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Modern foreign language school trips and tours

From classroom to culture: expertly planned by NST

NST has years of experience planning and delivering inspirational language trips to FranceSpainGermanyItaly and China – all designed to boost confidence and bring language learning to life. Our dedicated team is here to make planning simple and to build an exciting itinerary that meets your learning outcomes and gives students a truly memorable experience.

What to expect on our school language trips?

Expect immersion from the word go. Students dive into real‑world language use — ordering food, chatting to locals, navigating new places. Every itinerary is tailored to your group’s level, with helpful resources and a free inspection visit option to make planning simple.

Our language school trip highlights

Think culture, conversation and plenty of “this finally makes sense” moments.

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What are the benefits of booking a school language trips with NST?

There are lots of fantastic benefits of booking a school trip for foreign languages with NST, which include:

  • Encouraging your pupils to speak in a different language
  • Exposing your pupils to different cultures
  • You’ll receive free language learning resources for your pupils
  • You’ll receive a free inspection visit to your chosen destination

Why book school language trips with NST?

With NST, students don’t just study a language - they live it. And you get a swift, responsive team who shape the perfect trip and make the whole process feel easy from your first planning call to the journey home.

Our most popular modern languages

French

Destinations include:

Paris

Brittany

Loire Valley

Nice

Normandy

Spanish

Destinations include:

Barcelona

Andalucia

Catalonia

Málaga

Madrid

German

Destinations include:

Rhine

Berlin

Black Forest

Munich


Why choose NST?

Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...

  • Unrivalled school trip knowledge

    Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their trip planning knowledge and expertise to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.

  • Making it easier for you

    Your own trip organisertravel appfree classroom packs and trip promo resources.

  • Free group leader inspection visits

    Visit your chosen destination free of charge and plan with confidence.

  • Value for money, always

    We work hard to make every penny count.

  • Over 55 years’ experience

    With NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.

  • Aligned to your learning outcomes

    Every trip can be built around your specific goals — from the latest GCSE and A level curriculum requirements to particular themes, interests or visits you want to focus on.

  • Risk assessment guidance

    Clear, practical support to help you manage group safety including our free guide.

  • Offsetting carbon emissions

    Through our partnership with Carbon Footprint, we're committed to offset one tonne of CO2 emissions, and plant a tree on school grounds in the UK, for every trip booked.

 

 

Featured language trips

Opal Coast, Northern France

An ideal destination for groups seeking to enhance French language skills through a range of educational and cultural visits. Our French Language Enrichment Experience can be included in your school trip too, enhancing classroom-based learning by giving pupils the opportunity to practise conversational French, listening skills and increase confidence in their ability.

Barcelona

Experience all things Catalonian on a Spanish language trip to the comopolitan city of Barcelona! The city is typified by the architecture of Gaudí, especially the iconic Sagrada Familia, his unfinished masterpiece. From the passion of Nou Camp Stadium to the bustle of the Ramblas, Barcelona is a modern, vibrant city that shouts its Catalan heritage from every corner and will fire the imaginations of your pupils.

Rhine & Moselle

A study tour to this diverse region offers a wide range of educational visits that give an insight into German life and a welcoming environment to practise language skills. NST offers an excellent choice of accommodation serving the needs of school groups and our tailor-made itineraries will add real value to your German language school trip.

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Seamless, speedy service

Request your tailored school trip quote by 3pm and we’ll turn it around the very same day.

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We're here to help!

We’ll handle every detail, giving clear, friendly support by phone, email or video call whenever you need it.

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Smart online tools

Access essential info on-the-go and offline with our travel app. Quick, simple and supported, 24/7.

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Speak to one of our school travel experts today

Our team knows exactly how to take your ideas and turn them into incredible school trips. We’re on hand to discuss your subject or learning goals, recommend the best destinations, and create an unforgettable learning experience for your students.

Get in touch for a same day quote and we’ll take care of every detail from there.

 

In safe hands

Booking with a NST protects parents’ money and gives you peace of mind. If you arrange everything yourself, you take on the legal and financial responsibilities - we’re here to take that weight off your shoulders.

Financial protection from the moment you book

NST are fully bonded through ABTA, ATOL and IATA.

Managing safety on school trips

Our audited Safety Management System covers 24/7 emergency support, checked accommodation and transport, assessed excursions and preview visits to help you plan with confidence.

We’re LOtC Council’s Quality Badge assured

The Department for Education recommends choosing a provider with the LOtC Quality Badge. We’re proud to meet that trusted standard.

What’s included in an NST language school trip?

Bespoke to your needs, your trip includes expertly planned travel, accommodation, meals as required and a thoughtfully tailored itinerary specific to your groups’ requirements. We also build in immersive activities that give students meaningful opportunities to use their language skills.

Can you tailor the trip to our curriculum or learning goals?

Yes. We shape the itinerary around your objectives, whether that’s supporting GCSE or A-level content, boosting speaking confidence or enriching classroom learning.

What support do group leaders receive throughout the trip?

You’ll receive access to our smart online tools, including My Tour Manager where your comprehensive travel documentation can be viewed, a carefully crafted itinerary, and access to our 24/7 support line, giving you complete peace of mind throughout your trip - from planning, to returning.

Are the trips suitable for mixed ability groups?

Absolutely. Activities can be adapted so every student feels included, challenged and encouraged at their own level.