Our trips are conducted all year round, during the school half term, holidays or during the academic year. We venture out of the UK to many parts of the world including South Africa , Brazil , Maldives , Iceland , Canada and many European countries. We are continually expanding into new disciplines of study and research, enabling us to provide our students with a unique educational destination, fit successfully to lessons linked to the programme required.
Taking part on a Travel and Learn trip is not just about learning the language, a sport or about the environment but also about life skills and social skills, which participants carry with them for the rest of their lives. We provide people of all ages with inspirational opportunities to develop themselves.
These trips are led by enthusiastic world-travellers and cross-cultural experts with broad experience in leading groups of children and adults. Our Group leaders are prepared to be in charge of, and responsible for the welfare of, groups of mixed nationality.
Should the destination or itinerary you prefer, not be featured in our brochure, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be delighted to tailor make a tour to meet your exact requirement.
Philip Hurd
ICS Head of School
Skola – Travel and Learn Director
Environmental Literacy
Our major expeditions are based upon a programme called environmental literacy. This means the understanding and appreciation of the natural world around us, an issue which has perhaps never been as important as it is today. These trips take us to fragile and delicate ecosystems around the world where we study the threats, challenges and opportunities to the natural world that are posed by mankind’s activities. From the Arctic to the Amazon and from the Galapagos Islands to the Maldives we study issues such as deforestation, depletion of biodiversity or rising sea levels, in the very environments under threat.
The expeditions are naturally stimulating and challenging but always with an emphasis on safety and fun. As far as possible a range of exciting sporting and physical activities are included and usually the wild outdoors is contrasted with a dash of urban sophistication.
Language and Culture
Educational trips focus on enriching students' foreign languages skills in authentic settings. The cities of Paris, Barcelona, Florence, Segovia, Rheims, Bordeaux, Rome have been carefully chosen to provide a rich cultural backdrop for this experience. Participants spend mornings in mainstream schools and part of the day exploring the city where they soak up the local culture and engage in meaningful real-life situations, such as asking for directions or ordering drinks in a café. A total immersion into the local language and culture for children and adults.
Academic Week Abroad , which happens in May, focuses on culture and language linked to the International Baccalaureate curriculum. This rich educational programme is delivered in selected European cities such as Berlin , Barcelona and Florence .
Outdoor Sports and Adventure
The objectives of our Outdoor Sports Programme are an holistic appreciation of the physical, psychological, social and health benefits of a physically active lifestyle. We recognise that in our modern urban world young people are increasingly underexposed to physical challenges and the benefits that ensue. Our activities are safe yet challenging and give a tremendous sense of accomplishment once mastered. Social and academic strategies are interwoven in order to emphasise a balanced approach to life.
Whether snowboarding in the Alps , sailing in the North Sea or whitewater rafting down the Zambesi, above all, the sports, games and activities are designed to be fun!
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