All School Trips Abroad articles
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News & IdeasGerman-British treaty simplifies visa rules for UK school trips
UK school groups travelling to Germany will no longer need a Schengen visa under new entry rules introduced following the signing of the German-British friendship treaty.
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News & IdeasLeShuttle simplifies border processing for UK schools
The new process will streamline administration for schools and coach operators travelling to Calais with groups able to submit passenger information in advance.
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ColumnHow school trips help equip students with career skills
Kate Erskine talks about how overseas educational visits in particular can help young people stand out in a competitive job market.
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FeaturesWhy cross-curricular trips are more important than ever
In a time of tightening budgets, limited resources and increasing demands on teachers, we hear from a teacher about the value of cross-curricular trips and the impact they can have on students.
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Case StudiesCase study: Prague music tour hits all the right notes
Students from St Dunstan’s College in London grew in confidence both on and off the stage, during an unforgettable music tour of Prague.
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Case StudiesCase study: breaking down barriers in Germany
Vicky Bennett from Cottingham High School reflects on an immersive visit to the Rhine region of Germany which included visits to Cologne, Rüdesheim and Cochem.
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News & IdeasP&O Ferries extends fast-track system to Calais route
P&O Ferries has updated its MOANA border system to cover school groups returning from Calais, following successful uptake on outbound Dover journeys.
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ColumnLegal liabilities for schools arranging their own overseas trips
Solicitor Claire Mulligan sets out what all schools need to know when arranging their own overseas trips including legal liabilities and duty of care.
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News & IdeasOEAP updates guidance on planning overseas school trips
The advice sets out essential considerations for planning overseas school trips, from choosing destinations to staff competence and parental briefings.
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FeaturesTeacher Ted explores Rome with award-winning tour operator
TCBC School Tours took STO mascot Teacher Ted on a packed trip to Rome to experience the best the city has to offer.
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ColumnWhat the dual citizenship passport changes mean for school visits
Silvia Avvertenza, senior operations manager at tour operator Rayburn Tours, explains what the new dual citizenship passport rules mean for pupils and staff travelling overseas.
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Features5 exciting long-haul destinations for school groups
Long-haul educational visit inspiration to help engage pupils across a range of subjects and experience new cultures and social experiences.
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SponsoredVideo Spotlight: SkiBound
In this short video, the SkiBound team break down what really matters to teachers when it comes to organising successful ski trips.
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FeaturesTrips abroad to combine languages with history, the arts and STEM
Overseas visits to France, Spain and Germany offer the chance for school groups to include a variety of different subjects and topics with just one visit.
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News & IdeasStreamlined P&O border process sees “significant uptake” with schools
P&O Ferries says it is reaffirming its commitment to helping school groups enjoy smoother and faster journeys across the Channel.
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Case StudiesSeeing Berlin through students’ eyes was a privilege
Kay Dodds from TCBC School Tours travelled with Langton Grammar to Berlin on her very first school tour. She shares the incredible experience.
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News & IdeasYear 9 and 10 students meet the Pope on “extraordinary” trip to Rome
32 pupils from St Alban’s Catholic High School in Suffolk took part in a religious studies and cultural visit to Rome.
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Case StudiesCase study: Niagara Falls and Canadian culture
Royal Liberty School went on an exciting and varied trip to Canada with Halsbury Travel. Science teacher, Adam Higgins reports back.
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Case StudiesCase study: Investigating biodiversity on a Madagascar expedition
A group of KS4 and 5 pupils from Ullswater Community College took part in a “life-changing” expedition to Madagascar with Operation Wallacea. Head of geography, Dr Beth Leathers tells us more.
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FeaturesCarisbrooke College pupils discover Chinese culture and language
30 students from Carisbrooke College went on a cultural and linguistic journey into the heart of Asia, travelling across China and taking STO mascot Teacher Ted with them for the experience.
