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Paris is not only one of the world’s most iconic cities — it’s also a rising star in the world of sport, especially after hosting the spectacular 2024 Olympic Games. For school PE students, a trip to Paris offers an unbeatable blend of elite athletic training, Olympic history, and cultural(...)

Creating opportunities for more students, more subjects and better value When schools plan an overseas sports tour, it’s often built around a single squad or sport. While this can work well for elite teams, it can also limit participation and increase costs. Increasingly, schools are looking for more inclusive school(...)

As the winter term settles in and London’s lights fill the streets, it becomes the ideal moment to think about how English Literature can step beyond the classroom. For many students, texts exist as words on a page — powerful, but distant. Yet the moment literature becomes place, performance, and(...)

Experience drama, theatre and performance in the environments where these subjects truly come to life. As awards season and events like the Golden Globes shine a spotlight on global film, theatre and performance, Performing Arts school trips offer students the opportunity to experience drama, theatre and performance in the environments(...)

January can be one of the most challenging months in the school calendar. With the excitement of Christmas behind them, student motivation can dip making it an ideal time to introduce something positive to work towards. For many schools, a January 2027 school ski trip is not only motivating for(...)

A Promising Start to the Ski Season - As we step into December, the 2025/26 ski season is already off to an encouraging start across Europe. November brought a steady run of early snowfall, cold temperatures, and excellent snowmaking conditions—particularly in higher-altitude and glacier resorts that many of our school(...)

Last week’s Budget has once again put economic policy at the centre of national conversation. From taxation and public spending to investment, business support and economic growth, the announcements have given Business & Economics teachers fresh opportunities to connect classroom content to real-world developments. For schools looking to enrich their(...)

With the excitement surrounding the release of Wicked: Part Two, there has never been a better moment to bring the magic, energy, and creative brilliance of this iconic story directly into your classroom — and beyond. For GCSE and A-Level Performing Arts students, Wicked is more than a beloved musical.(...)

Thanksgiving: The Perfect Moment to Bring U.S. Politics to Life for Your Students As the United States celebrates Thanksgiving — a moment for reflection, gratitude, and connection — it’s also a powerful reminder of the institutions and ideas that shape American democracy. For UK students studying Government & Politics, there’s(...)

Trip Spotlight: GCSE / A-Level Government & Politics in Washington, D.C. Where democracy takes centre stage. There’s no better way to study American government than by walking through the very institutions where it unfolds. From the Capitol Dome to the steps of the Supreme Court, Washington, D.C. offers an immersive(...)