DELVE Handbook 2025-2026

Table of Contents

Welcome from our High School Principal

High School Principal (justina@isb ac th)

ISB Vision, Mission, & Definition of Learning

Our Vision

Our Mission

Definition of Learning

Our Values

ISB Student Attributes

DELVE Philosophy and Rationale

DELVE Course Objectives

DELVE Student Timeline of events

Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich Requirements

Students must meet the participation requirements listed below (see exceptions below): Courses

In Thailand Trips

Outside Thailand Trips

DELVE Risk Assessment & Safety Procedures Criteria

DELVE Regulations

Cancellation Policy & Force Majeure

Student Responsibilities

Parental Responsibilities

Behavioural Expectations

DELVE Technology Expectations

Student Reflection Guidelines

Registration Process

Lucky Number Draw

Registration Guidelines:

Registration Checklist

DELVE Courses

Important Notes:

Care for Coral

Cycling in Thailand

Elephant Nature Park

Habitat for Humanity Thailand (Local) iCare

Junior Special Olympics (JSO)

Kanchanaburi Ourland

Khao Yai Adventures

Khum Lanna

Lanjia Lodge

Maharaj Home for Boys

Marine Conservation Koh Tao/Koh Samui

Maekok River Village Community Service

Mercy Center

Nonthaburi School for the Deaf Painters

Parkour

Pramahatai Suksa Inclusive School

Pun Pun Organic Farm

Reclaiming the Coastline

Sam Roi Yot

Shark Guardian

SUP Expedition

Teacher Internship

TerraCycle

Wat Koo Kindergarten

Wildlife Conservation & Service

Important Notes:

Australia: Australian Adventure

Bali Indago

Bhutan: Culture and Trekking Tour

India

Eat, Play, Love: Adventures in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas

Japan Trekking

Kunisaki: Revival in Rural Japan

Langkawi Island, Malaysia

Adventure in Nature

Nepal: Trekking and Service

Surfing in Bali

Vietnam: Cycling and Culture

Welcome from our High School Principal

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to the Discover Explore Learn Volunteer Enrich (D.E.L.V.E) program handbook. DELVE is a required weeklong program for High School students that involves outside-of-the-classroom learning experiences. Activities take place on or off campus, in country, or in neighboring countries. DELVE is an integral program that provides exciting learning and service opportunities for our students as well as a multitude of new contexts for friendships to develop

ISB is committed to providing its students with the knowledge, skills and understandings to live in and contribute effectively to a global society This vision is embedded in our mission statement and our curriculum The DELVE program plays a significant role in these aspects of student learning too Similarly DELVE gives ISB students some of their most enduring High School memories In short, we want students to learn and grow from their community service work, develop awareness for global issues, and deepen their understanding of the country and region in which they live.

The Discover Explore Learn Volunteer Enrich program involves every student and every teacher in the high school; the organization, administration and implementation of the program is a team effort and we ask that parents and students play their part in meeting all requirements. Please read this handbook and the DELVE section of the Parent/Student Handbook so that you fully understand all the opportunities, expectations, travel details, and safety precautions before choosing a course

If you have any questions regarding registration or the DELVE program, please contact Khun Amie Charikanonda (email: kanvisoc@isb ac th or ext 3380) or Mr Assimakopoulos (email: petera@isb ac th or ext 3381)

We look forward to another successful year of learning outside of the classroom.

Sincerely,

Kate McKenna

High School Principal (katem@isb.ac.th)

ISB Vision, Mission, & Definition of Learning

Our Vision

Enriching communities through the intellectual, humanitarian and creative thoughts and actions of our learners.

Our Mission

Through outstanding teaching in a nurturing environment, ISB inspires students to:

● Achieve their academic and personal potential

● Be passionate, reflective learners

● Become caring, global citizens

● Lead healthy, active, balanced lives

Definition of Learning

ISB values meaningful and transferable learning where we construct understanding by developing and applying knowledge, skills, and attitudes As learners, we develop and show our understanding when we:

● Apply our learning to new situations

● Inquire to extend our learning

● Create solutions

Our Values

● Integrity

● Care

● Courage

● Commitment

● Balance

● Gratitude

● Respect

● Responsibility

● Communicate our learning effectively

● Make connections across our learning

● Reflect critically on our learning

ISB Student Attributes

● Creative

● Socially Intelligent

● Adaptable

● Globally-minded

● Self-managing

● Value-driven

DELVE Philosophy and Rationale

ISB defines a global citizen as someone who is aware of the wider world, cares about people and the environment, and takes action to make the world a better place.

The Discover Explore Learn Volunteer Enrich DELVE program is designed to give students the experiences that will inspire them to become caring global citizens. Students will engage in sustainable service and/or gain awareness of issues that transcend borders. They will develop an understanding of issues of poverty, indigenous peoples, and environmental degradation and preservation while simultaneously helping people Students will often plan and work as teams, strengthening their teamwork for a common goal of the greater good

DELVE Course Objectives

As a result of participating in Discover Explore Learn Volunteer Enrich DELVE students will:

● understand that humans have intrinsic worth regardless of differences

● be curious about and sensitive to human diversity, including the cultures of the host country

● work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures

● understand that people, places, economies and environments are all inextricably interrelated and that choices and events can have an impact on a global scale

● be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment

● appreciate and care about the environment and be committed to sustainable practices

● take action to preserve and protect the environment

● understand that social injustice is rooted in personal and cultural prejudice as well as socio-economic disparity

● have concern for social injustice and inequality and affirm the rights and dignity of all people

● take action to address social injustice

DELVE Student Timeline of events

May 9

May 9

May 14

May 16

May 20

May 22

August 11

August 15

August 18

August 18-29

August 27

DELVE Handbook Uploaded to ISB Website

DELVE iFair through CAS website (cas.isb.ac.th)

DELVE Q&A/DELVE Lucky Draw

Grade 11 and Grade 10 Registration Opens

Grade 9 and Grade 8 Registration Opens

Khun Amie and Peter A. to follow up with any unregistered students

New Families DELVE Registration Opens

New Families DELVE Registration Due

Student Assignment List Posted at school by ID number & emailed out

Window for changes and knock on effects of changes

Online Trip Permission/Medical Forms & Parent Permission Forms send to parents via Operoo

1st DELVE Course Meeting (Teachers to follow up with students whose parents have not submit the permission form)

September 8 Permission Forms due & Payment due

November 15*-21* DELVE Week

Overnight trips: can leave as early as the 14th - return on the 20th* All overnight trips are expected to return Thursday, November 20th Day trips: start on the 17th - end on the 21st Friday only for Day Trips

Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich Requirements

Students must meet the participation requirements listed below (see exceptions below):

1. DELVE Credit

Students who successfully complete their DELVE course requirements will receive ¼ elective credit DELVE is a required course for graduation from ISB Students will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis All course requirements must be completed to receive credit Partial credit will not be awarded

2. DELVE Reflection

Students are asked to complete reflection tasks throughout their DELVE experiences. Reflecting is an important part of learning Students are asked to take the time to evaluate their actions, review their effectiveness, understand the world around them, and have a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses

3. DELVE Assessment - going beyond ‘showing up’

We believe that the primary learning during DELVE occurs during the course itself in the experiences and interactions that students will have with nature, the people they connect with, their sponsors, their fellow course participants and themselves Experiential learning is best achieved and retained when students are given opportunities to reflect upon their learning.

Students are expected to be present on all the days during DELVE week Being present goes beyond showing up. We want our students to engage with each other, their teachers, sponsors, visiting communities, and nature. The minimum requirements for the week are demonstrating clear and polite communication skills and a willingness to grow through their actions.

To successfully pass the DELVE course and earn ¼ credit, each student must:

● Attend DELVE planning and follow-up meetings

● Participate and engage fully in the activities and learning opportunities provided

● Post their DELVE reflection on the medium that the sponsor chooses

● Assist the group in submitting and preparing photos and materials for student publications. Some courses may have additional requirements as specified in the individual Course Descriptions in this Handbook The course sponsor will assess each student and assign a Pass or No Credit grade

4. Students may not repeat a DELVE Trip.

Rationale: We believe that the goals of DELVE are achieved through participation in a variety of trips.

5 DELVE Attendance and Absence Policy

Students are required to attend all planned days of the DELVE course and participate in all the activities as part of the program's expectations. All absence requests must be submitted for approval to Peter Assimakopoulos or Andy Vaughan well in advance of DELVE to allow for proper planning.

Students who do not meet the DELVE attendance requirements will not be awarded credit for the course and will be required to make up the missed days and hours Approval for absences is necessary prior to the start of the program

DELVE Risk Assessment & Safety Procedures Criteria

The nature and purpose of specific DELVE courses may expose students to a degree of risk not typical of regular on-campus classes. Recognising that courses involving travel, physical activity, and exploration are not risk-free, all courses are subject to a risk and safety assessment. The following criteria have been established to assess and minimise the potential risks associated with DELVE courses All courses are subject to the following:

● Prior to departure, a review of student health records shall be conducted. Parents must inform course sponsors of any special health-related issues regarding their child(ren)

● Specific courses may require students to submit a medical clearance certificate and a physical

● Courses which require rigorous physical activity or special skills may require mandatory pre-course training or assessment. Such requirements will be stated in the course description.

● Program administrators will work with regional security personnel to stay current with travel advisories and warnings.

● Out-of-Bangkok courses must include emergency medical evacuation and insurance coverage for all participants Such coverage will be included in the cost of each course Courses shall not include activities for which appropriate insurance coverage is not available

● Competent medical personnel shall prepare first aid kits appropriate to the nature and destination of each course.

● Access to emergency medical care, communication availability, travel conditions, and evacuation procedures must be confirmed for all out-of-Bangkok destinations Such information must be communicated to all participants and parents before departure

DELVE Regulations

Important Safety Requirement - Medical

Please be aware that parents may be asked to retrieve their children in the event of a medical issue during overnight trips in and outside of Bangkok, as a precautionary measure We understand that this may be an obstacle for parents to permit their child to attend an overnight trip

Registration DELVE

DELVE registrations are prioritised by grade level, with priority sign-ups given to Grade 12 students and final priority to Grade 9

Cancellation Policy & Force Majeure

If we are asked to cancel a DELVE trip due to circumstances out of our control, we will offer the following refund policy

a Before August 29th: 100% refund if DELVE is cancelled Some costs cannot be refunded - materials, perishables, services for nonprofit organisations, airline deposits, etc We will work with the providers and airlines to guarantee and refund as close to 100% of the payment as possible

b After August 29th and before September 12th: No less than 50% will be refunded if we are forced to cancel DELVE for reasons outside our control. Some bookings and accommodations might be non-refundable. Some costs cannot be refunded - materials, perishables, services for nonprofit organisations, airline purchases, etc. We will work with the providers and airlines to guarantee and refund as close to 50% of the payment as possible

c. After September 12th: We will work with the providers to guarantee and refund as much of the payment as possible A complete loss of payment might occur as this is very close to the departure date, and many accommodations and bookings will be cancelled without a refund

d. For all air travel trips, a non-refundable deposit to the airline will be subtracted from the refund after plane tickets are booked Airline tickets are booked one to two weeks after placements The amount depends on what was non-refundable by the airline

e Families that decide to change DELVE trips might be charged the full amount of the trip they plan on switching out of and the cost of the new trip This depends on what the provider has booked and is unable to refund before the trip

Students wishing to change the course assignments after the last transfer date will be responsible for any costs the original course retains due to the cancellation so that other participants do not have a sudden increase in costs

Student Responsibilities

● Get familiar with all the courses on offer through this booklet and the videos found on the CAS website (cas.isb.ac.th).

