What Is Beyond Borders?

Beyond Borders is a Grade 12 program that combines classroom learning with real world experience. It highlights business leadership and involvement in the community. The program encourages students to move beyond traditional learning, build confidence, and take on challenges with a positive attitude. Students collaborate on group projects, connect with community members, and participate in meaningful experiences that help them develop responsibility and independence.

What Do We Do?

Beyond Borders provides a supportive offsite learning environment that builds community, strengthens relationships between teachers and students, and offers time for goal setting, pathway planning, personalized support, and leadership development. Students leave this program more confident and better prepared for their future, as shown through collected testimonials and final exit interviews that highlight their growth. The program as a whole promotes experiential learning, innovative education, and stronger connections with the Guelph community.