Class Trips for Student Groups
Custom, educational tours for your student group. From social studies and history to language studies, STEM, art, drama and more – whatever your curriculum, we can create an experience for your group that will have a lifelong, positive impact.
An unforgettable learning opportunity
Travel offers a unique learning opportunity that allows students to
- Explore the world and experience different cultures
- Practice language skills
- Broaden their horizons
- Engage in hands-on, experiential learning
- Acquire new life skills and personal responsibility
- Mature and grow with a new perspective
- Go outside of their comfort zones
- Create lasting memories with their friends
About our class trip booking services
Our educational tours are made to suit your group…..
- You provide us with your parameters
- Approximate group size
- Approximate budget
- Date range
- Desired location(s)
- Educational objectives
- Other desired sights, places, activities
- We create a detailed itinerary that you can present to your school board
| Group Size | To keep costs effective, we recommend a group size of 20+ people |
| Trip Duration | Typically 7-14 days |
| Locations | Anywhere you want to go! |
Other questions? See Frequently Asked Questions below
What’s included?
- Return trip airfare bookings for all individuals
- All taxes and airport departure fees
- Assistance with visa applications for all travellers
- 24/7 personalized support for group leaders
- Presentation to students and parents
- Travel insurance for all individuals including trip interruptions / cancellations, baggage, and emergency medical coverage (if required)
- School board mandated insurance policies
- Detailed tour itinerary
- Local tour guide/tour manager
- Hotel accommodations
- Local land transportation (coach bus when required, metro passes, etc)
- Meals (breakfast and dinner)
- Admission to local sights/venues
- Allocated free time for students to explore
- Guidance for students on what to pack
Have questions, ideas, or concerns? Please don’t hesitate to reach out – we’re happy to assist however we can in your researching and planning process
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What's the minimum number of students required to make up a group?
Technically, the minimum number of students is 10 for group bookings.
Due to minimum 10:1 (student:adult) ratios and the need to have a male and female supervisor, groups are typically 20+ students.
How far in advance should we start planning our class trip?
It is never too early to start planning but generally, for spring break tours, it is best to contact World Class Tours a minimum of 12 months before you plan to travel.
Do you join smaller groups together with other school groups to make one large group?
No, we do not join school groups together unless this is specifically requested by the group supervisors.
What is the process for establishing our class trip itinerary?
World Class Tours will create a customized itinerary in consultation with the group leader.
Once agreed upon by both parties, the itinerary with a full list of inclusions, exclusions and the payment schedule will be provided to the lead teacher to submit to the school board for trip approval.
How do we get started with planning and school board approval?
First, an itinerary and price must be established with the group lead and World Class Tours. See the question about establishing itineraries for more info on this process.
Once the itinerary has been set, this becomes the ‘contract’ for the trip and the formal approval process can begin with the respective school board. It typically begins with the group lead completing the required application for an extended field trip to submit to the board and sending it along with the itinerary for approval.
How do you help ensure group safety?
Most school boards require that teacher supervisors submit a contingency plan, should issues regarding safety and well-being arise during the trip. We are very familiar with such requirements and work with group leads to make sure the best contingency plans and safety protocols are established.
All of our class trips include a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover unforeseen emergency medical occurrences as well as events resulting in trip interruptions or cancellation.
Lastly, teacher supervisors have 24/7 access to World Class Tours personnel while they are away to help deal with any situations that may occur.
More questions?
Over 25 years experience
An Edmonton Public Schools Approved Provider
Staff with educational backgrounds
Special care for your group's particular needs
