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Barrie School

Progressive Education for 3 Months to Grade 12

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Experiential Learning

Engaging, Experiential, and Cross-Disciplinary

Barrie students don’t just study the world—they step into it. Our signature Fall Expeditions and Extended Study Week (ESW) turn Washington, D.C., the Northeast, and destinations around the globe into living classrooms where ideas come alive.

The Belize: Marine Science project gave us a real-world perspective on the topics we studied. Instead of just learning about ecosystems, marine life, and Belizean culture in the classroom, we traveled to Belize and learned directly from the people who live there. Student

 

Students are encouraged to take trips to explore Washington DC, the Northeast, and the world!  Since 2013 students have traveled to 10 different countries during ESW including Canada, Belize, Costa Rica,  Ireland, Oman, and Ghana.

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Fall Expeditions - Building Knowledge and Bonds

Each October, students in Grades 6–12 embark on multi-day, grade-wide expeditions led by their teachers and advisors. These trips forge lasting friendships and deepen academic connections by linking real-world exploration to science, math, humanities, and the arts. Outcomes: stronger peer connections, hands-on mastery of curriculum themes, and memories students anticipate year after year.

Extended Study Week – Go Deeper, Choose Your Path