● Obtain parental approval BEFORE registering for any course.

● Meet requirements for their assigned course and submit a payment for this course.

● All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable if a student decides to remove themselves or wishes to transfer to a new trip

● Attend all pre-course orientations and meetings

● Complete the online registration process, including registration, physical exam, waiver, behavioural, and emergency treatment information.

● Submit a signed Parent Permission form through Operoo

● Students must communicate to parents all necessary information received during pre-course meetings

● Remit course payment in full on the dates provided in the timeline of events Students who do not make the payment dates may have their DELVE privileges revoked by the school and be transferred to a Day Trip course.

● Fulfill all pre-course, course, and post-course requirements.

● Abide by the faculty sponsor and school DELVE expectations

Parental Responsibilities

1 Read the DELVE Handbook to know the safety procedures, requirements, and expectations and to help their child(ren) make considered choices

2. Complete the Parent Permission Form through Operoo by the due date.

3 Optionally, attend the DELVE meeting open to parents

Behavioural Expectations

Safety and learning are the top priorities of the DELVE program As such, students may not inconvenience or hinder the learning of others nor jeopardise the safety of the group members Students must satisfy sponsors who have the background to enjoy and participate in the course and will be supportive of the group during the week

If overnight course sponsors foresee identifiable exceptions to school travel (i e special meals, customs, etc ), they will advise the Administrator in charge and will inform students and parents of these exceptions

Only medications listed and approved on the submitted physical forms will be accepted

It is important to stress that there will be “zero tolerance” for the following behaviours during DELVE activities and courses:

● Drug/alcohol use or possession

● Theft/vandalism

● Breaking curfew

● Smoking

● Actions that violate the laws of the host country

● Renting of motorised vehicles

● Use or possession of weapons

In each of these cases, students will be sent home at the parent’s expense if it is feasible to do so When appropriate, the student will be placed in a Supervised Study Hall on campus for the remainder of the week Further consequences will be enforced upon return to ISB, including requirements for the following year’s DELVE

Sponsors have full authority to dismiss from the course any student whose conduct is objectionable, harmful to the group, or reflects negatively on ISB When conflict arises or conditions force changes in the itinerary, sponsors have jurisdiction to make final decisions.

DELVE Technology Expectations

We aim for students to “disconnect” with technology during their week-long DELVE experience. Mobile phones, computers, iPads, iPods, etc. are not essential for students to have a positive and safe experience. In case of an emergency, communication should take place between the parents, Mr Assimakopoulos and the sponsor/co-sponsors Final decisions regarding the use of student technology will be made by individual course sponsors

Student Reflection Guidelines

When writing their reflections, students should focus on their own learning during the week This can better solidify understanding and ensure that the learning extends beyond DELVE and is retained beyond the week.

Students should consider:

● The relevance of what they learned

● How their learning connects to or conflicts with what they knew before

● How their learning would serve them in the future

● What further questions their learning has left them with

● What future solutions might be possible or should be pursued

Students can use the questions below to guide their reflection about the course. They do not have to answer all but rather should use them to generate ideas and reflection

1. What did you learn from this course…

a. about the global issue or community service project the course focused on?

b about the culture, you were a part of?

c about yourself?

2 How did you grow and/or change as a result of this course?

3. How was this experience similar to or different from what you had expected?

4. What was the most challenging part of this course?

Registration Process

Students will register online via an online form sent directly to their email addresses. The form has a unique password that is associated with each student’s email address

Students will be required to choose four trips based on their preferences. The order of priority of their selections will be taken into consideration However, it's important to note that certain trips have limited seats available, and as a result, students may be assigned to any of their four choices depending on the availability of seats

All our trips have a limited number of spaces for each grade level. Some trips can be quite popular and fill up quickly. Therefore, it is really important that you select a variety of trips you are interested in Students that duplicate their selection by choosing the same trip are placing themselves at a disadvantage. By not providing a second, third or fourth choice to choose from, the student will be placed where spots are available after placing their entire grade level

Lucky Number Draw

Student registrations will be sorted by choosing a number from 1-500

During a pre-registration process, students will be asked to choose a number from 1-500. After the grade level has selected their number, a number from that range will be randomly selected A registration window for number selection will be clearly communicated to all students Students unable to select their number during the time

allocated will be given a number outside of the range and their number will not rank when placing them on DELVE In other words, students that submit their registration late will be placed after all the high school students are placed.

The randomly selected number is where the first placement will begin For example, if the randomly selected number is 378, the student that selected a number of equal or greater value will be the first one in their grade level placed on their DELVE trip. The rest of the placements will follow in sequential order. And numbers not selected will be skipped.

If multiple students choose the same number, students will be sorted by their birthdate

After placing number 500, the next student to be placed will be number 1 The numbers will follow in order until we reach the starting number

Registration Guidelines:

● Students may not select a course they have already participated in during previous years

● Students are not assigned to courses “so that they can be with their friends”

● Students must submit the parent permission form for their DELVE selections by the required deadline

○ After students select their four choices, parents will be sent a form to confirm they are comfortable with all of their child’s selections. Once parents have confirmed, we can start placing students.

● Payments must be made directly at the cashier or online. Instructions on how to pay online will be communicated directly to the parents

● The number of participants in a course determines the final cost, hence final costs may be adjusted once sign-ups are known As such, once a student is assigned, a student should not change courses Payments are non-refundable to cover costs for the original course, all new costs associated with a new course must be paid in full.

Registration Checklist

Students should follow this checklist to ensure that they are well prepared for DELVE Registration:

❏ Discuss with your parents how much cost your parents are willing to cover.

❏ Check course availability on the CAS website (cas isb ac th)

❏ Choose top courses taking into consideration DELVE requirements and past choices

❏ Sign up on the appropriate night for registration

❏ Check the lists posted for placement.

❏ All students are required to return the completed Parent Permission Form by the deadline.

Students who fail to meet the payment due dates may have their DELVE privileges revoked by the school and transferred to an on-campus course. Click here for Table of Contents

DELVE Courses

In Thailand

Important Notes:

● Course outlines are subject to change based on a variety of reasons such as but not limited to

○ fitting the needs of the students signed up,

○ trip provider's recommendations,

○ changes in local political environments,

○ natural events etc…

● Course prices are approximate, in most cases costs have been overestimated, however, final costs are determined by the total number of students that sign up for a course In the case where excess has been collected, families will be reimbursed

● Some courses will not run due to low enrollment numbers. Students that chose such trips will be moved to their other choices. As a general guideline, most trips require a minimum of 12 students to run.

Care for Coral

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Understand that people, places, economies, and environments are all inextricably interrelated and that choices and events can impact a global scale.

● Be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment, especially the coral reefs and marine ecology

● Work and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures

● Develop and apply knowledge, skills, and understanding of coral restoration, monitorization and plantation to preserve and protect the marine environment

● Contribute to the mitigation and management of waste

● Appreciate and care about the environment and be committed to sustainable practices

● Learn to identify various marine, plant, and coral life

Dates:

Departure Date: Sunday November 16, 2025

Arrival Date: Thursday November 20, 2025

Please note that the dates above are subject to change depending on ticket availability

Daily overview (subject to change):

Day Date

Details 1

16th Nov

Meals (L, D)

ISB - Arrive at BKK - Suvarnabhumi

Fly from BKK - Suvarnabhumi to USM - Koh Samui (subject to change)

Private Speedboat transfer - Discovery Divers Samui

Introductions and Lunch @ Koppee

Check In at Koh Tao Resort

SCUBA / snorkel gear allocation, beach snorkel to check fit and basic skills

Ecology lecture

Sunset and Dinner @ Koppee

Head back to hotel for down time and meeting in teams 2

17th Nov

Meals (B, L ,D)

Breakfast @ Koh Tao Resort

Introduction to Freediving for all (mindful breathing, shallow water)

Lunch on boat

Dive 1 / snorkel / freedive: ARs monitoring

Break

Beach/Land clean up or clean up snorkel

Sort and weigh garbage

Dinner @ Koppee

18th Nov

Meals (B, L ,D)

3

4

19th Nov

Meals (B, L ,D)

Artificial Reef Project Design

Head back to hotel for down time

Breakfast @ Koh Tao Resort

Activities with local kindergarten 50 kids ages 3-6

Eco tourism

Lunch @ Koppee

Dive 2 / snorkel / freedive: Clean up dive

Clean Equipment, Debrief and Count Trash

Artificial Reef Project Design

Dinner @ Koppee

Trivia / movie night

Head back to hotel for down time

Breakfast @ Koh Tao Resort

Coral Predators Lecture

Dive 3: Drupella Sea Snail Removal Dive

Lunch on boat

Snorkel at Shark Bay

Clean Equipment, Debrief and Count Drupella

Return to hotel for shower

Dinner @ Koppee

Art Reef Project Presentation

Head back to hotel for down time

Breakfast & Departure

20th Nov

5

Ferry & Bus Koh Tao to Koh Samui Airport

Meals (B, L takeaway) Flight from USM - Koh Samui to BKK - Suvarnabhumi (subject to change)

Return to ISB

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Snorkel or dive depending on their skill levels

● Having a PADI Open Water Scuba Certification or Advanced Open Water Certification allows students to actively work near the coral with local scientists.

Max Number of Participants: 25

Approximate Cost: 42,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Ms Hazel / Mr Johnston

Course Location: Koh Tao

Cycling in Thailand

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● be curious about and sensitive to human diversity, especially the culture of the host country

● be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment

● work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures.

● develop and apply knowledge, skills and understanding of adult education with respect to learning a second language

● take action and develop empathy while developing and executing enrichment lessons for ISB Thai support staff.

Dates:

Departure Date: 11/16/2025

Arrival Date: 11/16/2025

Please note that the dates above are subject to change depending on ticket availability

Daily overview:

Day 1: Leave school at 6am and drive to The Kha Floating Market Cycle 30km around this area We will cycle on the edge of a large reservoir where we can enjoy the views and cool breezes We ride along the lake’s shoreline and across an impressive dam before heading inland along trails and quiet country roads Transfer to Nana Resort Kaeng Krachan.

