SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHS

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1 Discover the world beyond your classroom SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHS 2014/15 Tours from 75 London Paris Geneva Berlin New York

2 Tailor Made Travel 4 Flexibility to choose and plan 4 Specifically designed tours to meet your group s requirements 4 Fantastic selection of tours in the UK, Europe and across the globe 4 Specialist study visits to enhance your studies Contents London Geneva 4 Wide range of subjects including: Art & Design, Business & Economics, Geography, Science, ICT & Maths, History & Politics, Modern Foreign Languages, Performing Arts, Media & Film Studies, Psychology, Sociology & Religious Studies Paris Inspirational Student Conferences New York Amsterdam 4 Enjoyable, informative and inspiring events 4 Held in the world s most exciting locations: Paris, Disneyland Paris, New York and London 4 High profile and influential speakers will offer your students an opportunity to listen to their experiences Berlin 12 Munich What You Say 14 4 Lively Q&A sessions to encourage learner participation and interaction 4 Conferences to suit many different subjects Want to find out more? 14

3 Making It Easier to Discover the World The best travel and accommodation options for you, at the best possible prices Over thirty years experience Making the whole process as simple and straightforward as possible Free staff places 24 hour emergency assistance Financial security Tailor making every one of our tours to ensure we match your exact requirements Never compromising on safety Single subject and cross-curricular trips providing something for everyone Inspection visits At European Study Tours our ethos is simple: to help you engage students and get them passionate about their studies. We can provide opportunities for curriculum-linked learning outside the classroom, particularly at KS4 and KS5 in STEM as well as other subjects. Our aim is to encourage your students in their academic achievement and career development and to offer them a memorable and enjoyable experience! European Study Tours is an Assured Member of the School Travel Forum (STF) and in booking with us you can be secure in the knowledge that we: Understand and facilitate the needs of educational travel Have effective Safety Management Systems in place, specifically focused on travelling with young students Offer fair terms and conditions and the best financial security To ensure our health and safety standards are maintained our systems and procedures are fully audited annually by independent experts. STF membership is the benchmark for good school tour providers; consequently it is an Awarding Body for the prestigious Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge The Outdoor Education Advisors Panel (OEAP) endorses the Quality Badge and requests Local Authorities to recommend the use of Badged Providers and require the minimum of additional paperwork where Quality Badge accreditation is in place. This means that you can book your trip with confidence, meet your due diligence and reduce the amount of External Provider paperwork necessary. Prices featured are based on travel from November 2014 to February Coach packages are based on minimum 40 paying passengers and rail and air prices are based on minimum 20 paying passengers. Low-cost airline prices are based on departures from London airports and excluding baggage except USA and China. Rail prices based on a Birmingham to London return fare.

4 London Science, Technology, Maths 4 Tours from 75 By rail from 75 2 days / 1 night Includes travel & accommodation at Meininger Hotel London Hyde Park Please ask for a quote, any duration of stay available Service received is excellent, it takes the stress out of planning for us teachers. Bradford College Main College Campus

5 combination of workshops, tours and museums A around the city prove London to be an unbeatable destination for students of Science, ICT or Maths. The Capital has an exciting calendar of exhibitions to inspire your students and bring their subject to life. Reasons to visit Silicon Roundabout Tech City Tour KS3 & 4 Science, Maths & ICT Workshops at Thorpe Park KS3 Science and Maths Workbooks at the Olympic Park Centre of the Cell Education Centre Young Scientist Centre Must see... Ripley s Believe It or Not! EDF Energy London Eye Thames River Cruise West End Shows Madame Tussauds The London Dungeons Want to find out more? Start your journey now, go online for more: Itineraries Attractions Travel Accommodation Meal Options

6 Geneva Science, Technology 6 Tours from 249 By air from days / 2 nights Includes travel & accommodation at Geneva Youth Hostel Please ask for a quote, any duration of stay available European Study Tours are always proactive in responding to any needs we have. Monks Walk School

