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TA 0449 ABTA No.V0550 The School Tour Specialists Bringing Languages to Life ® 2011/12 Ireland’s Leading School Tour Specialists Language Tours for Schools Fantastic Range of All-Inclusive Tailor Made Tours French Spanish German

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Bringing Languages to Life ® Ireland’s Leading School Tour Specialists • German TA The School Tour Specialists ABTA No.V0550 0449 Visit www.nst.ie When students get the opportunity to visit France, Spain or Germany with NST, a whole new learning experience opens up for them. There’s really no better way to reinforce your classroom-based learning than by surrounding your students with native speakers and immersing them in the culture and daily rhythms of French, German and Spanish life. 2

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TA0449ABTA No.V0550

The School Tour Specialists

Bringing Languages to Life® 2011/12

Ireland’s Leading School Tour Specialists

Language Tours for Schools

Fantastic Range of All-Inclusive Tailor Made Tours

• French• Spanish

• German

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When students get the opportunity to visit France, Spain or Germany with NST, a whole new learning experience opens up for them. There’s really no better way to reinforce your classroom-based learning than by surrounding your students with native speakers and immersing them in the culture and daily rhythms of French, German and Spanish life.

An NST tour is also a great way to encourage class bonding and provide shared experiences away from home that children will remember for years to come. With our unsurpassed destination knowledge, you’ll get an itinerary that includes the right balance of cultural experiences, activity-based visits and language workshops to help achieve your learning objectives.

Visit www.nst.ie2 Call (+353) 01 8940300 | Email [email protected]

Bringing the Curriculum to Life

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Welcome to NST...Bringing Languages to Life

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FREEGreat Ways to Go and ExploreThe Go Explore JournalThis journal is a great tool for students to record their experience outside the classroom, and contains space to add information about where they’re staying, pre-visit notes, a daily journal about what they have seen and learnt, as well as space for relevant vocabulary. Not only is this useful for assisting in controlled assessment preparation, but will be a valuable momento of their time abroad.The Go Explore journal is available free for French Language groups. Spanish and German will be available in 2012.

Generic Workbooks & Town TrailsThese worksheets cover common situations that students will find themselves in and offer a more structured way of learning on tour. The series of questions will help to build on basic language skills and are ideal for students, covering topics such as ‘around town’, ‘about my hotel’, ‘at the cafeteria’, ‘out and about’ and ‘at the supermarket’. These are great for use prior to and whilst exploring the area.

Project WorkWe’ve prepared project work based on the visits incorporated within your itinerary, so you’ll easily be able to incorporate these challenging and enjoyable activities into your pre- and post-tour lesson plans. Your students will be able to conduct interviews with visit staff set around a specific topic and in the native tongue.

Best of all, these resources are FREE and available to download online once you book. For samples please visit www.nst.ie/resourcepacks

Lille ChristmasMarket WorksheetWhere is the market held? When is it open?

When does Lille’s Christmas Market take place? What is the most popular drink in the market? How many chalets are there in the Christmas Market? How high is la grande roue (Ferris Wheel)?

How many cars has it got? Which building does Father Christmas drop in from each Saturday?The Christmas Market doesn’t only offer French specialities. How many

specialities from other countries can you find? In the centre of the Grand Place (Place du Général de Gaulle) is a bronze Goddess

monument. What does it commemorate?

Which theatre company has its headquarters in the Grand Place?Note/write down 3 presents that you could buy at the chalet “Les trésors de

Nathalie” (chalet 32):

How much will a ride on a horse-drawn carriage cost you?What can you buy at chalet 23? Which of their items is on special offer this year? List some of the foods and presents you can buy from their neighbour, la Maison

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This is a collection of resources which have been created to

support an MFL visit to Paris. They have been written to work

alongside the NST “Go Explore En France” booklet which each

child can use to prepare and record their experience in France.

This can be a wonderful opportunity for your learners to be

exposed to numerous ways in which they can develop their own

understanding of the French language and culture in friendly,

professional and in some cases a family environment.

