409 

Grade 7 | Oman: Coastal Road Trip

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: Jan 31 - Feb 4, 2027
  • Location: Oman
  • Expected Total Price: 6,955 AED (including flights, on-the-ground transport, accommodation, food, activities, and insurance)
    • Deposit Due on October 10: 2500AED
    • Final Payment is due on December 10 2026
  • Provider: EcoVenture
  • Sample Itinerary
  • Registration link: https://events.ecoventureme.com/events/410

Grade 8 | Sri Lanka: Tropical Odyssey Programme

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.

Grade 9 | Nepal: The Last Report Adventure Programme 

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. 

Grade 10 | MYP Celebration Trip 

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. The trip will take place around May 24-28th and further details will be communicated once the trip has been finalized. 

  • Romania
  • Thailand 

Grade 11 | KenyA Seeds2education Programme

Fairgreen Grade 11 students will travel to Kenya with Kapes Adventures for an eight-day Seeds2Education programme combining hands-on service, sustainability and adventure. Students will work alongside a Kenyan school community to help develop a working school farm, spend a day with Food for Education seeing how school meals are produced and delivered at scale, and experience Nairobi National Park and the Ngong Hills.

  • Dates: 30 January – 6 February 2027 
  • Location: Nairobi, Kenya 
  • Price: 11,250AED per Student (including transportation, hotel, full board, training, equipment and diving insurance. Excluding flights) 
  • Provider: Kapes Adventures 
  • Sample Itinerary 
  • Registration Link: https://kapesadventures.com/fairgreen

Grade 12 Overnight retreat | Collaborative science project

The Grade 12 Retreat is a memorable experience that blends the essential components of the IB post-16 programmes with an opportunity for students to unwind, connect, and create lasting memories before they begin their World Examinations. 

As part of the DP Science Curricula, students must complete the Collaborative Science Project (CSP), an interdisciplinary project that encourages students to work in small teams to explore scientific or technological topics, deepening their understanding of how various scientific disciplines intersect and influence other areas of knowledge. 

Students submit a proposal and hypothesis for approval ahead of time, and then time is dedicated during the trip for them to collect data and synthesise their findings before presenting to their peers and teachers for grading. The exact destination will be determined in the coming months in consultation with the students themselves; however, it will be within the UAE. Previous CSP themes have included “The Science of the Waterpark” and “The Science of the Coastline”.

Although not all CP students take a DP Science subject, we encourage their participation in this trip as it greatly benefits the CP core and their Career-Related Study. This experience will provide opportunities to work in teams, enhance communication, and develop project management skills.

Students will have the option to return home after the CSP has been completed or  join in on the optional overnight component.

  • Dates: Week beginning February 1, 2026
  • Location: TBC
  • Price:  (including transportation, accommodation on full board basis and entertainment) approximately 700aed.

Local Options | Cross Year Groups 

Grade 7-9 & 11  | Fujairah Scuba Diving and Coral Reef Conservation 

Students from G7, 8, 9 & 11 can also choose this local, overnight option in which they can earn their beginner or advanced PADI certificate or even just enjoy some fun diving, if already certified. Students will spend 5 days / 4 nights in Fujairah with unlimited dives. The diving center is on the beach itself, so students will be able to enjoy diving from day one, alternating some pool training with open water dives from the boat. There will also be a Dive Against Debris event where students will participate in an underwater clean up. Please contact Noura  for any specific questions relating to the trip: noura.a@divegarage.com

  • Dates: February 1-5, 2027
  • Location: Miramar Hotel, Fujairah, UAE
  • Price: (including transportation, hotel, full board, training, equipment and diving insurance)
  • AED 5900: Open Water diver course, Advanced Open Water or Rescue Diver Course
  • AED 5100: Pleasure dives for already certified divers (8 dives package)

Grade 7-9 | Survive & thrive: the ultimate team challenge

Designed for students who want adventure closer to home, Survive & Thrive: The Ultimate Team Challenge focuses on building teamwork, leadership, and resilience through dynamic outdoor activities. The programme is tailored annually based on student feedback and highlights the top-rated experiences of each year. A core highlight includes a two-day, one-night overnight camp at Hatta Wadi Hub, where students master essential survival skills—such as orienteering, fire building, and tent pitching—while tackling high-ropes courses and collaborative team challenges. The itinerary also features two additional day excursions shaped directly by student input, building on past successes like visits to the Natural History Museum and TeamLab Phenomena. The week culminates in meaningful community service alongside Primary Years students, giving participants the opportunity to mentor younger peers while reflecting on teamwork, sustainability, and shared community values.

  • Grades: 7, 8. 9
  • Dates: February 1-5, 2027
  • Location: Dubai, UAE
  • Provider: Hatta Wadi Hub overnight, Abu Dhabi Museum Day Trips 
  • Sample Itinerary (From Feb 2026)
  • Expected Price & Registration: AED 1,500 on Zenda by December 10