Global Programs | Living Our Mission

Experience the World with Gilman: Abroad and Right Here on Roland Avenue

At Gilman, we are committed to the idea that in order to prepare students for the world we live in, we must educate them to be competent and compassionate problem-solvers, empathetic communicators, and ethical leaders in an ever-changing global environment. The challenge of building a better tomorrow will be undertaken by those who see themselves as citizens of an international community, who are knowledgeable enough to understand their own perspectives and appreciate the perspectives of others, and who can work across and through cultural barriers to bring about meaningful change.

Ultimately, we aim to best prepare our boys to become citizens of the global community — eight billion strong and growing — through shorter global immersion trips, extended international exchange programs, and our partnership with Global Online Academy (GOA).

Global Immersion Trips
International Exchange Programs

Global Immersion Trips

Our robust Global Immersion Trips — offered annually over spring break and throughout the summer — endeavor to engage students in the world beyond Baltimore through national and international group study-travel, athletic, and/or service learning experiences, typically lasting around 7–14 days. These groups often bring Middle and Upper School students together and are just one way Gilman fosters brotherhood and mentorship across grades.

Gilman typically sends four to six groups across the country and globe throughout each academic year to engage in meaningful learning, cultural exchange, and fun — the memories and lessons last a lifetime! In 2027, we are offering the following four trips, detailed below, during spring break (March 13–22, 2027) or throughout June.

Get a preview of what we are offering students during the upcoming academic year! All trip details are subject to change while we continue to finalize details and itineraries over the summer of 2026.

Middle School: Classics Immersion Program in Italy

Middle/Upper School: Choral Tour Program in Germany, Austria, and Czechia

Upper School: Soccer Program in Spain

Upper School: Language & Culture Immersion Program in Spain

Overview

Travel Dates: June 6-19, 2027
Cost: $3,500 (Estimated)
Open to: Students who have done one year in Upper School Spanish
Trip Leader: Coming soon

About This Trip

The program includes a guided city tour and visits to stunning landmarks including the Cathedral, San Isidoro, and the magnificent Casa Botines – Casa del Dragón. A full-day excursion to either Asturias or Salamanca is also on the agenda, along with a visit to Reino de León Stadium and a friendly soccer match with a local team. Participants will gather for a festive farewell tapas celebration, and hands-on activities including a cooking workshop, a pottery workshop, and a dance class round out the experience.

Applications open in September 2026

Read instructions for applying via CampBrain

2027-Spanish-Language-Immersion-Trip-Flyer (PDF)

Fall 2026 Global Immersion-Related Key Dates

Tuesday, September 15: Interest Meeting Sessions
- Beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Carey Hall. Rooms will be announced upon your arrival in the Carey Hall lobby on the first floor.
By Friday, September 25: Financial Aid Request Deadline
- Email Kip Digges (kdigges@gilman.edu) with the program you are interested in.
By Friday, October 2: Deadline to Apply and Submit a Deposit
- Choose the program of choice above and click Apply!
- All deposits must be made through CampBrain

Immersion Trip Costs

Included Costs

Transport between Gilman and the airport (both ways)
All transportation, including airfare, public transportation, and private buses
Company-provided tour guide from arrival to departure, available 24 hours a day
Local guides are various sites for tours
Excursions and cultural activities plus admissions as per the itinerary
Accommodations in a central location
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
ACE Global Medical policy through Gilman School, Inc. (see Form 4 of Global Forms Packet if accepted)
All taxes, tips, gratuities

Non-Included Costs

Passport costs
Expenses in the United States prior to departure and after return (airport)
Beverages and snacks other than those provided with three meals
Souvenir purchases and other personal expenses, such as film, overweight baggage, or customs fees
Supplemental Trip Insurance (see trip leader for more information)

International Exchange Programs

Our International Exchange Programs are open to any member of the 2026–2027 sophomore or junior class. They offer Gilman students the opportunity to host an exchange student and to visit their counterpart's school and country for a more deeply immersive experience in another culture for a few weeks or months.

Thanks to generous gifts to The Gilman Fund in support of global education, there is no cost for Gilman students to participate in these programs.

Students and a parent/guardian BOTH must submit an International Exchange Program Application Form to be considered for any of these programs. For 2026–2027 year, the deadline for South Africa and Guatemala (sophomores only) is Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The deadline for England, Czechia, and Argentina (juniors only) is Tuesday, August 28, 2026.

Exchange Student/Family Responsibilities

South Africa Exchange at Bishops Diocesan College in Cape Town (Grades 10 Only)

About the Exchange School

Established in 1849, Bishops Diocesan College is an independent Anglican boys' school in Rondebosch, a suburb in the South African capital of Cape Town, serving around 1,400 students.

One of South Africa's older independent schools, Bishops has "a long history, a strong academic ethos combined with a commitment to all-roundedness, and a proud record of achievements."