In this resource pack you will find:

Case Studies : NST has facilitated opportunities for you to

communicate with native speakers and focus on cultural

aspects of your visits in innovative and compelling situations;

Montmartre

The Montparnasse 56 panoramic visit

The Paris Story

There is no obligation to use any part of these resources whilst

in Paris, it is entirely up to you, feel free to do all of the projects

or take these resources and amend them to your needs.

Introduction If you require any of our old resources they can also be found

online at www.nstgroup.co.uk

As Ireland’s leading school tour specialist, everyone at NST is committed to providing outstanding value

Language tours whereby every student returns home with memorable experiences which educate, motivate

and inspire – both inside and outside the classroom. With NST, you’ll find:

Curriculum based visits that we can pre-book so that your itinerary runs smoothly

Wide range of language schools in each destination to provide you with language lessons and workshops for all abilities

Fresh range of new Teacher Resources to help you plan and organise your school tour with ease

FREE Evening Entertainment Packs and Resources

Well-located, school group friendly accommodation

Our renowned, informed and capable customer service team!

NST is fully licensed and bonded. Book Safe - Travel Happy!

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FRENCH LANGUAGE - ParisThe School Tour Specialists

With its huge choice of attractions, Paris is ideal for group bonding and those wishing to explore and learn about French history and culture. We’ll provide you with an itinerary that matches your exact requirements and we’ll even combine your Paris tour with a magical visit to Disneyland® Paris.

Taking part in these enjoyable shared experiences will not only strengthen friendships but also open your students’ eyes to French culture and add real value to their classroom-based learning.

• Disneyland® Paris

• Aquaboulevard Water Park beside Disneyland® Paris

• Bowling• Le Stade de France

• Eiffel Tower

• Seine River Boat Cruise

• Montmartre & Sacré Coeur

• Château de Versailles

• Louvre Museum

• Arc de Triomphe

• Musée d’Orsay

• Notre Dame & Île de la Cité

• Cinéaqua

• Pompidou Centre

Cultural Experiences Leisure Visits

Students at the Eiffel Tower,

Students outside the Louvre Museum

Visit www.nst.ie4 Call (+353) 01 8940300 | Email [email protected]

Increase the numbers on your tour and save money - ideal for:

4 Art & Design 4 History 4 Music 4 Geography 4 Science

Cross-Curricular Visits

GUIDED TOUR OF PARISA tailor-made coach tour of Paris that includes a dedicated French or English-speaking guide, who will help with pronunciation and knowledge of the many sights of Paris.

MONTPARNASSE TOWERThis 196m tower has shorter queues than the Eiffel Tower and a fabulous view of Paris. The viewpoint tables clearly mark the city’s many famous monuments. There are also a number of audio-visual and interactive facilities to help build language skills and enhance their knowledge of Paris.

PARIS STORY EXHIBITIONA fun and interactive way to learn about the history of Paris through widescreen multimedia shows, 3D models, a thematic video gallery and even a 3D Victor Hugo.

CITÉ DES SCIENCESFrance’s largest planetarium has 30,000m² of interactive exhibits, exploring man’s experiences with science. Areas for groups to explore include Explora Exhibitions and The Géode.

Activity Based LearningA range of engaging experiences that offer a level of understanding that you simply cannot replicate in the classroom.

All positive and without doubt it was the best tour we ever had as it satisfied all educational, leisure and cultural objectivesMr Fox, Co. Donegal

NST'S VALUE TIPS✓Substantial savings when you

travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays

✓Travel by coach & ferry to Paris✓Ask us about free visits in Paris ✓Range of hotels to suit your

budget

✓Range of restaurants to suit your budget

✓Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free supervisory ratio

✓Travel light, just take hand luggage

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The Louvre Museum

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FRENCH LANGUAGE - ParisThe School Tour Specialists

ACCORD LANGUAGE SCHOOLAwarded the prestigious French Foreign Language Quality Label, this fabulous language school operates the ‘play and learn’ method of teaching French, and sessions can even take place on the streets of Paris. Sessions are tailored to the abilities and requirements of the group, and students are split into groups of up to 15 to ensure maximum individual participation.

FIAP LANGUAGE WORKSHOPSLanguage tuition is available for groups staying at the FIAP Jean Monnet. The lessons are adapted to match the abilities and requirements of the group and led by highly qualified local teachers and designed to improve student confidence as well as ability.

