FEATURE: SCHOOL TRIPS


So finding solutions to make trips happen is always going to be the preferred option. Starting the planning process for a trip far in advance gives the parents and carers of the students - or the students themselves - more time to save and plan for the cost of the trip. This is a trend we have seen developing since the academic year began in September Especially among older students, they can be encouraged to organise and plan activities to raise funds to cover the cost of their trip. Encouraging this responsibility is key to the students’ growth.


Committing to a booking many months in advance also gives you access to cheaper ticket prices for flights and better room rates for accommodation. Both of these operate on surge pricing, with costs rising in line with demand, so by getting in earlier this can be eliminated. By planning in this way, the time of year that you travel can also be deliberately selected to further reduce costs. A study trip for your group in the autumn or spring term is likely to be significantly cheaper than summer, when schools, colleges and universities are competing with the holiday market for deals on flights and accommodation.


hike their prices, utilities suppliers hand out bills that amount to more than individuals incomes and fuel prices soar, forcing many out of their cars for all but essential journeys.


Set against this backdrop, finding the money for a student’s study trip might appear to be far down the list of priorities for many. However, rather than not going ahead, institutions are coming up with solutions to make sure these trips happen.


A planned seven-day trip might have a day shaved off the itinerary, for example, or the group will be reduced in size to make it more affordable. With demand in certain destinations - Paris and Berlin for example - being high, cheaper options with similar cultural, historical or sporting attractions are being lined up to ensure that students don’t miss out.


In Europe, locations that are more affordable include Prague, which is perfect for groups looking to include Business and Economics, History and Politics or Music, Art and Design in their visit.


Art students can delve into the world of modern art at the Kampa Museum, where they can admire the significant collections of contemporary art. For business students, we can organise a visit to the Škoda car plant, which is an integral part of the city’s economy. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the company’s history, the development of cars and how they have expanded.


Prague Castle is an ancient complex where kings, presidents and Roman emperors once lived. This historical landmark can be seen through New Town and Old Town tours and is undoubtedly one to impress your students. Amsterdam is another excellent European city option for study trips, with the Anne Frank house, the Jewish Quarter and museum and Van Gogh Museum all guaranteeing an excellent trip. Brussels too, never disappoints. The capital of Belgium has much to offer, including taking students on a tour of the Audi factory to see how one of the most successful brands in the world manufactures on such a large scale and learn the ins and outs of the business.


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Students can also visit The European Parliament, for insight into the depths of politics. Your students can delve into European history and law-making or visit the Hemicycle. Another great location for business and economics students is the National Bank of Belgium Museum. Here students can jump into the world of money with a guided tour teaching them about the Bank’s tasks, the Eurosystem and the history of payment instruments. To make trips affordable, other solutions that are proving popular are departments within a school, college or university coming together to combine subjects and make a trip viable by increasing the size of group where appropriate to obtain discounts through scale.


The opportunity for students to socialise in an informal setting in one of these amazing locations, away from the classroom, develops young people greatly and is used by many colleges and universities as part of their student recruitment strategy.


When offering accommodation for groups, we look to provide options that might be slightly further away from the heart of a town or city to reduce the cost.


With so much work and planning to ensure that the maximum number of students gets to benefit from the experience of a study trip, it is more important than ever for an academic institution to consider a travel management company,


Simply put, they do the hard work for you. Your travel management company will help you to craft an educational trip that is perfectly aligned with your learning objectives and your students’ specific needs.


Choosing the right student travel company ensures that you get the most out of your educational trip. At Diversity Study Trips, the team has years of experience providing exhilarating educational trip experiences. We will ensure that we make memories that last a lifetime for your students.


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