Day 2: 40k Cycle to Kaeng Krachan, Thailand’s largest national park, n the morning and then raft 7km on Petchburi River in the afternoon, then transfer back to Nana Resort Kaeng Krachan.

Day 3: 40k Cycle to Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) The ride is very rural and on quiet roads and trails that offer superb views of the gently rolling mountains that surround the area In the afternoon we will volunteer at the rescue center We will stay at a lodge on the grounds of the WFFT

Day 4: We will transfer to another area of Kaeng Krachan for a morning jungle walk. After lunch we will cycle 30k around the roads bordering the National Park to the Boathouse Paradise Resort, our accommodation for the night.

Day 5: Morning 30k cycle around a stunning part of Thailand, and then return to Bangkok by 4pm

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● be physically fit enough to ride 35-45 km per day over three days.

● be interested in local culture and local projects in Thailand

● positively participate in all learning activities

● be willing to clean animal enclosures, feed and water animals and help with other physical chores.

Max Number of Participants: 25

Approximate Cost:

Tentative Sponsors: Mr. Bell

Course Location: South of Bangkok - Kaeng Krachan National Park to Chao Samran beach

Elephant Nature Park

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Find out about the problems facing elephants in Thailand today

● Work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures

● Gain a fascinating insight into the life of the elephant and how these magnificent creatures think, live, and react

● Have a chance to enjoy the elephants - and help future generations to have this privilege too

● Have the opportunity to look after rescued cats and dogs

● Come away with a real understanding of the issues facing elephants and will have played an active part in genuinely making a difference.

Dates:

Departure Date: Sunday, November 16th, 2025

Arrival Date: Thursday, November 20th, 2025

Please note that the dates above are subject to change depending on ticket availability.

Daily overview:

Day 1: Arrive in Chiang Mai Check into the hotel Explore the old town night market and independently get dinner at the market.

Day 2: Arrive at Elephant Nature Park (ENP). Orientation at the park. Start the service project. This will include:

- Experiencing elephant families and how they choose friends

- Exploring the current challenges elephants face in Thailand

- Contributing to elephant care through food preparation and the building and upkeep of mud pits

- Supporting the well-being of rescued animals, including dogs, cats, and more

Day 3: ENP service continues as before.

Day 4: ENP service continues as before. Evening activities include reflecting on each day’s service, a Thai cultural event, watching the movie ‘Love and Bananas’ based on the ENP, and time to just relax

Day 5: Breakfast at the Elephant Nature Park Transfer to Chiang Mai airport Return to Bangkok at lunchtime

Requirements:

In order to participate in this service project, students must:

● Be prepared for physical work and to get muddy.

● Be prepared to interact with rescued elephants, cats, dogs, and other animals

● Be genuinely interested in conservation, especially in regards to the Asian elephant

● Participate fully in park activities, working in teams or individually.

Max Number of Participants: 16

Approximate Cost: 30,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Ms. Lebel / Ms. Leoni

Course Location: Chiang Mai - Elephant Nature Park

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Green Panthers

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Understand sustainability and eco-friendly actions that can be taken to benefit the world

● be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment

● work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures

● develop and apply knowledge, skills, and understanding to everyday life in order to be more eco-friendly help the environment by being more sustainable

● take action to help clean up trash from the environment

● Understand the process of helping the environment

● Understand how trash can be turned into something more useful

Day Trip

Dates: 17 - 21 November 2025

Daily overview:

Day 1: Students will get to see the Ocean Cleanup interceptor in the Phraya River to learn and see how plastic waste clean-up is managed on a bigger scale and worldwide. Students will spend time at the Rama 6th park to do activities for the day. In the afternoon, we will be heading to Wat Chak Daeng to see upcycling at a local level

Day 2: SUP Clean-up: Students will be on Paddle Boards as they paddle along the Chao Praya River to clean up plastic waste Before we head back, we will do a short sorting activity of the waste collected Day 3: Upcycling: Students will head to Studio UpCircle to do hands-on upcycling of plastic, including activities such as Plastic Fusing and Shrinking. Then, in the second half, we will be at the Precious Plastic facility to make pots and bracelets from recycled plastic.

Day 4: Students will be at Get Growing Farm learning about sustainability and how to live a more sustainable life. Day 5: Students will be at ISB’s Campus reflecting on the past four days and doing activities based on what they learned from previous days in order to create a long-lasting impact on the community

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Be willing to collaborate with others on a project

● Positively participate in all activities

● Be open-minded

● Have Adequate ability to swim due to Paddle Boarding on open water and boat rides

Max Number of Participants: 24

Approximate Cost: 17,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Ian Galbraith, Daniel Sweeny

Course Location: Bangkok

Brick by Brick (Local)

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● be curious about and sensitive to human diversity, especially the culture of the host country

● be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment

● work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures.

● develop and apply knowledge, skills and understanding of adult education with respect to learning a second language.

● take action and develop empathy while developing and executing enrichment lessons for ISB Thai support staff

Dates:

Monday, Nov 18 - Friday, Nov 22

Course Description:

This project is focused on eliminating poverty housing by supporting the construction of safe, decent, and affordable homes for families in need. Although the challenge is significant, projects like this have already made a meaningful impact providing secure housing and improving lives across communities.

Through volunteer labor and donations of materials, homes are constructed and provided to qualifying families through sustainable and community-driven approaches. Students and their leaders will travel by bus to a build site approximately one hour from ISB After receiving instruction on how to safely use various tools and handle building materials, students will participate in hands-on construction tasks These may include mixing and carrying cement, pouring the floor, and building concrete block walls.

The work will be physically demanding but incredibly rewarding In addition to the construction experience, students will have the opportunity to engage directly with the future homeowners and local staff learning about their lives, challenges, and the impact this housing will have on their futures.

Daily overview. Each of the trip will follow the following schedule:

7:30 - 8:00 am Leave ISB travel to work site

9:00 Safety briefing / Orientation

9:30 - 12:00 House building work

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00 - 3:30 House building work

3:30 - 4 Clean up

4:00 Leave for ISB

5:00 Arrive at ISB

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions

● Be willing to collaborate with others on a project

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● Explore & gain a deeper understanding, appreciation, and purpose behind Habitat

Upon completion of DELVE, students will:

● Post their DELVE reflection in a Google drive folder which will be provided.

Max Number of Participants: 35

Approximate Cost: 30,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Mr. Stephenson / TBD

Course Location: TBD

iCare

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● be curious about and sensitive to human diversity, especially the culture of the host country.

● be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment.

● work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds

● develop and apply knowledge, skills and understanding of education with respect to learning a second language

● take action and develop empathy while executing enrichment lessons for the children at Wat Sa Kaeo orphanage.

● be responsible hosts who are culturally competent while ensuring guests feel comfortable in spaces they are unfamiliar with

(Day trips - 07:00 - 15:00)

7:00 AM 9:00 AM Leave ISB and transfer to Wat Sa Kaeo 9:30 AM 12:00 PM English Camp 17-Nov-2025 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Lunch and Relax Meals (L) 12:30 PM 1:20 PM Q & A with iCare Scholarship Recipients 1:20 PM 1:30 PM Depart from Wat Sa Kaeo 2 7:00 AM 9:00 AM Leave ISB and transfer to Wat Sa Kaeo 9:30 AM 12:00 PM Sports Day 18-Nov-2025 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Serve Lunch to Wat Sa Kaeo Students Meals (L) 12:30 PM 1:00 PM Lunch and Relax 1:00 PM 1:30 PM Dormitory Visit and Q & A with Dorm Students 1:30 PM 1:45 PM Depart from Wat Sa Kaeo

7:00 AM 9:00 AM Leave Wat Sa Kaeo and transfer to ISB 9:00 AM 11:45 PM ISB Morning Activity Day 1 19-Nov-2025 11:45 PM 12:30 PM Lunch and Relax

Meals (L) 12:30 PM 1:30 PM ISB Afternoon Activity Day 1 1:30 PM 1:45 PM Depart from ISB

4 7:00 AM 9:00 AM Leave Wat Sa Kaeo and transfer to ISB

20-Nov-2025 9:00 AM 11:45 PM ISB Morning Activity Day 2

Meals (L) 11:45 PM 12:30 PM Lunch and Relax 12:30 PM 1:30 PM ISB Afternoon Activity Day 2 1:30 PM 1:45 PM Depart from ISB

5 7:00 AM 9:00 AM Leave Wat Sa Kaeo and transfer to ISB 21-Nov-2025 9:00 AM 11:45 PM Sports Day

Meals (L) 11:45 PM 12:30 PM Lunch and Relax 12:30 PM 1:30 PM ISB Afternoon Activity Day 2 1:30 PM 1:45 PM Depart from ISB

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Be comfortable with the use of Technology in a classroom setting.

● Be willing to plan activities and collaborate with others on a project.

● Positively participate in the planning and delivery of all lessons and learning activities

Max Number of Participants: 35

Approximate Cost: 9,500 baht

Tentative Sponsors: Ms Hall

Course Location: Wat Sa Kaeo Orphan Aid Center, Bang Sadet, Pa Mok, Ang Thong

Junior Special Olympics (JSO)

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Be accepting of the diverse population within Nonthaburi

● communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures

● Learn how to be adapt activities to be more inclusive

● Continuously educate oneself about different communities, and perspectives to foster a more inclusive mindset

● Cultivate a sense of empathy for inclusion

● Seek diverse perspective and understand the importance of others needs

● Connect with individuals of different backgrounds

Dates:

Departure Date: 17 November 2025

Arrival Date: 21 November 2025

Daily overview:

Day 1: Students do a test run of their arts and craft activity Travel to the other school to do the activities planned Students will do multiple rounds of various games, crafts, and interactive activities.

Day 2: ISB students arrive at ISB, go to Prachabodee school, and are introduced to their buddies. There will be three rotations (30 minutes each): singing activities, and two arts and crafts ISB students will leave Prachabodee school to go to Charn the Avenue, where they will have lunch Afterward, they will walk to BigC and buy personalized gifts for their buddies They will then head back to ISB and be dismissed

Day 3: ISB students arrive at ISB first, then go to Prachabodee school. There will be a set up for the activities, and the students will complete two of the three rotations; then, there will be lunch at Prachabodee school, followed by the last rotation ISB students will come back to ISB and be dismissed

Day 4: ISB students arrive at ISB and then go to Prachabodee school. We will spend time setting up the activities and explaining them. Three out of the four rotations will occur, followed by lunch. Afterwards, the last rotation will happen. ISB students will come back to ISB and be dismissed.

Day 5: ISB students will arrive at ISB and complete their delve reflections Then they will write cards for their buddies and assemble their gift bags. ISB students will go to Prachabodee school and give their buddies gifts, then say goodbye and take photos. ISB students will return to ISB, and the leaders will present a video of the JSO Delve, then ISB students will be dismissed.

