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

a&o Amsterdam Zuidoost

This hostel is located in the suburb of Bullewijk near to the Amsterdam Arena - home of Ajax. Bullewijk metro station is just a few minutes' walk from the hostel. The city centre, easily accessible by metro, is about 20 minutes awayStudents are accommodated in multi-bedded rooms with 6-8 beds and staff in twins/singles. All rooms are en-suite and have lockers for each person.The reception is open 24 hours and facilities include a TV-lounge, pool table, table football, free Wi-Fi, bar and garden.

Aan Zee Hotel

Located in the seaside resort of Noordwijk, around 30 miles from central Amsterdam, the family run Hotel aan Zee is deservedly popular with our youth and school groups. Amenities at the hotel include a dining room, a lift to all floors, a lounge with a bar and games facilities including a pool table, a TV and video. Groups are mainly accommodated in rooms which sleep up to 4 people, with group leaders in twin rooms. If staff require single rooms there will be a supplement. With 40 rooms all offering private facilities it may be possible for groups to be accommodated together on one floor (subject to availability).

Stayokay Haarlem

Enjoy some culture, visit a museum or go shopping? Or do you prefer wandering through nature, cycling between the dunes, going for a walk on the beach? It’s all possible in and around Haarlem. Furthermore, ‘Heavenly Haarlem’ – the ‘northern city with southern flamboyancy’ – has an extremely central location: the bulb fields, the windmills of Zaanse Schans and the city of Amsterdam are all within easy reach. You can also enjoy a meal and meet friends from all over the world in the friendly brown cafe ‘The Shuffle’. Stayokay Haarlem is centrally located near the connecting road to the beach, the woods, the city centre of Haarlem and Amsterdam.

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!

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.