Episcopal offers a diverse selection of Global Programs to our students. Our programs are both international and domestic, but all have a focus of creating growth opportunities for students and faculty groups and establishing connections with other people and cultures. Both of these strong mandatory elements, as well as other aspects implemented in each program, give all of our programs a globally-minded focus. These programs include, but are not limited to, our exchange programs with schools in Spain and France, academically based programs abroad in Israel, Italy, United Kingdom, and other European countries, and service trips, including our annual Mission Trip.
All of our programs, regardless of destination, have a global mindset. The goal of these programs is to immerse students in each country’s culture in order to generate an awareness and understanding of the differences and similarities to our own while connecting their day-to-day experiences with the focus of the program. Our academically focused programs have a scope and objective tied to the ESJ curriculum. Their development is faculty driven and carefully thought out, all with students in mind. Similar to our academic programs, our mission and service trips immerse students in cultures different from their own. Our commitment to develop students as servant leaders inspires our service trips to other countries.
Spanish Exchange
June 4-18, 2026
Greece: In the Footsteps of Saint Paul
June 2-13
Italy Photography Trip
May 23-June 6, 2026
History World Wars Tour
July 13-22, 2026
Mission Trip Bolivia
June 24-30, 2026
Dates: May 23 – June 6
Student Exhibition, Berg Gallery: November 2026
In the Footsteps of Saint Paul: June 2-13, 2026
Students will be immersed in experiential learning traveling to Greece — literally and theologically walking where St. Paul walked — focusing on St. Paul’s missionary journeys in Greece. Chaperones: Dean Wells, Mrs. Wells, The Rev. Teresa Seagle.
Parents and family members are also welcome on this trip. Students may earn one semester credit in Theology for: successfully completing the trip; attending four lunch and learn gatherings prior to travel; and completion of a final paper or project after the trip.
Registration with Educational Tours is due by November 15, 2025, or when the trip is full – whichever is sooner. Contact Rev. Seagle for information.
Bolivia – Amistad Children’s Village: Dates: June 24-30
Villa Amistad is a children’s village which provides a loving Christian community to children who have been abused, abandoned, or orphaned. Children live in casas (houses) with caregivers, which may have up to eight children ages 1 to 17.
This mission trip is very relational. We will be assigned to one of the casas, playing with the children and doing anything else that is helpful to their family unit. We may bond through outings in the city, play vacation bible school games, do arts and crafts, and have morning worship.
Students will earn community service hours on this mission trip. Along with chaperones, we will travel with up to 10 students on this mission trip. Please see Rev. Seagle or Rev. Dell for an application or more information.
Spanish Exchange: Zaragoza and Barcelona
Dates: June 4-June 18, 2026
Chaperones: Sra. Nitza Plaski, Sr. Alex Hernández
Travel to Zaragoza and Barcelona, Spain: June 4-18 2026
Host Spanish students in Jacksonville: March-April 2027
Upper School Grades 9-11
Support your school, represent your community, make connections, enrich your understanding of the world, improve your language skills and meet amazing people!
World Wars Tour
Dates: July 13-July 22, 2026
Chaperone: Mr. Weise