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Research to gain more knowledge on the importance of accessibility

● Be willing to collaborate with others

● Be open-minded towards people of different backgrounds

● Be prepared to do a series of activities with a partner

● Be willing to participate in activities

Max Number of Participants: 40

Approximate Cost: 8,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Mr. Duffy / Ms. Solene

Course Location: Prachabodee School

Kanchanaburi Ourland

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● be curious about and sensitive to human diversity, especially the host country's culture.

● be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment, especially the human/elephant conflict.

● work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures

● develop skills related to sustainable construction and learn about environmentally-friendly building techniques.

Dates:

Departure Date: 16 November 2025

Arrival Date: 20 November 2025

Daily overview:

Day 1: Arrive in Kanchanaburi, float down the river, and trek through the jungle exploring ecology to arrive at OurLand Tour of OurLand

Day 2: Learn about human/elephant conflict mitigation techniques, visit a tree nursery, and do a waterfall trek We will also visit a Red Squirrel, a sustainable farm and agro forest We end the day with a campfire

Day 3: Visit the Erawan Waterfall and identify different biodiversity species. We will visit a trash and recycling center to see what sustainable projects are happening, and end the day with a cooking class and dinner as a group.

Day 4: This day is dedicated to learning about mud bricks and sustainable construction techniques. We will learn how to make mud bricks and work on projects such as the creation of a waterhole Free time at the hotel swimming pool will be a welcome end to the hardworking day

Day 5: Breakfast and visit to an Elephant Sanctuary, lunch and then reflection time before departing back to Bangkok after lunch.

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Be willing to do physical work and get muddy

● Have a genuine interest in sustainability, biodiversity, and techniques and projects being done in Thailand to support conservation efforts.

Max Number of Participants: 35

Approximate Cost: 31,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Mr Compton/ Ms Choi Course Location: Kanchanaburi

Khao Yai Adventures

As a result of participating in D E L V E (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● be curious about and sensitive to human diversity

● be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment, especially the human/elephant conflict.

● gain insight into nature conservation and the work being done for endangered species in Thailand and Khao Yai specifically

● be willing to be physically active and learn wilderness/outdoor activities and skills

Dates: 16 November - 20 November 2024

Departure Date: Sunday November 16

Arrival Date: Thursday November 20

Daily overview:

Day 1: Arrive in Khao Yai and meet the JUMP facilitators We will do personal and team goal-setting and build group dynamics through a variety of activities. A nature walk through a nearby farm will introduce us to our surroundings. Day 2: Kayak adventure and then an afternoon of bushcraft, learning outdoor skills like knot-tying, firemaking and compass skills

Day 3: Travel to a waterfall and do a moderate hike, followed by another walk through Khao Yai National Park where we will learn more about the area Finish the night with a safari through the park spotting the wild animals

Day 4: Explore a cave where we will learn about the geology and troglodyte animals of Thailand. Last night is the Challenge-o-Rama, focusing on a series of team building challenges and cooking using ingredients sourced from our local farm

Day 5: Celebrations and appreciations for the week, travel back to ISB

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Be ready to kayak for an hour at a leisurely pace

● Be interested in learning outdoor skills

● Be willing to contribute to group tasks and activities

Max Number of Participants: 35

Approximate Cost: 35,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Ms. Barnes

Course Location: Khao Yai

Khum Lanna

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● be curious about and sensitive to human diversity, especially the culture of the host country

● be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment.

● work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures.

● develop and apply knowledge, skills and understanding of adult education with respect to learning a second language

● take action and develop empathy while developing and executing enrichment lessons for ISB Thai support staff.

Dates:

Departure Date: Sunday November 16, 2025 (Morning)

Arrival Date: Thursday November 20, 2025 (Late afternoon/Early evening)

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Please note that the dates above are subject to change depending on ticket availability

Daily overview:

Day 1: Travel by air to Chiang Mai. Explore the city of Chiang Mai and learn about it. Overnight at a hotel in the city of Chiang Mai

Day 2: Transfer by private van to Khum Lanna in Phrao (93 km) after breakfast Visit The Border Patrol School where service-learning activities will take place over the next several days: construction work and painting Overnight at Khum Lanna. Optional evening bike ride around the village.

Day 3: Service learning at The Border Patrol School - continue working on the jobs left unfinished. Cooking experience in the evening and overnight at Khum Lanna

Day 4: Conduct a final check of the project at The Border Patrol School and prepare for a handover ceremony Celebrate the completion of the project together Following the ceremony, play sports and participate in activities with the students. In the evening, return to Khum Lanna, have dinner, and pack to return to Chiang Mai.

Day 5: Head back to Chiang Mai City in the morning. Have an early lunch, and return to Bangkok in the afternoon by air.

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Be able to work outdoors on projects including some physical activities (e.g. renovation and repair of facilities)

● Be open to cultural exchange with our hosts at Khum Lanna and the wider community

● Be willing to collaborate with others on a project

Max Number of Participants: 20

Approximate Cost: 40,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Ms McQueen / TBC Course Location: Khum Lanna Heritage Resort, Phrao (near Chiang Mai)

Krabi-KRU

KRU Krabi Delve

As a result of participating in D E L V E (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Cultivate curiosity and sensitivity toward human diversity, with a focus on Thailand’s culture, traditions, and values.

● Reflect critically on how their actions and choices impact local communities and ecosystems, fostering responsible global citizenship.

● Collaborate and communicate effectively across cultural differences, building empathy and adaptability in diverse settings.

● Apply adult education principles to language learning, designing engaging lessons that empower ISB Thai staff.

● Take purposeful action by planning and leading enrichment activities, bridging cultural gaps through shared learning.

Dates:

Departure Date: 16th November

Arrival Date: 20th November

Please note that the dates above are subject to change depending on ticket availability

Daily overview:

Day 1: Travel to Koh Klang, visit the school, collaborate in a service exchange with the students, enjoy a local traditional performance, and travel back to Krabi town.

Day 2: Travel back to the school, complete our service projects, eat lunch at the school, experience fishery and shellfish farming, cycle to a scenic spot, travel back to Krabi town, and visit the local night market

Day 3: Harvesting rice activity, longtail boat making, Batik painting, and other activities on the island Visit the place where they filmed Jurassic Park in the afternoon while on a kayaking tour.

Day 4: Snorkeling and visiting the famous islands of Krabi, Masterchef challenge in the evening.

Day 5: Mangrove visit before heading to the airport

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Prepare ideas or activities for the service exchange with the students

● Be willing to get active and sweaty during the activities, i.e. kayaking

● Be respectful to Southern Thai cultures and be ready to try new things

● Able to swim in open water (for snorkeling)

Max Number of Participants: 25

Approximate Cost: 37,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Mr Painter

Course Location: Krabi

Lisu Lodge

As a result of participating in this DELVE trip, students will:

● Understand that humans have intrinsic worth regardless of differences

● Be curious about and sensitive to human diversity, including the host country's cultures

● Work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures.

● Understand that people, places, economies, and environments are all inextricably interrelated and that choices and events can impact a global scale

● Appreciate and care about the environment and be committed to sustainable practices

● Take action to preserve and protect the environment

Dates: 16-20 Nov ,25

Departure Date: 16 Nov 25

Arrival Date: 20 Nov 25

DELVE Description:

In this course, students will Embark on an unforgettable eco-cultural adventure at Lisu Lodge, a beautiful community-based tourism destination nestled in the hills of Chiang Mai. The journey begins with a thrilling Treasure Hunt in a tea garden, where students explore Thailand’s rich tea heritage and discover sustainable farming practices firsthand Get your hands dirty with meaningful environmental work village clean-ups, composting, developing waste management systems, and participating in a regenerative farming workshop focused on soil health and organic techniques Take on the rapids during an exciting white water rafting experience along the Mae Taeng River, then relax with a scenic picnic lunch. Dive deeper into nature with a forest trek and foraging session, learning trail maintenance, identifying mushrooms, tracking wild honey bees, and engaging in traditional knowledge. The experience is enriched by a captivating cultural performance from the local Hill Tribe villagers, and throughout the stay at Lisu Lodge, students gain insight into biodiversity and how it helps protect water sources and support sustainable living While there is plenty of activity in this course, we will also enjoy the peacefulness of our surroundings.

Requirements:

To participate in this course, students must:

● Attend all DELVE Meetings

● Students must be able to ride a bike competently Upon completion of DELVE, students must:

● Submit a DELVE reflection

Max Number of participants: 20

Approximate Cost: 55,000 Baht Sponsors: TBA

Course Location: Lisu Lodge(Tambon Ban Chang, Amper Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai)

Maekok River

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Take action to address social injustice by planning and teaching English to local hill-tribe children and carrying out building projects within the school or local villages.

● Be curious about and sensitive to human diversity, including the cultures of the host country

● Work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures

● Understand that humans have intrinsic worth regardless of differences.

● Have concern for social injustice and inequality and affirm the rights and dignity of all people.

Dates:

Departure Date: 16th November

Arrival Date: 20th November

Please note that the dates above are subject to change depending on ticket availability.

Day 1: Travel to Thaton, leadership challenges, team-building games, introduction to the project.

Day 2: Kayak down the Maekok River, short hike in the local area, prepare to work with students.

Day 3: Community project, cooking class, games

Day 4: Community project, confidence course, reflection

Day 5: Climbing wall, archery, return to Bangkok

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Be willing to collaborate with others on a project

● Be able to participate in water activities and a short hike

● Be willing to work outdoors

● Be willing to interact with children in a local school.

Max Number of Participants: 35

Approximate Cost: 24,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Mr. Seiple / Dr. Robinson

Course Location: Thaton, Chiang Mai

Maharaj Home for Boys

● Understand that humans have intrinsic worth regardless of differences.

● Work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures.

● Be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment.

● Have concern for social injustice and inequality and affirm the rights and dignity of all people.

● Understand the needs of less fortunate children and develop empathy for children without families.

Dates:

Start Date: Monday November 17th

Finish Date: Friday November 21st

Course Description:

The focus of the Maharaj Home for Boys program is to bond with and look after children from a local home for boys who are separated from their families. Activities revolve around providing children with enriching and memorable experiences, playing with them, sharing meals with them and developing empathy for children who live without family support. We will spend the week engaging children in one-on-one activities, showing respect for their needs and demonstrating that kindness and understanding are essential human qualities. Two of the five days will be spent taking the boys to Bangkok attractions, with one day at the Maharaj School for boys, and the other two days will be on-campus at ISB, playing games and participating in activities planned by course participants.

Daily overview:

Day 1: ISB students work on campus at ISB to organize, plan and arrange activities and lesson plans for the Maharah Boys, which will take place at ISB on Day 2 and Day 5.

