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Science trip to CERN, Geneva

Name: Club Europe Educational Tours
Address: 22-24 Jaggard Way, London, SW12 8SG, GB
Telephone: 0800 496 4996

“Visiting CERN, the United Nations and the Red Cross had a number of cross-curricular benefits. The pupils all loved both. We also visited the Botanical Gardens before the UN as...”

Theresa, Physics teacher, Perth and Kinross

“"The trip was a real success and the boys really seemed to enjoy it. Thank you for all of your help with this."”

Ryan, Physics teacher, London

“Inspirational with attention to detail. Fantastic. Rob was very proactive and went above and beyond in helping us plan and run the trip.”

Ryan, Teacher of Physics, London

“I give it 5 out of 5. The students particularly enjoyed the visit to CERN, where they were able to see for themselves the facilities at CERN, which links in...”

Tom, Teacher of Physics, Staffordshire

“A caring organisation which looks after all your needs.”

Mehdi Behnoudnia, Teacher of Physics, Kingston Grammar School, Surrey

“It was good to get boys out seeing real Physics happening and them interacting with real scientists and engineers. The highlight was our visit to Cern.”

Mark, Head of Physics, Kent

“A very worthwhile, and enjoyable, trip.”

Theresa, Physics Teacher, Dundee

“[The highlight] was the visit to CERN. The students also benefitted from group work, bonding and general knowledge.”

Maja, Head of Physics, London

“Good location for access to lake and to CERN. Located close to amenities and to the lake.”

Jeremy, Teacher of Physics, Buckinghamshire

“I found the staff to be most kind, considerate and willing to deal with my requirements in a professional, speedy and considerate manner.”

Mehdi, Teacher of Physics, Kingston

“The location of the ‘science museum’ was simply brilliant, Near the lake and plenty of outside space to walk around. The students were fascinated by the museum.”

Mehdi, Teacher of Physics, Surrey

“Rob and Isabel were fantastic. Very helpful. I was impressed with Isabel's understanding of local food and entertainment.”

Ben, Teacher of Physics, London

“I was impressed with Isabel sorting out the hostel availability at the start, and dealing with the excursions and with Robert being completely on it.”

Alexandra, Head of Physics, London

“I was most impressed with the communication and how complete and detailed the tour programme was.”

Alexandra, Head of Sciences, Kent

“An efficiently planned trip run by helpful and communicative people.”

Daniel, party lesder, London

“The benefits for students was experiencing another country, appreciation of humanitarian work and appreciation of a working laboratory and the international cooperation of scientists.”

Joe, Physics Teacher, Isle of Wight

“The boys study particle physics in year 12 – this trip fully supports the curriculum.”

Alexandra, Head of Physics, London

“Overall it was a well-organised tour which gave the students a fantastic experience and the opportunity to visit one of the leading Science establishments in the world.”

Tom, Teacher of Physics, Staffordshire

“The group were sixth form Physicists, so the visit to CERN and the Dam were very highly relevant.”

Mehdi, Teacher of Physics, Surrey

A unique science tour

We're delighted to offer this unique science tour based in Geneva, Switzerland, featuring a visit to CERN, the European organisation for Nuclear Research. CERN operates the world's largest particle Physics laboratory and employs nearly 8,000 scientists and engineers representing 608 universities and research facilities.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Depart school for travel to Geneva. Transfer to accommodation and enjoy time to explore the local area.

Day 2

Morning sightseeing in Geneva, with a chance to visit Saint Peter's Cathedral or the Place Neuve. Afternoon visit to the Red Cross museum.

Day 3

A day at CERN, including a guided tour of its exhibitions, experimental areas and other facilities. An evening of bowling.

Day 4

Day spent on Geneva's beautiful lakefront. Morning visit to the see the popular 450ft high Jet D'eau machinery (water fountain). Take a river trip and stroll across Mont-Blanc Bridge to see Geneva's famous Flower Clock.

Day 5

Morning free for final sightseeing before travelling back to school.

