An Overseas Classroom.
A Week That Changes Everything.
A transformative 7-day cultural immersion for children aged 5 to 9 in another country. Truly an experience of a lifetime.
Overseas Elementary Exchange Program
5 to 9 years old
Greentree's Overseas Exchange Program offers a rare opportunity for children aged 5 to 9 to experience life in another country, not as tourists, but as learners fully embedded in a local classroom.
Over seven immersive days they will collaborate with Thai peers and discover how learning transcends borders.
Expect your child to return more independent, adaptable, and globally curious. Qualities that grow best when young minds step outside their comfort zone. Scroll down to see how our carefully curated blend of school immersion, parent workshops, and family adventures turns an ordinary school holiday into a lifelong memory for the whole family.
Destination:
Hat Yai, Thailand
6 – 12 September 2026
What’s Included in the Experience?
6 Nights in a 4-Star Hotel
One room for 1 participating child
and up to 2 accompanying adults
5 Full Days at Srinakarin Eco School
Your child joins local classes from 9am to 4pm daily
Daily School Meals are provided for Your Child
1 Exclusive Parent Workshop
1 Guided Family Cultural Tour
Explore Hat Yai’s must-see sights together
Personalized Photo Album
A collection of memories from your family’s experience
Parent Free‑Time Window
Parents are free to holiday from 9.00am to 4.00pm
while their child is at school
Cost: SGD $2,275 per family
(For 1 participating child aged 5–9 years and 1 accompanying adult.
A second accompanying adult may join at no additional charge.)
Organized by:
In partnership with
About Srinakarin Eco School – Your Host Campus
Founded in 1989, Srinakarin Eco School began as a childcare centre and has grown into a respected private institution recognised by the Thai Ministry of Education. Its motto, “We create activities to develop life,” drives a holistic Hand–Head–Heart philosophy that blends academic rigour, practical skills, and compassionate citizenship.
What Makes Srinakarin Eco School Special?
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AMI Accredited Montessori Elementary (International Pathway) – authentic materials, mixed age classrooms, bilingual English Thai guides.
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Eco School Design – organic gardens, outdoor “living labs,” and sustainability projects connect children to nature every day.
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Deep & Transformative Learning – inquiry projects that cultivate critical thinking and real world problem solving.
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Bilingual Excellence – teachers fluent in English; students practise global communication daily.
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Modern Facilities – science labs, library, makerspace and a green 8 acre campus
School website: www.srinakarin.ac.th
What Happens in a Montessori Elementary (6 – 9) Classroom?
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Cosmic Education – grand origin stories spark awe and connect history, geography, biology, and physics into one meaningful narrative.
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Three Hour Uninterrupted Work Cycles – children choose tasks, concentrate deeply, and master concepts at their own pace.
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Hands On Materials → Abstract Reasoning – concrete golden beads, fraction circles, and grammar symbols make BIG ideas visible before moving to paper.
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Mixed Age Mentoring – 6 , 7 , 8 , and 9 year olds collaborate, coach, and learn leadership naturally.
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Freedom Within Limits – self directed exploration builds executive function, responsibility, and intrinsic motivation.
Why This Camp Matters
Authentic immersion
your child experiences Montessori elementary in action, across language and cultural boundaries.
Accelerated development
one transformative week that would normally take months in local school.
Global mindset
students build empathy and respect living and learning amid Thai classmates.
Boosted independence
navigating a new educational setting away from familiar comforts.
Memories That Motivate
a short, intensive burst of independence and exploration
sparks new passions your child will bring home.
Parent-peace-of-mind
professionally guided experience, with safety measures in place,
and family bonding time included.
This is not just a vacation
it is a life-changing educational journey. And for parents?
It is the long-awaited chance to relax, reconnect, and rediscover.
A Glimpse Into the Overseas Exchange Program
During our previous program, we watched our children step into a new country and an unfamiliar school, then find their place with remarkable ease.
They worked alongside local classmates, formed new friendships, experienced Thai culture through daily school life, and gradually became part of a community that had been completely new to them just days before.
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Finding Their Place - They settled into new routines, understood what was expected, and began participating with growing confidence.
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Learning With All Their Senses - Thai language, music, dance, art, nature, and practical activities allowed culture to become something they could experience, not simply observe.
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Forming Genuine Friendships - Their student buddies offered companionship, encouragement, and a warm sense of belonging throughout the week.
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Discovering What They Could Do - Parents witnessed their children becoming more independent, adaptable, curious, and willing to take ownership of new experiences.
Important Details
Camp Dates: 6 – 12 September 2026 (Singapore MOE school holidays)
Eligibility: Children aged 5–9 with at least one parent accompanying the trip.
Base Price: SGD $2,275 per family
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Price covers 1 participating child and 1 accompanying adult
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A second accompanying adult may join at no additional charge if they share the same hotel room.
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Price includes hotel accommodations
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Price includes school meals for the participating child, including breakfast, lunch and snacks
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Price includes learning resources for the participating child
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Price includes daily transportation between the hotel and school
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Price includes field trip expenses during the program
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Price includes one cultural guided tour of Hat Yai.
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Price excludes airfare and daily family meals
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Additional participating child: + SGD $725
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Additional adult (beyond the 2 adults included) or non-participating child: + SGD $200
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Should families require an extra room, extra bed or room upgrade, the additional charges are to be paid directly to the hotel.
Availablilty: Only 12 family slots available on a first-come, first-served basis
Payment Schedule:
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SGD$900 deposit to confirm your slot
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Remaining balance due by 28 August 2026
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Please refer to our FAQ for the applicable refund policies
This camp is organized by Greentree Montessori (Singapore) in collaboration with Srinakarin Eco School (Hat Yai, Thailand)
Download the Exchange Program's Brochure Here:
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