EUROPEAN CAMPUS SAINTE–THÉRÈSE LANGUAGE WORKSHOPSLanguage tuition is available for groups staying at the European Campus Sainte-Thérèse. During these lively and fun workshops students learn a popular French song, work on vocabulary, grammar and spelling and leave with a certificate of attendance. All teachers are qualified and will adapt the course to meet the requirements of your students.

Language Workshops Great Ways to Go & Explore• GENERIC WORKBOOKS & TOWN TRAILS• GO EXPLORE JOURNALS• PROJECT WORKSee page 3 for more details.

FREE

Lille ChristmasMarket WorksheetWhere is the market held? When is it open?

When does Lille’s Christmas Market take place? What is the most popular drink in the market? How many chalets are there in the Christmas Market? How high is la grande roue (Ferris Wheel)?

How many cars has it got? Which building does Father Christmas drop in from each Saturday?The Christmas Market doesn’t only offer French specialities. How many

specialities from other countries can you find? In the centre of the Grand Place (Place du Général de Gaulle) is a bronze Goddess

monument. What does it commemorate?

Which theatre company has its headquarters in the Grand Place?Note/write down 3 presents that you could buy at the chalet “Les trésors de

Nathalie” (chalet 32):

How much will a ride on a horse-drawn carriage cost you?What can you buy at chalet 23? Which of their items is on special offer this year? List some of the foods and presents you can buy from their neighbour, la Maison

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This is a collection of resources which have been created to

support an MFL visit to Paris. They have been written to work

alongside the NST “Go Explore En France” booklet which each

child can use to prepare and record their experience in France.

This can be a wonderful opportunity for your learners to be

exposed to numerous ways in which they can develop their own

understanding of the French language and culture in friendly,

professional and in some cases a family environment.

In this resource pack you will find:

Case Studies : NST has facilitated opportunities for you to

communicate with native speakers and focus on cultural

aspects of your visits in innovative and compelling situations;

Montmartre

The Montparnasse 56 panoramic visit

The Paris Story

There is no obligation to use any part of these resources whilst

in Paris, it is entirely up to you, feel free to do all of the projects

or take these resources and amend them to your needs.

Introduction If you require any of our old resources they can also be found

online at www.nstgroup.co.uk

SAMPLE 4-DAY LANGUAGE TOUR TO PARIS

MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING

Day 1 Flight from Ireland Guided sightseeing coach tour of Paris Evening Meal Climb Montparnasse Tower

Day 2 Visit Notre Dame and the Latin Quarter Visit the Musee du LouvreClimb the Eiffel Tower

Evening Meal Seine River Cruise

Day 3 Guided tour of Stade de France Visit Montmartre & Sacre Coeur Evening MealQuiz

Day 4 Full day excursion to Disneyland® Paris Return flight to Ireland

PRICE INCLUDES:

✓Return flights✓1 piece of checked luggage✓All taxes & charges✓Airport see off✓3 nights half board accommodation✓All visits and guides as per itinerary✓4 days coach hire✓Group Travel Insurance✓1 in 8 free place ratio✓24 hr emergency contact

* Peak/school hols supplements apply. Price is based on 40 paying passengers

Add 6 hours of language lessons to your itinerary from as little as €40

CONTACT NSTFOR A TAILORMADE QUOTE

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FRENCH LANGUAGE - Northern FranceThe School Tour Specialists

A beautiful region which will provide your students with a real taste of life in France. Offering a range of seaside resorts, local markets, water and theme parks and historic attractions – so it’s the ideal destination to practise and enhance language skills, discover French culture and find time for a spot of group bonding too!

Taking part in these enjoyable shared experiences will not only strengthen friendships but also open your students’ eyes to French culture and add real value to their classroom-based learning.

• Bellewaerde Theme Park, Ypres

• Hélicéa Leisure Centre, Boulogne-sur-Mer

• Aqualud, Le Touquet

• Evening Activities – discos, quizzes, French nights, etc.

