Language Tours for Schools
The School Tour Specialists
2011/12
Bringing Languages to Life®
Fantastic Range of All-Inclusive Tailor Made Tours • French • Spanish
• German
Ireland’s Leading School Tour Specialists
ABTA No.V0550
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Bringing the Curriculum to Life When students get the opportunity to visit France, Spain or Germany with NST, a whole new learning experience opens up for them. There’s really no better way to reinforce your classroom-based learning than by surrounding your students with native speakers and immersing them in the culture and daily rhythms of French, German and Spanish life. An NST tour is also a great way to encourage class bonding and provide shared experiences away from home that children will remember for years to come. With our unsurpassed destination knowledge, you’ll get an itinerary that includes the right balance of cultural experiences, activity-based visits and language workshops to help achieve your learning objectives.
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Welcome to NST... Bringing Languages to Life As Ireland’s leading school tour specialist, everyone at NST is committed to providing outstanding value Language tours whereby every student returns home with memorable experiences which educate, motivate and inspire – both inside and outside the classroom. With NST, you’ll find: Curriculum based visits that we can pre-book so that your itinerary runs smoothly
Wide range of language schools in each destination to provide you with language lessons and workshops for all abilities
Fresh range of new Teacher Resources to help you plan and organise your school tour with ease FREE Evening Entertainment Packs and Resources Well-located, school group friendly accommodation Our renowned, informed and capable customer service team! NST is fully licensed and bonded. Book Safe - Travel Happy!
Great Ways to Go and Explore
FREE
The Go Explore Journal This journal is a great tool for students to record their experience outside the classroom, and contains space to add information about where they’re staying, pre-visit notes, a daily journal about what they have seen and learnt, as well as space for relevant vocabulary. Not only is this useful for assisting in controlled assessment preparation, but will be a valuable momento of their time abroad. The Go Explore journal is available free for French Language groups. Spanish and German will be available in 2012.
Generic Workbooks & Town Trails These worksheets cover common situations that students will find themselves in and offer a more structured way of learning on tour. The series of questions will help to build on basic language skills and are ideal for students, covering topics such as ‘around town’, ‘about my hotel’, ‘at the cafeteria’, ‘out and about’ and ‘at the supermarket’. These are great for use prior to and whilst exploring the area.
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Project Work We’ve prepared project work based on the visits incorporated within your itinerary, so you’ll easily be able to incorporate these challenging and enjoyable activities into your pre- and post-tour lesson plans. Your students will be able to conduct interviews with visit staff set around a specific topic and in the native tongue. Best of all, these resources are FREE and available to download online once you book. For samples please visit www.nst.ie/resourcepacks
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FRENCH LANGUAGE - Paris
The School Tour Specialists
With its huge choice of attractions, Paris is ideal for group bonding and those wishing to explore and learn about French history and culture. We’ll provide you with an itinerary that matches your exact requirements and we’ll even combine your Paris tour with a magical visit to Disneyland® Paris. NST'S VALUE TIPS
✓ Substantial savings when you travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays ✓ Travel by coach & ferry to Paris ✓ Ask us about free visits in Paris ✓ Range of hotels to suit your budget
✓ Range of restaurants to suit your budget ✓ Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free supervisory ratio ✓ Travel light, just take hand luggage
Students at the Eiffel Tower,
Cultural Experiences
Leisure Visits
Taking part in these enjoyable shared experiences will not only strengthen friendships but also open your students’ eyes to French culture and add real value to their classroom-based learning.
• Disneyland® Paris
• Le Stade de France
• Arc de Triomphe
• Eiffel Tower
• Musée d’Orsay
• Seine River Boat Cruise
• Notre Dame & Île de la Cité
• Montmartre & Sacré Coeur
• Cinéaqua
• Château de Versailles
• Pompidou Centre
• Louvre Museum
• Aquaboulevard Water Park beside Disneyland® Paris • Bowling
Cross-Curricular Visits
Increase the numbers on your tour and save money - ideal for: 4 Art & Design 4 History 4 Music 4 Geography 4 Science
Activity Based Learning A range of engaging experiences that offer a level of understanding that you simply cannot replicate in the classroom.
