International travel is well and truly back! Teachers are keen to get their students out of the classroom to experience the world and the educational and personal benefits that come from exploring a new destination, culture and environment. If you’re like other teachers across Australia and interested in getting an international tour off the ground…
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11 iconic landmarks around the world
The world is full of iconic landmarks; a mixture of enchanting history and architecture that reflects both highs and lows of global events. These landmarks inspire travel and there’s no better feeling when you arrive at your destination and witness the things you’ve only seen in books or photos come to life. No bucket list…
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If you had all the free time in the world, where would you spend your time abroad? With Asia in our backyard, it’s hard to overlook this astonishing continent with its diverse landscapes, fascinating history, authentic cultural experiences and endless learning opportunities – Asia is the perfect place to take students on an educational adventure!…
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Known for its abundance of dry snow and excellent terrain for learning, Myoko Kogen is the perfect place to take your students on a snowsports adventure. With 16 metres of snowfall this season, Myoko Kogen saw double the snowfall of popular resorts in the nearby Hakuba Valley and Nozawa Onsen. Boasting nine different ski resorts…
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WorldStrides’ educational travel programs offer students a smorgasbord of cross-curriculum academic and personal development opportunities to ignite personal growth and enrich learning at every stage of development. No matter the destination or year level of your students – an educational tour is remembered for a lifetime. We’ve hand-picked 7 of our top cross-curriculum destinations around…
Keep ReadingAccelerate learning with language tours
There’s no greater way to build student’s language skills than to travel to where it all began. Students can expand their vocabulary, improve their accents and build confidence as they attend intensive classes and converse with the natives in everyday situations that challenging them to put the theory of their studies into practice. By immersing…
Keep ReadingJapan: Travel tips for teachers and students
Japan is a classic example of old meets new, an ancient culture competing with hyper-modern tech-obsessed cities. In sharp cultural contrast to Australia, students will be amazed as they explore the urban and rural communities of Japan. There is much to see and do on an educational travel program in the land of the rising…
Keep ReadingNozawa Onsen – more than snowsports
Nozawa Onsen has earned a strong reputation for it’s incredible dry powder snow and world class skiing. However, there is so much more on offer in this amazing Japanese village beyond snowsports! A WorldStrides tour in Nozawa Onsen presents students with a range of unique oppportunites to experience traditional Japanese culture, right in the heart…
Keep ReadingTour Testimonial – Japan
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,…
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