STEM - UK + Netherlands

12 Day - Teacher Professional Learning Tour

Tour Code: PL-STEM-UK+NE

First Hand Insight
World-Class Lectures + Workshops

Thames Barrier - The Thames Barrier is a retractable barrier system that is designed to prevent the floodplain of most of Greater London from being flooded by exceptionally high tides and storm surges moving up from the North Sea.
 

First - Hand knowledge

The itinerary is designed for maximum educational value and is syllabus-linked.  Through workshops, tutorials and guided tours teachers have opportunities to refresh and deepen their subject knowledge and teaching practice, and bring innovative ideas, techniques and resources back to the classroom.

 
 

Visit global epicentres

This tour takes teachers to London, Cambridge, Oxford, Rotterdam and Amsterdam exploring cutting-edge research and technology, sustainable engineering and design, and advances in aerospace.    

 
Scientific tours for teachers sustainable design and ecosystem management
 

 Upcoming Tour DateS

8th July -19th July 2024

$7,650 per person, twin-share

2025 TBC

Tax deductible for most full or part-time teachers

Tour Highlights

  • Visit prestigious universities and research centres nurturing next-gen STEM professionals and influencing real-world solutions to global challenges – from immunology to chemical biology, sustainable design to ecosystem conservation.

  • Get updates on the latest thinking (and beyond) in robotics, virtual reality, AI, fusion power, coding and computational thinking, and energy systems at the University of Cambridge and elsewhere. Deepen knowledge of space exploration.

  • Make the connections between science, engineering and mathematics and our everyday lives.

  • Explore innovative engineering and design – from the Thames Barrier to the experimental techniques transforming Rotterdam into a sustainable architecture epicentre.

  • Downtime visits to city landmarks, a West End Show, Thames River cruise, and cycling Amsterdam’s canals.

London – Cambridge – Oxford – London – Rotterdam - Amsterdam

FAQ’s

  • Our Professional Learning tours are scheduled to run during NSW School Term Breaks, for your convenience. Please Register Interest to be notified on tour developments and dates.

  • You certainly can! Anyone can travel on our PL tours, however, non-teachers should be aware the content will be targeted to the relevant syllabus and based on a certain level of prior knowledge. Should any participant choose not to attend one of the planned activities, there would be no refund for an unused portion of the tour.

    Please note - Participants must be over 18 years of age to attend the tour, and attendees who are not teachers in Australia may not be able to acquire PL hours or tax deductions.

  • Our PL tours are designed to provide 35-45 hours of PL for teachers in the relevant subject areas. The tours are aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers 2.1.2, 6.2.2 and 6.3.2. NSW teachers may apply to have this program count towards elective PL hours at a Proficient Teacher level.

  • Register Interest to receive a tour brochure for upcoming tours. This will include the full itinerary, terms and conditions and booking form. Reservations close 3 months prior to tour departure. A final tour proposal will be offered for which a deposit is required to book your spot and the final balance of the tour price is due 60 days prior to departure.

  • Meet and greet your tour group at the tour’s first destination point at the pre-booked hotel prior to tour commencement. Your Tour Manager and Academic Expert will meet you there and are with you for the tour duration.

We make it easy for you …

  • 25-40 hours of PL for teachers in relevant subject areas.

    NSW teachers may apply to have this tour program count towards elective PL hours.

  • Tax deductible for full or part-time teachers in most cases.

    Seek advice from your tax agent or the ATO.

  • Libertas Tour Manager and an Academic Expert on tour to make sure you get the most out of every minute and can apply learning back in the classroom setting.

  • All on-tour transport, accommodation and venues included.

  • Comprehensive Tour Packs and pre-departure information

Register Interest ➱ We’ll take care of the details ➱

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