PROGRAM
2025-2026 Destinations
B.C. / Tasmania / New Zealand / Spain
Fall 2025
August 24, 2025 - December 13, 2025
Q1: BC, Canada
Q2: Tasmania
Spring 2026
January 18, 2026 - May 9, 2026
Q3: New Zealand
Q4: Spain
2026-2027 Destinations
Italy & France / South Africa / New Zealand / Slovenia
Fall 2026
August 23, 2026 - December 12, 2026
Q1: Italy & France
Q2: South Africa
Spring 2027
January 17, 2027 - May 8, 2027
Q3: New Zealand
Q4: Slovenia
2025 - 2026 Schedule
B.C. / Tasmania / New Zealand / Spain
Fall Semester 2025
August 24, 2025 - December 13, 2025
August 24
Students and staff meet in Vancouver, BC
August 25
Semester orientation
August 26 - October 4
Quarter 1: Whistler B.C.
- Whole quarter spent staying in Whistler, riding the trails and bike parks around Whistler; Whistler Bike Park, Enduro in Squamish, dirt jumps, Pemberton trails, etc.
October 4
Students and staff depart for fall break
October 5 - 25
Fall break
October 26
Students and staff arrive in Hobart, Australia
October 27 – December 13
Quarter 2: Tasmania
December 13
Students and staff depart for winter break
Spring Semester 2026
January 18, 2025 - May 9, 2026
January 18
Students and staff arrive in Queenstown, New Zealand
January 19
Semester orientation
January 19 - March 6
New Zealand: Queenstown.
- Whole quarter spent riding in and around Queenstown: Skyline bikepark, Gorge Road jumps, Ben Lomond mountain, Cardrona, Wanaka, etc.
March 7
Students and staff depart for spring break
March 8 - March 28
Spring break
March 29
Students and staff arrive in Spain
March 30 - May 8
Quarter 4: Spain
May 9
Graduation
May 10
Students and staff depart
2026 - 2027 Schedule
Italy & France / South Africa / New Zealand / Slovenia
Fall Semester 2026
August 23, 2026 - December 12, 2026
August 23
Students and staff meet in Italy
August 24
Semester orientation
August 24 - October 3
Quarter 1: Italy & France
October 3
Students and staff depart for fall break
October 4 - 24
Fall break
October 25
Students and staff arrive in South Africa
October 26 – December 12
Quarter 2: South Africa
December 13
Students and staff depart for winter break
Spring Semester 2027
January 17, 2027 - May 8, 2027
January 17
Students and staff arrive in Queenstown, New Zealand
January 18
Semester orientation
January 18 - March 6
New Zealand: Queenstown.
March 7
Students and staff depart for spring break
March 8 - March 27
Spring break
March 28
Students and staff arrive in Slovenia
March 29-May 7
Quarter 4: Slovenia
May 8
Graduation
May 9
Students and staff depart
Past Destinations
PNW, USA

Q1 - 2021
Portugal

Q3- 2022
Peru

Pilot Program - 2020
Italy

Q4 - 2022
SW, USA

Q2 - 2021
France

Q4 - 2022
Food and Lodging
Food
WCA MTB eats a variety of foods, dependent primarily on the current destination. While abroad, the program will either cook or eat food prepared by restaurants or hired chefs. We eat Lomo Saltado in Peru, Asado in Chile, Baklava in Greece — wherever we are, eating is an extension of the cultural experience. In some destinations, students and staff rotate between cooking responsibilities. Students and staff help with shopping trips, cooking, and clean-up duty when preparing meals for the group.
World Class Academy caters to individual dietary needs and promotes healthy food choices. We understand that athletes need to eat well-rounded, nutritious meals while training. Meal planning, cooking, and eating well while on the go are a few of the many life lessons that students take home from a semester with World Class Academy.
Lodging
While traveling, WCA MTB looks for comfortable accommodations close to the trails. During our time abroad, accommodations usually include cabins, lodges, and hostels. When in the U.S., the program will usually stay at large rental houses, hostels, or campgrounds. Lodging varies depending on the destination.
Tuition
World Class Academy is committed to providing the highest level of excellence in the classroom, on the trail, and around the globe. We are a non-profit organization with high standards in academics, safety, service learning, athletics, and organization. While keeping our standards in these areas high, it is also our wish to provide affordable tuition. Families can choose to make a one-time payment or choose our payment plan option (contact the school for more details).
Single Semester Tuition: $24,650.00
Full-Year Tuition: $46,750.00
Tuition excludes airfare, gear shipment, personal equipment, and medical insurance.
Scholarships are available on a limited basis. Please contact WCA for more information about our scholarship program.
Airfare is not included in this price and will be an additional cost for each student. World Class Academy works with a travel agent who helps us coordinate the flights of our students and staff. Prices for flights depend on the date, departure city, and destination.
The cost of traveling domestically or internationally with luggage and athletic equipment is the responsibility of each student. This generally costs between $150-$200 depending on the destination and the airline. Please contact the airline you will be traveling with or reach out to the World Class Academy admin team with specific questions.
Each student is expected to arrive with their own mountain bike gear + personal gear. A detailed gear list will be sent out upon acceptance.
Each student should consider bringing a small amount of personal spending money. We recommend that students bring between $100-$200 each quarter. This may be used for souvenirs or replacing any personal items. WCA recommends that each student brings a debit card that they may access throught the semester.