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Science Overview

Welcome to Galina's Science Study Tours

Galina offer a range of Science Study Tours in France & the Netherlands. Your students will investigate scientific concepts in context & will see the relevance & direct applicability of this core subject area. Our study packs focus directly on the requirements of the National Curriculum for Science & each specification at GCSE

To find tours available from your location, click on your subject area & put the first letters of your school postcode in the box provided (left). Just enter the first letter if you have a single letter postcode (eg L)

To obtain more information or to discuss your requirements, complete the online Enquiry Form or contact us on Freephone 0800 801 560

Our Study Tours

Paris: including La Villette (City of Science & Technology), the Air & Space Museum & Disneyland® Paris

Northern France: including ecological & conservation studies at Nausicaa in Boulogne & Arena Dune Park

The Auvergne: with visits to Vulcania, Volvic and the Puy de Dôme

Amsterdam: to visit the Space Expo, Corpus & the Nemo Centre

Arnhem: to explore the living rainforest & hot desert biomes at Arnhem Zoo

Our Science Study Tours

cover relevant examination specifications / curriculum topics

are examination or project-focused

include a comprehensive student study pack targeting assessment objectives & learning outcomes

include a student study pack & teachers' notes

are designed by teachers with examining experience

Curriculum Relevance

Science Study Tours cover:

AQA (GCSE)

Edexcel (GCSE)

OCR (GCSE)

WJEC (GCSE)

Key Stage 3

Attainment Targets 2, 3 & 4

SQA Standard & Higher Grade arrangements

SQA Curriculum for Excellence

Tours cover a wide range of Science topics including:

- Organisms & genetics

- Materials & their properties

- Energy, forces & Space

Cross-curricular Links

French, Maths, Geography: in Paris

History & Religious Studies: in Amsterdam

An advisor is available to discuss your tour itinerary & its content

Curriculum Relevance is Our Business

On behalf of the boys, their parents, the school, the staff who attended & myself, please accept our sincere gratitude for providing such a well-organised & fascinating tour to the Somme & Vimy Ridge. If ever I am asked who I would recommend for a school trip, I will always think of Galina first

The History Department, St Benedict's School, Ealing

Excellent documentation. Courier superb – informed, confident & led us excellently. The driver was friendly & professional.

The English Department, King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon

The courier was fabulous! Everything was well detailed & informative. The coach was extremely comfortable & the drivers were friendly, polite & professional at all times.

The Geography Department, Willingsworth High School, Tipton, West Midlands

Always happy with quick response & support at all times. We did have a great time this year. We would like the same tour next year.

The Science Department, Leytonstone School, London

Excellent.

The RS Department, Hanham High School, Bristol

Everything went off smoothly & we are grateful for all your help and advice. Steve, the coach driver was, as usual, extremely helpful & efficient & staff & students really appreciated his advice & guidance. We hope that we shall be able to organise a similar tour next year & look forward to doing business with you again.

The French Department, Blyth Community College, Northumberland

We requested Tom as our driver; he was brilliant & accommodated our every request. Very satisfied; would definitely like to do it again.

The Mathematics Department, Highlands School, London