7 S cience continues to capture the imagination of students everywhere. What better time to visit Geneva than now as the world-famous CERN Institute stands at the forefront of experimentation. Reasons to visit CERN - European Organisation for Nuclear Research Geneva Observatory History of Science Museum Solar and Laser Clock Must see... Cathedrale Saint-Pierre Flower clock Jet d Eau Want to find out more? Start your journey now, go online for more: Itineraries Attractions Travel Accommodation Meal Options

8 Paris Science, Technology, Maths 8 Tours from 165 By coach from 165 By rail from days / 2 nights Includes travel & accommodation at Hotel Nord Est Final information pack was fantastic. Minsthorpe Community College Please ask for a quote, any duration of stay available

9 Paris is a dynamic city full of resources and inspirational visits for those studying Science, ICT and Maths. Our popular programme of visits focuses not only on innovation but also its environmental and ethical impact. Reasons to visit KS3 Maths Worksheets at Tour Montparnasse 56 KS3 ICT, Science and Design & Technology Workbooks at Disneyland Paris Cité des Sciences & de I Industrie Musée National d Histoire Naturelle Must see... Eiffel Tower River Cruise Sacre Coeur Arc de Triomphe Disneyland Paris Chateau de Versailles Quartier de Montmartre Want to find out more? Start your journey now, go online for more: Itineraries Attractions Travel Accommodation Meal Options

10 Conference for Key Stage 4 & 5 which brings ICT & Computer Science to life Monday 2nd March 2015 Make the Most of Your Stay There are many great reasons why Disneyland Paris makes an ideal destination for an educational tour. In addition to participating in the curriculum focused conference, students also get to experience two Disney Parks packed with thrilling rides and Disney Village entertainment centre with an Imax Cinema, Buffalo Bill s Wild West Show and restaurants for every taste. Our Media Live!, Business Live! and Performing Arts Live! events, held on the same day, mean you can open your trip to other subjects for maximum value and appeal. Tour Diary Our itineraries are individually tailored for each group. Here s a popular option for you to consider. Day 1 An early start from school means arriving intime for check-in at the Hotel Cheyenne then heading out to explore the Disney Village and dinner. Day 2 Be inspired at ICT Live! as three motivational speakers bring the subject to life and answer questions from the audience. Time to explore the parks and enjoy the rides before dinner and live entertainment at Buffalo Bill s Wild West Show. Day 3 Head back to the parks to enjoy a few more hours of thrilling rides, some lastminute photos and shopping before leaving for home. Speakers Joe McEwan Innocent Clive Beale Raspberry Pi Kate Russell Technology reporter, TV presenter and producer Our students took so much from the lectures and have integrated their learning into their studies back in the classroom. In ICT they have shared topics with students who didn t attend the conference and made very pertinent points in discussion about our use of web content. Fort Pitt Grammar School Disney

11 Disneyland Paris Tours from Inspiring Your Learners ICT Live! is the best possible way to spend time outside the classroom whilst bringing ICT studies to life. This unmissable event gives students the opportunity to meet high-profile industry experts face to face and provide them with everything they need for their exams including memorable examples and case studies. ICT Speakers will present the most current issues in their industry with presentations linked to key topics covered in the OCR and AQA GCSE and A Level curriculum. Every student will leave feeling encouraged in their academic achievement and career development having had a memorable and enjoyable experience! Programme Our chair will welcome the students and introduce each of the speakers who will cover some of the following topics: Innovation and Enterprise Current and Emerging Technologies The Effects of ICT on Society Want to find out more?

