named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Advisory Program
Personalized academic and emotional support system where each student is assigned a faculty advisor for mentoring, college counseling, and guidance during global travel
Changemaker Curriculum
Project-based, interdisciplinary high school program integrating academic learning with real-world challenges in host countries, emphasizing global citizenship and leadership
Place-Based Learning
Immersive educational model where students learn in four different countries each year, using local environments, cultures, and experts as integral parts of the curriculum
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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High School Exchange Programs 1 activity
- Delivers a traveling high school education program with immersive global experiencesOperates a mobile high school program where students live and learn in four different countries each year, engaging in project-based learning, cultural immersion, and experiential expeditions such as hiking the Great Wall of China, retracing "The Odyssey" in Greece, and summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro. The program has operated in over 30 countries since 2010 and serves approximately 40 students annually with a focus on multinational enrollment and small class sizes.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Funds full scholarships for students from conflict-affected regionsAwards full scholarships annually to one student from a conflict-affected region, covering the full cost of their education as part of a commitment to equitable access.
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Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
- Increases access to global education through need-based tuition supportOffers sliding-scale, need-based tuition to increase access to its international education program based on family financial capacity.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Offers academic programming with guest lectures and site-based learningConducts on-site academic studies in diverse global locations, including biology in varied ecosystems, literature in authors’ native lands, and philosophy at historically significant sites. Enhances curriculum with guest lectures from public intellectuals such as Noam Chomsky and community-based fieldwork.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provides holistic student development through extracurricular, service, and leadership programmingSupports students’ intellectual, physical, and spiritual growth through structured extracurricular activities, service projects, leadership development, and cultural engagement such as interviews with Indigenous communities like the Emberá in Panama. Includes specialized programs like a Rite of Passage in the Yukon and short-term immersive excursions via the weXplore program.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Provides university and career counseling to support post-secondary transitionsOffers dedicated, individualized university and career counseling from enrollment through graduation, supporting students in applying to and enrolling in over 100 colleges and universities worldwide. 94% of graduates enroll in university after completing the program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.23M
Contributions & grants$2.02M39%
Program service revenue$3.18M61%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$26K
expenses
Total expenses$6.55M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.20M
Grants paid out$1.80M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.60M
Cash$1.25M
Investments$0
Liabilities$438K
Net assets$1.16M
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -44.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW WOOD | PRINCIPAL/HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $145K |
| ZOE BAINES | BUSINESS DIRECTOR | 40 | $124K |
board members · 7
- ASHLEY SILVER — DIRECTOR
- HARALD MCPIKE — DIRECTOR
- JAMES WEI — DIRECTOR
- JOANN MCPIKE — PRESIDENT
- LISA ILLING — SECRETARY
- MARK BENNO — DIRECTOR
- SIMON LIEBEL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Joann McPike Funder — Established a foundation that provides long-term funding for THINK Global School.
- Joann McPike Partner — Founder of THINK Global School who initiated the school based on a vision for global education.
- Level Justice Partner — Organization that awarded the Social Justice Fellowship to TGS alum Kiana Froese.
- Noam Chomsky Partner — Guest speaker who has engaged directly with THINK Global School students.
- The Good Schools Guide Network — Featured and reviewed by The Good Schools Guide, an independent school review organization.
- The Good Schools Guide International Network — Featured in The Good Schools Guide International, a trusted source for unbiased school reviews.
- Tohoku Partner — Site of educational trips focused on post-disaster community engagement and cultural reflection.
- University of Glasgow Network — One of the universities where THINK Global School graduates have matriculated.
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges Government — Accredits THINK Global School’s diploma program.
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges Network — Accredits THINK Global School's U.S. High School Diploma.
- World Bank Government — Uses World Bank’s 2024 List of Fragile and Conflict-affected Situations to determine eligibility for the Jawed Sakhi Legacy Scholarship.
- partner schools and organizations Partner — Collaborates with partner schools and organizations that share TGS's core values.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential STEM Integration 79 orgsmethodology: experiential_stemBy embedding STEM education within real-world, experiential projects rather than teaching it in isolation, students develop applied scientific literacy because context-rich learning enhances retention and relevance.shared approach: Experiential Engagement in STEM →
- Place-Based Experiential Learning 61 orgsmethodology: place_based_learningBy situating education within real-world cultural, geographic, and environmental contexts through international travel and local immersion, students achieve deeper understanding and global competence because learning is directly connected to lived experience.shared approach: Experiential Learning with Real-World Application →
- Student-Driven Project-Based Learning 61 orgsmethodology: project_based_learningBy empowering students to lead inquiry-driven, community-connected projects that address real-world challenges, the school fosters critical thinking, creativity, and changemaking because agency and ownership enhance engagement and skill mastery.shared approach: Experiential Learning with Real-World Application →
- Culturally-Integrated Global Curriculum 5 orgsmethodology: culturally_integrated_educationBy integrating values, wisdom, and perspectives from diverse global cultures into the curriculum, the school shapes holistic, internationally informed worldviews because exposure to pluralistic frameworks deepens empathy and global citizenship.shared approach: Whole-Person Development Model →
- Scholarship as Empowerment for Global Leadershipmethodology: scholarship_for_empowermentBy providing full scholarships to students from conflict-affected regions, the school enables leadership development and community impact because removing financial barriers allows high-potential individuals to become changemakers.