School French Culture Trip to Brussels and Walibi World

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If you’re looking for a good value alternative to Paris and Disneyland® Paris or Parc Astérix then a French school trip to Brussels and Walibi World could be perfect for you!

The capital of Belgium and de facto capital of the European Union, Brussels is a fascinating city for any school group to visit. Technically bilingual in French and Flemish, the vast majority of the city’s inhabitants speak French and so you can be certain that your students will be immersed in the French language during your school trip to Brussels.

This is also a great opportunity to show your students how French could be for their future careers, given then number of international organisations and institutions that are based in the city and use French as a working language.

Whether you’re introducing KS3 students to the French language and the reach of French as a global language, or you’re hoping to inspire your GCSE or A-Level students to develop their passion for French while at the same time getting in some useful speaking, listening and reading practice, a French school trip to the exciting city of Brussels will be unforgettable.

And make sure you take the time to visit nearby Walibi World. One of the largest theme parks in Belgium, this is a really fun activity that your students will love!

School French Culture Trip to Brussels and Walibi World

From

£389PP

4 days, 3 nights

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Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Depart school

Afternoon

Arrive in Brussels Time to explore the Grand-Place on foot

Evening

Evening meal in accommodation
Day 2

Morning

Visit the Atomium

Afternoon

Visit to Mini-Europe

Evening

Evening meal in accommodation
Day 3

Morning

Full-day excursion to Walibi World

Afternoon

Continue full-day excursion to Walibi World

Evening

Evening meal in accommodation Bowling
Day 4

Morning

Visit to Concept Chocolate

Afternoon

Depart Brussels

Evening

Arrive back at school
  • Return executive coach travel from UK
  • Return Channel crossings
  • 3 nights' half-board accommodation
  • Free staff place ratio 1:8 (or as negotiated)
  • Itinerary planning service
  • Detailed final itinerary pack with relevant maps and visit confirmations
  • Access to Vamoos - our easy to use travel app
  • Motorway tolls and taxes
  • VAT at current rate to tour operators
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Entrance to Walibi World

Curriculum

A Level
  • Aspects of French-speaking cultures
  • World of work
  • Artistic culture - music, art and cinema
  • Festivals and traditions
  • Political culture
  • Individual research project opportunities
GCSE
  • Food, drink and eating out
  • Travel and tourism
  • Holiday destinations
  • Customs, celebrations and festivals
  • Home, town and neighbourhoods
  • Daily life and free time activities
  • Understanding French culture and identity
  • Future aspirations, study and work
Key Stage 3
  • Exploring the town
  • Hobbies and pastimes
  • Food and drink
  • Eating out
  • Introducing yourself
  • Describing others
  • Likes and dislikes
  • Cultural traditions

Accommodation

Van Gogh Youth Hostel

In the heart of Brussels opposite the top end of the botanical gardens, just off the main road that runs between the Supreme Court buildings and Royal Chapel is the Youth Hostel Vincent van Gogh. Students will be accommodated in mostly 4-8 bedded rooms, staff in twins. Showers and toilets are available on each floor. Communal areas are across the street from the main accommodation block. These consist of a kitchen, a recreation area with a pool table, TV and bar and a dining room where breakfast is served. The TV has channels from across Europe, including the UK, so you need not miss your favourite soap. Internet connection is available on an hourly basis for a small fee.

YH Bruegel

VJH Bruegel is a modern hostel near the heart of Brussels.Students will mostly be accommodated in 4 bedded rooms, and staff in twins or singles. There are toilets and showers on each floor, but nearly all the hostel's rooms are en-suite. Free WiFi is available.Breakfast is served everyday, and both packed lunches and evening meals are available on request.There is also an attractive inner courtyard, sitting corners and leisure rooms where students can watch TV or play board games. A meeting room and the dining hall may be booked for use without charge.Although the reception is only open 0700-1000 and 1400-0100, groups have 24-hour access to the building once they have checked in.

Educational Activities

Atomium

Created in 1958 for the Brussels World Fair held in Heysel, Brussels, the Atomium is the only structure left standing

Mini-Europe

Located at the foot of the Atomium, Mini-Europe is the only park where you can have a whistle stop tour of Europe in a few short hours.

Grand-Place Brussels

Brussels' Grand-Place, also known as Grote Markt in Flemish, is the city's main square and the beating heart of the Belgian capital.

Cultural Activities

Walibi World Belgium

Enjoy an exciting day out at this fantastic theme park close to Brussels!

Concept Chocolate

Proud of its experience and know-how in personalised chocolates, Concept Chocolate is delighted to offer you an opportunity to learn

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect trip

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in the subject area and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a trip to suit your group’s needs and meet your learning objectives.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the trip planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (freeing you up to do what you do best – teach).

Support while you’re away

From lost property to properly lost, we’ll always be on the end of the phone while you’re out on the trip. You’ll get a final info pack before you go, as well as access to all your trip documents via the Vamoos app.

After your trip
We’ll ask you for feedback, so we can improve our service. Let’s start planning your next trip too, so parents have plenty of time to pay (and so it’s less stressful for you). And don’t forget to head to our resources hub to continue the learning back in the classroom.

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