Meet our Science trips ambassador Dr. Ali Galloni

Head of Science and Technology at Sevenoaks School in Kent, who has led over 20 Physics trips to CERN: “Working in Physics has to be hugely collaborative because there are any number of experiments being undertaken by thousands of scientists around the world. These trips enable students to communicate with the research world as well as with other like-minded people and they really help.” Got a question for Dr. Galloni? We’ll put you in touch. Watch a film of Dr. Galloni talking about her Science trips to CERN.

Visits

Browse a selection of our favourite activities and visits.

Day trip to Lake Geneva
United Nations Building
Jet D'eau
The Flower Clock

Enjoy boat trip on this magnificent, picturesque lake that border both France and Switzerland.

A guided tour will take your through a number of important and fascinating building, where many important Human Rights activities take place.

This magnificent 100m high fountain makes a real impact on those that view it. You can also visit the machinery below ground that makes the fountain spring into life.

This beautiful, 5m clock was constructed in 1955 as a symbol of the city’s watchmaker history, and can be found on the edge of the Jardin Anglais.

Watch our films

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about planning a school educational tour.

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FAQs

Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

We carefully listen to your curriculum needs and tailor-make your itinerary to achieve the best possible result.

Yes, there are many advantages to this. One is that greater numbers sign up which means a lower tour price per student. Another is that a diverse (two-subject) itinerary can broaden the horizons of both ‘groups’ though, of course, we can create separate agendas for each if preferred.

You should book your tour between 8-18 months in advance. This will give us time to secure the best possible accommodation and excursion programme for your tour and you will have ample time for fundraising should you need to do so.

“The group were sixth form Physicists, so the visit to CERN and the Dam were very highly relevant.”

Mehdi, Teacher of Physics, Surrey

“[The highlight] was the visit to CERN. The students also benefitted from group work, bonding and general knowledge.”

Maja, Head of Physics, London

“Good location for access to lake and to CERN. Located close to amenities and to the lake.”

Jeremy, Teacher of Physics, Buckinghamshire

“I found the staff to be most kind, considerate and willing to deal with my requirements in a professional, speedy and considerate manner.”

Mehdi, Teacher of Physics, Kingston

“Inspirational with attention to detail. Fantastic. Rob was very proactive and went above and beyond in helping us plan and run the trip.”

Ryan, Teacher of Physics, London

“Visiting CERN, the United Nations and the Red Cross had a number of cross-curricular benefits. The pupils all loved both. We also visited the Botanical Gardens before the UN as...”

Theresa, Physics teacher, Perth and Kinross

“A very worthwhile, and enjoyable, trip.”

Theresa, Physics Teacher, Dundee

“It was good to get boys out seeing real Physics happening and them interacting with real scientists and engineers. The highlight was our visit to Cern.”

Mark, Head of Physics, Kent

“I give it 5 out of 5. The students particularly enjoyed the visit to CERN, where they were able to see for themselves the facilities at CERN, which links in...”

Tom, Teacher of Physics, Staffordshire

“The boys study particle physics in year 12 – this trip fully supports the curriculum.”

Alexandra, Head of Physics, London

“"The trip was a real success and the boys really seemed to enjoy it. Thank you for all of your help with this."”

Ryan, Physics teacher, London

“I was impressed with Isabel sorting out the hostel availability at the start, and dealing with the excursions and with Robert being completely on it.”

Alexandra, Head of Physics, London

“An efficiently planned trip run by helpful and communicative people.”

Daniel, party lesder, London

“A caring organisation which looks after all your needs.”

Mehdi Behnoudnia, Teacher of Physics, Kingston Grammar School, Surrey

“The benefits for students was experiencing another country, appreciation of humanitarian work and appreciation of a working laboratory and the international cooperation of scientists.”

Joe, Physics Teacher, Isle of Wight

“Overall it was a well-organised tour which gave the students a fantastic experience and the opportunity to visit one of the leading Science establishments in the world.”

Tom, Teacher of Physics, Staffordshire

“I was most impressed with the communication and how complete and detailed the tour programme was.”

Alexandra, Head of Sciences, Kent

“Rob and Isabel were fantastic. Very helpful. I was impressed with Isabel's understanding of local food and entertainment.”

Ben, Teacher of Physics, London

“The location of the ‘science museum’ was simply brilliant, Near the lake and plenty of outside space to walk around. The students were fascinated by the museum.”

Mehdi, Teacher of Physics, Surrey