NST Languages Brochure 12/13 by James O'Dwyer

Language Tours for Schools 2012/13

Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leading School Tour Specialists

ABTA No.V0550

TA 0449

There’s no substitute for being there. That’s why, since 1996, we’ve been helping to create tours which educate, inspire and enable children to develop a sense of independence. If you want to deliver the most effective learning outside the classroom experience for your group, choose NST. For 16 years, our expertly planned tours have supported teachers in getting the very most of their time away. NST provides your complete school tour creation service.

What You Can Expect in 2012/13 Learning Resources We know that learning resources can form an important part of a language tour. Our free Go Explore educational resources provide a great way for your students to build the confidence to Go and Explore another culture, language and location. Best of all, these resources are FREE and available to download online once you book. For samples, please visit nst.ie/tour-downloads

The Go Explore Journal: This journal is a great tool for students to record their experience outside the classroom, and contains space to add information, pre-visit notes, a daily journal about what they have seen and learnt, as well as space for relevant vocabulary. The journal is useful for assisting in controlled assessment preparation and is a valuable memento of time spent abroad.

Generic Workbooks & Town Trails: These worksheets cover common situations that students will find themselves in whilst on tour. The series of questions help to build on basic language skills. Our town trails provide a great half day activity too.

Project Work: We’ve prepared project work based on the visits incorporated within your itinerary, so you’ll easily be able to incorporate these challenging and enjoyable activities into your pre- and post-tour lesson plans.

Activity-Based Learning You’ll find a range of cultural and hands-on activity-based visits which support language learning throughout this brochure.

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Contents French Language

German Language

Paris

4-5

Berlin

Opal Coast, Northern France

Munich

Loire Valley

Spanish Language

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Catalonia

Madrid

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PARIS

Le Stade de France

French Language

Cité des Sciences Montmartre & Sacré Coeur Disneyland® Resort

Arc de Triomphe The Louvre

Pompidou Centre Eiﬀel Tower

Notre Dame Cathedral

Montparnasse Tower Versailles

4 days from €399*pp

Paris

With its huge choice of attractions, Paris is ideal for group bonding and those wishing to explore the big city and learn more about French history and culture. We’ll provide you with an itinerary that matches your exact requirements. Plus, we can even combine your Paris tour with a magical visit to Disneyland® Paris.

Cultural Experiences & Activity Based Learning Taking part in these enjoyable shared experiences will not only strengthen friendships but also open your students’ eyes to French culture and add real value to their classroom-based learning.

Guided Tour of Paris

Montparnasse 56 Panorama

A tailor-made coach tour of Paris that includes a dedicated French or English speaking guide, who will help with pronunciation and knowledge of the many sights of Paris.

This 196m tower has shorter queues than the Eiffel Tower and a fabulous view of Paris. There are a number of audio-visual and interactive facilities to help build language skills.

Le Stade de France

Louvre Museum

Take your students behind-the-scenes of France’s premier stadium. Take a tour, in French or English, of the players’ tunnel, changing rooms, security facilities, pitch and photo museum.

This is probably the most famous museum in the world and home to some of the finest collections of antiquities, sculpture and art.

Eiffel Tower

More cultural experiences include: • Disneyland® Paris

• Musée d’Orsay

Paris’ best-known monument has outstanding city views, which on a clear day can stretch for 42 miles, giving the chance to pinpoint many landmarks.

• Pompidou Centre

• Notre Dame & Île de la Cité

• Fragonard Perfumery

• Cité des Sciences

Seine River Boat Cruise

• Château Versailles

• Paris Story Exhibition

An enjoyable river cruise is a relaxing way to see the sights of Paris. Students also learn from the French (or English) commentary on their headsets.

• Arc de Triomphe

• Cinéaqua

Montmartre & Sacré Coeur Montmartre provides an opportunity for students to practise their language skills with its many street stalls and street artists, shops and cafés.

Teacher feedback

“Our students loved the itinerary - especially the night visit to the Eiffel Tower, this was one of the best parts of the tour” Ms Daly, Co. Dublin

Language Workshops In a relaxed environment, students will take part in speaking and listening sessions with native speakers, greatly enhancing their learning experience.

Students can use their Go Explore journal to record their whole experience in Paris. It contains space to add information about where they are staying, a daily journal, pre-visit notes, notes about visits and relevant vocabulary. Additional online resources and interactive experiences are available for Sacré Coeur, The Paris Story and Montparnasse Tower.

Accord Language School Journal France

Awarded the prestigious French Foreign Language Quality Label, this fabulous language school operates the ‘play and learn’ method of teaching French, and sessions can even take place on the streets of Paris. Sessions are tailored to the abilities and requirements of the group, and students are split into groups of up to 15 students to ensure maximum individual participation.

