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Strengths Travels to 8 countries in 2 years, 4:1 student-teacher ratio, Changemaker Curriculum, Apple Distinguished School, WASC accredited
Stages High School
Introduction
THINK Global School is an independent travelling high school based in New York that takes students to 8 countries across 2 years. With a 4:1 student-teacher ratio and the Changemaker Curriculum, students learn through project-based methods and real-world exploration. The school is WASC accredited and recognised as an Apple Distinguished School.
960 Madison Avenue, Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10021.
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The Essentials
THINK Global School has 28 pupils, typical class sizes of 4, instruction in English.
Location
THINK Global School is headquartered at 960 Madison Avenue, Fifth Floor, New York, NY. However, the school operates as a travelling programme visiting 4 countries per year.
Stages
The school offers a 2-year high school programme.
Type
THINK Global School is an independent travelling boarding high school. Students live and learn in different countries each term.
Diving Deeper
Boarding Arrangements
All students board as part of the travelling programme. Students live in 4 different countries per year over a 2-year programme.
Governance and Ownership
The school was founded by Joann McPike.
Academics
THINK Global School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 14 to 18.
Curriculum
The Changemaker Curriculum combines project-based learning with real-world exploration and skills mastery. Students travel to 4 countries per year, using each location as a classroom.
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Parent Experience
History
THINK Global School was founded in approximately 2011 by Joann McPike as a travelling high school concept.
Community
Students form a close-knit community as they travel and live together across 8 countries over 2 years.
Facilities
Facilities Overview
As a travelling school, facilities change with each country visited. The 2026-27 itinerary includes Malaysia, Australia, Japan, and Italy.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Academic & Intellectual
Project-based learning in real-world settings across 8 countries provides immersive academic experiences.
Cultural & Language
Students experience 8 different cultures and countries over their 2-year programme. Multilingual support is available in Chinese, Arabic, French, Spanish, and German.
Community & Service
The Changemaker Curriculum emphasises community engagement and real-world problem-solving.
Languages
Language Provision
Multilingual support is available in Chinese, Arabic, French, Spanish, and German.
Reputation
Awards
Selected among the top 10 private schools by the 2024 Spear's School Index.
Accreditations
THINK Global School is accredited by WASC, ECIS, NAIS, EARCOS, TABS, and CASE. It is an Apple Distinguished School (2022-2025).
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are submitted through the OpenApply system. Contact: +1 646-504-6924.
School Events
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FAQs
How does THINK Global School work?
Students travel to 4 countries per year over a 2-year programme, using each location as their classroom through the Changemaker Curriculum.
What countries do students visit?
The 2026-27 itinerary includes Malaysia, Australia, Japan, and Italy. The 2027-28 itinerary covers Botswana, Mexico, India, and Greece.
What is the student-teacher ratio?
THINK Global School maintains an exceptionally low 4:1 student-teacher ratio.
Is the school accredited?
Yes, it is accredited by WASC, ECIS, NAIS, EARCOS, TABS, and CASE, and is an Apple Distinguished School.
Who founded the school?
THINK Global School was founded by Joann McPike.
What is the Changemaker Curriculum?
The Changemaker Curriculum combines project-based learning with real-world exploration and skills mastery in different countries.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted through the OpenApply system. The school can be reached at +1 646-504-6924 or info@thinkglobalschool.org.
Is this a boarding school?
Yes, all students board as part of the travelling programme, living in different countries each term.
What languages are supported?
The school teaches in English with multilingual support available in Chinese, Arabic, French, Spanish, and German.
Has the school received any recognition?
It was selected among the top 10 private schools by the 2024 Spear's School Index and is an Apple Distinguished School.