Day 2: Morning activities at ISB with the first group of Maharaj boys (aged 6-10). Lunch at ISB, followed by the afternoon at Harborland Indoor Playground (at The Mall Ngamwongwan).

Day 3: ISB students and the second group of Maharaj Boys (aged 8-12) spend the day at Dreamworld.

Day 4: ISB students travel to the Maharah Foundation and spend the day planting trees, and other outdoor service activities.

Day 5: On campus activities with the Maharaj Boys, aged 6-12.

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Be dedicated to working one-on-one with small children.

● Be flexible in expectations, patient with others and show respect for children.

● Be willing to participate fully in planning and carrying out two days of activities and games.

Max Number of Participants: 20

Approximate Cost: 8,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Mr Alonso / Mr Eales

Course Location: Local Day Trips in Bangkok

Marine Conservation Koh Tao/Koh Samui

As a result of participating in D E L V E (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich) students will:

● observe healthy and damaged reefs/ ecosystems

● design and build an artificial reef

● participate in a beach clean up to see the impact of plastic waste/microplastics

● work with local conservation organizations that raise awareness and understanding of marine conservation and efforts

● gain a better understanding of environmental issues and sustainable solutions to combat environmental degradation in southern Thailand

Dates:

Departure Date: Monday 18 November (early morning)

Arrival Date: Friday 22 November (evening)

Please note that the dates above are subject to change depending on ticket availability

Daily overview:

Day 1: Flight to Koh Samui, van transfer, lunch in Koh Samui, ferry to Koh Tao

Day 2: Snorkelling activity to collect data on health of coral reef; creation of artificial reef structures; evening shopping and/or hiking activity

Day 3: Design of original artificial reef structure; construct coral nurseries; beach clean-up; evening mini-golf, bocci, bowling etc

Day 4: Snorkelling trip to various locations around Koh Tao and surrounding islands; evening barbecue on the beach

Day 5: Ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Samui, lunch in Koh Samui, flight from Koh Samui to Bangkok

Requirements:

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● be comfortable swimming in the water (with a life jacket) and with moderate physical activities (beach clean-up, walking)

● participate in the learning activities (lessons, snorkeling, beach clean-up)

● be willing to collaborate with others on the Reef Project and Coral Watch

● Have a keen interest in marine conservation

Max Number of Participants: 35

Approximate Cost: 49,000 baht

Tentative Sponsors: Ms Leland

Course Location: Koh Tao

Mercy Center

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Be curious about and sensitive to human diversity, including the cultures of the host country,

● Work and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures,

● Understand that social injustice is rooted in personal and cultural prejudice as well as socio-economic disparity,

● Take action to address social injustice by developing creative learning activities for underprivileged young Thai children and providing community donations, and

● Develop and apply skills, knowledge, and understandings of early childhood education.

Dates: Monday - Friday (Nov. 17 - Nov. 21, 2025)

Daily Departure from ISB: 7:15 am

Daily Arrival back at ISB: 2:30 pm

Daily overview:

Daily Arrival at HDF Mercy Centre: 8:45 am

Daily Departure from HDF Mercy Centre: 1:30 pm

Day 1: Orientation to HDF Mercy Center, classroom observations, planning and shopping for the week

Day 2: Teaching, clean-up, lunch and planning for the next day’s lessons and activities

Day 3: Teaching, clean-up, lunch and planning for the next day’s lessons and activities

Day 4: Teaching, clean-up, lunch and planning for the next day’s celebration of learning

Day 5: Celebration of Learning: sharing, activities, sport games, treats, prizes, and gifts

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Show interest, empathy and care for preschool/ kindergarten-age children,

● Annotate assigned readings about early childhood development and education,

● Prepare age-appropriate and creative lessons, learning materials, and activities,

● Enthusiastically deliver lessons and activities with an effort to include all children,

● Purchase supplies to be used and left at the school, as well as treats, prizes, and gifts for teachers and students, and

● Provide community donations (clothing items and toiletries) to Mercy Center Up-stitch Program.

Max Number of Participants: 30

Approximate Cost: 8,000 baht

Tentative Sponsors: Ms Alonso/ Mr Masson

Course Location: Klong Toey, Bangkok

Nonthaburi School for the Deaf

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Understand that humans have intrinsic worth regardless of differences

● Be aware of and sensitive to human diversity, including those with physical and intellectual differences

● Work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures.

Dates:

Monday Nov 17- Friday Nov 21

This is a day trip, from around 7:30-3:30 PM Times will vary slightly depending on the day’s activities

Daily overview:

Day 1: Experience school life at Nonthaburi School for the Deaf

Day 2: Field Trip: Na Here Chai, Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Dreamworld, or similar (outdoor)

Day 3: Field Trip: Na Here Chai, Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Dreamworld, or similar (outdoor)

Day 4: Field Trip: Na Here Chai, Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Dreamworld, or similar (outdoor)

Day 5: ISB students organize fun learning activities at ISB and farewells

*Practice ASL (American Sign Language) and English with friends from NSFTD each day!

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Attend all pre-course meetings.

● Be respectful, friendly and on time

● Maintain a focus on building relationships and learning new language skills with NSFTD friends

● Learn some signs in ASL and practice some basic sign language

Upon completion of DELVE, students will:

● Post their DELVE reflection on the DELVE page

Max Number of Participants: 20

Approximate Cost: 8,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Ms Soule/ Ms Reau

Course Location: Nonthaburi / Bangkok

Painters

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Understand that humans have intrinsic worth regardless of socio-economic and cultural differences,

● Be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment,

● Have concern for social injustice and inequality and affirm the rights and dignity of all people,

● Take action to address social injustice by painting a school, communal home or center in a low income neighborhood of metropolitan Bangkok.

● Learn the skills required to prepare and paint a work area

● Learn the value of collaboration by working together as a team to achieve a common goal

Dates:

● Day Trips will run from Monday to Friday, November 17–21.

● The student trip is a local excursion, so no overnight accommodations are required

Daily Overview:

Students will roll up their sleeves to repair and paint schools and community service buildings in and around Nonthaburi and Bangkok The work will be hands-on, messy, and full of challenges but also fun, active, and incredibly meaningful Expect plenty of teamwork, laughter, and a real sense of purpose as you see your impact take shape By the end of the week, the memories, friendships, and pride in what you’ve accomplished will far outlast the paint on your clothes.

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7:15 Meet at ISB

7:30 Depart from ISB

8:30 - 13:00: Paint wall/playground equipment

13:45- 14:30 Lunch

14:40 Back to ISB

Requirements:

● To ensure student safety and the successful completion of this service-based DELVE course, participants must:

○ Be free from medical conditions that could be exacerbated by physical activity in hot or humid environments

○ Not have allergies to paint, dust, or other materials commonly encountered in construction or renovation settings

○ Provide their own appropriate work attire, including old clothes suitable for painting and manual labor, as well as close-toed, durable footwear

○ A willingness to engage in collaborative, physically active work with a positive attitude is essential

○ Upon completion of this DELVE experience, students will be required to post a reflection

Max Number of Participants: 30

Approximate Cost: 8,000 THB

Tentative Sponsors: Mr Behrens

Course Location: Bangkok

Parkour

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Help kids learn life skills through movement, sport, and social contribution

● Develop and apply parkour knowledge, skills and understanding

● Teach a fun and socially-integrated curriculum that uses the power of movement & obstacle-based training (parkour) to support youth in developing transferable life-skills

● Learn and improve personal skills such as confidence, adaptability, perseverance integrity and

● Become stronger physically AND mentally

● Become more honorable, compassionate and give back to the local community

● Own your skills, decisions, and actions and be able to apply them to different fields and environments

Dates: November 17 to 21

Daily overview:

Day 1: 9:00 - 4:15

Day 2: 9:00 - 4:15

Day 3: 9:00 - 4:15

Day 4: 9:00 - 4:15

Day 5: 10:00-4:00

Requirements:

Morning: train at The Movement Playground (TMP), Sukumvhit 69)

Afternoon: teach at Prasert Islam school (near ISB)

Morning: train at TMP Afternoon: teach at Prasert Islam school

Morning: train at TMP Afternoon: teach at Prasert Islam school

Morning: train at TMP Afternoon: teach at Prasert Islam school

Morning: train at ISB Afternoon: Perform at Prasert Islam school

In order to participate in this course, students must understand that:

● This is a physically demanding week and you will be expected to run, jump and climb.

● You will have to demonstrate and teach the skills learnt to local students

● You do not need previous parkour experience and will be taught the skills you need

● You do not need to speak Thai

Max Number of Participants: 20

Approximate Cost: 8,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Mr. Ortwein / Mr. Speirs

Course Location: SB - Nonthaburi,

The Movement Playground - Sukumvhit 69, Bangkok, Prasert Islam School - Pakkret, Nonthaburi

Pramahatai Suksa Inclusive School

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Understand that humans have intrinsic worth regardless of differences

● Be curious about and sensitive to human diversity, including the cultures of the host country

● Work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures

● Be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment

● Understand that social injustice is rooted in personal and cultural prejudice as well as socioeconomic disparity

● Have a concern for social injustice and inequality, and affirm the rights and dignity of all people

● Take action to address social injustice by developing creative learning activities for underprivileged young Thai children.

Course Description:

ISB students will perform community service in Bangkok at the Phamahatai Suksa School, supported by the Human Development Center (HDC). Monday morning, students will have their first day, observing and helping the Thai teachers in their classrooms (Thai elementary school children/ ages 4-6). For the remainder of the week, ISB students (in groups of three or four) will become the classroom teachers. They will plan, prepare, implement, and assess lessons of their creation in art, language, science, movement, and music. Students will also organize a farewell and thank you party for Friday afternoon. Working with the children and teachers of Phamahatai Suksa, ISB students will gain an awareness of both the range of developmental needs and abilities of young children as well as a greater awareness and understanding of the early childhood life of one segment of Thai society The course will focus both on community service and cultural exploration

Daily Schedule

9:00–12:00 Pramahatai Suksa School Lead 5–6 activities (~30 min each) in assigned groups

12:30–1:30 Central Embassy

2:30 ISB

Requirements, students must:

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Debrief daily lessons and prep for next day (Friday includes final reflection & photo submission)

personal survey

● Research inclusive schools and classrooms

● Annotate assigned readings about early childhood development and education

● Prepare lesson plans and instructional materials for 5 days

During the course, students will:

● Prepare age-appropriate lesson plans and instructional materials for the rest of the week

● Enthusiastically deliver the lessons with an effort to include all the children in the activities, showing an ability to differentiate lessons, and an ability to be flexible!

