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Boon Lay Secondary

Learning Beyond Boundaries

Discover how our school's Learning Beyond Boundaries programme builds global citizens through cultural exchanges with schools across Asia.

Last updated on 1 August 2026

Learning Beyond Boundaries (LBB) programme is Boon Lay Secondary School’s global education programme. With its focus on promoting responsible global citizenry, communication and collaboration, LBB aims to develop the student into a/an:

  • Self-Directed Learner who interacts with others to construct knowledge, new understandings and ideas;

  • Active Contributor who is able to determine and effectively assume the role he/she will play in a group, and work in a respectful manner with others in a group setting to meet the group’s goals;

  • Confident Person who is able to demonstrate appropriate skills and behavior to work together with people from a diverse range of backgrounds within and beyond Singapore;

  • Concerned Citizen who demonstrates awareness of Singapore’s role in addressing issues in the global community.

Boon Lay Secondary celebrates long-term partnerships with schools in Japan, India, Thailand, China and Brunei. Through both in-person and online exchanges, students are given opportunities to interact with peers from all over the world. Beyond cultural immersion, the Learning Beyond Boundaries programme seeks to develop 21CCs in students through exposure to the growth and future industries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Exchange Programme 2025 with Uki City Board of Education (Kumamoto, Japan)

Two young men sit at a table carefully crafting small decorative figurines using sticks during a group workshop activity.
A collage of nine photos showing a student group tour in Japan, including the Hiroshima Peace Dome and colorful street scenes.

Exchange Programme 2024 with Uki City Board of Education (Kumamoto, Japan)

A large group of students and adults pose together indoors, many making peace signs, in front of wooden doors.

Exchange Programme 2025 with Nawamintrachinuthit Satriwittaya 2 School (Bangkok, Thailand)

A student playing a Thailand traditional music instrument.

Appreciating diverse cultures

A student showing Thailand milk tea to the camera while seated with the Thai students.

A warm reception

Exchange Programme 2024 with Nawamintrachinuthit Satriwittaya 2 School (Bangkok, Thailand)

Students in white uniforms sit along a long table eating food and drinking red beverages, one girl smiling at the camera.

Exchange Programme 2024 with St Mark’s Senior Secondary Public School (New Delhi, India)

A large group of uniformed students and adults pose indoors near a welcome board with marigold garlands.