Modern Foreign Languages

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We Share Our Knowledge & Experience Wit h You

4 Par is 6 Catalonia 8 Barcelona 10 Madrid 14 11 Andalucia 15 Travel With Confidence 12 Berlin 16 The Benefits of School Travel

Our whole team is enthusiastic about travel, and we are always keen to share our personal experiences of exciting destinations and to pass on other customers’ recommendations on the best options for groups to put your mind at rest.

When we speak to teachers about planning a trip, we hear how important it is to make the whole process as simple and straightforward as possible. We want to make it easy for you and your group to enjoy a memorable travel experience, and we are on hand to help you through the whole of the planning process and throughout your tour.

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What You Say

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As part of our personal service for each customer, we give you a dedicated Tour Consultant and Tour Planner allowing us to provide the best quality customer service, and ensuring a more effective and pleasant travel process.

In terms of value-formoney, professionalism, friendliness, and overall top-drawer ‘customer service’ I would recommend and use European Study Tours again.

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Paris Prices from

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£205

By coach or rail 3 days / 2 nights Includes travel, accommodation at Generator Hostel and travel insurance.

Popular Activities Curriculum Linked Visits Montparnasse Tower Observation Deck

French Language Lessons

River Cruise

Paris-Story

Sacré Coeur

French Play with English Subtitles & Backstage Tour

Arc de Triomphe Galeries Lafayette Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen

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As the intellectual, artistic and political capital of France there is no better place to absorb French culture and language. Resources are available at many of the city’s world famous landmarks to make practising and understanding the language both fun and interactive.

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Everything was wonderful, thank you. The best trip yet - an excellent tour company. The best yet in many, many ways 5 Parkwood Academy

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£219

3 days / 2 nights Includes travel, half board accommodation at Hotel Calypso and

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Popular Activities Curriculum Linked Visits Spanish Language Lessons

Port Aventura

Tapas Tasting Activity

Dali Museum – Figueres

Picasso Museum

Water World

Casa Milà La Pedrera

Marine Land Cataluña

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The Catalonia region, in north-eastern Spain, is known for the lively beach resorts of the Costa Brava, the Pyrenees Mountains and as home to surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. The region has an abundance of hotels which provide a great base for schools to explore the surrounding region.

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It was excellent at all stages, a really positive experience.

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Barcelona Prices from

ÂŁ219

4 days / 3 nights Includes air travel, accommodation at Urbany Hostel and travel insurance

Reasons to visit

Popular Activities Curriculum Linked Visits Sagrada Familia Cathedral

Spanish Language Lessons

Montserrat

Bodegas Torres Audiovisual Presentation and Tour

FC Barcelona Nou Camp Tour

Poble Espanyol Educational Workshops

Parc Guell

KS4 & 5 Worksheets at Port Aventura

Olympic Stadium Flamenco Show

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Barcelona is Spain’s cultural centre. Both a seaside resort and a bustling, lively city it offers varied opportunities for students to explore the culture of Spain and develop language skills. From Gaudi’s works to the Nou Camp Stadium there are many sides of the Spanish culture that will enhance students’ understanding.

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The folder with tickets, itinerary and entrance vouchers was excellent and made for a straightforward tour. We were pleased with all aspects. Thank you.

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Madrid Prices from

Spain’s capital is a fusion of tradition, culture and ambience. A school trip to Madrid opens your eyes to a heady mix of old and new, captured in its beautiful architecture, landscape and stunning tourist attractions like the arcaded square of the Plaza Mayor, located at the heart of this capital city.

Reasons to visit

£239

4 days / 3 nights Includes travel, half board accommodation at Hostel TOC and travel insurance

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Bernabeu Stadium Day Trip to Toledo Prado Museum Reina Sofia Museum

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Spanish Language Lessons House of Lope de Vega Flamenco Show Cervantes House Museum

Superb itinerary. All the galleries are great and the Toledo trip is superb. The unexpected highlight was the Flamenco show. Brilliant!

