Education in Edinburgh & London
Highlight: Visits to both an English and Scottish school will show you just how different their educational systems are—despite being belonging to the same “United” Kingdom.
🔹 Curated experiences: Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, and independent exploration experiences to drive global competency development, denoted on each itinerary with a blue diamond. Learn more about these experiences.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland
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Day 2: Edinburgh
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Edinburgh, a classic medieval city, and learn about the city from your Field Director
Enjoy dinner in Edinburgh
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Day 3: Edinburgh
Take a tour of Edinburgh
With an expert local guide you will see:
- Edinburgh’s New Town, which was constructed in the 1800s and remains a shining example of city planning today
- Calton Hill, where you can take in views of the Lomond Hills of Fife
- Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Family’s official residence in Scotland
- Royal Mile and Old Town, a jumble of medieval buildings
Visit Edinburgh Castle, the enduring symbol of Scotland’s capital where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to James VI, who would later rule England
Industry Engagement: Attend a lecture to gain insights on the UK education system
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Day 4: Edinburgh
🔹 Cultural engagement & industry experience: Visit a local school to gain insights on education in Scotland
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring Edinburgh on your own
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Day 5: Edinburgh • London
Travel by train to London
🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben, an iconic London bell at the Palace of Westminster
- Houses of Parliament, home to England's governing body
- Piccadilly Circus, a five-way intersection
- St. Paul’s Cathedral, a domed church which has hosted many royal events
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
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Day 6: London
🔹 Guided learning & industry experience: Attend a lecture on teacher training to gain insights into the journey of becoming a qualified teacher in England
🔹 Cultural engagement & industry experience: Visit a local school to better understand British education systems
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Day 7: London
Take a half-day excursion to Oxford, the world's oldest university town, with notable alumni like Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher
Industry Engagement: Visit Brasenose College to better understand British education systems
Industry Engagement: Visit New College to gain insights on education in England
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring London on your own
Enjoy a fish and chips dinner in London
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland
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Day 2: Edinburgh
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Edinburgh, a classic medieval city, and learn about the city from your Field Director
Enjoy dinner in Edinburgh
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Day 3: Edinburgh
Take a tour of Edinburgh
With an expert local guide you will see:
- Edinburgh’s New Town, which was constructed in the 1800s and remains a shining example of city planning today
- Calton Hill, where you can take in views of the Lomond Hills of Fife
- Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Family’s official residence in Scotland
- Royal Mile and Old Town, a jumble of medieval buildings
Visit Edinburgh Castle, the enduring symbol of Scotland’s capital where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to James VI, who would later rule England
Industry Engagement: Attend a lecture to gain insights on the UK education system
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Day 4: Edinburgh
🔹 Cultural engagement & industry experience: Visit a local school to gain insights on education in Scotland
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring Edinburgh on your own
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Day 5: Edinburgh • London
Travel by train to London
🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben, an iconic London bell at the Palace of Westminster
- Houses of Parliament, home to England's governing body
- Piccadilly Circus, a five-way intersection
- St. Paul’s Cathedral, a domed church which has hosted many royal events
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
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Day 6: London
🔹 Guided learning & industry experience: Attend a lecture on teacher training to gain insights into the journey of becoming a qualified teacher in England
🔹 Cultural engagement & industry experience: Visit a local school to better understand British education systems
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Day 7: London
Take a half-day excursion to Oxford, the world's oldest university town, with notable alumni like Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher
Industry Engagement: Visit Brasenose College to better understand British education systems
Industry Engagement: Visit New College to gain insights on education in England
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring London on your own
Enjoy a fish and chips dinner in London
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Day 8: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
What's Included
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Transportation
Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Select meals
Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.
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End-to-end support
Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.
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EF Global Learning Toolkit
We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.
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Guided exploration
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.
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Field Visits
Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.
