School Science Trip to Disneyland and Paris

Bring the magic of science to life for your students.

On a 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

Day 1

Morning

Depart from school

Afternoon

Arrive in Calais

Evening

Arrive in Paris Check-in to accommodation in time for evening meal

Day 2

Morning

Visit to theCité des Sciences

Afternoon

Boat trip along the Seine Time for sightseeing

Evening

Time for evening meal

Day 3

Morning

Full day spent at Disneyland® Paris and Walt Disney Studios® Park

Afternoon

Continue your magical day at Disneyland® Paris and Walt Disney Studios® Park

Evening

Time for evening meal

Day 4

Morning

Arrive in Calais Arrive back at school

Afternoon

Depart and head back to Calais

3 nights' half-board accommodation
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Day pass to Disneyland® Paris and Walt Disney Studios
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

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

Accommodation

European Campus Sainte Therese Ouest

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.

Explorers Hotel

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.

Premiere Classe Bussy Saint Georges

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).

Educational Activities

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.

Disneyland® Paris

Disneyland® Paris is a magical setting, with much more to offer for students of all subjects and ages than the rides and attractions it's known for.

Exploradome

This multimedia museum offers amazing educational exhibitions and workshops led by professionals for all ages.

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

Sony Computer Lab Paris

The Sony Computer Science Lab engages in fundamental research in cutting edge areas of science which you are able to

Tour Montparnasse (Observatoire Panoramique)

For iconic, panoramic views of Paris, the Tour Montparnasse is unbeatable.

Cultural Activities

Bateaux Mouches

Starting at the Pont d'Alma, near the Eiffel Tower, a Seine River cruise will take you upstream to the Ile de la Cite and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Eiffel Tower

The instantly recognisable symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, can be seen from almost any point in the city, and the view from the top is truly awe-inspiring.

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.