Trips & Excursions
Linking learning to the real world — locally, nationally, and globally.
Trips and adventures, every year.
Trips and adventures are an essential facet of the WISS experience. From PN through Grade 12, our students take part in trips locally, nationally, and internationally. Each trip is purposefully designed to link classroom learning to the real world.
Whether it's a Lower Elementary visit to Shanghai's Natural History Museum or a Secondary expedition to Yunnan, our students leave each trip with a richer understanding of the world and a deeper bond with their peers.
Day trips around Shanghai.
Our youngest learners through to Grade 12 explore Shanghai through visits to museums, parks, and cultural landmarks.
- Shanghai Natural History Museum
- Shanghai Children's Museum
- Shanghai Pearl Tower
- Jin Mao Tower
- Jewish Refugee Museum
- Science & Technology Museum
- Shanghai Botanical Gardens
- Children's Art Theatre
- Sheshan Sculpture Park
- Soong Ching Ling's House
- Urban Planning Museum
- Zhujiajiao Water Town
- Zotter's Chocolate Factory
- Shanghai Museum
- Shanghai Zoo
A signature week in China.
Each year, Secondary students embark on the Explore China Trip — a week-long journey that links the IB curriculum to the country and culture our students live in.
Beijing
China's capital — history, culture, and landmark architecture.
Yunnan
Mountain landscapes, ethnic diversity, and ecological learning.
Inner Mongolia
Grassland adventure, nomadic culture, and outdoor leadership.
Sichuan
Cuisine, history, and conservation — including the famous panda reserves.
Anhui
Classical Chinese landscapes — mountains, ancient villages, and reflection.
Chengdu
Cultural deep-dive in southwest China.
Annual Philippines Diving Trip.
Open to students from Grades 9–11, the Philippines diving trip aims to introduce students to diving and to give them the opportunity to gain Open Water or Advanced Certification in a safe, beautiful environment.
Beyond diving, students learn about the impact of pollution, weather, and climate on the ocean — and they actively participate in a coral nursery to support the growth of new coral colonies. Students return more knowledgeable, more principled, and more inspired global citizens.
- Open Water training
- Advanced dive training
- Coral planting & service
- Tarsier sanctuary visit
- Aligned with the IB Learner Profile