GUIDED TOUR OF PARIS
PARIS STORY EXHIBITION
A tailor-made coach tour of Paris that includes a dedicated French or English-speaking guide, who will help with pronunciation and knowledge of the many sights of Paris.
A fun and interactive way to learn about the history of Paris through widescreen multimedia shows, 3D models, a thematic video gallery and even a 3D Victor Hugo.
MONTPARNASSE TOWER
France’s largest planetarium has 30,000m² of interactive exhibits, exploring man’s experiences with science. Areas for groups to explore include Explora Exhibitions and The Géode.
This 196m tower has shorter queues than the Eiffel Tower and a fabulous view of Paris. The viewpoint tables clearly mark the city’s many famous monuments. There are also a number of audio-visual and interactive facilities to help build language skills and enhance their knowledge of Paris.
CITÉ DES SCIENCES
Students outside the Louvre Museum
All positive and without doubt it was the best tour we ever had as it satisfied all educational, leisure and cultural objectives Mr Fox, Co. Donegal
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FRENCH LANGUAGE - Paris
The School Tour Specialists
The Louvre Museum
Great Ways to Go & Explore
Language Workshops ACCORD LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Awarded the prestigious French Foreign Language Quality Label, this fabulous language school operates the ‘play and learn’ method of teaching French, and sessions can even take place on the streets of Paris. Sessions are tailored to the abilities and requirements of the group, and students are split into groups of up to 15 to ensure maximum individual participation.
FIAP LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS
Language tuition is available for groups staying at the FIAP Jean Monnet. The lessons are adapted to match the abilities and requirements of the group and led by highly qualified local teachers and designed to improve student confidence as well as ability. Add 6 of la hours lesso nguage n itine s to you as lit rary fromr tle a s €4 0
EUROPEAN CAMPUS SAINTE– THÉRÈSE LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS
Language tuition is available for groups staying at the European Campus Sainte-Thérèse. During these lively and fun workshops students learn a popular French song, work on vocabulary, grammar and spelling and leave with a certificate of attendance. All teachers are qualified and will adapt the course to meet the requirements of your students.
SAMPLE 4-DAY LANGUAGE TOUR TO PARIS MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Flight from Ireland
Guided sightseeing coach tour of Paris
Evening Meal Climb Montparnasse Tower
Day 2
Visit Notre Dame and the Latin Quarter
Visit the Musee du Louvre Climb the Eiffel Tower
Evening Meal Seine River Cruise
Visit Montmartre & Sacre Coeur
Evening Meal Quiz
Day 3
Guided tour of Stade de France
Day 4
Full day excursion to Disneyland® Paris
Return flight to Ireland
FREE
• GENERIC WORKBOOKS & TOWN TRAILS • GO EXPLORE JOURNALS • PROJECT WORK See page 3 for more details. Introduction
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CONTACT NST FOR A TAILOR MADE QUOTE PRICE INCLUDES: ✓ Return flights ✓ 1 piece of checked luggage ✓ All taxes & charges ✓ Airport see off ✓ 3 nights half board accommodation ✓ All visits and guides as per itinerary ✓ 4 days coach hire ✓ Group Travel Insurance ✓ 1 in 8 free place ratio ✓ 24 hr emergency contact * Peak/school hols supplements apply. Price is based on 40 paying passengers
Call (+353) 01 8940300 | Email info@nst.ie
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FRENCH LANGUAGE - Northern France
The School Tour Specialists
A beautiful region which will provide your students with a real taste of life in France. Offering a range of seaside resorts, local markets, water and theme parks and historic attractions – so it’s the ideal destination to practise and enhance language skills, discover French culture and find time for a spot of group bonding too! NST'S VALUE TIPS
✓ Substantial savings when you travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays ✓ Travel by coach & ferry to Northern France ✓ Ask us about free visits in Northern France
✓ Range of hotels to suit your budget ✓ Range of restaurants to suit your budget ✓ Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free supervisory ratio ✓ Travel light, just take hand luggage
Students at the local market
Cultural Experiences
Leisure Visits
Taking part in these enjoyable shared experiences will not only strengthen friendships but also open your students’ eyes to French culture and add real value to their classroom-based learning.
