School Science Trip to Amsterdam

Let your students experience science outside the classroom with a science school trip to the Netherlands!

Located in Noordwijk on the Dutch coast is Space Expo, the visitor centre of the European Space Agency, where your students can experience the magic of space exploration from the comfort of the Earth.

Just 45 minutes away in Amsterdam is NEMO, the biggest science centre in the Netherlands. Here, your students can discover the wonderful world of science and technology in a fun and educational way. For the more adventurous, why not see physics in action with a day out at the nearby Walibi World or De Efteling Theme Parks? And you could also choose to make your trip cross-curricular by joining forces with your school's history, art or religious studies departments.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Afternoon

Travel from the UK

Evening

Arrive in Noordwijk and check in to accommodation for evening meal

Day 2

Morning

Visit to Space Expo

Afternoon

Visit to NEMO

Evening

Evening meal

Day 3

Morning

Full-day excursion to Walibi World or De Efteling Theme Park/or spend day exploring Amsterdam (Canal Boat Trip, Anne Frank House, Pancake House, Ajax Arena)

Evening

Evening meal

Day 4

Morning

Depart after breakfast and travel back to the UK

Evening

Arrive back in UK

3 nights' half-board accommodation
Detailed information pack
Free staff place ratio 1:8
Itinerary planning service
Motorway tolls and taxes
Return Channel crossings
Return executive coach travel
Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
VAT at current rates to tour operators

Curriculum

A Level

Biological control systems
Genetics and evolution
Mechanics
Electrical circuits
Sustainability

GCSE

Earth and atmospheric science
Cellular biology
Health, disease and the development of medicines
Inheritance, variation and evolution
Forces and motion
Light and the electromagnetic spectrum
Electricity and circuits
Magnetism

Key Stage 3

Earth and the atmosphere
Human bodies: cells and systems
Nutrition and digestion
Genetics and evolution
Electricity and electromagnetism
Motions and forces
Waves: sound, energy and light

Primary

Earth and space
Animals: skeletons and systems
Nutrition
Life cycles
Evolution and inheritance
Light and shadows
Understanding sound
Forces and magnets

Accommodation

Meininger Amsterdam City West

The Meininger Amsterdam City West is located in Sloterdijk, part of the Westpoort area of Amsterdam. From the nearby Sloterdijk train station, it's just one stop to Central Station and all of Amsterdam's main attractions, and 10 minutes to Schiphol Airport. The hotel boasts fantastic facilities including a 24-hour reception, a lounge, a games zone and free WiFi throughout. Students will stay in shared rooms and dormitory-style rooms with teachers in singles or twins. All guestrooms have private bathroom facilities. And a healthy buffet breakfast will ensure your group are ready for a day spent exploring the Dutch capital!

Stayokay Amsterdam Oost

The hostel is located to the east of the city centre in a quiet, typical Amsterdam neighbourhood. Amsterdam’s historic centre is less than 15 minutes away by bike or tram.Stayokay Amsterdam Oost is housed in an amazing building: a former school dating from around 1900. Visitors can enjoy the ultra-modern facilities in classical settings. The hostel is ideally suited to accommodate (large) groups, providing access to various multifunctional areas within the building. The bedrooms are all spacious, and ensuite. All rooms are designed by the famous Dutch designer Edward van Vliet. Stayokay has its own café/restaurant and also shares the building with a cinema and theatre – a truly fantastic entertainment combination!

Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark

This youth hostel, one of the most modern in Europe, has a great location in one of central Amsterdam’s major parks only a few minutes’ walk from the Rijksmuseum. Facilities include: restaurant, TV lounge, brasserie, internet stations, meeting room and games room with pool table. The group will normally sleep in four, six, or eight bedded rooms all of which are fully en-suite. Group leaders will normally be accommodated in twins or singels

Educational Activities

Corpus Museum of the Human Body

The CorpusMuseum offers a 'journey through the human body,' during which the visitor can see, feel and hear how the

NEMO Science Museum

NEMO Science Museum is the biggest science centre in the Netherlands.

Science Centre Delft

It's all about being hands on at the Science Centre in Delft.

Space Expo

Space Expo, the visitor centre of the European Space Agency, is Europe’s first permanent space exhibition.

Cultural Activities

Amsterdam Canal Cruises

Enjoy a cruise along Amsterdam's famous canals and take in the photogenic streets with full commentary.

Anne Frank House

Take your students to the building (now a museum) where Anne Frank and her family hid during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.

De Efteling Theme Park

Welcome to a world full of adventure, excitement and romance, where you will find one surprise after another. This theme

Omniversum (Imax Cinema)

The Omniversum offers you an unique experience with the IMAX films being projected onto the impressive 840m² giant dome. The

The Pancake Bakery

The Pancake Bakery began as a small pancake restaurant with a basic menu. In 1980 the owner introduced several changes

Walibi World

Walibi World guarantees a day full of exciting moments for everyone. Do you like adventuring or just sensation? You will

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.