Upper School Academics

Curricular Travel

Curricular Travel

Exploring major global issues requires a broader, interdisciplinary perspective, and giving students a global mindset is a priority for us; it’s crucial for developing deeper learning.

By integrating travel into our academic courses, we are able to provide real opportunities for our students; we are continuously looking for opportunities to add immersive experiences that delve deeper and explore even further with our students.

Our teachers are committed to partnering with outside experts and organizations to create opportunities for immersive experiences. This can take place in a variety of locations: from Beaver’s campus and Boston, throughout the US, or places around the globe.

During the 24-25 school year, Beaver will go to Cuba and Spain; in 25-26, students will travel to Quebec and China. To ensure access for all students, travel costs for curricular trips are covered by Beaver’s tuition.

Our transdisciplinary approach fosters a deep dive in the classroom, partnerships with institutions and experts, and local and global travel opportunities to allow our students to transfer their knowledge into hands-on, authentic experiences. They don’t just explore the world, they can read it, too.

Kader Adjout, Director of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation

Courses with a travel component

Cuban Jazz Ensemble (BVR-X)

11th, 12th
Performing Arts
Interests: Hands On

In this course, students will specialize in and learn a variety of Afro-Cuban Jazz Standards. They will explore Cuban culture and history to gain a greater understanding of the evolution of Cuban music and its relationship and impact on North American jazz. An element of this course is a trip that will allow students to […]

Advanced French

10th, 11th, 12th
Modern Languages
Interests: Social Justice

Prerequisites: Demonstration of mastery of Intermediate French skills and Departmental Recommendation Required. Course topics are briefly outlined below. French Theater: In this class, students will explore plays from various centuries and compare and contrast how French theater has evolved. What brought about these differences in both themes and in style? Students will delve into works […]

Advanced Chinese

11th, 12th
Modern Languages

In Advanced Chinese, students will continue to develop their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. At this level, students have greater autonomy with the language and are encouraged to use it creatively and authentically. Grammar is studied incrementally through storytelling as functional chunks for meaningful communication. Vocabulary is practiced in a thematic and communicative way, […]

Highlights from curricular travel

Students immerse themselves in the built environments of Savannah, GA
April 25, 2024
Students immerse themselves in the built environments of Savannah, GA
Bonjour Les Herbiers! A new exchange initiative with a school in France
May 1, 2023
Bonjour Les Herbiers! A new exchange initiative with a school in France
Beaver visits Cuba: Cuban Jazz Ensemble and Select Singers participate in musical exchange in Havana, Cuba
April 24, 2023
Beaver visits Cuba: Cuban Jazz Ensemble and Select Singers participate in musical exchange in Havana, Cuba
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