• Bellewaerde Theme Park, Ypres
• Aqualud, Le Touquet
• Hélicéa Leisure Centre, Boulogne-sur-Mer
• Evening Activities – discos, quizzes, French nights, etc.
• Boulogne-sur-Mer - Becasuc sweet factory, Roman old town, Local market days • Goat Farm, Montcavrel • Les Chocolats de Beussent • L’Escargotière du Choquel, Saint-Martin Choquel
• Boulangerie Visits • Regional Food Tasting • Musée de l’Abeille d’Opale • Musée de Maintenay • La Coupole • Agincourt Historical Museum
Always available to speak to. Always pleasant, nothing a problem. It was excellent from beginning to end. Ms Cooke-Harkins, Co. Donegal
Cross-Curricular Visits Increase the numbers on your tour and save money - ideal for: 4 History
FRENCH IMMERSION TOUR TO NST’S CHÂTEAU
NEW Option
For those looking for a truly French experience, why not try a French Immersion Course based at NST’s château? From the moment your students arrive to the minute they leave, NST’s bilingual château staff will speak to them in French and French alone! This is a great way to develop their listening and speaking skills, and by combining this experience with a variety of cultural visits in the area, your tour will really stretch their language abilities.
Activity Based Learning A range of engaging experiences that offer a level of understanding that you simply cannot replicate in the classroom. Additional online resources and interactive experiences are available for Les Chocolats de Beussent and Boulogne-sur-Mer market.
TOWN TREASURE TRAILS
Follow trail instructions and answer questions in French in this informative way to explore the town. NST’s exclusive trails are an excellent method of getting students to read, repeat and understand French words and phrases. Town trails are available in: • Aire-sur-la-Lys • Boulogne-sur-Mer • St Omer
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NAUSICAÄ SEA CENTRE, BOULOGNE-SUR-MER
This fascinating sea centre promotes French learning through interactive exhibits. Their range of educational workshops is now available to book for all age groups in French or English, covering marine-based topics such as climate change, plankton or marine life.
AUBERGE À LA FERME DU ‘SIRE DE CRÉQUY’, NR FRUGES
Conducted in French, this informative visit provides students with an insight into how traditional French cheeses and other dairy products are produced. Samples are provided along the tour and there is an option to eat lunch at the farm with much of the menu produced on-site.
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BOULANGERIE ESCOEUILLES
At this traditional boulangerie only French is spoken. Your students will complete worksheets ensuring they learn new phrases as they see the making and baking of bread, brioche and papin pies, before leaving with a fresh croissant or pain au chocolat.
FRENCH LANGUAGE - Northern France
The School Tour Specialists
Great Ways to Go & Explore
Language Workshops
• GENERIC WORKBOOKS & TOWN TRAILS • GO EXPLORE JOURNALS • PROJECT WORK
LILLE UNIVERSITY
All lessons are tailored to the ability of your group and your choice of topics. To ensure maximum individual participation, groups are split into classes of up to 15 students, who then go on to use their enhanced abilities and confidence in speaking the language for the remainder of the visit. Lessons are available Monday to Saturday, all year round (excluding August).
FREE
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Lille ris tm MarkeCh t Workshas eet
In this resource
1 Where is the market held? 2 When is it open? 3 When does Lille’s Christmas 4 What is the most popular Market take place? 5 How many chalets are drink in the market? there 6 How high is la grande in the Christmas Market? roue 7 How many cars has it got? (Ferris Wheel)? 8 Which building does Father 9 10
Which theatre
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Place (Place du Général de Gaulle) it commemo is a bronze Goddess rate?
company has
its headquart ers in the
Note/write Nathalie”
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of the Grand
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How much What can
find:
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Christmas drop in from each Saturday? The Christmas Market doesn’t only offer specialitie French specialitie s from other s. How many countries can you find?
In the centre
pack you will
for you to opportunities cultural focus on : NST has facilitated Case Studies with native speakers and situations; compelling communicate visits in innovative and aspects of your
you buy at
chalet 23?
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Students at local Boulangerie
NST’s Accommodation Château d’Ebblinghem - Owned by NST Château d’Ebblinghem is NST’s very own 19th century French country house set in a rural location 8km east of St Omer in North West France. Specifically renovated to provide a superb standard of accommodation for school and youth groups.
