Known as the Paris of the Pacific, New Caledonia is fast becoming a go-to destination for students of language. But with its rich pioneer and colonial history and diverse blend of ethnicities that call New Caledonia home, this island nation has an abundance of cultural opportunities waiting to be explored and enjoyed. Earlier this year, Katarina…

Many studies have been conducted into the benefits of learning a second language, with research linking bilingualism to literacy development and improved cognitive skills such as memory and perception, as well as the ability to multi-task, problem solve, make decisions and communicate. It’s also been found that learning a second language can help you to…

One of the challenges we often hear from our teachers when organising a school tour is getting the student numbers required to run a tour. When it comes to maximizing your numbers, we can offer a variety of solutions – one of which is creating a cross-curriculum tour. Here some of our popular cross-curriculum tours……

The impact an educational tour can impart on a student is immeasurable. Beyond the fun and adventure are incredible educational, social and interpersonal benefits that students can experience from travelling on an educational tour. Chief Academic Officer, Dr Wendy Amato Ph.D shares the top 10 benefits students gain from educational travel… Better Academic Performance – On…

WorldStrides Snow Education programs are conducted in a unique, safe and secure alpine environment that provide a new stimulus for learning. Students experience an exciting level of involvement and understanding as they develop the skills to move around the alpine terrain. Developed in collaboration with H&PE educators to deliver many of the learning outcomes of the…

In Italy, students can experience la dolce vita as they learn against the backdrop of iconic landmarks throughout its fabled cities. From exploring the ancient ruins of Rome and Pompeii, to admiring the Renaissance art and architecture of Venice, to taking language lessons in Florence… A student from Lumen Christi College recently shared with us why…

Recently a group of students from Haileybury embarked on a language tour of Japan, where they enjoyed an all-round sensorial experience as they made their way from the bright lights of Tokyo, to the historic ruins of Hiroshima to the sacred shrines and temples of Kyoto… The 2016 Japan trip was jam-packed with wonderful memories,…