FIAP Language Workshops

Leisure Visits

Language tuition is available for groups staying at the FIAP Jean Monnet. The lessons are adapted to match the abilities and requirements of the group and led by highly qualified local teachers and designed to improve student confidence as well as ability.

Aquaboulevard Water Park Bowling Quizzes or discos at your hotel

European Campus Sainte-Thérèse Language Workshops

Teacher feedback

“Excellent in every way - courteous, efficient, helpful - what else can I say! Well done NST, you’re great.” Mr Ahern, Paris

Language tuition is available for groups staying at the European Campus Sainte-Thérèse. During these lively and fun workshops students learn a popular French song, work on vocabulary, grammar and spelling and leave with a certificate of attendance. All teachers are qualified and the course will be adapted to meet the requirements of your students.

We’ll build your itinerary from scratch!

Simply choose your dates, then select your preferred visits and accommodation. Take a look at this popular option...

Paris - 4 day tours from €399*pp Price (per person) includes: return flights, 1 piece of checked luggage, all taxes & charges, airport see off, 3 nights half board accommodation, 4 days coach hire, extensive group travel insurance, 1 in 8 free place ratio, 24 hr emergency contact

And then add our most popular itinerary package below for €59*pp - or choose your own! MORNING

AFTERNOON

EVENING

Day 1

Morning flight from Ireland

Guided sightseeing tour of Paris

Montparnasse Tower

Day 2

Notre Dame & the Latin Quarter

Louvre Museum Eiffel Tower

Seine River Cruise

Day 3

Guided tour of Stade de France

Visit Montmartre & Sacre Coeur

Quiz

Day 4

Disneyland® Resort Paris

Return flight to Ireland

*Price shown based on 40 paying passengers departing in January 2013 & is subject to availability. Flight supplements may apply. This guideline price is based on the lowest price available in January 2013. Entrance fees for some of the visits featured may be payable locally, but are included in the price shown.

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BELGIUM

Calais

French Language

Guines

Ypres

FRANCE St. Omer

Boulogne-sur-Mer Saint-Martin-Choquel

Aire-sur-la-Lys

Pas-de-Calais Le Touquet

Opal Coast, Northern France

Montcavrel

Fruges

4 days from €399*pp

Price (per person) includes: return flights, 1 piece of checked luggage, all taxes & charges, airport see off, 3 nights half board accommodation, 4 days coach hire, extensive group travel insurance, 1 in 8 free place ratio, 24 hr emergency contact

Cultural Experiences & Activity Based Learning Town Treasure Trails Journ

al Students can use their Go Explore journal to record their France whole experience on the Opal Coast. It contains space to add information about where they are staying, a daily journal, pre-visit notes, notes about visits and relevant vocabulary. Additional online resources and interactive experiences are available for Les Chocolats de Beussent and Boulogne-sur-Mer market.

Language Workshops In a relaxed environment, students will take part in speaking and listening sessions with native speakers, greatly enhancing their learning experience. • Workshops at Lille & Boulogne Universities • Talk French with Hannah France • French Immersion Tour at NST’s Château d’Ebblinghem: www.nst.ie/chateau-debblinghem

Follow trail instructions and answer questions in French in this informative way to explore the town. NST’s exclusive trails are an excellent method of getting students to read, repeat and understand French words and phrases. Town trails are available in: • Aire-sur-la-Lys • Boulogne-sur-Mer • St Omer

More cultural experiences include: • Boulogne-sur-Mer - Becasuc sweet factory; Explore the Roman old town; Local markets • Montcavrel Goat Farm • Les Chocolats de Beussent • L’Escargotière du Choquel • Boulangerie Visits • Natur’Pom Cider Farm • Musée de l’Abeille d’Opale New • Moulin du Maintenay • La Coupole • Agincourt Historical Museum • Nausicaä Sea Centre • Auberge À La Ferme Du ‘Sire De Créquy’

Leisure Visits • Bellewaerde Theme Park, Ypres

• Aqualud, Le Touquet

• Hélicéa Leisure Centre, Boulogne-sur-Mer • Evening Activities at hotels

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Lille

Château d’Ebblinghem

FRANCE

Amboise Saumur

Loire Valley

Loches

Monmousseau Chateauroux

Futuroscope La Rochelle

4 days from €399*pp

Loire Valley

Cultural Experiences & Activity Based Learning Taking part in some enjoyable shared experiences will not only strengthen friendships but also open your students’ eyes to French culture and add real value to their classroom-based learning.

Châteaux of the Loire Valley

Students can use their Go Explore journal to record their whole experience in the Loire Valley. It contains space to add information about where they are staying, a daily journal, pre-visit notes, notes about visits and relevant vocabulary.

Journal France

There are a wide number of châteaux along the Loire Valley each providing an insight into French history and tradition, whilst also providing spectacular scenery and architecture. The most popular ones are: Château de Chenonceau, Château de Blois, Château Montrichard and Château d’Amboise.