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Andalucia

A school trip to Andalucia will both meet all your expectations of Spain and defy them. The home of the passionate flamenco, beautiful Moorish architecture and the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains; for many this region encapsulates the essence of Spain and is a must for any student of Spanish.

Reasons to visit

Popular Activities

Aqualand Benalmadena Cable Car Flamenco Show Pepe Lopez Malaga Theatre Benalmadena Boat Trip Day Trip to Granada

Curriculum Linked Visits Paella Making at Colegio Maravillas Tapas Tour Malaga FC Guided Tour of Museum Cathedral & Alcazaba, Malaga Spanish Language Lessons

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£229

4 days / 3 nights Includes travel, accommodation at Hotel Bali Benalmadena, airport transfers and travel insurance

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The flexibility of service that you offered and range of cultural activities in Andalucia was tremendous.

Particularly pleased with the Flamenco lesson - a real success, and the visit to the Olive Oil factory was great fun

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Berlin Prices from

ÂŁ229

3 days / 2 nights Includes travel, accommodation at Meininger City Hostel Berlin and travel insurance

Reasons to visit

Popular Activities Curriculum Linked Visits Spree River Cruise

German Language Lessons

Day Trip to Potsdam & Sanssouci

Story of Berlin Scavenger Hunt Workbooks

Charlottenberg Castle

Axel Springer Newspaper Publishing House

Berlin TV Tower

Museum of Communication

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The story of Berlin has to be one of the most fascinating studies in 20th century history. In recent years the city has become a culturally diverse, dynamic, exciting, and student-friendly capital at the forefront of European youth culture. Our range of visits and activities will allow your group to explore the city and develop their language skills among native speakers.

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All my contact with EST was positive and all contacts dealt with my enquiry quickly. Excellent service that helped me to arrange a brilliant trip for my students.

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My Tour Manager

My Tour Manager is a tour organiser designed to save you time & enable you to keep on track with your school trip admin.

School trip paperwork online & in one place Download free resources & templates Personalised tour checklist detailing what you need to do & by when Email reminders to keep on track Store passenger information

The EST Travel App The EST Travel App is the smart and secure field trip app for groups travelling with European Study Tours – it’s free, works offline and is personalised to your tour.

Gone are the days of carrying bundles of paper. Download the app to your mobile device and you’ll have instant access to everything you’ll need whilst you’re away. Worried you’ll have no signal or concerned about data usage? It’s available offline.

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Travel Wit h Confidence

European Study Tours is fully committed to providing the highest possible safety standards for all our customers.

We are an assured member of The School Travel Forum, a group of leading school tour operators who promote good practice and safety in school travel. All Assured Members of the STF adhere to a rigorous Code of Practice and Safety Management Standards and are externally verified each year by suitably qualified independent Health and Safety professionals.

Risk Assessments By choosing European Study Tours as your travel partner, you will save a considerable amount of work, be able to show due diligence and demonstrate good practice.

With our experienced auditors and regular safety training, the European Study Tours team is able to make accurate and informed decisions on the suitability of your tour components, which means you don’t have to.

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97% Of customers would consider booking another tour with us.

We understand the importance of being as well prepared for your school trip as possible which is why we provide the perfect opportunity for you to explore your destination before taking your group away. We will provide you with two nights’ accommodation for up to two staff in your chosen destination for you to familiarise yourself with the hotel and perfect your itinerary.

Locate My Trip • Locate My Trip is the easy, convenient way to trace your group’s location, and has been specifically designed to provide reassurance to both parents and teachers • Your school can log in & locate your group’s whereabouts - where you’ve been & your current location • Your school & European Study Tours can react quickly to travel issues & other events which may affect your tour plans • Easily provide parents with relevant information should travel plans be affected

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The Benefits of School Travel We recognise that residential experiences can transform the learning experience of young people and raise their aspirations within school and beyond, into the wider community, further study, and the world of work. Let us help you to involve young people in experiences which can lead to:

improved achievement, attainment and progress

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It’s very difficult to put into words how much fun we had, the students that I teach come from one of the most socially deprived areas in the north west so to be able to give them this opportunity was amazing. Thank you for helping me create my dream. Gateacre School

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