Bring the magic of science to life for your students with a science school trip to Paris and Disneyland® Paris!
On a science school trip to Paris, your students will explore key environmental and technological themes of science. One of the world’s largest and most visited science museums, La Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie is on an impressive modern site in northeastern Paris.
Other highly recommended visits include the Palais de la Découverte and the Marie Curie Museum. A visit to Disneyland® Paris will let your students experience physics in action. Workbooks suitable for KS3 are available to download on request.
Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)
Day 1/4
Morning
Depart from school
Afternoon
Arrive in Calais
Evening
Arrive in Paris
Check-in to accommodation in time for evening meal
Day 2/4
Morning
Visit to theCité des Sciences
Afternoon
Boat trip along the Seine
Time for sightseeing
Evening
Time for evening meal
Day 3/4
Morning
Full day spent at Disneyland® Paris and Walt Disney Studios® Park
Evening
Time for evening meal
Day 4/4
Morning
Arrive in Calais
Arrive back at school
Afternoon
Depart and head back to Calais
What's included?
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3 nights' half-board accommodation
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Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Day pass to Disneyland® Paris and Walt Disney Studios
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Detailed information pack
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Free staff place ratio 1:8
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Itinerary planning service
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Motorway tolls and taxes
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Return Channel crossings
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Return executive coach travel
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Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
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VAT at current rates to tour operators
Curriculum Links
A-Level
- Mechanics
- Sustainability
- Electrical circuits
- Genetics and evolution
- Biological control systems
- Atomic structure
- Ecosystems and biodiversity
- Cellular biology
- Supports learning in STEM
GCSE
- Earth and atmospheric science
- Forces and motion
- Light and the electromagnetic spectrum
- Global energy sources
- Magnetism
- Inheritance, variation and evolution
- Atoms, elements and compounds
- Cellular biology
- Ecosystems
- Supports learning in STEM
Key Stage 3
- Earth and the atmosphere
- Motions and forces
- Waves: sound, energy and light
- Electricity and electromagnetism
- Genetics and evolution
- Energy changes and transfers
- Human bodies: cells and systems
- Atoms, elements and compounds
- Ecosystems
- Supports learning in STEM
Primary
- Earth and space
- Forces and magnets
- Light and shadow
- Understanding sound
- Electricity
- Evolution and inheritance
- Animals: skeletons and systems
- Living things and their habitats
Educational activities and visits
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
France’s leading science museum hosts static and interactive exhibitions on a range of environmental and technological themes, including climate change… Read More
Disneyland® Paris
A school trip to Disneyland® Paris is sure to be an unforgettable experience for your students. A magical setting for… Read More
Exploradome
This multimedia museum offers amazing educational exhibitions and workshops led by professionals for all ages.Topics include: Energy, the Climate and… Read More
Palais de la Decouverte
The Palais de la Decouverte (Palace of Discovery)was brought about through the efforts of Jean Perrin, Nobel Prize winner forPhysics… Read More
Sony Computer Lab Paris
The Sony Computer Science Lab engages in fundamental research in cutting edge areas of science which you are able to… Read More
Tour Montparnasse (Observatoire Panoramique)
For iconic, panoramic views of Paris, the Tour Montparnasse is unbeatable… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Accommodation
The new European Campus Sainte Therese Ouest is a purpose built centre which offers excellent facilities. It’s an ideal base for school groups visiting Paris & Disneyland. There are a total of 42 clean, modern and comfortable bedrooms all of which are en-suite. Students will generally be accommodated in multibedded rooms and staff in twin or singles. A continental breakfast is served daily and evening meals are offered in the dining hall. Facilities include meeting rooms, Amphitheatre, Wifi and sports facilities.
Situated directly on the outskirts of the Disneyland® Paris resort, this fantastic 3* hotel offers a huge range of amenities.
- Indoor heated pool with slides
- 3 restaurants
- 6D Cinema
- Disney boutique in the hotel
- Free shuttles to Disney® Parks
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Children's playgrounds
Meeting rooms for group activities (supplement required)Students are accommodated in multibedded rooms and staff in twins or singles according to the gender split.
Each room is equipped with: bathroom (with bath), toilet, TV, telephone, hairdryer, individual heating and ventilator, safe, tea and coffee-making facilities and Wi-Fi access.A continental breakfast is offered every morning.
Hotel Premiere Classe Bussy St Georges has been recently renovated and has a fantastic location for both Paris and Disneyland® Paris.
Students will mainly be accommodated in triple and quadruple rooms.
Most rooms have a bunk bed and 2 single beds with TV, telephone and air-conditioning. Group leaders will normally be accommodated in twin-bedded rooms.
All rooms come with a small en-suite bathroom. A buffet breakfast is served daily in the hotel and evening meal is offered at the Campanile hotel on the same campus. Seminar rooms and the breakfast hall are available on request (please ask for details).
Supporting you every step of the way
1 Creating Your Perfect Trip
We'll tailor make your school trip to meet your specific requirements
2 Launching your trip to parents and students
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3 After you've booked
Your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will work with you on the finer details of your trip
4 While you're away
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5 After your trip
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Need help?
Laura Martin — Tour Adviser
Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
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