Loches Situated on the banks of the Indre, Loches is home to a number of visits, including: Vignemont Cave Dwellers Quarry, Château Loche and Confiserie Hallard Sweet Factory.

Futuroscope

Other Key Visits

Futuroscope is a theme park that’s been designed with fun and education in mind - and it’s one of France’s most visited attractions. Situated in the heart of the superb Loire Valley, there’s nowhere else like Futuroscope for learning and relaxing. The park teaches students about a range of themes including the environment, technology and living better together.

• Saumur • Amboise

Extend your experience Groups visiting the Loire Valley can choose to extend their experience and gain a greater understanding of French life and history by also visiting Paris.

Aquarium du Val de Loire

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Study the diversity of the Loire’s aquatic life and touch the fish in the 15 metre tactile pool!

Visit our website to see our full range of French language tours and a sample of our Loire Valley French Language itinerary.

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BERLIN

German Language

TV Tower DDR Museum Reichstag

Brandenburg Gate

Potsdamer Platz to Olympic Stadium

Checkpoint Charlie

Story of Berlin Museum

to Filmpark Babelsberg

4 days from €389*pp

Berlin

Price (per person) includes: return flights, 1 piece of checked luggage, all taxes & charges, airport see off, services of NST Berlin Representative to assist with check-in and provide 24hr assistance, 3 nights half board accommodation, return airport transfers, 2.5 days coach hire, extensive group travel insurance, 1 in 8 free place ratio, 24 hr emergency contact

Cultural Experiences & Activity Based Learning Taking part in some enjoyable shared experiences will not only strengthen friendships but also open your students’ eyes to German culture and add real value to their classroom-based learning.

Language Workshops Students can use their Go Explore journal to record their whole experience in Berlin. It contains space to add information about where they are staying, a daily journal, pre-visit notes, notes about visits and relevant vocabulary.

Cultural experiences include: • Guided City Tour • The Story of Berlin • Topography of Terror • Filmpark Babelsberg • TV Tower • Brandenburg Gate • DDR Museum

• Berlin Markets • Wallmuseum-Haus at Checkpoint Charlie • Olympic Stadium Tour • Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp • Reichstag • Potsdamer Platz • The TV Tower

Leisure Visits • Shopping on the Ku’damm • Tropical Islands Water Park • IMAX Cinema • Bowling • Ice-Skating

In a relaxed environment, students will take part in speaking and listening sessions with native speakers, greatly enhancing their learning experience.

Pro-Log Workshops Located close to many of our most popular hotels, these workshops are taken, in German, by local teachers. There is a large focus on ‘practise’ and students are split in groups of up to 12, based on ability, to ensure individual participation. The sessions can include city trails or other activities and many groups follow the workshop with a visit to Berlin’s market to practise their newly enhanced language skills.

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To Allianz Arena

Riv er Isa r

BMW Museum Olympic Park

MUNICH Train Station

4 days from €414*pp

Munich & Bavaria

Price (per person) includes: return flights, 1 piece of checked luggage, all taxes & charges, airport see off, services of NST Munich Representative to assist with check-in and provide 24hr assistance, 3 nights half board accommodation, 4 days coach hire, extensive group travel insurance, 1 in 8 free place ratio, 24 hr emergency contact

Cultural experiences include:

Students can use their Go Explore journal to record their whole experience in Munich & Bavaria. It contains space to add information about where they are staying, a daily journal, pre-visit notes, notes about visits and relevant vocabulary.

• Bavaria Film Studios • Guided Tour of Munich • Berchtesgaden Saltmines • Allianz Arena • Dachau Memorial Site

• Deutsches Museum • Neuschwanstein Castle • The BMW Museum • TV Tower

Leisure Visits • Olympic Stadium & Olympiapark Adventure Tour • Skyline Amusement Park • Galaxy Erding Water Park

Language Workshops Established in 1985, classes at this Munich school are taught in German with a focus on oral skills. Classes involve visits to the local town so students can practise their language skills. Groups are split into a maximum of 10 students to encourage participation and each will receive a certificate at the end of the workshop.

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Neuschwanstein Castle. Photographer: Kate Kanu

Deutsches Museum

Munich City. Photographer: Mike McHolm

To Bavaria Film Studios

Frauenkirche

Rosas Figueres

Spanish Language

NORTHERN CATALONIA

Mediterranean Sea

Gerona Airport

Gerona

Tossa De Mar Santa Susanna Pineda de Mar

Lloret de Mar

Calella

SPAIN

Barcelona

4 days from €409*pp

Catalonia

Cultural Experiences & Activity Based Learning Taking part in some enjoyable shared experiences will not only strengthen friendships but also open your students’ eyes to Spanish culture and add real value to their classroom-based learning.

