• Model U.N.: Brown, Harvard, Beijing, and England Model U.N. conferences
• Global Leadership Summit
• Global Youth Initiative & Global Citizen Summit at Harvard
• Global Citizens Initiative Fellowship
• Human Rights Cohort with RFK Human Rights
• Community engagement with partner organizations: Building One Community, Children's Learning Center, Soundwaters, Orphaned Starfish Foundation
• Interdisciplinary Learning
• Read more about our Interdisciplinary Learning with Global Education, King Cares, and Athletics within the Upper school here.

King School is a full partner school with the  Global Citizens' Initiative (GCI).

We are highly committed to the common goal of preparing students to function across cultures and to become citizens of the world. Several King students have participated in the one-year-long GCI fellowship since 2015. The fellowship equips young global citizens with the mindset, skills, and resources necessary to become effective and ethical global leaders. GCI Seminar is a professional development opportunity for educators to learn the GCI method during the GCI Youth Summit. Educators learn to design and implement an ethics-based leadership curriculum grounded in project discussion-based methodologies.

• Window into the world
  Window into the World are a multidisciplinary, all-school events that bring musicians, artists, film producers, and heritage speakers into classes and on stage to provide instructive workshops.
• Global Classroom at the United Nations
  King partners with the International Cinema Education organization (I.C.E.) to offer an annual Global Classroom. The Global Classroom is a tailor-made program for high school students which uses films, literature and private U.N. briefings as catalysts to facilitate discussions about international events, global finance, cross-cultural affairs, and critical thinking
• Guest Speaker Series
  Guest speakers enable students to understand a global challenge through memorable testimonies and meaningful analyses by experts. Prior speakers are from Sudan, Rwanda, Afghanistan, the United Nations, the World Food Programme, and RFK Human Rights Defenders
• World Languages
  Students can learn Spanish (PreK - Grade 12), French (Grades 5-12), and Chinese (Grades 5 -12).

GEBG Student Dialogues

The Global Education Benchmark Group offers a student dialogue program where students from member schools may connect with peers around the world. This year's student dialogues are focused on current events and require little to no preparation prior to the session.

"The overarching goal connecting all student dialogues is to provide a space in which students can discuss what matters to them, to share challenges and opportunities they face, and to collectively develop ways in which they might use their talents and passions to act as leaders now and into the future."

 

These immersive experiences are designed to extend learning beyond the classroom and help students connect with the world in purposeful, transformative ways.

Rooted in our academic and co-curricular programs, each travel opportunity is crafted to foster curiosity, independence, and cross-cultural understanding – critical competencies for thriving in an interconnected world.

Travel Opportunities for the 2025-2026 School Year:

Upper School

• Culture and Language in China | June 2026
  • Students studying Mandarin, or those with a keen interest in global studies, will embark on a transformative cultural journey through China. Participants will build relationships and deepen cultural exchange through a partnership with a local school, fostering authentic engagement and global understanding.
• An Exploration of Ancient and Modern Culture in Greece | June 2026
  • Students will be immersed in the rich cultural heritage of Greece, the birthplace of democracy. Grades 9-11 will experience the country’s famous hospitality while exploring its contributions to mathematics, philosophy, architecture, art, as well as health and wellness.
• Global Art in Paris, Venice, and Amsterdam | June 2026
  • Grade 9-11 students will journey through three European cities, engaging with art from classical antiquity to contemporary postmodern works. Visits to world-class museums will be complemented by essential questions, group discussions, journaling, and hands-on cultural experiences. Students will explore how art reflects both global histories and present-day issues.
• Fringe Festival in Scotland | August 2026
  • Grade 9-11 students will take the stage at the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival, performing as an ensemble and strengthening their collaboration and creativity. In addition to performing, they’ll experience a wide range of performances from around the world, expanding their perspective on theater and the arts.

Middle School

• Culture and Service in Costa Rica | June 2026
  • Guided by the Grade 8 essential question, “Where am I needed in my community?” students will engage in hands-on service learning with local organizations in Costa Rica. The program promotes cultural exchange, environmental appreciation, and a deeper understanding of community impact through meaningful projects and reflection.
• Outdoor Adventure in New Hampshire (Location Tentative) | June 2026
  • In this unique backcountry experience, Grade 8 students will backpack and camp in nature, learning essential wilderness and conservation skills. They’ll deepen their connection to the natural world, explore leadership and teamwork, and encounter the beauty and challenges of outdoor living.