Global Journeys

Global Journeys designs meaningful and exciting study travel programs for secondary school students in association with Appleby College - world renowned for its educational excellence.

We are committed to offering students an incredible experience in an enhanced learning environment with comprehensive course material which meets and exceeds Ontario Ministry of Education guidelines.

Students join Global Journeys from across Canada and the US to earn an Ontario secondary school credit or equivalent, when they participate in our programs that take place throughout Europe, New Zealand, Australia, South America, Bermuda and Canada. Our Ontario certified teachers and accredited courses challenge and inspire students in preparation for higher learning at universities around the world - and we make it fun!

Debra Pedersen, Director of Operations, heads the team at Global Journeys, and has been involved at all levels with the supervision, organization, implementation and direction of several international educational programs for 10 years. In addition, she has managed numerous youth initiative projects and worked for 11 years in the design and management of a series of youth and adult education facilities. She holds an honours degree in Anthropology and Geography, speaks several languages and has traveled extensively.

Kevin Doran, Academic Director, B.A., M.Ed., has fifteen years of experience directing global education programs in numerous countries around the world. In addition he brings extensive experience as a teacher, school administrator, textbook author, curriculum writer, continuing education supervisor, coach and traveler. He is responsible for hiring and managing our exceptional team of teachers and coordinates all the dimensions of the academic component of our Global Journeys programs.

Other Members of our Operations and Administration Team

Debbie McFater, Registration Officer

Stig Stockholm, Marketing Director

Wol Przygocki, Business Development Manager

Connie Dias, Executive Travel Advisor, STS Travel

Appleby College 

Appleby College rigorously reviews and accredits secondary school courses designed by Global Journeys, and was recently cited as “setting the benchmark for excellence among independent schools” by the Canadian Educational Standards Institute (CESI).

Founded in 1911, Appleby College is a non-profit co-educational independent school for students in Grades 7 to 12, located in Oakville, Ontario. The school’s mission is to educate and equip students to become major contributors to, leaders in, and valued representatives of their Canadian and international communities. Its vision is to develop a love of learning, promote excellence in all areas of endeavour, and provide access to outstanding educational experiences, teachers and facilities.

Five pillars of strength reflect Appleby’s core attributes:

•  Community spirited

    Joining students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff into one great community,

    Appleby College offers a connection for life.

•  Technologically innovative

    Integrating powerful information technology with all facets of academic study and teaching,

    Appleby College is wired for achievement.

•  Academically vital

    Cultivating intellectual curiosity through innovative, student-centred academics,

    Appleby College prepares the foundation for university success.

•  Globally inquisitive

    Welcoming students from around the world into a diverse and lively school environment,

    Appleby College delivers a cultural experience.

•  Actively engaged

    Educating mind, body and spirit through extensive arts, athletic and community service

    programming, Appleby College promotes comprehensive personal development.

http://www.appleby.on.ca

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Global education enables students to experience, first-hand, different cultures, traditions, and ways of life. It fosters independence, establishes connections and provides meaningful life experiences that prepare students for higher learning. Most importantly though, it can equip students with the capacity to appreciate different perspectives - a quality that will prove invaluable in our increasingly "global" world.

Programs offered through Global Journeys and accredited by Appleby College provide students with a reliable and dependable way to earn an Ontario Ministry of Education  secondary school credit (or equivalent credit for Out-of-Province students) in an enhanced learning environment.

Students who join our programs come from schools all over Canada and the USA, and have a keen interest in expanding their boundaries. Participants are toured around the cities where our programs are held to experience the many districts, world renowned landmarks, and quaint spots they might otherwise miss - and all of this is included in the program. In addition, we offer exciting excursions outside of the region in which we are based – for those who wish to take the option to explore beyond the program.

Our qualified Teachers from schools across Ontario, staff and supervisors have had years of experience in the education and travel fields and will offer students a memorable and incredible learning experience. Naturally, security and safety of our student participants is one of our main concerns, and we take this seriously by providing appropriate supervision and by monitoring world situations daily.

Travel arrangements are made in association with Streetsville Travel Service, an established agency, which has been in operation for over 40 years and is registered with TICO (the Travel Industry Council of Ontario).

Join Global Journeys in the summer of 2008 for a chance to enhance your educational experience and to travel to some of the most interesting countries in the world.

Come Explore and Discover!