• Boulogne-sur-Mer - Becasuc sweet factory, Roman old town, Local market days

• Goat Farm, Montcavrel

• Les Chocolats de Beussent

• L’Escargotière du Choquel, Saint-Martin Choquel

• Boulangerie Visits

• Regional Food Tasting

• Musée de l’Abeille d’Opale

• Musée de Maintenay

• La Coupole

• Agincourt Historical Museum

Cultural Experiences Leisure Visits

Visit www.nst.ie6 Call (+353) 01 8940300 | Email [email protected]

Increase the numbers on your tour and save money - ideal for:

4 History

Cross-Curricular Visits

TOWN TREASURE TRAILSFollow trail instructions and answer questions in French in this informative way to explore the town. NST’s exclusive trails are an excellent method of getting students to read, repeat and understand French words and phrases.

Town trails are available in: • Aire-sur-la-Lys • Boulogne-sur-Mer • St Omer

NAUSICAÄ SEA CENTRE, BOULOGNE-SUR-MERThis fascinating sea centre promotes French learning through interactive exhibits. Their range of educational workshops is now available to book for all age groups in French or English, covering marine-based topics such as climate change, plankton or marine life.

AUBERGE À LA FERME DU ‘SIRE DE CRÉQUY’, NR FRUGESConducted in French, this informative visit provides students with an insight into how traditional French cheeses and other dairy products are produced. Samples are provided along the tour and there is an option to eat lunch at the farm with much of the menu produced on-site.

BOULANGERIE ESCOEUILLESAt this traditional boulangerie only French is spoken. Your students will complete worksheets ensuring they learn new phrases as they see the making and baking of bread, brioche and papin pies, before leaving with a fresh croissant or pain au chocolat.

FRENCH IMMERSION TOUR TO NST’S CHÂTEAU For those looking for a truly French experience, why not try a French Immersion Course based at NST’s château? From the moment your students arrive to the minute they leave, NST’s bilingual château staff will speak to them in French and French alone! This is a great way to develop their listening and speaking skills, and by combining this experience with a variety of cultural visits in the area, your tour will really stretch their language abilities.

Activity Based LearningA range of engaging experiences that offer a level of understanding that you simply cannot replicate in the classroom.Additional online resources and interactive experiences are available for Les Chocolats de Beussent and Boulogne-sur-Mer market.

Always available to speak to. Always pleasant, nothing a problem. It was excellent from beginning to end.Ms Cooke-Harkins, Co. Donegal

NST'S VALUE TIPS✓Substantial savings when you

travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays

✓Travel by coach & ferry to Northern France✓Ask us about free visits in Northern France

✓Range of hotels to suit your budget✓Range of restaurants to suit your budget✓Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free

supervisory ratio✓Travel light, just take hand luggage

Students at the local market

NEW Option

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Château d’Ebblinghem is NST’s very own 19th century French country house set in a rural location 8km east of St Omer in North West France. Specifically renovated to provide a superb standard of accommodation for school and youth groups.

BENEFITS OF CHÂTEAU D’EBBLINGHEM • One Group Accommodation • Your own Group Co-ordinator• Safe & Secure• Nutritious meals• Organised evening activities• Excellent recreational facilities

NST’s AccommodationChâteau d’Ebblinghem - Owned by NST

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FRENCH LANGUAGE - Northern FranceThe School Tour Specialists

LILLE UNIVERSITY All lessons are tailored to the ability of your group and your choice of topics. To ensure maximum individual participation, groups are split into classes of up to 15 students, who then go on to use their enhanced abilities and confidence in speaking the language for the remainder of the visit. Lessons are available Monday to Saturday, all year round (excluding August).