● Participate actively in daily feedback sessions

Upon completion of DELVE, students will:

● Write their DELVE reflection and submit it

Max Number of participants: 20

Approximate Cost: 8,000 baht

Tentative Sponsors: Mr. Lorence, Ms. Moolasart

Course Location: Patumwan, Bangkok, Thailand

Pun Pun Organic Farm

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Experience a sustainable and traditional Thai lifestyle with minimal environmental impact

● Harvest, cook, and enjoy delicious fresh produce

● Get hands-on with natural building and eco-friendly painting techniques

● Grow food, care for chickens, and make local products like natural soaps

● Explore environmental challenges and discover real-world solutions you can put into action

Dates:

Departure Date: November 16 2025

Return Date: November 20 2025

Daily overview:

Day 1: Arrival and orientation at the farm. Tour of the farm. Assignment into activity / community groups for feeding chickens, watering gardens and cooking. Dinner will be vegetarian with occasional fish options. After dinner, there will be an opportunity to talk to people living in the community and play some ice breaker activities.

Day 2: Introduction to natural building - making earthen bricks; making and using natural plasters and paints; exploring a range of buildings on the farm grounds that were built using different techniques In the afternoon,community groups will move to a different activity at the end of the day - either feeding chickens, watering

gardens and cooking Dinner will be vegetarian with occasional fish options After dinner students will participate in a discussion with Pun Pun founder, Jon Jandai

Day 3: The importance of seed saving - collecting and processing seeds for the seed saving centre; gardening and harvesting - how to plant crops, build a garden with healthy soil and harvest for consumption Community groups will move to a different activity at the end of the day - either feeding chickens, watering gardens and cooking Dinner will be vegetarian with occasional fish options After dinner there will be a movie and games

Day 4: Natural Products - making hard and liquid soaps (if hard soaps, they need to ‘cure’ for a few months, but Pun Pun will arrange delivery for after Christmas); other products including foods and health products that support the farm and provide a sustainable income After dinner there will be a campfire, and a chance for story telling and reflection with the community

Day 5: Breakfast and final packing. Sharing and celebrating experiences over the past few days. Return to the airport and to Bangkok.

Note: The overall daily routine for the farm is breakfast at 8am, lunch at noon and dinner at 6pm There will be rest time after lunch, during the hottest time of the day. Students can rest in their rooms or in the Pun Pun cafe. The cafe provides smoothies, teas and coffees, as well as a few snacks.

Website for Pun Pun Organic Farm is here: https://www facebook com/punpunlearningcenter/

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Bring genuine curiosity and a desire to understand the natural world

● Be open to engaging with people from different backgrounds and cultures

● Engage fully with practical skills from gardening to construction with care and intention

● Welcome new challenges, both socially and physically, with openness and a readiness to adapt

Max Number of Participants: 20

Approximate Cost: 28,000 Baht

Sponsors: Dr Mandy

Course Location: Pun Pun Organic Farm, Ban Bao, Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai

Reclaiming the Coastline

(A Wild Panthers Mangrove Adventure)

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures

● Understand that people, places, economies and environments are all inextricably interrelated and that choices and events can have an impact on a global scale

● Be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment

● Develop outdoor skills including; canoeing, expedition meal planning and outdoor cooking

Dates: Nov 17 - 21

Departure Date: November 17 (leave ISB)

Arrival Date: November 21 (return to ISB)

Please note that the dates above are subject to change depending on ticket availability

Daily overview:

Day 1: Water Canoe and water safety workshop @ EWC

Day 2: Team Grocery shopping, Khao Daeng Mountain hike @ Pranburi Resort

Day 3: Canoeing Bang Pu Klong, Phraya Nakhon Cave Hike

Day 4: Canoeing Pak Nam Pran Klong, Service project @ Sirinat Rajiini Mangrove Centre, Masterchef challenge

Day 5: Depart Pranburi for ISB

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Be physically fit

● Enjoy being outside in a tropical climate for long periods of time

● Be willing to help will all aspects of an outdoor expedition

● Be able to swim

Max Number of participants: 18 students

Approximate Cost:

30,000 Baht

Sponsors: Mr. Bowyer/ Mr. Westergaard/ Wild Panthers Staff Course Location: ISB’s Environmental Wilderness Campus & Prachuap Khiri Khan

Sam Roi Yot

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● be curious about and sensitive to human diversity, especially the culture of the host country.

● be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment

● work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures

Dates:

Departure Date: 16 November 2025

Arrival Date: 20 November 2025

Daily overview:

8 00 Depart from ISB

12 00 Arrive at Sam Roi Yot- check into The Green Beach Resort and have lunch

Sunday

PM Beach walk and team building games, and a useful 'plastic waste' beach clean

18 00 Dinner at Green Beach Resort

19 00 Team fun activities

All day

Monday

Take vehicles to the small fishing village of Ban Khun Tanot and the start of a hike The path takes students over a headland to the beautiful Laem Sala Beach for refreshments A well-made and safe but steep path leads to the Phraya Nakorn cave which is at an elevation of 400 metres a s l This huge and impressive cave, with a large opening to the sky, also has a pavilion built to celebrate the visit of King Chulalongkhorn at the end of the 19th century Lunch at National parks restaurant and then head back to Ban Tanot Late afternoon games / swim

18.00 Dinner at Green Beach Resort

19.00 Team fun activities

Drive to the Kuri Buri National Park. Take a hike though farmland adjacent to the park and learn about issues associated with the human-elephant conflict. Have lunch at a local co-operative and then learn to make paper from pineaple waste

All day

Tuesday

Wednesda y

After lunch travel into the park with rangers and help construct salt licks for the elephants (and bison) to provide essential minerals This is one way to help keep the elephants from straying into local farmland and at the same time is considered to be a factor in reducing miscarriages of pregnant females

In mid-afternoon, board open backed trucks and travel to various sites where it is hoped that sightings of both wild elephants and gaur (wild bison) will be made The bird life is also varied and ample time will be given to appreciate this lovely park

18 00 Dinner at Green Beach Resort

19 00 Team fun activities

AM Thai cookery course Learn to cook several favourite dishes in the resort's cooking school

PM Kite Cable wake boarding - learn to wake board on a nearby lake with expert instruction Paddle boards are available whilst waiting your turn on the boards

18,30 Dinner of pizzas and pasta at Six Palms Restaurant

8 30

Thursday

After breakfast, clear rooms and check out Head to the Mangrove Ecosytem Education Centre to learn about the fascinating mangrove forest, walking through the mangroves on raised walkways with numerous high quality information boards Get involved in making EM Balls (Effective Micro-organism) which asssit in the breakdown of harmful waste materials in the mangrove waters

PM Arrive back at ISB late afternoon

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Be willing to collaborate with others on a project

● Positively participate in the planning and delivery of all lessons and learning activities

Max Number of Participants: 30

Approximate Cost: 23,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Khun Sucheera / Mr. Tahan

Course Location: Sam Roi Yot, Thailand

Shark Guardians

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich) students will:

● Complete a series of snorkel/diving expeditions to observe the marine ecosystem

● Participate in data collection for marine databases, beach clean ups and community awareness projects

● Become Shark Guardian student Ambassadors.

Course Description:

This is a new trip in collaboration with the registered charity; Shark Guardians Based in Ao Nang, Krabi the Shark Guardians are a leading charity specializing in the education of marine conservation. Students on this trip will participate in the following:

● Shark snorkeling/scuba diving research expedition around Phi Phi and Ao Nang islands. A diving speed boat will be used for transport during the expeditions

● Shark Guardian educational presentations to local schools

● Participating in citizen science and research projects, including coral restoration

● Beach Cleanup and citizen science data collection activity

● Shark Guardian Student Ambassador Program

Accommodation in Krabi: Glur Hostel Ao Nang Gender separated 4 bed or 8 bed dormitories

Dates:

● Saturday 15th November - Depart ISB Fly to Krabi

● Saturday 15th November to Thursday 20th November- complete snorkeling/diving expeditions, coral restoration, beach clean ups, data collection, presenting to local schools and ambassador training

● Thursday 20th November - Return to DMK

Daily overview: 1

TBD Flight from Don Muang Airport TBD TBD Arrive Krabi International Airport Saturday TBD TBD Transfer to Glur Hostel Accommodation 15-Nov-202 5 TBD TBD Lunch and relax / Beach time Meals (L, D) 3:30 PM 4:00 PM Welcome briefing by trip leader: Brendon Sing 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Shark Guardian Presentation - Module #1: Sharks

6:00 PM 7:00 PM Dinner

7:00 AM 7:30 AM Breakfast

2

7:30 AM 8:00 AM Transfer to Takola boat harbour 8:00 AM 2:30 PM 2 x Shark Dives & snorkeling to Phi Phi islands

Sunday Marine debris collection

16-Nov-202

Refreshments and lunch during boat trip

5

Meals (B, L ,D) 2:30 PM 3:00 PM Return to Glur Hostel accommodaiton

3:00 PM 4:00 PM Relax

4:00 PM 6:00 PM Debrief, discuss and reflect on days activities

Shark Guardian Presentation - Module #2: Shark Citizen Science & Research

6:00 PM 8:30 PM Dinner & Shark documentary #1 3

7:00 AM 7:30 AM Breakfast

7:30 AM 8:00 AM Transfer to Takola boat harbour

8:00 AM 2:30 PM 2 x Shark Dives & snorkeling to Phi Phi islands

Monday Marine debris collection 17-Nov-202

5 Refreshments and lunch during boat trip Meals (B, L ,D) 2:30 PM 3:00 PM Return to Glur Hostel accommodaiton

3:00 PM 4:00 PM Relax

5:00 PM 6:00 PM Debrief, Citizen Science data entries

7:00 AM 7:30 AM Breakfast

7:30 AM 8:00 AM Transfer to Takola Boat harbour

8:00 AM 2:00 PM

6:00 PM 8:30 PM Dinner, Shark Quizzes and games 4

2 x Dives & Snorkel Coral first aid program local Ao Nang Islands

Tuesday Marine debris collection 18-Nov-202

5 Refreshments and lunch during boat trip Meals (B, L ,D) 2:00 PM 2:30 PM Return to Glur Hostel accommodaiton

2:30 PM 3:30 PM Relax

3:30 PM 4:30 PM Debrief, Citizen Science data entries

4:30 PM 6:00 PM

Shark Guardian Presentation - Module #3: Shark Ambassador workshop

6:00 PM 8:30 PM Dinner & Relax 5

7:00 AM 8:00 AM Breakfast

8:00 AM 8:30 AM

Group 1 & 2 Preparation for local school visit and shark presentations

8:30 AM 9:00 AM Group 1 & 2 Transfer to local schools

9:00 AM 10:30 AM

Group 1 & 2 Shark & Marine conservation presention to local schools

10:30 AM 11:00 AM Group 1 & 2 Return to Accommodation

8:30 AM 9:30 AM Group 3 & 4 Dive Against Debris Presentation

9:30 AM 10:30 AM Group 3 & 4 Plastic Problem Documentary

10:30 AM 11:00 AM Group 3 & 4 Preparation for local school visit and shark presentations

Wednesday 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Lunch and relax 19-Nov-202

Meals (B, L ,D) 12:30 PM 1:00 PM Group 3 & 4 Transfer to local schools

1:00 PM 1:30 PM

Group 3 & 4 Shark & Marine conservation presention to local schools

1:30 PM 2:00 PM Group 3 & 4 Return to Accommodation

1:00 PM 1:30 PM Group 1 & 2 Dive Against Debris Presentation

1:30 PM 2:00 PM Group 1 & 2 Plastic Problem Documentary

2:00 PM 3:30PM Relax and Refreshments

3:00 PM 3:30 PM Transfer to local beach

3:30 PM 5:30 PM Ultimate Frisbee Game on the beach

5:30 PM 6:00 PM Return to Glur Hostel accommodaiton

6:00 PM 8:30 PM Dinner & Shark documentary #2

7:00 AM 8:00 AM Breakfast

8:00 AM 8:30 AM Transfer to beach for cleanup

8:30 AM 10:00 AM Beach cleanup. Separation and recoring data for citizen science

Thursday 10:00 AM 10:30 AM Return to Glur Hostel accommodaiton 20-Nov-202

5 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Citizen Science data entry for beach cleanup

Meals (B, L ,D) 11:30 AM 12:00 PM Relax

12:00 PM 1:00 PM Lunch

1:00 PM 2:00 PM Final presentations, reflections and debriefs

TBD TBD Depart to Krabi International Airport

TBD TBD Flight from Krabi International Airport to Don Muang Bangkok

Requirements:

In order to participate in the scuba diving part of this course, students must:

● Hold an Open Water scuba diving certificate if they wish to dive on the trip The trip is open to snorkelers too.

