Inspire your learners with a visit to South Korea to bring computer science to life outside the classroom. In a country that has 10% of its workforce automated through robotics, there is no better place to see how developments in technology and engineering are changing lives. A residential field trip to South Korea will allow your students to enjoy more than just computing as they make lifelong memories singing K-Pop, cooking Korean barbecue or reflecting at historic temples and palaces. With time spread equally between academic, cultural and fun, a balanced approach ensures all students will love every minute of their school trip in South Korea.
Korea really has a very unique culture, and students will be fully immersed on this trip. We'll visit Buddhist temples and historical palaces, enjoy food experiences such Korean BBQ and hotpot, feel the bustle and energy of markets filled with street performances, and even have the opportunity to see what it would be like to study in Korea. We can also add more cultural elements based on your interests to learn more about Korean history including the Korean War, take part in choreographed dancing, record a cover of favourite K-Pop hits, or even take a cooking class to learn how to prepare the tasty dishes that are distinctive to Korea.
Seoul is the energetic and vibrant capital of South Korea and will be the main destination on this trip, with the Robot and AI museum, predictions of a technological future, university research, theme parks and shopping opportunities, and great food and buzzing neighbourhoods.
Busan will offer a contrast with a more relaxed vibe, especially around Haeundae beach where we will be based. In Busan we'll enjoy watching choreographed drone shows, robot dancing and exploring the Science Museum, as well as hike to temples with a view, relax in a huge spa complex and race each other in a gravity luge.
Pohang, famous for its 'space walk' and 'hands of harmony', is also home to the Robo Life museum in the Korea Institute of Robotics and Technology Convergence and makes for an interesting place to visit on the journey from Seoul to Busan.
It's easy to get to Seoul with many flight options, and if you are booking from the UK this trip is fully ATOL protected. For smaller groups within Korea, it's simple to use the public transport system to get around with your guide, using a coach only occasionally to keep costs lower. With larger groups it is smoother to move around from place to place by coach however.
Depending on your budget and preferences, we can either arrange hotel accommodation with students sharing twin rooms or for a more budget friendly tour, sharing dormitory rooms in hostels (4-6 students per room) with teachers in private rooms.
An eight day school trip to South Korea covering Seoul, Busan and other destinations costs around £1099 per student, with 30 students and 3 free teacher places. This is subject to availability and may vary by departure date, group size and itinerary. International flights are extra. Please ask for details.
Educational visits, redefined. Make learning an adventure for your students! Think Outside The Classroom is a provider of inspiring educational residential trips for schools worldwide. We have a special focus on trips for Computer Science and Robotics, Geography and Scuba Diving clubs. Run by educators, we know what teachers, students and parents need when organising an international trip, and are ready to help every step of the way from risk assessment to activities that can be done in the classroom. We don't outsource any of our trip planning - all of our trips are carefully curated to maximise the opportunities for learning, fun and cultural immersion. Trip to Japan? South Korea? London? Italy? Have a look at what we can offer you and your students.
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