Language Workshops

SAMPLE 4-DAY LANGUAGE TOUR TO NORTHERN FRANCE

MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING

Day 1 Flight from Ireland Check into your accommodation and spend your afternoon exploring the local area

Evening meal French quiz night

Day 2 Full day in Boulogne Sur Mer to visit the markets, the Nausicaa Sea Centre and complete the Boulogne Treasure Trail

Evening mealFrench night crêpe making

Day 3 Demonstration and tasting at a local Boulangerie. Visit Les Chocolats de Beussent

Afternoon visit to Aqualud Water park Evening mealDisco

Day 4 Last minute shopping and sightseeing in Lille or similar

Return flight to Ireland

FRANCE

Pas-de-Calais

BELGIUMCalais

Boulogne-sur-Mer St. Omer

Le Touquet

Château d’Ebblinghem

Lille

Aire-sur-la-Lys

Guines

Saint-Martin-Choquel

Montcavrel Fruges

Ypres

Students at local Boulangerie

Chateau d’Ebblingham

Great Ways to Go & Explore• GENERIC WORKBOOKS & TOWN TRAILS• GO EXPLORE JOURNALS• PROJECT WORKSee page 3 for more details.

FREE

Lille ChristmasMarket WorksheetWhere is the market held? When is it open?

When does Lille’s Christmas Market take place? What is the most popular drink in the market? How many chalets are there in the Christmas Market? How high is la grande roue (Ferris Wheel)?

How many cars has it got? Which building does Father Christmas drop in from each Saturday?The Christmas Market doesn’t only offer French specialities. How many

specialities from other countries can you find? In the centre of the Grand Place (Place du Général de Gaulle) is a bronze Goddess

monument. What does it commemorate?

Which theatre company has its headquarters in the Grand Place?Note/write down 3 presents that you could buy at the chalet “Les trésors de

Nathalie” (chalet 32):

How much will a ride on a horse-drawn carriage cost you?What can you buy at chalet 23? Which of their items is on special offer this year? List some of the foods and presents you can buy from their neighbour, la Maison

Fortwenger:

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This is a collection of resources which have been created to

support an MFL visit to Paris. They have been written to work

alongside the NST “Go Explore En France” booklet which each

child can use to prepare and record their experience in France.

This can be a wonderful opportunity for your learners to be

exposed to numerous ways in which they can develop their own

understanding of the French language and culture in friendly,

professional and in some cases a family environment.

In this resource pack you will find:

Case Studies : NST has facilitated opportunities for you to

communicate with native speakers and focus on cultural

aspects of your visits in innovative and compelling situations;

Montmartre

The Montparnasse 56 panoramic visit

The Paris Story

There is no obligation to use any part of these resources whilst

in Paris, it is entirely up to you, feel free to do all of the projects

or take these resources and amend them to your needs.

Introduction If you require any of our old resources they can also be found

online at www.nstgroup.co.uk

PRICE INCLUDES:

✓Return flights✓1 piece of checked luggage✓All taxes & charges✓Airport see off✓3 nights FULL BOARD accommodation✓All visits and guides as per itinerary✓4 days coach hire✓Group Travel Insurance✓1 in 8 free place ratio✓24 hr emergency contact* Peak/school hols supplements apply. Price is based on 40 paying passengers

Add 6 hours of language lessons to your itinerary from as little as €48

CONTACT NSTFOR A TAILORMADE QUOTE

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GERMAN LANGUAGE - BerlinThe School Tour Specialists

Berlin is one of Europe’s most historic cities and has evolved to become vibrant and cosmopolitan with visits and attractions that will give students a greater understanding of German life, past and present, whilst also helping them to increase their language abilities and bond as a group.

• Guided City Tour – Berlin Wall, The

Reichstag, The Brandenburg Gate

• Checkpoint Charlie Museum

• TV Tower

• Olympic Stadium Tour

• Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp

• Filmpark Babelsberg

• Topography of Terror

Cultural Experiences

Leisure Visits

Visit www.nst.ie Call (+353) 01 8940300 | Email [email protected]

POTSDAMER PLATZA prime example of the new, vibrant Berlin. Students can practise their language skills in the numerous shops, cafés, restaurants and the fabulous Sony centre at this lively public square, once one of the busiest traffic intersections in Europe.

BERLIN MARKETSThe large indoor market in the centre of the city is an ideal place to put language skills to the test and pick up a bargain or two.

DDR MUSEUMThis interactive museum immerses students into daily life during the Communist Era in East Berlin, helping them understand the period in a unique and entertaining way.

THE STORY OF BERLINA fabulous museum that shows over 800 years of Berlin’s history, through a number of interactive exhibitions and sound and light shows. The exhibition text, and guided bomb-shelter tour, are available in both English and German.

