Education in Edinburgh & London

Take a walking tour of Edinburgh, a classic medieval city, and learn about the city from your Field Director

Enjoy dinner in Edinburgh

Take a guided tour of Edinburgh

With an expert local guide you will see:

• Edinburgh’s New Town, which was constructed in the 1800s and remains a shining example of city planning today 
• Calton Hill, where you can take in views of the Lomond Hills of Fife
• Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Family’s official residence in Scotland
• Royal Mile and Old Town, a jumble of medieval buildings

Visit Edinburgh Castle, the enduring symbol of Scotland’s capital where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to James VI, who would later rule England

Industry Engagement: Attend a lecture to gain insights on the UK education system

🔹 Cultural engagement & industry experience: Visit a local school to gain insights on education in Scotland

🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring Edinburgh on your own

Travel by train to London 

🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of London

With your expert local guide you will see: 

• Big Ben, an iconic London bell at the Palace of Westminster
• Houses of Parliament, home to England's governing body
• Piccadilly Circus, a five-way intersection 
• St. Paul’s Cathedral, a domed church which has hosted many royal events
• Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)

🔹 Guided learning & industry experience: Attend a lecture on teacher training to gain insights into the journey of becoming a qualified teacher in England

🔹 Cultural engagement & industry experience: Visit a local school to better understand British education systems

Take a half-day excursion to Oxford, the world's oldest university town, with notable alumni like Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher

 Industry Engagement: Visit the Divinity School to better understand British education systems 

Industry Engagement: Visit New College to gain insights on education in England 

🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring London on your own   

Enjoy a fish and chips dinner in London