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Global Education

Padua Academy cultivates global leaders through international trips.

Global Education with Padua

Teacher-led international travel gives Padua students the opportunity to explore history, culture, and faith beyond the classroom while developing a broader global perspective. These immersive experiences foster cultural understanding and prepare them to become engaged global citizens. Trips are run through EF Education Tours with a guide that stays with the group throughout the trip.

Pictured trips include: 
Costa Rica 2026, France & Italy 2026, Iceland 2025, Germany, Poland, and Czech Republic 2025, and Spain & Italy 2024

Recent Travel

Costa Rica/ Summer 2026
Students traveled to Costa Rica for a "Taste of the Tropics" educational experience. During the trip, they hiked through rainforests, kayaked, zip lined, and explored beaches, national parks, and natural hot springs while learning about the country's diverse ecosystems. Students also experienced Costa Rican culture through local cuisine, traditions, and interactions with the communities they visited.

France & Italy 2026
Students traveled through France and Italy on an 11-day educational journey exploring the history, faith, and culture connected to Padua Academy's patron saints. Highlights included visits to Annecy, Padua, Assisi, and Rome, where students experienced world-renowned religious and historical sites, including a papal audience with Pope Leo. The trip also featured authentic cultural experiences, from a boat ride on Lake Annecy to an Italian cooking class.

Upcoming Student Travel Opportunities

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  • Spring Break 2027: French Promenade

    Trip leader: Dr. Susan Burris, sburris@paduaacademy.org

    French Promenade: Paris, Biarritz, San Sebastian (Spain) Provence region, French Rivieria, Monaco

    From one corner of France to the other, see the many shades of French culture. Paris is the center of it all—feel its significance in the intricate architecture of the Eiffel Tower and the smile of the Mona Lisa. Down south, Biarritz has grown from a fishing village to a world-famous seaside resort. In Provence and the Riviera, the picturesque landscapes recall France’s artistic heritage. 
     
    Your journey begins with an overnight flight to France, where you’ll meet your Tour Director in Paris and experience the magic of the City of Light—from the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. After exploring Paris and possibly visiting Versailles, you’ll travel by high-speed train to Bordeaux, climb the Dune du Pilat, and continue to the coastal elegance of Biarritz and San Sebastián. Next, immerse yourself in the art, history, and beauty of Provence, exploring Carcassonne, Avignon’s Palais des Papes, and the ancient Pont du Gard aqueduct. Discover the Roman amphitheater in Nîmes before heading to the stunning French Riviera, where you’ll cruise through the Calanques, stroll the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, and visit Monaco’s royal landmarks. Your adventure ends with a visit to a French perfume factory in Eze and one last look at the sun-soaked Mediterranean before departing for home.

    Requested Trip Dates:
    March 24–April 2, 2027
     
    More Information, Price & Registration


    **** SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE ON THIS TRIP ****

  • Summer 2027: Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris and London

    Trip leader: Mr. Anthony Stopyra, astopyra@paduaacademy.org

    Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris and London

    Discover four incredible European capitals on this unforgettable June 2027 adventure. Begin in Amsterdam, where you’ll glide along the city’s iconic canals, admire its charming gabled houses, and visit the moving Anne Frank House. Experience traditional Dutch culture with a stop in a historic village to see clog- and cheese-making demonstrations. Continue to Brussels, home to the European Union, where striking architecture and vibrant city squares blend history with modern political significance. In Paris, immerse yourself in the romance and culture of the City of Light as you visit world-renowned landmarks such as Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre. Then, travel through the famed Eurostar Tunnel to London, where history and tradition come alive—from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament to the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Conclude your journey with an excursion to Oxford and other sites connected to Shakespeare, celebrating England’s enduring literary legacy.

    Requested Trip Dates:
    June 17–June 27, 2027

    More Information, Price & Registration

  • Spring Break 2028: Scotland & Ireland

    Trip leader: Mrs. Christine Campbell

    Scotland & Ireland

    During Spring Break, students will travel through Scotland and Ireland, experiencing everything from Dublin and Belfast to Edinburgh, castles, and the Scottish Highlands. The trip offers students a chance to experience the history, traditions, landscapes, and cultures that make these countries unique.

    Dates:
    Spring Break 2028 (specific dates coming soon)

    Interested in learning more? Be sure to RSVP to the informational meeting  below. 

    INFORMATIONAL TRAVEL MEETING: Scotland & Ireland

  • Summer 2028: France & Italy

    Trip leader: Mr. Anthony Stopyra

    Walking In The Footsteps of St. Francis: Annecy, Padua, Assisi, and Rome

    This trip occurs biannually and enriches what students learn in their religion classes. The beauty and history of France & Italy will be on display as students explore important historic, cultural, and religious sites, including the lakeside town of Annecy in France, and sites throughout Italy, including Turin, Padua, Assisi, Rome and Vatican City. Along the way, they’ll visit the historic University of Padua, explore the medieval town of Assisi and other sites connected to St. Francis of Assisi, attend a papal audience, and see the Sistine Chapel while experiencing Italy’s rich history, art, and Catholic heritage.


    Dates:
    Summer 2028 (specific dates coming soon)

    Interested in learning more? Be sure to RSVP to the informational meeting  below. 

    INFORMATIONAL TRAVEL MEETING: France & Italy: Walking in the Footsteps of Padua’s Patron Saints
Spirituality. Scholarship. Service. Sisterhood.

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