PRO-LOG WORKSHOPLocated close to many of our most popular hotels, these workshops are taken, in German, by local teachers. There is a large focus on ‘practise’ and students are split in groups of up to 12, based on ability, to ensure individual participation. The sessions can include city trails or other activities and many groups follow the workshop with a visit to Berlin’s market to practise their newly enhanced language skills.

Activity Based Learning

Language Workshops

A range of engaging experiences that offer a level of understanding that you simply cannot replicate in the classroom.

SAMPLE 4-DAY LANGUAGE TOUR TO BERLIN

MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING

Day 1 Flight from IrelandMeet & Greet and check-in assistance from NST Representive

Guided walking tour of Berlin including Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag & the Holocaust Memorial

Evening mealLocal Orientation

Day 2 Visit some of Berlin’s Markets Visit Olympic Stadium and Bell Tower Evening mealClimb the TV Tower in Alexanderplatz

Day 3 Guided tour of The Story of Berlin (In English or German)

Visit the DDR Museum Evening meal Bowling

Day 4 Last minute sightseeing and some shopping in Ku’daam

Return flight to Ireland

Berlin City Centre

PRICE INCLUDES:✓Return flights✓1 piece of checked luggage✓All taxes & charges✓Airport see off✓Meet & Greet in Berlin✓3 nights half board accommodation✓All visits and guides as per itinerary✓Return airport transfers✓2 days coach hire✓Group Travel Insurance✓1 in 8 free place ratio✓24 hr emergency contact* Peak/school hols supplements apply. Price is based on 40 paying passengers

NST'S VALUE TIPS✓Substantial savings when you travel

off peak or a day or two outside

official school holidays

✓Ask us about free visits in Berlin

✓Range of restaurants to suit your budget

✓Range of hotels to suit your budget

✓Use NST’s FREE Languages Resources - Generic Workbooks & Town Trails - Go Explore Journals - Project Work (See page 3 for more details)

Add 4 hours of language lessons to your itinerary from as little as €44

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• Tropical Islands Water Park

• IMAX Cinema

• Bowling

• Ice Skating

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The region offers a wide range of 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 classroom-based learning.

• Phantasialand • Hunsrück Railway

• Cochem Wave Pool

• Bowling

• Swimming

• KD Rhine River Cruises

• Cologne

• Boppard

• The Town of Koblenz

• Siegfried’s Musikkabinett

Cultural Experiences

Leisure Visits

Call (+353) 01 8940300 | Email [email protected]

GERMAN LANGUAGE - Rhine & MoselleThe School Tour Specialists

RHINE & MOSELLEOnline resources and interactive experiences are available about the Rhine, at Siegfreid’s Musikkabinett in Rüdesheim and the wine-tasting in Koblenz.

THE TOWN OF TRIERThe oldest city in Germany, founded by the Romans, has an abundance of opportunities for students to practise language skills, including the marketplace, cathedral, baths and toy museum.

THE TOWN OF COCHEM This popular town is a favourite for students to explore. Groups

can also tour the castle, completing NST study packs, helping them to improve their language abilities.

MARKSBURG & BURG ELTZ CASTLESStudents fill out NST quiz sheets, in German, as they tour either of these fabulous medieval castles.

VINEYARDSStudents can enjoy guided tours of the vineyards and wine cellars, get the opportunity to speak to the winegrowers and taste locally produced wines and fruit juices.

SPRACHSCHULEN HOMMERThis small school offers excellent language workshops taught by professionals who are qualified in teaching German as a foreign language. The classes will be held at your hotel with groups split into classes up to 15 to ensure maximum participation. Time may be given in local towns afterwards to practise their newly enhanced skills and build confidence.

Activity Based Learning

Language Workshops

A range of engaging experiences that offer a level of understanding that you simply cannot replicate in the classroom.