BENEFITS OF CHÂTEAU D’EBBLINGHEM Calais • One Group Accommodation • Your own Group Co-ordinator Guines • Safe & Secure FRANCE • Nutritious meals • Organised evening activities Boulogne-sur-Mer • Excellent recreational facilities Saint-Martin-Choquel
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BELGIUM Ypres
St. Omer
Lille
Château d’Ebblinghem Aire-sur-la-Lys
Pas-de-Calais Le Touquet
Montcavrel
Fruges
Chateau d’Ebblingham
SAMPLE 4-DAY LANGUAGE TOUR TO NORTHERN FRANCE MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Flight from Ireland
Check into your accommodation and spend your afternoon exploring the local area
Evening meal French quiz night
Day 2
Full day in Boulogne Sur Mer to visit the markets, the Nausicaa Sea Centre and complete the Boulogne Treasure Trail
Evening meal French night crêpe making
Day 3
Demonstration and tasting at a local Boulangerie. Visit Les Chocolats de Beussent
Afternoon visit to Aqualud Water park
Evening meal Disco
Day 4
Last minute shopping and sightseeing in Lille or similar
Return flight to Ireland
CONTACT NST FOR A TAILOR MADE QUOTE PRICE INCLUDES: ✓ Return flights ✓ 1 piece of checked luggage ✓ All taxes & charges ✓ Airport see off ✓ 3 nights FULL BOARD accommodation ✓ All visits and guides as per itinerary ✓ 4 days coach hire ✓ Group Travel Insurance ✓ 1 in 8 free place ratio ✓ 24 hr emergency contact * Peak/school hols supplements apply. Price is based on 40 paying passengers
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GERMAN LANGUAGE - Berlin
The School Tour Specialists
Berlin is one of Europe’s most historic cities and has evolved to become vibrant and cosmopolitan with visits and attractions that will give students a greater understanding of German life, past and present, whilst also helping them to increase their language abilities and bond as a group. NST'S VALUE TIPS ✓ Substantial savings when you travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays ✓ Ask us about free visits in Berlin
✓ Use NST’s FREE Languages Resources - Generic Workbooks & Town Trails - Go Explore Journals - Project Work (See page 3 for more details)
✓ Range of restaurants to suit your budget ✓ Range of hotels to suit your budget
Berlin City Centre
Cultural Experiences
Activity Based Learning
• Guided City Tour – Berlin Wall, The • Olympic Stadium Tour
A range of engaging experiences that offer a level of understanding that you simply cannot replicate in the classroom.
Reichstag, The Brandenburg Gate
• Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
• Checkpoint Charlie Museum
• Filmpark Babelsberg
• TV Tower
• Topography of Terror
Leisure Visits • Tropical Islands Water Park
• Bowling
• IMAX Cinema
• Ice Skating
Language Workshops
POTSDAMER PLATZ
A prime example of the new, vibrant Berlin. Students can practise their language skills in the numerous shops, cafés, restaurants and the fabulous Sony centre at this lively public square, once one of the busiest traffic intersections in Europe.
BERLIN MARKETS
PRO-LOG WORKSHOP
Located close to many of our most popular hotels, these workshops are taken, in German, by local teachers. There is a large focus on ‘practise’ and students are split in groups of up to 12, based on ability, to ensure individual participation. The sessions can include city trails or other activities and many groups follow the workshop with a visit to Berlin’s market to practise their newly enhanced language skills.
The large indoor market in the centre of the city is an ideal place to put language skills to the test and pick up a bargain or two.
SAMPLE 4-DAY LANGUAGE TOUR TO BERLIN
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MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Flight from Ireland Meet & Greet and check-in assistance from NST Representive
Guided walking tour of Berlin including Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag & the Holocaust Memorial
Evening meal Local Orientation
Day 2
Visit some of Berlin’s Markets
Visit Olympic Stadium and Bell Tower
Evening meal Climb the TV Tower in Alexanderplatz
Day 3
Guided tour of The Story of Berlin (In English or German)
Visit the DDR Museum
Evening meal Bowling
Day 4
Last minute sightseeing and some shopping in Ku’daam
Return flight to Ireland
DDR MUSEUM
This interactive museum immerses students into daily life during the Communist Era in East Berlin, helping them understand the period in a unique and entertaining way.