Leisure Visits

Students can use their Go Explore journal to record their whole experience in Catalonia. It contains space to add information about where they are staying, a daily journal, pre-visit notes, notes about visits and relevant vocabulary.

Cultural experiences include: • La Sagrada Familia • Nou Camp • Las Ramblas • Parc Güell • Gothic Quarter • Art Galleries & Museums • Plaza Catalunya

• Montserrat Monastery • Port Vell – IMAX Cinema & Maremagnum • Cosmo Caixa (Science Museum) • Sitges • Local Markets • Montjüic - Olympic stadium, Poble Espanyol, Magic fountain.

• PortAventura Theme Park (Seasonal Opening) • Aqualeon Safari & Water Park (Seasonal Opening) • Costa Caribe Water (Seasonal Opening)

Language Workshops In a relaxed environment, students will take part in speaking and listening sessions with native speakers, greatly enhancing their learning experience.

Cambrils Language School NST can provide an intensive Spanish Language course in Cambrils. Offering fully tailored courses, this school will ensure your students receive relevant content and delivery methods according to their study level. Students will be split in maximum groups of 15 with qualified teachers and awarded a diploma of attendance. Lessons are normally taken in the morning, leaving the afternoon free to undertake a programme of general and cultural visits to further support students’ studies.

www.nst.ie/spanish-language Visit our website to see our full range of Spanish Language tours and a sample of our Catalonia Spanish Language itinerary. *Price shown based on 40 paying passengers departing in January 2013 & is subject to availability. Flight supplements may apply. This guideline price is based on the lowest price available in January 2013.

Atlantic Ocean

Santander Comillas

Santillana del Mar Potes Fuente Dé

Isla

Santander Airport

Cabarceno

Bilbao Airport

CANTABRIA

Bilbao

SPAIN

4 days from €379*pp

Cantabria

Price (per person) includes: return flights, 1 piece of checked luggage, all taxes & charges, airport see off, NST Destination Manager to assist with check-in and provide 24hr assistance, 3 nights half board accommodation, 4 days coach hire, extensive group travel insurance, 1 in 8 free place ratio, 24 hr emergency contact

Cultural experiences include:

Students can use their Go Explore journal to record their whole experience in Cantabria. It contains space to add information about where they are staying, a daily journal, pre-visit notes, notes about visits and relevant vocabulary.

Spanish Immersion For groups looking to immerse themselves in Spanish language and culture, we can provide Immersion Tours in Cantabria. These tours offer students fun learning experiences through activity-based local visits and immersion in the native tongue. Our native Spanish Destination Manager, Pablo, will introduce your students to Spanish cultural activities - such as the tasty Churros Con Chocolate and encourage the development of language skills whilst having plenty of fun!

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• The City of Santander including a town trail • Altamira Caves • El Soplao Caves • Fuente Dé Cable Car • Santillana del Mar • Comillas

• Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao • Churros con Chocolate • Potes Market Visit • Cabarceno Nature Park • Tapas Tasting Evening • Traditional Flamenco Lessons

Language Workshops In a relaxed environment, students will take part in speaking and listening sessions with native speakers, greatly enhancing their learning experience.

Santander Language Schools NST can provide an intensive Spanish Language course in a highly prestigious school in Santander. Offering a fully tailored course, this school will ensure your students receive relevant content and delivery methods according to their study level. Students will be split in maximum groups of 15 with qualified teachers and awarded a diploma of attendance.

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Photographer: Steve Parker

More Language tours…

French – Normandy

German – Rhine & Moselle

HIGHLIGHTS:

Les Co-Pains Boulangerie Normandy Markets Caen Peace Museum Port-en-Bessin www.nst.ie/french-language

Spanish – Madrid HIGHLIGHTS:

La Puerta del Sol Prado Museum Flamenco Lessons Casa de Campo www.nst.ie/spanish-language

HIGHLIGHTS:

Marksburg & Burg Eltz Castles Town of Cochem Local Vineyards Rhine River Cruises Phantasialand www.nst.ie/german-language

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Call +353 (0)1 8940300 email info@nst.ie www.nst.ie Ireland’s Leading School Tour Specialists

ABTA No.V0550

TA 0449

Ireland’s Leading School Tour Specialists

ABTA No.V0550

TA 0449

Ireland’s Leading School Tour Specialists

ABTA No.V0550

TA 0449

Ireland’s Leading School Tour Specialists

ABTA No.V0550

TA 0449

Call +353 (0)1 8940300 email info@nst.ie www.nst.ie NST, Santry Business Park, Swords Road, Dublin 9, Ireland NST Limited is registered in Ireland at the above registered office address with company registration number 240123. NST is licensed and bonded by the Commission for Aviation Regulation, licence number TA0449. NST Ltd acts as an agent for the NST Travel Group Ltd under ATOL 3606 and ABTA V0550.

BROCHURE 2012/13