SAMPLE 4-DAY LANGUAGE TOUR TO RHINE & MOSELLE

MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING

Day 1 Flight from Ireland Visit Marksburg Castle Evening mealFree time exploring the area

Day 2 Guided tour of Cologne, taking in the Cathedral. Guided tour of the Chocolate Museum and the Olympic Sports museum

Evening mealBowling

Day 3 Full day in Cochem for a guided tour of Cochem Castle, ride the Cochem Chair lifts and visit Cochem Wavepool

Evening mealGuided tour of a local vineyard

Day 4 KD River Cruise on the RhineFree time in Rudesheim

Return flight to Ireland

Students near the Rhine

PRICE INCLUDES:

✓Return flights✓1 piece of checked luggage✓All taxes & charges✓Airport see off✓3 nights half board accommodation✓All visits and guides as per itinerary✓4 days coach hire✓Group Travel Insurance✓1 in 8 free place ratio✓24 hr emergency contact

* Peak/school hols supplements apply. Price is based on 40 paying passengers

NST'S VALUE TIPS✓Substantial savings when you travel

off peak or a day or two outside

official school holidays

✓Ask us about free visits in Rhine & Moselle

✓Range of restaurants to suit your budget

✓Range of hotels to suit your budget

✓Use NST’s FREE Languages Resources

- Generic Workbooks & Town Trails

- Go Explore Journals

- Project Work

(See page 3 for more details)

Add 6 hours of language lessons to your itinerary from as little as €26

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CONTACT NSTFOR A TAILORMADE QUOTE

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SPANISH LANGUAGE - Barcelona/SalouThe School Tour Specialists

Barcelona, a modern and dynamic city with a strong sense of art and architecture, is steeped in history, tradition and diverse cultural influences. The Catalonian Coast provides an ideal base for groups to enjoy a beach side tour whilst experiencing the city life of Barcelona.

• PortAventura Theme Park

• Aquapolis Water Park, Salou

• Aqualeon Aquapark, Tarragona

• Monjuic

• La Sagrada Familia

• Nou Camp Las Ramblas

• Parc Güell

• Gothic Quarter

• Markets

• Art Galleries & Museums

• Sitges

• Tarragona

• The Gaudi Centre, Reus

• Montserrat Monastery

Cultural Experiences

Leisure Visits

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BARCELONAOnline resources and interactive experiences are available for PortAventura, Gaudí Centre and Las Ramblas.

POBLE ESPANYOLA complete village where students can practise their language skills in the many buildings housing working craftspeople, souvenir shops, cafés and restaurants.

PORT VELLThe renovated harbour area has a number of attractions including the IMAX Cinema & Maremagnum. Students can explore the largest aquarium in Europe, visit the wide range of shops, eateries, an arcade games centre and a state-of-the-art large screen cinema, offering 3D movie experiences, too!

MARKETSThe markets are the ideal place to put language skills to the test and pick up a bargain.

SITGES & CALAFELL TOWN TRAILSStudents follow trail instructions and answer questions in Spanish in this informative and enjoyable way to explore the town. Our trails are an excellent method of getting students to read, repeat and understand Spanish signs, words and phrases.

TAPAS TASTING EVENINGStudents can taste a wide variety of traditional Spanish dishes at this fun and popular evening activity.

CAMBRILS LANGUAGE SCHOOLSNST can provide an intensive Spanish Language course in Cambrils. Offering fully tailored courses, these schools will ensure your students receive relevant content and delivery methods according to their study level. Students will be split in maximum groups of 15 with qualified teachers and awarded a diploma of attendance.

Activity Based Learning

Language Workshops

A range of engaging experiences that offer a level of understanding that you simply cannot replicate in the classroom.

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SAMPLE 4-DAY LANGUAGE TOUR TO BARCELONA/SALOU

MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING

Day 1 Flight from Ireland Guided coach tour of Barcelona Evening mealStroll around Salou

Day 2 Visit Montserrat Monastery Visit the Roman town of Tarragona Evening mealBowling in Tarragona

Day 3 Guided tour of the Olympic Stadium, then visit Montjuic and Poble Espanyol

Take the Cable Car down to Maremagnum

Evening mealMagic Show

Day 4 Visit markets in Barcelona Return flight to Ireland

Taking part in these enjoyable shared experiences will not only strengthen friendships but also open your students’ eyes to Spanish culture and add real value to their classroom-based learning.

