Secondary School Trips
Discover new perspectives, build confidence and develop wider skills.
Great secondary school trips do more than take students somewhere new. They challenge them to think differently, try something unfamiliar and see the world from a fresh perspective.
Whether it's exploring a new city, experiencing another culture or bringing a subject to life beyond the classroom, these are the moments where confidence grows and interests turn into ambitions. Students gain fresh perspectives, deepen their understanding and begin to see where their chosen subjects could take them beyond school.
With NST, every trip is designed to inspire, engage and support the wider enrichment opportunities that help young people thrive.
What to expect on our secondary school trips
Expect experiences that engage, challenge and inspire. Students will explore new places, meet new people and gain fresh perspectives, all while connecting their learning to the world around them.
Every NST itinerary is shaped around your curriculum, combining educational visits with the kind of experiences that build confidence, encourage independence and make learning more memorable.
Our secondary school trip highlights:
Great trips do more than take students somewhere new. They help them see the world differently. Some of our most popular secondary school trip experiences include:
- Exploring iconic cities such as London, Paris, Berlin and New York
- Language immersion experiences that build confidence and communication skills
- Cultural visits that help students understand different perspectives and ways of life
- STEM, humanities and arts-focused experiences linked to curriculum learning
- Connecting with nature and the outdoors through our geography and environmental science trips
- LIVE! Student Conferences featuring expert speakers and real-world insight
Every trip is designed to combine educational value with meaningful enrichment, helping students develop the skills, confidence and perspectives they'll carry into the future.
Why book a secondary school trip with NST?
Great trips start with great planning. That's where we come in.
From NST Subject Experts and exam board-endorsed itineraries to exclusive Châteaux accommodation and trusted travel partners, we've built everything around helping schools get more from their trip.
We'll take the time to understand your goals, then create a trip that works for your students, your budget and your learning outcomes. Simple planning. Expert support. Unforgettable experiences.
Browse our most popular secondary school trips
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 organiser, travel app, free 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.
- Support from our History Subject Experts
Our history subject experts have a strong background in teaching. They are highly experienced and passionate former teachers who aim to deliver detailed background information on all key sites and study topics.
Our featured secondary school trip loactions
London
Whether you are planning a farewell tour, a reward trip or simply to give your pupils the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom, we can create a tour to London suit your needs and support your curriculum. Our very own capital city is an exciting and inspiring destination for secondary school children studying all kinds of subjects with endless opportunities for learning, fun and group bonding.
New York
Whatever your focus there’s so much for young people to learn from a school trip to New York, whether it’s arts and drama on Broadway, exploring the heart of US finance or the history of the Civil Rights Movement. Iconic attractions such as Times Square, the Statute of Liberty, Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum of Art and much more are known all over the world. You can guarantee that New York will be an unforgettable and incredibly valuable experience for any pupil.
Take a look at one of our secondary school trip experience.