Travel and Host Dates

Host Dates: Friday, October 23 to Saturday, November 21, 2026 (4 weeks)
Travel Dates: Saturday, July 11 to Saturday, August 8, 2027 (4 weeks)

Applying for This Exchange

Application Deadline: June 10, 2026
Number of Exchange Student Selections: 1 rising sophomore from Gilman will be selected.
Additional Requirements: None

sophomore exchange application

parent/guardian exchange application

Guatemala Exchange at Antigua International School in Ciudad Vieja (Grade 10 Only)

About the Exchange School

Established in 2011, Antigua International School (AIS) is an independent, co-educational school in Ciudad Vieja, a town in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez, serving around 500 students.

AIS prides itself on its innovative teaching methods from experienced faculty from around the world. The school sits on a six-acre campus in Antigua Valley. While at AIS, Gilman students live in homestays with an AIS student, take classes on campus, and share in the country's traditions.

Host Dates

Host Dates in Baltimore: Monday, November 16 to Friday, December 4, 2026 (3 weeks)
This exchange is only a hosting opportunity. Travel to the school/country will not be offered.

Applying for This Exchange

Application Deadline: June 10, 2026
Number of Exchange Student Selections: 1–2 rising sophomores from Gilman will be selected.
Additional Requirements: None.

sophomore exchange application

parent/guardian exchange application

England Exchange at Christ’s Hospital in West Sussex (Grade 11 Only)

About the Exchange School

Established in 1552, Christ's Hospital is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school in Horsham, a town in the English county of West Sussex, serving around 900 students.

Widely recognized as one of the top schools in the United Kingdom, Christ's Hospital is about an hour's train ride south of London. In keeping with its original mission as an institution designed to provide education for students from all walks of life, the school is both culturally and ethnically diverse and steeped in pride for its traditions. While at Christ's Hospital, Gilman students live in one of sixteen boarding houses, take classes, and share in the school's traditions.

Entering its 20^th year in 2026, this joint exchange program between Gilman, The Bryn Mawr School, and Christ's Hospital School has been made possible thanks to the generous support of The Riepe Family.

Travel and Host Dates

Travel Dates in West Sussex: Early June–Early July 2027 (4 Weeks)
Host Dates in Baltimore: Late March–Late April 2027 (4 Weeks)

Applying for This Exchange

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026
Number of Exchange Student Selections: 1 junior from Gilman and 1 junior from Bryn Mawr will be selected.
Additional Requirements: None

junior exchange application

parent/guardian exchange application

Czechia Exchange at PORG Libeň and Nový PORG in Prague (Grade 11 Only)

About the Exchange School

Established in 1990 and 2008, respectively, PORG Libeň (in northern Prague) and Nový PORG (in southern Prague) are two campuses under one independent, co-educational, bilingual IB World School, serving around 800 students in the capital of Czechia.

PORG was the first independent school founded in the Czechia after the fall of communism in 1989, and the school's name is an acronym for První obnovené reálné gymnasium (First Reestablished Secondary School). Students will spend time on the original (Libeň) and new (Nový) campuses, which are about 22 miles from each other. English is spoken on both campuses, but Czech is still the primary language.

During the entirety of the exchange, students will live with the families of their exchange partners. Furthermore, there will be ample time to explore Prague, one of the most beautiful, culturally rich cities in the world. As a result, the Gilman student must possess a strong spirit of adventure to get the most out of this unique opportunity.

Students from Gilman and The Bryn Mawr School have shared this joint exchange program, now entering its 10^th year in 2026.

Travel and Host Dates

Host Dates: Late March–Late April 2027 (4 Weeks)
Travel Dates: Early June–Early July 2027 (4 Weeks)

Applying for This Exchange

Application Deadline: August 28,v2026
Number of Exchange Student Selections: 1–2 juniors from Gilman and 1–2 juniors from Bryn Mawr will be selected.
Additional Requirements: None

junior exchange application

parent/guardian exchange application

Argentina Exchange at Northlands School in Buenos Aires (Grade 11 Only)

About This Exchange

Established in 1920, Northlands School is an independent, co-educational, bilingual IB World School with dual campuses in Los Olivos and Nordelta, both suburbs in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires, serving around 1,900 students.

This exchange will be exclusively at the campus in Los Olivos. The school was founded by two Englishwomen and quickly became world-renowned as one of the top schools in South America. While at Northlands, Gilman students live in homestays with a Northlands student, take classes on campus, and share in the country's traditions and the school's Anglo-Argentine roots.

Travel and Host Dates

Host Dates: January 2027 (4 Weeks)
Travel Dates: Early June–Early July 2027 (4 Weeks)

Applying for This Exchange

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026
Number of Exchange Student Selections: 2–3 juniors from Gilman will be selected.
Additional Requirements: None

junior exchange application

parent/guardian exchange application

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Questions?

Jaakirah Reid

Director of Global Programs
jreid@gilman.edu
410-323-3800, ext. 342

Ali Allen

Associate Director of Global Programs
aallen@gilman.edu
410-323-3800, ext. 409