Global Learning

Become an engaged global citizen.

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. 

Travel & Exchange Calendar 2026

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

Italy Photography Trip

Dates: May 23 – June 6

Student Exhibition, Berg Gallery: November 2026

Greece: In the Footsteps of Saint Paul

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.

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Bolivia Children's Village Mission Trip

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

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! 

  • Boost your AP and Global Seal potential
  • AAPPL Proficiency testing Included
  • Priority to those committed to travel 2026 AND host 2027

World Wars History Trip

World Wars Tour

Dates: July 13-July 22, 2026

Chaperone: Mr. Weise

  • D-Day Beaches
  • Sightseeing in Paris
  • Chateau-Theirry Battle Site
  • Battle of the Bulge Site Tour
  • Buchenwald Concentration Camp and Memorial
  • Sightseeing in Berlin