THE STORY OF BERLIN
A fabulous museum that shows over 800 years of Berlin’s history, through a number of interactive exhibitions and sound and light shows. The exhibition text, and guided bomb-shelter tour, are available in both English and German.
CONTACT NST FOR A TAILOR MADE QUOTE PRICE INCLUDES:
✓ Return flights ✓ 1 piece of checked luggage ✓ All taxes & charges ✓ Airport see off ✓ Meet & Greet in Berlin ✓ 3 nights half board accommodation ✓ All visits and guides as per itinerary ✓ Return airport transfers ✓ 2 days coach hire ✓ Group Travel Insurance ✓ 1 in 8 free place ratio ✓ 24 hr emergency contact * Peak/school hols supplements apply. Price is based on 40 paying passengers
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GERMAN LANGUAGE - Rhine & Moselle
The School Tour Specialists
The region offers a wide range of visits that give an insight into German life and a welcoming environment to practise language skills. NST offers an excellent choice of accommodation serving the needs of school groups and our tailor-made itineraries will add real value to your classroom-based learning. NST'S VALUE TIPS ✓ Substantial savings when you travel
✓ Use NST’s FREE Languages Resources
off peak or a day or two outside
- Generic Workbooks & Town Trails
official school holidays
- Go Explore Journals
✓ Ask us about free visits in Rhine & Moselle - Project Work ✓ Range of restaurants to suit your budget (See page 3 for more details) ✓ Range of hotels to suit your budget
Students near the Rhine
Activity Based Learning
Cultural Experiences • KD Rhine River Cruises
• The Town of Koblenz
• Cologne
• Siegfried’s Musikkabinett
• Boppard
Leisure Visits • Phantasialand
• Hunsrück Railway
• Bowling
• Cochem Wave Pool
• Swimming
Language Workshops SPRACHSCHULEN HOMMER
This small school offers excellent language workshops taught by professionals who are qualified in teaching German as a foreign language. The classes will be held at your hotel with groups split into classes up to 15 to ensure maximum participation. Time may be given in local towns afterwards to practise their newly enhanced skills and build confidence.
A range of engaging experiences that offer a level of understanding that you simply cannot replicate in the classroom.
RHINE & MOSELLE
Online resources and interactive experiences are available about the Rhine, at Siegfreid’s Musikkabinett in Rüdesheim and the wine-tasting in Koblenz.
THE TOWN OF TRIER
The oldest city in Germany, founded by the Romans, has an abundance of opportunities for students to practise language skills, including the marketplace, cathedral, baths and toy museum.
THE TOWN OF COCHEM
This popular town is a favourite for students to explore. Groups
SAMPLE 4-DAY LANGUAGE TOUR TO RHINE & MOSELLE MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Flight from Ireland
Visit Marksburg Castle
Evening meal Free time exploring the area
Day 2
Guided tour of Cologne, taking in the Cathedral. Guided tour of the Chocolate Museum and the Olympic Sports museum
Evening meal Bowling
Day 3
Full day in Cochem for a guided tour of Cochem Castle, ride the Cochem Chair lifts and visit Cochem Wavepool
Evening meal Guided tour of a local vineyard
Day 4
KD River Cruise on the Rhine Free time in Rudesheim
Return flight to Ireland
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can also tour the castle, completing NST study packs, helping them to improve their language abilities.
MARKSBURG & BURG ELTZ CASTLES
Students fill out NST quiz sheets, in German, as they tour either of these fabulous medieval castles.
VINEYARDS
Students can enjoy guided tours of the vineyards and wine cellars, get the opportunity to speak to the winegrowers and taste locally produced wines and fruit juices.