● All participants must be confident swimmers

Upon completion of DELVE, students will:

● Post their DELVE reflection on the DELVE page

Max Number of Participants: 24

Approximate Cost: 48,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Mrs Napear / Mr Motzko / Mr. Farrell

Course Location: Krabi

SUP Kanchanaburi

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment.

● Work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures

● Embrace a sense of adventure using physical skills to grow and push boundaries

● Gain independence by overcoming hardships through experiential learning.

● Explore the culture of Kanchanaburi, deepening their knowledge of Thailand through engaging with community-led initiatives and interacting with their environment

Dates:

Departure Date: 16 November 2025

Arrival Date: 20 November 2025

Daily overview:

Day 1: Transfer to Kanchanaburi, plan and shop for food, learn camp set-up skills (tent-building, bushcraft) and cook meal

Day 2: Prepare breakfast/lunch, practice Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) skills, begin SUP expedition down River Kwai. Set up camp and cook dinner.

Day 3: Prepare breakfast/lunch Full-day SUP expedition downriver Set up camp and Master Chef competition

Day 4: Break down camp and head to Erawan National Park for a hike to the waterfalls

Day 5: Debrief the trip and have some morning activities, pack-up and transfer back to ISB

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Attend all the DELVE pre-course meetings & participate in meal planning

● Be comfortable with moderate physical activities such as paddleboarding, hiking, and swimming

● Be willing to collaborate positively with others, such as cooking meals on a camp stove.

● Be prepared to clean up and care for camping/cooking equipment.

● Be ready for exposure to outdoor elements & extended periods of paddling.

● Be respectful and open-minded when engaging with local Thai communities and when exploring the biodiversity of Kanchanaburi

Max Number of Participants: 35

Approximate Cost: 35,000

Tentative Sponsors: Ms. Humberson / Mr. Snook

Course Location: Kanchanaburi

Teacher Internship (G10-12 only)

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Understand the tasks and responsibilities of teaching in a classroom

● Reflect on the qualities and skills necessary to be a teacher

● Support their supervising teacher with everything necessary to teach in a classroom, including clerical tasks

● Appreciate that students learn at different paces, and that all deserve to be treated with respect

● Communicate with mentor teachers and students in a positive manner

● Understand that personal prejudice or bias can impact personal relationships and individual learning in the classroom

● Design, prepare and teach a lesson independently, with approval from the supervising teacher

Dates:

Start Date: Monday, November 17

Finish Date: Friday, November 21

Daily overview (this will be the same each day):

7:15am - Arrive at school (ES interns) near Panther, check in with DELVE supervisors and report to the mentor teacher’s classroom for the remainder of day.

7:25am - Arrive at school (MS interns) near Panther, check in with DELVE supervisors and report to the mentor teacher’s classroom for the remainder of the day

2:30pm - Gather as a group and work on DELVE reflection

2:50pm - Dismissal

Course Description:

During this course, participants will serve a one-week apprenticeship under the guidance of an Elementary or Middle School supervising mentor teacher. Students will begin their active role as teacher intern by observing their mentor teacher and reflecting on those qualities needed to teach successfully at the assigned level. Based on a pre-teaching discussion with their supervising teachers, students will devise a “teaching project,” which will include planning and teaching a lesson Teacher interns will work with individual students, small groups and/or classes, and participate in classroom management activities such as taking attendance attendance, monitoring students, and distributing and marking class work.

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Write a letter of introduction to their supervising mentor teacher

● Participate in pre-internship meetings with their mentor teacher

● Positively participate in the planning and delivery of lessons and learning activities in elementary and middle school classrooms.

● Prepare a lesson plan and instructional materials to teach at least one class/idea independently

● Be engaged in the teaching process, and have the enthusiasm necessary for a leadership role in an elementary or middle school classroom

● Support the classroom teacher and students in any ways needed

● Be willing to complete all tasks as assigned by the mentor teacher (whether it is photocopying and organizing materials or teaching full lessons for individuals or groups).

● Demonstrate flexibility in the face of challenges.

● Some classrooms (e g languages or arts) may require specialized knowledge in that field

● Reflect on their own involvement in the classroom, how students learn differently, how teachers meet their students’ learning needs, and how/if the teacher internship has altered their perception of the teaching profession.

Max Number of Participants: 20

Approximate Cost: 3,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Ms. Valenzuela

Course Location: ISB

Wat Koo Kindergarten

As a result of participating in this D.E.L.V.E. course, students will:

● be curious about and sensitive to human diversity, especially the host country's culture

● be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment.

● work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures.

● develop and apply knowledge, skills and understanding of early childhood education

● take action to address social inequality by developing and carrying out enrichment lessons for underprivileged children

Dates: November 17-21, 2025 (Monday to Friday)

Course overview

Students in this course will assist in a local elementary school Wat Koo which is supported by both the Buddhist temple and the Thai government. From Monday to Friday, In groups of five or six with at least one Thai speaker in each group, ISB students will interact and teach Wat Koo School students every day in the morning at Wat Koo School There are two morning sessions, before and after Wat Koo School morning snack time ISB students will come back to ISB for lunch, and plan lessons, prepare teaching/activity materials, implement and assess lessons of their own creation in themes related to art, language, science, movement and music in the afternoons at ISB trip meeting room. Wat Koo kindergarten may also arrange a mid-week field trip for our students to visit the Wat Koo temple and learn more about the host country’s culture. On the last day of the trip during the second morning session, ISB students will perform to celebrate the learning experience and to show our appreciation to the Wat Koo School children and teachers

Typical daily schedule (this will be the same each day all week):

7:20 a.m. Collect your group’s activity materials box from HS 314

7:30 a.m. Meet in front of the panther for teachers to take your attendance and leave ISB

8:15 a.m. Arrive at Wat Koo Kindergarten to start Morning Session 1 in your group’s classroom

9:30 a m Wat Koo Kindergarten morning snack time

9:45 a m Start Morning Session 2 in one’s group classroom

(*Appreciation ceremony with performance on Friday)

11:00 a.m. Leave Wat Koo Kindergarten

11:45 a.m. Be back to ISB to start lunch in the cafeteria

12:30 p m Start lesson planning for the next day’s teaching at ISB’s trip meeting room, rehearse for Day 5’s performance, and write trip reflection as instructed by our DELVE coordinator

2:50 p m Dismissal

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Attend all the DELVE meetings

● Prepare each day’s lesson plans with instructional materials before going to Wat Koo School

● Research to gain more knowledge of early childhood development and education During the trip:

● Positively participate in all the activities in the school

● Manage each morning session’s time effectively to achieve each day’s teaching goals

● Prepare lesson plans and instructional materials in the afternoons at ISB

Complete writing a reflection as instructed by our DELVE coordinator

Max Number of Participants: 20

Approximate Cost: 8,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Mr Soule / Ms Li

Course Location: Wat Koo Kindergarten in Pakkred

Wildlife Conservation & Service

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● be aware of how their choices and decisions affect animals and their environment.

● work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people.

● Experience and Embrace nature.

● Understand how animals come to need support and how they are looked after

● Understand that there are different forms of conservation, and describe how some are better than others

● Reflect on how humans affect the lives of wild animals.

Dates:

Departure Date: Sunday, 16 November 2025

Arrival Date: Thursday, 20 November 2025

Please note that the dates above are subject to change depending on ticket availability Click

Daily overview:

Day 1: Visit activists at Love Wildlife, Activities at Pansook Farm.

Day 2: Visit WFFT, reflecting on experiences.

Day 3: Mangrove Ecosystem experience, Huai Sai Breeding Centre Tour

Day 4: Birding, Pramburi stream hike, Safari Camp at Phanoen Thung Camp, Night walk

Day 5: Meet the Sunrise at Phanoen Thung Camp viewpoint, Mindful orchid nature walk

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Be willing to collaborate with others on a project

● Ability to walk on uneven surfaces

● Have an open mind to experiences

● Be able to work with others

Max Number of Participants: 35

Approximate Cost: 35,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Ms. Kelley

Course Location: Rachaburi, Pechaburi, Kaeng Krachan National Park

Outside Thailand

Important Notes:

● Course outlines are subject to change based on a variety of reasons such as, but not limited to: fitting the needs of the students signed up, trip provider's recommendations, changes in local political environments, natural events etc…

● Course Prices are approximate, in most cases costs have been overestimated, however final costs are determined by the total number of students that sign up for a course

● Some courses will not run due to low enrolment numbers Students that chose such trips will be moved to their second choices As a general guideline, most trips require a minimum of 12 students to run

India

Eat, Play, Love: Adventures in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas

As a result of participating in D E L V E (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Be curious about and sensitive to human diversity, including the culture of India

● Work, live, and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures,

● Understand that people, places, economies and environments are all inextricably interrelated and that choices and events can have an impact on a global scale,

● Have concern for social injustice and inequality and affirm the rights and dignity of all people,

● Demonstrate physical skills to meet the demands of various outdoor activities, such as yoga, trekking, rafting and ziplining.

● Be willing to become immersed in and participate in Indian cultural activities.

Dates:

Departure Date: Saturday, 15 November 2025

Arrival Date: Thursday, 20 November 2025

Please note that the dates above are subject to change depending on ticket availability.

