Gone are the days when school trips were limited to local gardens, zoos, or amusement parks. Schools in the city are now stepping up by organizing international educational tours to promote overall development and global exposure.
These tours take students to famous universities and institutions abroad, inspiring them to aim high and consider studying overseas in the future.
Take, for instance, Udgam School for Children, which has organised a seven-day educational tour to London for 33 students from Classes 8 to 12. Four teachers will accompany the group.
Priced at around Rs 4.5 lakh per student, the itinerary includes visits to historic and prestigious universities, designed to inspire and motivate young minds.
“Even when families travel abroad, they rarely visit academic institutions. Most trips revolve around sightseeing,” said Manan Choksi, Executive Director of Udgam School for Children. “Our goal is to introduce students to the world’s best and oldest universities, planting the seed of aspiration for higher studies.”
The initiative is a collaborative effort between Udgam School and Zebar School for Children, both of which hope to broaden students’ academic horizons, whether they choose to study in India or overseas.
Not to be outdone, St Xavier’s High School, Loyola, is preparing for a ten-day educational tour to the United States, which includes a much-anticipated 2.5-day programme at NASA. The group will comprise 52 students from Classes 6 to 12, accompanied by five teachers. The cost of the trip is approximately Rs 5 lakh per student, and the tour is scheduled to begin on Monday.
Principal Jasmine Shaji said the idea was sparked by the students’ keen interest in space and astronauts. “Our NASA tour offers a hands-on, immersive learning experience. Students will engage in space simulations, interact with veteran astronauts, and explore historic rockets and launchpads. It’s a rare opportunity to understand the science behind space travel up close,” she said.
The itinerary also includes interactive science activities and expert-led sessions, with the highlight being a much-awaited zero-gravity simulation.