Specialty Programs

Tailored Educational Adventures

Niche-Focused Programs with Big Impact

Focused trips designed to match your school’s goals through themed, hands-on experiences. 

Some learning goals deserve something a little more focused. Our Specialty Trips are designed around specific themes like leadership, environmental science, scuba certification, or Duke of Edinburgh expeditions — all while keeping the spirit of adventure and educational depth at the core.

Whether you’re looking for a CAS-aligned marine project, a dive-focused science module, or a leadership retreat in the rainforest, we co-create trips that align with your school’s unique objectives and student needs. 

Co-Designed with Educators

No two specialty trips are the same. We work closely with your academic team to develop something tailored, relevant, and logistically sound — including risk assessments, curricular links, and recce planning. 

Purposeful Exploration

What Makes Our Specialty Programs Different?

Thematic & Purpose-Built

These are not off-the-shelf trips. Each program is built around a focused learning outcome — from conservation and sustainability to leadership, mindfulness, and exploration.

Curriculum-Enriched

All experiences are linked back to real learning — whether that’s tied to IB CAS, DofE, Global Citizenship, or your school's pastoral goals.

Impactful & Real-World

Students engage in hands-on projects that leave a lasting impact — coral restoration, permaculture farming, service initiatives with local NGOs, or even student-led research.

Diverse Locations

From coral reefs to mountain trails, we offer a variety of locations across Southeast Asia suited for these niche, outcome-driven experiences.

Adventurous Learning with Lasting Impact

Example Specialty Trips

Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions

(Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia) 

Marine Science & Coral Conservation Programs

Scuba Certification + Environmental Studies

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Leadership & Resilience Retreats

Mindfulness & Outdoor Wellbeing Camps

Service-Focused Cultural Immersions

Tailored Educational Adventures

Workshops

Hands-On Learning That Sparks Curiosity and Builds Skills 

Not every program needs to be a full residential adventure. Our workshops are focused, flexible, and built to deliver powerful learning in a short time. Whether you’re running a full CAS Week, planning enrichment days, or just want to offer something new to your students — our workshops bring energy, relevance, and depth to your co-curricular calendar.

We offer a growing catalogue of skill-based workshops that focus on sustainability, leadership, scuba, and the outdoors — all aligned with international school learning outcomes. 

Enriching Workshops, Tailored for Schools

Why Schools Choose Our Workshops

Focused & High-Impact

Our workshops are designed to deliver depth in a short timeframe — perfect for off-timetable days, ECA blocks, or term breaks.

Flexible Delivery

Run them as one-day school-based sessions, off-campus enrichment trips, or as optional add-ons to your existing residential programs.

Curriculum & CAS-Aligned

All workshops are built with international school frameworks in mind — from IB Learner Profiles to CAS experiences and beyond.

Facilitated by Experts

Our team includes qualified educators, certified dive instructors, and outdoor facilitators with real field experience.

Sample Workshop Topics

Scuba Discovery / PADI Intro to Diving

(perfect for ECAs or camp add-ons) 

Environmental Leadership & Sustainability

Outdoor Survival & Navigation Skills

Coral Reef & Marine Biology 101

Team Building & Group Dynamics

Zero Waste & Ocean Plastic Awareness

Mindfulness & Nature Connection

First Aid & Emergency Response Basics

Perfect For

Middle & High School Students

ECAs & Co-Curricular Blocks

Enrichment Days / Camp Add-ons

Schools Exploring New Program Types

Dive into Discovery

Scuba ECA Program

Build Confidence, Explore the Ocean, and Earn International Certification  

Our Scuba ECA (Extra-Curricular Activity) program introduces students to the world beneath the surface — combining fun, discipline, and environmental education through structured dive training.

Run by Big Ocean Dive, a 5-Star PADI Dive Center, this program gives students the chance to earn globally recognized scuba certifications while learning about marine ecosystems and ocean conservation.

Whether it’s after school, on weekends, or during term breaks — our Scuba ECA is a meaningful, hands-on addition to your school’s co-curricular lineup. 

Enriching Workshops, Tailored for Schools

Why Offer Scuba as an ECA?

Globally Recognized Certification

Students complete the PADI Open Water Diver or Advanced Open Water Diver course — a qualification they’ll keep for life.

Environmental Education

Every course is embedded with themes of ocean conservation, sustainability, and marine biodiversity — helping students become informed ocean stewards.

Confidence, Focus & Responsibility

Scuba diving builds resilience, awareness, and responsibility in young people — both in and out of the water.

Flexible Delivery for Schools

We offer term-based ECA programs, weekend courses, and custom scuba enrichment tracks during CAS weeks or school holidays.

Comprehensive PADI Certification Courses for All Skill Levels

Program Structure

PADI Open Water Diver Certification

  • Theory via PADI eLearning (completed before practical sessions)

  • 1 Pool Day (Confined Water Training)

  • 2 Open Water Days (at our dive partner locations) 

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certification

  • 5 Adventure Dives including Deep, Navigation, and Peak Performance Buoyancy

  • Offered to certified divers looking to expand skills 

All courses are taught by certified PADI Instructors with a maximum 1:4 instructor-to-student ratio for safety and personalized attention. 

Add On

Marine Conservation & Coral Ecology

Looking to deepen the learning? Pair your Scuba ECA with our Marine Conservation Workshop or Coral Planting Experiences during school breaks or dive trips. 

Ready to Build a Specialty Trip for Your School?

Let’s collaborate on something meaningful. Reach out to us with your goals and we’ll guide you through the next steps.