CONTACT NST FOR A TAILOR MADE QUOTE PRICE INCLUDES: ✓ Return flights ✓ 1 piece of checked luggage ✓ All taxes & charges ✓ Airport see off ✓ 3 nights half board accommodation ✓ All visits and guides as per itinerary ✓ 4 days coach hire ✓ Group Travel Insurance ✓ 1 in 8 free place ratio ✓ 24 hr emergency contact * Peak/school hols supplements apply. Price is based on 40 paying passengers
Call (+353) 01 8940300 | Email info@nst.ie
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SPANISH LANGUAGE - Barcelona/Salou
Barcelona, a modern and dynamic city with a strong sense of art and architecture, is steeped in history, tradition and diverse cultural influences. The Catalonian Coast provides an ideal base for groups to enjoy a beach side tour whilst experiencing the city life of Barcelona. NST'S VALUE TIPS ✓ Substantial savings when you travel
✓ Use NST’s FREE Languages Resources
off peak or a day or two outside
- Generic Workbooks & Town Trails
official school holidays
- Go Explore Journals
✓ Ask us about free visits in Barcelona
- Project Work
✓ Range of restaurants to suit your budget (See page 3 for more details) ✓ Range of hotels to suit your budget
Students at La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
Cultural Experiences
Activity Based Learning
Taking part in these enjoyable shared experiences will not only strengthen friendships but also open your students’ eyes to Spanish culture and add real value to their classroom-based learning.
A range of engaging experiences that offer a level of understanding that you simply cannot replicate in the classroom.
BARCELONA
• Monjuic
• Gothic Quarter
• Sitges
• La Sagrada Familia
• Markets
• Tarragona
• Nou Camp Las Ramblas
• Art Galleries & Museums
• The Gaudi Centre, Reus
Online resources and interactive experiences are available for PortAventura, Gaudí Centre and Las Ramblas.
• Montserrat Monastery
POBLE ESPANYOL
• Parc Güell
Leisure Visits • PortAventura Theme Park
• Aqualeon Aquapark, Tarragona
• Aquapolis Water Park, Salou
A complete village where students can practise their language skills in the many buildings housing working craftspeople, souvenir shops, cafés and restaurants.
PORT VELL
Language Workshops CAMBRILS LANGUAGE SCHOOLS
NST can provide an intensive Spanish Language course in Cambrils. Offering fully tailored courses, these schools will ensure your students receive relevant content and delivery methods according to their study level. Students will be split in maximum groups of 15 with qualified teachers and awarded a diploma of attendance.
The renovated harbour area has a number of attractions including the IMAX Cinema & Maremagnum. Students can explore the largest aquarium in Europe, visit the wide range of shops, eateries, an arcade games centre and a state-of-the-art large screen cinema, offering 3D movie experiences, too!
SAMPLE 4-DAY LANGUAGE TOUR TO BARCELONA/SALOU MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Flight from Ireland
Guided coach tour of Barcelona
Evening meal Stroll around Salou
Day 2
Visit Montserrat Monastery
Visit the Roman town of Tarragona
Evening meal Bowling in Tarragona
Day 3
Guided tour of the Olympic Stadium, then visit Montjuic and Poble Espanyol
Take the Cable Car down to Maremagnum
Evening meal Magic Show
Day 4
Visit markets in Barcelona
Return flight to Ireland
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MARKETS
The markets are the ideal place to put language skills to the test and pick up a bargain.
SITGES & CALAFELL TOWN TRAILS
Students follow trail instructions and answer questions in Spanish in this informative and enjoyable way to explore the town. Our trails are an excellent method of getting students to read, repeat and understand Spanish signs, words and phrases.
TAPAS TASTING EVENING
Students can taste a wide variety of traditional Spanish dishes at this fun and popular evening activity.
CONTACT NST FOR A TAILOR MADE QUOTE PRICE INCLUDES:
✓ Return flights ✓ 1 piece of checked luggage ✓ All taxes & charges ✓ Airport see off ✓ Meet & Greet in Barcelona ✓ 3 nights half board accommodation ✓ All visits and guides as per itinerary ✓ 4 days coach hire ✓ Group Travel Insurance ✓ 1 in 8 free place ratio ✓ 24 hr emergency contact
* Peak/school hols supplements apply. Price is based on 40 paying passengers
SPANISH LANGUAGE - Cantabria
The School Tour Specialists
The region offers a wide range of visits that give an insight into Spanish life and a welcoming environment to practise language skills. NST offers an excellent choice of accommodation serving the needs of school groups and our tailor-made itineraries will add real value to your classroom-based learning. NST'S VALUE TIPS ✓ Substantial savings when you travel
✓ Use NST’s FREE Languages Resources
off peak or a day or two outside
- Generic Workbooks & Town Trails
official school holidays
- Go Explore Journals
✓ Ask us about free visits in Cantabria
- Project Work
✓ Range of restaurants to suit your budget (See page 3 for more details) ✓ Range of hotels to suit your budget
Students at El Soplao Caves
Cultural Experiences
Activity Based Learning
Taking part in these enjoyable shared experiences will not only strengthen friendships but also open your students’ eyes to Spanish culture and add real value to their classroom-based learning.
