QAIS values opportunities for learners to work outside the classroom and commit to service projects in the local, national, and global communities. Furthermore, we believe acts of selfless service help students develop compassion and emotional maturity.

In the MYP, students are required to participate in community and service-based activities. While the Service as Action (SA) Coordinator assists in finding and publicizing activities throughout each year, the students initiate their own activities with their mentors in their daily Advisory sessions. Ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to show personal initiative in choosing and developing engaging projects.

IB Learners strive to be caring members of the human family who demonstrate a commitment to service – making a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

3.1.3 Week without Walls

As part of the Upper School’s IB curriculum, it is essential for students to be given the opportunity to experience learning in the classroom as well as outside of it. In our planned trips, through collaboration with WildChina*, students and teachers will go beyond the walls of school to learn, grow, and serve together.

Through these experiences we aim to:

* Promote the development and reflection of the IB Learner Profile attributes

* Challenge students to develop themselves physically, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and spiritually

* Develop relationships with peers and build community

* Promote sustainable development through the exploration of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

* Create authentic service experiences.

*More about WildChina

Founded in 2000, WildChina Education is an award-winning travel company that curates experiential learning programs for the world’s leading institutions, including Harvard University. Their commitment to safety and sustainability, as well as their variety of high-quality excursions has made them Asia’s oldest and most established leader in experiential and creative educational travel.