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Global Programs

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).

Students pose for a picture on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Portugal during spring break 2023 (Photo: Austin Lansey '24).

The Freedom Rides Museum was one of many impactful stops during Gilman's inaugural Civil Rights Tour trip in the summer of 2023.

The ruins of Paestum were one of many sites students took in on their trip to Italy over spring break 2023.

Volleyball players prepare to take flight during their summer 2023 competitive and service learning tour trip.

Global Programs Leadership

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

 

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 4–6 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 2026, we are offering the following five trips, detailed below, during spring break (March 14–23, 2026) or throughout the summer.

2025–2026 Global Immersion Trips

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 2025.

Fall 2025 Global Immersion-Related Key Dates

  • Wednesday, September 24: 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.
  • Friday, September 26: Financial Aid Application Date
    • Financial aid form coming soon.
  • Friday, October 3: Deadline to Apply and Submit a Deposit
    • Application and deposit form coming soon.

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 2025–2026 junior (or in some cases, sophomore) 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 2025–2026, the deadlines are July 15, 2025, for South Africa and Guatemala, and October 10, 2025, for England, Czechia, and Argentina.

International Exchange Program Application Form

Open now for the South Africa and Guatemala exchanges.

Exchange Student/Family Responsibilities

Current as of September 9, 2024

 

Global Online Academy (GOA)

Gilman School is part a consortium of ninety leading independent schools from around the world in the Global Online Academy (GOA), a nonprofit organization that provides online courses to diversify and deepen the student learning experience. Gilman is one of a few Maryland schools participating in this program.

Launched in 2011, GOA reimagines learning to empower students and educators to thrive in a globally networked society. Member schools include The Dalton School, Buckingham Browne & Nichols, Cary Academy, Catlin Gabel, Jakarta Intercultural School, and King's Academy (Jordan).

At Gilman, GOA courses are open to rising juniors and seniors. Several Gilman faculty members also teach GOA classes.

A typical GOA course will be comprised of students located across multiple time zones that will collaborate on projects, communicate through discussion boards and video recordings, and have constant access to multimedia course materials. Teachers hold regularly scheduled virtual office hours, ensuring 1:1 instruction.

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Joining Global Online Academy is an exciting opportunity both for faculty and students at Gilman to experience new, modern ways of teaching and learning. We benefit from expanded course offerings and teaching networks, while promoting students' global awareness and understanding.

Head of School Henry P. A. Smyth