12 New York Science, Technology 12 Tours from 689 By air from days/4 nights* Includes travel & 3 nights* accommodation at YMCA West Side & Vanderbilt Youth Centres Please ask for a quote, any duration of stay available As ever I continue to be impressed by the level of service, thank you! Alton College

13 What better way to inspire your students about a career in the science or technology industries than a trip to New York. Choose from our wide range of popular specialist study visits which include workshops, museum visits, tours and demonstrations, all of which will develop your students technical and practical knowledge. Reasons to visit Apple Store Workshop Nintendo World Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences Sony Wonder Technology Lab Must see... Top of the Rock Observation Deck Empire State Building Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Circle Line Boat Cruise Want to find out more? Start your journey now, go online for more: Itineraries Attractions Travel Accommodation Meal Options

14 Amsterdam Science, Technology 14 Tours from 269 By air from days / 2 nights Includes travel & accommodation at Meininger Hotel Amsterdam City West Please ask for a quote, any duration of stay available Having travelled with you since the company opened I would not really look elsewhere, you have never let me down. Chenderit School

15 For students of Science, Amsterdam has much to offer. The Nemo Science Centre is the biggest science centre in The Netherlands. Science Park Amsterdam is establishing a reputation as the home of a number of important knowledge-based institutions. Here your learners can discover the wonderful world of science and technology through interactive exhibitions, lectures, workshops and science theatre. Reasons to visit Nemo Science Centre Science Park Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Behind the Scenes Tour EIC Mainport Rotterdam Tour Must see... Amsterdam Canal Cruise Anne Frank s House Ajax Amsterdam Arena Madame Tussauds Hermitage Amsterdam Efteling s World of Wonders Want to find out more? Start your journey now, go online for more: Itineraries Attractions Travel Accommodation Meal Options

16 Berlin Science 16 Tours from 229 By air from days/3 nights Includes travel & accommodation at Meininger City Hostel Berlin Please ask for a quote, any duration of stay available I was very supported throughout the booking and planning. St John s Marlborough

17 or students of Science, Berlin is a great destination with a range Fof activities and workshops to help bring the subject to life. Germany s capital combines a range of educational institutions as well as research expertise and is recognised as a city of scientific innovation. Reasons to visit Berlin Life Science Learning Lab SPECTRUM Berlin Science Centre The Zeiss Planetarium The Museum of Technology Must see... Berlin TV tower Spree River Cruise Day Trip to Potsdam & Sanssouci Funkturm Want to find out more? Start your journey now, go online for more: Itineraries Attractions Travel Accommodation Meal Options

18 Munich Science, Engineering 18 Tours from 239 School trips to Munich will take students to the Capital of the state of Bavaria, near the foot of the German Alps. It is Germany s second most popular destination after Berlin, attracting several million visitors each year, and has much to offer students of Science and Engineering as part of an educational trip. Reasons to visit Deutsches Museum BMW Museum Allianz Arena Tour Siemens Museum All guides booked in Munich were informative and detailed and superb levels of English. Excellent all round! Lode Heath School Must see... Olympic Park & Stadium Tour Nymphenburg Palace The Englische Garten Neuschwanstein Castle Start your journey now, go online for more: Itineraries Attractions Travel Accommodation Meal Options Want to find out more? By air from days / 2 nights Includes travel and accommodation at Meininger Hotel Munich City Centre Please ask for a quote, any duration of stay available

19 What You Say I am really pleased with the service European Study Tours provided. Staff were very supportive in helping us prepare for the tour. The final pack was extremely well organised and gave me confidence in leading the tour, which I was doing for the first time. All Saints Catholic High School Excellent as always. The students had an amazing time and I thank European Study Tours for all their hard work in making it such a memorable visit. Hereford Sixth Form College I have always found since the first tour I did in 2000 that European Study Tours have always been on the ball and quick to respond to my needs as a customer. I have dealt with other providers, European Study Tours stands head and shoulders above them in terms of value for money, friendliness and competence of staff and awareness of destinations and possibilities. Balwearie High School This was the third time I have used European Study Tours and once again the service, knowledge, helpfulness and communication was amazing. I cannot thank them enough for organising such a worthwhile trip. Queen Elizabeth s Grammar School Amazing from start to finish and an excellent experience all round. Knox Academy Want to find out more? estsales@euro-study-tours.co.uk

20 Go online for our full range of Science, ICT and Maths tours including: London Geneva Paris European Study Tours is part of Holidaybreak Limited, a company registered in England at Hartford Manor, Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 1HW. Company registration No Source code: STEMSEP14