Q1. What is an educational travel services?
A1. Educational travel is an opportunity for Student, teachers and community leaders to use the world as their classroom. As group leaders, educators lead their students abroad on tours with the support of a Travel services Director. Travel services range in duration from a few days to several weeks. During that time, students can experience many of the things they have read about in textbooks or learned to say in language classes, placing classroom lessons into a real world context.
Q2. Who travels on an educational travel services?
A2. Typically, educational travel services are led by teachers who want to engage their students by taking learning outside the classroom. Group leaders are often high school teachers who teach foreign languages, social studies, art, English and science courses. Student travelers are typically in high school but can also be in middle school or college. Anyone who wants to learn about the world by experiencing it firsthand can find a place on one of our travel services. (Student from age 8)
Q3. Why is international educational travel important?
A3. Our society is becoming more international every day. Many international students travel abroad, but far fewer Egyptian students leave their country to see the world. In order for Egyptian students to compete professionally in industries that are likewise becoming more international, it is important that they understand and experience other cultures. Simply put educational travel helps prepare students to succeed in an ever-changing global society.
Q4. What are the benefits for teachers who take students on a Educational Trip?
A4. For teachers, the biggest benefit is that they are changing their students’ lives. Many teachers credit their experiences on such trip with making them better teachers, and travel can benefit schools as a whole as well. Students who travel often return more confident with a new understanding of the world around them, and their experiences help promote cultural understanding among students and teachers.
Q5. What are the benefits for students who join our educational travel services?
A5. In addition to the life-changing benefits of seeing the world, students who travel on a TRAVEL HOUSE educational travel services can earn credit by completing coursework. As more and more colleges expect students to have had international experiences, educational travel enhances students’ college applications and prepares them for a more international higher education experience. Many students have also credited traveling on a TRAVEL HOUSE educational travel services with inspiring them to study abroad and even influencing their career direction.
Q6. What are “experiential learning opportunities?”
A6. Experiential learning opportunities allow students to learn by experience, a style of learning which we’ve found leaves a lasting impression on travelers.
Examples include:
• Rome: Pizza-making— students learn how to make a classic Italian favorite from expert chefs!
• Madrid: Flamenco or fado lessons—students learn the age-old art of the fado song or the rhythmic steps of flamenco.
• London: Globe Theatre Workshop— students practice the dramatic art by reciting the works of Shakespeare and learning about stagecraft.
• China: Cultural immersion—students get a glimpse of Chinese culture by visiting a local family for dinner, having lunch with Chinese students and learning about traditional and modern Chinese medicine with a visit to a local hospital.
Q7. Where do most students want to travel?
A7. The majority of TRAVEL HOUSE travelers set off to discover Europe, but an increasing number wants to travel to Asia, Australia, America and Canada.
Q8. Are educational travel services safe?
A8. Safety is our highest priority. We constantly monitor world events and stay informed. With schools in over 50 countries, local staff is always available to support our travelers. For example, if a student loses his or her passport in Paris, a member of our Parisian staff can be there to assist in minutes. Travelers and their families can also enjoy increased peace of mind
Some schools equipped with handheld wireless phones/computers with GPS technology, allowing them to upload pictures and tour updates to a secure website accessible by family members. Furthermore, parents can use link to pinpoint their child’s group’s geographical location on a map in addition to learning about what their child did each day. Not only will parents feel more comfortable about where their children are, they won’t even have to wait until the group returns to hear about all of the adventures!
Q9. Is educational travel affordable?
A9. TRAVEL HOUSE believes that every student should have the opportunity to travel. That is why we guarantee the lowest prices in the industry. Because of our size, we are able to negotiate excellent rates without sacrificing quality.
Q10. Why should I choose Travel House Educational Services?
A10. The reasons to choose us that we: -
1. Truly international classes! Study and learn with up to 100 different nationalities
2. Wide range of courses for all levels
3. Choose from 150 fabulous locations world wide
4. Language Schools offer start dates every week of the year
5. Schools are fully accredited
6. Specially trained staff to organize your academic and social life
8. All courses are certified .All students receive certificate.
9. Internships programs available at most schools |