THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE 

Founded in 2023, the Global Alliance is a multi-continent cohort of like-minded schools which believe that immersive cultural exchange prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions which will be required if we are to address the world's most pressing concerns. 

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All schools in the Global Alliance utilise the International Baccalaureate curriculum, so students are able to embark on these exchanges without a disruption to their course of studies. 

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All schools in the Global Alliance are nonprofit, coeducational, and share the IB's commitment to international kindness. In partnership with sending and hosting parents, the schools deliberately craft experiences which allow students to "understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right."

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While Global Alliance member schools utilize the IB as a shared curriculum framework, the Global Alliance is an agreement rather than an entity, and is not affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization.

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Global Alliance Schools

Windhoek International School - Windhoek, Namibia

Annie Wright Schools - Tacoma, Washington, USA

International School of Western Australia - Perth, Australia

New International School Thailand (NIST) - Bangkok, Thailand 

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Exchange opportunities are typically directed towards Grade 9 (MYP4) students. Applications take place in September, with exchanges taking place in February through May. Teachers also have the opportunity to engage in professional online and in-person exchanges between our respective schools. 

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Please contact the WIS Global Alliance Coordinator Ms Swapna Sharma at ssharma@wis.edu.na for more information.

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