Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland
Day 2: Edinburgh
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Edinburgh, a classic medieval city, and learn about the city from your Field Director
Enjoy dinner in Edinburgh
Day 3: 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
Day 4: Edinburgh
🔹 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
Day 5: Edinburgh • London
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)
Day 6: London
🔹 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
Day 7: London
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
Day 8: Depart for home
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