Daily overview: (final daily activities are still being finalized)

Day 1: Travel Day: Arrival in Delhi using an Air India flight, transfer to Dehradun using an internal flight. Meet & greet by Snow Leopard Adventure Team at Dehradun airport and drive to Camp Panther in Shivpuri. Settle into tents and do some goal setting for the week. Campfire before bed.

Day 2: Morning Yoga, lesson 1 on the beach next to the Ganges; river rafting on the Ganges, adventure activity and cultural immersion discussion and henna art

Day 3: Yoga lesson 2 on the beach; construction activity at local school; lunch at Camp panther; drive to the famed Rishikesh (John Lennon once did a retreat there) and learn about/ experience the ‘aarti’ ceremony. End the day with a bonfire back at camp.

Day 4: Yoga class 3 Service activity at village school; travel to the Ganges beach for a night of wild camping; learn awesome outdoor skills; beach games and stories around a campfire

Day 5: Zipline back across the Ganges; service in village school; team building games; back to Camp Panther, learn some bollywood dance moves ending with a celebratory dinner.

Day 6: Early start to travel back to Bangkok via Dehradun and Delhi; pizza lunch at airport.

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Be willing to collaborate with others on a project

● Be willing to step outside of your comfort zone with outdoor adventures and other cultural experiences

● Research to gain more knowledge of reciprocal service partnerships to positively engage with young learners at the local school

● Positively participate in the planning and delivery of all learning activities

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Max Number of Participants: 20-35

Approximate Cost: 62,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Ms. Corneau, Mr. Caballero Gonzalo, Ms. Voigt

Course Location: In the foothills of the Himalayas near Rishikesh, India

Japan Trekking

As a result of participating in D E L V E (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Be curious about and sensitive to human diversity, especially the culture and traditions of rural Japan

● Be aware of how their choices and efforts impact both people and the environment, particularly in the context of forest and coastal conservation.

● Work and communicate effectively with people from diverse cultural and generational backgrounds through homestays, collaborative farming, and community engagement.

● Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese lifestyles, including meditation, etiquette, and food customs, to develop adaptability and cultural awareness

● Take action and develop empathy by contributing to local sustainability projects and learning from the community's lived experience.

Dates:

Departure: November 15, 2025 (Saturday)

Return: November 20, 2025 (Thursday)

(Note: Dates subject to change based on flight availability.)

Daily Overview:

Day 1: Arrive in Fukuoka and transfer to Ota Visit Usa Shrine and settle into mountain chalet accommodation Evening orientation and welcome dinner

Day 2: Begin Community Project work. Help elderly farmers with forest restoration and mushroom farming. Afternoon beach and pine grove conservation work. Evening soba-making and wadaiko drumming.

Day 3: Explore cultural heritage sites: Kumano Magaibutsu, Kyu-Sento-ji, and Itsutsu-ji Fudo. Travel by ferry to Himeshima Overnight in a traditional Japanese inn (ryokan)

Day 4: Zazen meditation and temple tour at Futago-ji Lunch and local town visit in Bungotakada Begin farmstay experience with host families

Day 5: Morning with farmstay families. Farewell ceremony in Bungotakada. Return to Fukuoka. Group dinner and karaoke night.

Day 6: Return flight home from Fukuoka

Requirements: In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Be open to cultural immersion, including Japanese etiquette, food, and bathing customs.

● Be physically prepared for daily walking and some hiking (up to 10 km/day).

● Positively participate in collaborative and volunteer activities with community members.

● Respectfully engage in homestay experiences and shared group responsibilities

Max Number of Participants: 23

Approximate Cost: 120,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Mr. Mees / Ms. Harrison-Denby / Ms. McRobbie

Course Location: Kunisaki Peninsula, Oita Prefecture, Japan

Kota Kinabalu Langkawi Island, Malaysia Adventure in Nature

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Be curious about and sensitive to human diversity, especially the culture of Malaysia.

● Be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment

● work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures

● Be willing to be physically active and to try new activities.

● Be mindful of environmental protection as natural ecosystems are explored

● Be contributors to the smooth running of the program by supporting each other and offering help when needed

Dates:

Departure Date: Sunday, November 16

Arrival Date: Thursday, November 20

Please note that the dates above are subject to change depending on ticket availability

Daily overview:

Day 1: Team Building on the Beach

Day 2: Kayaking in mangroves, exploring bat caves, doing a mangrove boardwalk

Day 3: Rainforest Trek , canopy adventure with ziplines, ropes course

Day 4: Waterfall activities and free swim, learning about rubber making, engaging in batik art

Day 5: Knowledge ‘test’, beach games and packing up

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Research to gain more knowledge of second language acquisition theory

● Be willing to collaborate with others on a project

● Positively participate in the planning and delivery of all lessons and learning activities

● Prepare lesson plans and instructional materials for Montri, B&G, Staff, and Guards.

Max Number of Participants: 90

Approximate Cost: 55,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Mr Werner

Course Location: Langkawi, Malaysia

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Nepal: Trekking and Service

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● discover their own physical capabilities, through trekking for long periods of time, and up to an altitude of 3210 m.

● appreciate the natural beauty of the Himalayan region, with the opportunity to see some of the highest mountains in the world.

● be curious about and sensitive to the cultural diversity of Nepal

● collaborate and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

● take action and develop empathy while developing and executing activities for students at Moonlight School

Dates:

Departure Date: November 15, 2025

Arrival Date: November 20, 2025

Please note that the dates above are subject to change depending on ticket availability

Daily overview:

Day 1: Fly from Bangkok to Kathmandu (3 5 hr), and then from Kathmandu to Pokhara (0 5 hr)

Day 2: Drive to Nayapul (1 5 hr), and after lunch, begin the hike to Tikhedhunga through Gurung and Magar villages (3 hr), reaching 1540 m. Stay overnight in a teahouse.

Day 3: Hike from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2860 m, about 6-7 hr), walking up the famous stone steps, and through dense rhododendron forests, interacting with local farmers and yak herders Stay overnight in a teahouse with a panoramic view of the Himalayas

Day 4: Pre-dawn hike to Poon Hill (approx. 45 minutes) to witness one of Nepal’s most famous sunrises over the Himalayan giants – Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Machhapuchhre. Enjoy warm tea at the summit, taking in 360-degree mountain views Descend back to Ghorepani for breakfast before trekking back to Tikhedhunga (5-6 hr) Drive back to Pokhara (2-3 hr) where we will stay overnight

Day 5: Fly back to Kathmandu (0.5 hr), engage in a hands-on service project at Moonlight School, interacting with Nepali students ranging from 4-10 years old. Small groups of ISB students will rotate through classrooms, sharing educational and cultural activities. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 6: Depending on flight times, there is potential in the morning for some sightseeing and cultural learning Fly from Kathmandu to Bangkok (3.5 hr)

Requirements:

● Have an appreciation for beautiful natural surroundings, such as seeing the highest mountains in the world!

● Be willing to train to a level of fitness appropriate for hiking

● Acquire and pack appropriate gear for winter weather at elevation, including a backpack and broken-in hiking boots.

● Have a good attitude in tough situations, such as steep hills, difficult weather, or early mornings.

● Participate in the planning and delivery of all learning activities at Moonlight School

● Be respectful to local culture and environment, and follow guides’ and teachers’ instructions

Max Number of Participants: 40

Approximate Cost: 91,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Ms. Shrestha / Ms. Soo / Mr. McHale

Course Location: Nepal: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Annapurna Conservation Area

Surfing in Bali

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● be curious about and sensitive to human diversity, especially the culture of the host country

● be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment

● work and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures.

● develop and apply knowledge, skills and understanding of both service in rural communities as well as to learn how to surf

● overcome obstacles in relation to surfing and learn more about one’s self through sport

Dates:

Departure Date: 15 November, 2025

Arrival Date: 20 November, 2025

Please note that the dates above are subject to change depending on ticket availability

Daily overview:

Day 1: Welcome, team games, introduction to Balinese culture, settle into homestay

Day 2: Trekking, farming, local Balinese culture, continue with homestay

Day 3: Morning - rice fields, farming, local culture, Afternoon - transfer to surf camp, start surf lesson intro

Day 4: Surf progression lesson, surfing safety, beach games, surf movie

Day 5: Surf progression, beach games, surf award ceremony

Day 6: Travel to airport

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Be able to swim

● Be comfortable swimming in the ocean

● Be able to demonstrate 200 meters of ISB pool length prior to trip

● Students do not need to have surfed before, but they need to be willing to learn and be in the ocean for all surfing sessions (no giving up and getting out during surf sessions)

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● Follow instructions of surf instructors at all times

● Be willing to get muddy during farming service and trekking activities.

Max Number of Participants: 35

Approximate Cost: 63,000 baht

Tentative Sponsors: Ms. Colette / Mr. Barnwell

Course Location: Bali, Indonesia

Ying Ying Panda Odyssey Chengdu

As a result of participating in D.E.L.V.E. (Discover, Explore, Learn, Volunteer, Enrich), students will:

● Understand Conservation: Through volunteer work at the Panda Park and Panda Valley, students will learn about wildlife conservation and the importance of protecting endangered species

● Appreciate Cultural Heritage: Visits to Wenshu Monastery, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, and Sanxingdui Museum will deepen students' appreciation for China's rich cultural history

● Enhance Communication Skills: Activities like cleaning at Wenshu Monastery and interacting with locals will improve students' ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.

● Develop Environmental Awareness: Experiences in natural settings will help students become more conscious of their environmental impact and foster sustainable habits

● Build Life Skills: Participating in the Panda Keeper experience and managing logistics will help students develop teamwork, time management, and adaptability.

Dates:

Departure Date:11-15-2025

Arrival Date: 11-20-2025

Please note that the dates above are subject to change depending on ticket availability

Daily overview:

Day 1: Travel from Bangkok to Chengdu Tianfu Airport, transfer to the hotel, and dinner.

Day 2: Volunteer at Dujiangyan Panda Park, return to Chengdu in the afternoon, dinner

Day 3: Visit Wenshu Monastery, Wuhou Shrine, and Jinli Ancient Street

Day 4: Visit Panda Valley at Dujiangyan, return to Chengdu, and visit Du Fu Thatched Cottage and Kuanzhai Alley

Day 5: Visit Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan, have lunch, visit Chunxi Road Pedestrian Street, and attend the VIP Sichuan Opera face-changing show at Shufengyayun.

Day 6: Return to Bangkok, Chengdu Tianfu to Bangkok.

Requirements:

In order to participate in this course, students must:

● Better not to be allergic to nuts.

● Be willing to collaborate with others on a project.

● Be comfortable interacting with animals

● Positively participate in the planning and delivery of all lessons and learning activities

● Treat everyone with kindness and respect

Max Number of Participants: 25

Approximate Cost: 63,000 Baht

Tentative Sponsors: Ms. Zhao/Mr. Picton

Course Location: Chengdu, China