Welcome to the GSWLA!

Learn about our program,
opportunities for student engagement,
and how our GSWLA Lions
are exercising their Global Citizenship!

Within Us Resides the Lions' Pride!

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Upcoming Events to meet teachers and students from the Global Studies and World Languages Academy:

October 22, 2026 - Academies Night at the Virginia Beach Convention Center 5-7:30pm
All VBCPS Academy programs exhibited to learn about the basics of each program.

November 19, 2026 - GSWLA Information Night at Tallwood High School 6-8pm
A detailed overview of the GSWLA program hosted in our classrooms and by our teachers and students.

December 16-17, 2026 - Middle School Model United Nations
The THS Model UN team hosts a conference for middle school students to learn the skills of diplomats and change makers.
SIGN UP LINK COMING SOON!

February 6, 2027 - Chinese Spring Festival
A community program to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year Festival.

April 23, 2027 - GSWLA Global Gala XII
A celebration of culture and talent from across the globe. More information coming soon.

May 17-18, 2026 - GSWLA Senior Symposium
An expo of senior projects and scholarship competition among the top senior presenters.

The GSWLA Passport!

Click on the image above to open a digital copy of our GSWLA Passport! Learn how the GSWLA prepares students to be the global citizens of tomorrow!

The Benefits of
Language Learning,
at the GSWLA!

Click the image above to open a digital booklet that highlights the benefits of learning each language we offer at the GSWLA at THS!

How many languages are offered at the GSWLA?

Click the image above to view a video that highlights the EIGHT langauges we offer a the GSWA at THS!

Learn more about the GSWLA!

Click on the image to the left to open our page on the Virginia Beach City Public Schools website for
even more information!

Curious about the course of study at the GSWLA?

Often families and prospective students specific questions about our course requirements and offerings. Click the image to the right to open our most up to date scheduling guide. Our teachers and school counsleors use this to assist students in developing a 4 year plan of study for their time at the GSWLA!

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Whats and Whys of the GSWLA.pdf

A year in REVIEW at the GSWLA!

Scroll through these pictures to see highlights from a year in the life of our students!

Have you heard about the GSWLA Senior Project? Well...Check this out!

Click on the seal to the right to open a video that was made in June 2019 to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of the Class of 2019 as they completed their senior projects....a culminating task of their four years at the GSWLA!

Click the image above to learn more about

the VBCPS Academy Programs

and the application process.

The application opens on October 22, 2026 and closes on January 6, 2027.

If you have additional questions please email the GSWLA Coordinator, Jessica Windish, at jessica.windish@vbschools.com.

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