We are excited to launch ISL’s Experiential Learning Programme, beginning with the field trips for secondary school students on Monday 15 September 2025. Parents and students can see full details of the programme and this year’s offerings on this screencast. The Programme Outline includes detailed information about which trips address which objectives.
A summary of dates and locations
Year |
Activity |
Location |
Departure |
Return |
7 |
Introductory mountain skills and activities |
Anzère |
Monday 15 September |
Friday 19 September |
8 |
Introductory mountain skills and activities |
Anzère |
Monday 15 September |
Friday 19 September |
9 |
Royal Yachting Association Level 1 Sail |
Lignano, Italy |
Monday 15 September |
Friday 19 September |
10 |
Advanced mountain skills and activities |
Gstaad |
Monday 15 September |
Friday 19 September |
11 |
Humanities (holocaust) and culture |
Berlin, Germany |
Monday 15 September |
Friday 19 September |
12 |
Project week (choice from eight offered projects) |
Verbier |
Monday 15 September |
Friday 19 September |
13 |
Extended Essay and introduction to surfing |
Biarritz, France |
Sunday 14 September |
Friday 19 September |
Families will receive specific trip letters, including specific packing lists, on Wednesday 27 August, the first day of the Autumn term. Whilst the trips vary in packing and equipment requirements. A generic list for reference is reproduced here.
Simon Foley
Secondary School Principal