Internationalisation Trips

Discover how Commonwealth Secondary School's internationalisation trips to Japan, Thailand, and Indonesia help students grow through real-world cultural experiences.

Last updated 7 September 2026

Internationalisation Trips

In Commonwealth Secondary School, we believe that it is important to learn beyond the classroom. Our internationalisation trips create authentic learning environments which provide opportunities for Commonwealthians to learn and interact with people of different cultures. Through these trips, we hope that Commonwealthians will grow in the WEALTH values as well as humanistic, cultural and ethical values such as peace, friendship and collaboration.

A group of students wearing green lanyards pose together in front of a white Japanese castle building surrounded by trees.

A group of students pose under large decorative lanterns at Senso-ji temple in Tokyo at night.

A large group of students poses with a banner reading Commonwealth Secondary School Cultural Immersion Programme to Tokyo, Japan, Nov 2023.

Group of students in blue shirts holding a banner for Commonwealth Secondary School Tokyo cultural immersion trip at a departure hall.

Internationalisation Trip to Japan

Furthermore, learning by doing through field trips and school exchanges provides students with opportunities to immerse themselves in a foreign culture. It also gives them a chance to expand their understanding of global affairs. This helps Commonwealthians to become develop self-confidence, independence, greater self-esteem, and greater trust in their skills and abilities. Commonwealthians will learn about the language, food, customs of the country they visit. They will also learn how to build relationships and find common ground with people who are different. In today’s globally connected world, these are essential skills which a confident learner must possess. No matter what the future holds for them, we are confident that the experience of travelling and interacting with people around the world will provide Commonwealthians with invaluable lessons that they will carry with them for life.

A group of young people wade through shallow water in a green rice paddy field, planting seedlings.

A group of young students sitting and posing under a covered outdoor pier structure near water.

A large group of uniformed students and adults wearing masks pose in front of a monument outside a school.

A large group of young people posing on a white bridge with eagle statues, surrounded by green trees.

Internationalisation Trip to Thailand

A group of people holding a banner pose in front of Masjid Nasional Al-Akbar Surabaya under a blue sky.

Several people sit on small stools in a craft studio, drawing on white fabric with tools during a batik workshop.

Internationalisation trip to Surabaya, Indonesia