A range of engaging experiences that offer a level of understanding that you simply cannot replicate in the classroom.
• The City of Santander • Altamira Caves, nr Santillana del Mar • El Soplao Caves • Fuente Dé Cable Car
• Santillana del Mar • Comillas • Bilbao • Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao
Leisure Visits • Karaoke / Disco • Swimming Pool
• Valle Real Shopping Centre
Language Workshops SANTANDER LANGUAGE SCHOOLS
NST can provide an intensive Spanish Language course in a highly prestigious school in Santander. Offering a fully tailored course, this school will ensure your students receive relevant content and delivery methods according to their study level. Students will be split in maximum groups of 15 with qualified teachers and awarded a diploma of attendance.
SANTANDER TOWN TRAIL
falconry displays and sea lion shows. There are also workshops available, all of which can be conducted in Spanish.
POTES MARKET VISIT
Groups staying at the Hotel Campomar gain a real taste of Cantabria by enjoying a fun tapas tasting evening and Spanish cookery lessons.
Students follow trail instructions and answer questions in Spanish in this informative and enjoyable way to explore the town. Students can practise their Spanish and even pick up a bargain at the popular local market in Potes – a medieval town, popular for its architecture, natural environment and traditions.
CABARCENO NATURE PARK & WORKSHOPS
This spacious safari park offers various entertainments such as
SAMPLE 4-DAY LANGUAGE TOUR TO CANTABRIA
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MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Flight from Ireland Meet & Greet and check-in assitance from NST Representative
Visit the El Soplao Caves
Evening meal Explore local area and beaches
Day 2
Coach excursion to Santander, explore the city using NST town trail worksheets
Visit the Cabárceno Nature Park
Evening meal Quiz night
Day 3
Full day coach excursion to the Picos de Europa region with visits to the cable car at Fuent Dé, & shopping in Potes
Day 4
Visit the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao
TAPAS TASTING EVENING
TRADITIONAL FLAMENCO LESSONS
Students can see a professional presentation of the passionate art of flamenco dancing before learning some traditional moves and clapping rhythms.
CONTACT NST FOR A TAILOR MADE QUOTE PRICE INCLUDES:
Return flight to Ireland
Evening meal Karaoke/Disco
✓ Return flights ✓ 1 piece of checked luggage ✓ All taxes & charges ✓ Airport see off ✓ Meet & Greet in Cantabria ✓ 3 nights half board accommodation ✓ All visits and guides as per itinerary ✓ 4 days coach hire ✓ Group Travel Insurance ✓ 1 in 8 free place ratio ✓ 24 hr emergency contact * Peak/school hols supplements apply. Price is based on 40 paying passengers
Call (+353) 01 8940300 | Email info@nst.ie
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The School Tour Specialists
French – Loire Valley HIGHLIGHTS:
Futuroscope, Châteaux of the Loire Valley, Loches – Vignemont Cave Dwellers Quarry, Amboise – Aquarium du Val de Loire, Saumur – Gratien & Meyer Sparkling Wine Caves
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German – Munich HIGHLIGHTS:
Spanish – Andalucía
Language Workshops, Deutsches Museum, Olympiapark Adventure Tour, Allianz Arena, The BMW Museum, Bavaria Film Studios
HIGHLIGHTS:
Language Workshops, Seville’s Alcázar, Córdoba’s Mezquita, Granada’s Alhambra Palace, Benalmádena Cable Car, Malaga’s Museo Picasso
NST can tailor make an itinerary for any destination, including Italy and China, required to fulfil your needs as a Language teacher.
Other Brochures available from NST –
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