Long-haul educational visit inspiration to help engage pupils across a range of subjects and experience new cultures and social experiences.
United States
The USA has become increasingly popular with UK school groups. A joint language yet different culture, political and economic systems makes it a fascinating destination.
Business studies and economics students can take a walking tour of Wall Street and see the New York Stock Exchange. While art & design students can enjoy a wealth of contemporary art at the Museum of Modern Art, The Met and Guggenheim Museums. Performing Arts students? They can experience an educational workshop as part of a Broadway Show.
Politics and history students should head to the living classroom of Washington DC. The seat of power in America, and the setting for some of the most famous events in American political history, students can enjoy guided tours of the US Capitol Building and the White House Visitor Center, as well as visiting the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the National Mall.
Canada
School trips to Canada offer students the opportunity to learn more about the history and culture of the vast country, with spectacular landscapes ranging from glaciers to waterfalls and coastal hubs to the prairies, and multicultural and bilingual metropolises.
Toronto is a particularly popular choice with schools and includes activities such as science and art museums, the Hockey Hall of Fame and CN Tower. It is also a short drive to Niagara Falls, where pupils can get up close to the torrent of water on a cruise in the mist.
Royal Liberty School pupils enjoyed a bespoke visit to the Canadian city with Halsbury Travel. Click here to find out about their experience.
South Africa
South Africa - a country of stunning contrasts, offering a powerful blend of history, culture, geography, and ecology, is emerging as a popular destination for UK school groups.
Cape Town & Robben Island is an essential stop for modern history where you can see where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. While a visit to the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg provides a comprehensive and emotional journey through the rise and fall of Apartheid.
Head to Kruger National Park, which is one of the world’s most famous game reserves, a must for science and geography students.
The Gambia
A school trip to the Gambia means experiencing the culture of a really fascinating country, as well as gaining an understanding into the impacts of climate change on the seasons and environment.
The Gambia Experience has been providing group trips to the Gambia for over 35 years and there are several exciting excursions to take part in (and these can be personalised to suit the group’s needs) such as the Tanji kayaking tour for the chance to explore the River Gambia and spot local birdlife, or how about learning to cook a traditional meal in the home of Ida, a renowned cookery teacher.
China
The most populous country on earth is proving increasingly popular with school groups looking to experience a country of contrasts, from vast mega cities to remote mountains and ancient cultures. As one of the world’s oldest ancient civilisations, China’s history stretches from the Xia dynasty to the rise of Mao Zedong and the People’s Republic of China.
Schools can take part in a multi-city trip and explore the bustling city of Shanghai, ancient city of Xi’an, former communist stronghold of Yan’an and the sprawling capital of Beijing, or spend a number of days experience Chinese language in one city.
Highlights of a visit can include the Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City and the Terracotta Army. British citizens will soon be allowed to travel to China for up to 30 days without a visa following an agreement between the UK and China.
Carisbrooke College students visited China with Travelbound in October and were joined by Teacher Ted. Click here to found out about their visit.
