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Our Geography Trips
Tried and tested Geography residential field trips that enrich classroom coverage of the IGCSE/A Level/IB syllabus and provide opportunities for coursework data collection.
Why take students on a Geography field trip?
For a subject that encourages students to develop an interest and understanding of the world around them, an overseas residential trip can offer an opportunity for students to experience Geography directly beyond the limits of classroom videos, websites or textbooks. The very nature of Geography means not everything may be visible in their home country - so why not visit the locations unavailable at home to experience first-hand volcanoes, tropical rainforests, savanna ecosystems or differing approaches to population and settlement? This can not only work to inspire them to study further, but also help them to develop a broader understanding of syllabus topics currently being taught in lessons. Schools offering annual international Geography-themed trips may also see a greater uptake in students wanting to study the subject in KS4 and KS5.
Geography destinations
For volcanoes and volcanic activity, choose our Amalfi Coast trip to Italy. This trip also offers opportunities to see coastal processes and landforms as well as investigate the impact and challenges surrounding tourism in a popular corner of Italy.
For ecosystems, including tropical rainforest, savanna and desert, as well as mangroves and coral reefs, look no further than our trip to Kenya. This trip also provides an opportunity to see geothermal energy generation in practice, volcanoes and agriculture harnessing volcanic benefits, tourism impact and management and a different take on population and settlement. There is so much Geography in Kenya we would suggest limiting the focal points of the trip - unless you have time for a real adventure!
Look out for a new destination coming in 2025 - Colombia. With volcanoes, earthquake management, dense jungles, deserts and coral reefs, and opportunities to look at a diverse range of settlement development ranging from urban centres to cities inaccessible by road, all populated by some of the friendliest and most welcoming people on the planet, Colombia has something to inspire every geography student. If you are interested in finding out more before we formally launch our geography school trips to Colombia, please get in touch.
We can also customise trips to any of our destinations to focus on specific syllabus areas or allow students to complete coursework.
Why choose Think Outside The Classroom for your Geography residential school trip?
100% Financial Protection
With Travel Trust Association membership (member X0993), any money paid for a school trip goes into a trust account that can only be released after you return from your school trip or to other companies offering equal financial protection. This ensures all money paid is 100% protected until after you return.
Fully Risk Assessed
All our educational visits have full risk assessments available. We are of course happy to provide additional risk assessments as needed by your school. Additionally, all our trip leaders have police clearance certificates for working with young people, and Think Outside The Classroom Ltd has full public liabilty and professional indemnity insurance cover.
Completely Customisable
Want a shorter residential trip? Want to add specific attractions? Want more comfort with twin rooms in hotels and private coach transfers, or to keep the price affordable with hostels and public transport where feasible? We've got you covered - just ask and we can make a trip perfect for your requirements.
Support On Location
You will have a personal guide to lead your group whilst on your school trip, and a 24 hour emergency contact number. We make sure teachers supporting your trip are comfortable with local SIM cards or other means of staying connected provided, plus extra refreshments throughout each day of the trip. Our trip leader will also brief the teachers each day with full information about the plans, such locations, activities and supervision needed.