Students at La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

PRICE INCLUDES:✓Return flights✓1 piece of checked luggage✓All taxes & charges✓Airport see off✓Meet & Greet in Barcelona✓3 nights half board accommodation✓All visits and guides as per itinerary✓4 days coach hire✓Group Travel Insurance✓1 in 8 free place ratio✓24 hr emergency contact* Peak/school hols supplements apply. Price is based on 40 paying passengers

NST'S VALUE TIPS✓Substantial savings when you travel

off peak or a day or two outside

official school holidays

✓Ask us about free visits in Barcelona

✓Range of restaurants to suit your budget

✓Range of hotels to suit your budget

✓Use NST’s FREE Languages Resources

- Generic Workbooks & Town Trails

- Go Explore Journals

- Project Work

(See page 3 for more details)

Add 5 hours of language lessons to your itinerary from as little as €47

CONTACT NSTFOR A TAILORMADE QUOTE

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The region offers a wide range of visits that give an insight into Spanish 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 classroom-based learning.

• Karaoke / Disco• Swimming Pool

• Valle Real Shopping Centre

• The City of Santander• Altamira Caves, nr Santillana del Mar• El Soplao Caves• Fuente Dé Cable Car

• Santillana del Mar• Comillas• Bilbao• Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao

Cultural Experiences

Leisure Visits

Call (+353) 01 8940300 | Email [email protected] 11

SPANISH LANGUAGE - CantabriaThe School Tour Specialists

SANTANDER TOWN TRAILStudents follow trail instructions and answer questions in Spanish in this informative and enjoyable way to explore the town.

POTES MARKET VISIT Students can practise their Spanish and even pick up a bargain at the popular local market in Potes – a medieval town, popular for its architecture, natural environment and traditions.

CABARCENO NATURE PARK & WORKSHOPSThis spacious safari park offers various entertainments such as

falconry displays and sea lion shows. There are also workshops available, all of which can be conducted in Spanish.

TAPAS TASTING EVENING Groups staying at the Hotel Campomar gain a real taste of Cantabria by enjoying a fun tapas tasting evening and Spanish cookery lessons.

TRADITIONAL FLAMENCO LESSONS Students can see a professional presentation of the passionate art of flamenco dancing before learning some traditional moves and clapping rhythms.

SANTANDER LANGUAGE SCHOOLSNST can provide an intensive Spanish Language course in a highly prestigious school in Santander. Offering a fully tailored course, this school will ensure your students receive relevant content and delivery methods according to their study level. Students will be split in maximum groups of 15 with qualified teachers and awarded a diploma of attendance.

Activity Based Learning

Language Workshops

A range of engaging experiences that offer a level of understanding that you simply cannot replicate in the classroom.

Taking part in these enjoyable shared experiences will not only strengthen friendships but also open your students’ eyes to Spanish culture and add real value to their classroom-based learning.

SAMPLE 4-DAY LANGUAGE TOUR TO CANTABRIA

MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING

Day 1 Flight from IrelandMeet & Greet and check-in assitance from NST Representative

Visit the El Soplao Caves Evening mealExplore local area and beaches

Day 2 Coach excursion to Santander, explore the city using NST town trail worksheets

Visit the Cabárceno Nature Park Evening mealQuiz night

Day 3 Full day coach excursion to the Picos de Europa region with visits to the cable car at Fuent Dé, & shopping in Potes

Evening mealKaraoke/Disco

Day 4 Visit the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao Return flight to Ireland

Students at El Soplao Caves

PRICE INCLUDES:✓Return flights✓1 piece of checked luggage✓All taxes & charges✓Airport see off✓Meet & Greet in Cantabria✓3 nights half board accommodation✓All visits and guides as per itinerary✓4 days coach hire✓Group Travel Insurance✓1 in 8 free place ratio✓24 hr emergency contact* Peak/school hols supplements apply. Price is based on 40 paying passengers

NST'S VALUE TIPS✓Substantial savings when you travel

off peak or a day or two outside

official school holidays

✓Ask us about free visits in Cantabria

✓Range of restaurants to suit your budget

✓Range of hotels to suit your budget

✓Use NST’s FREE Languages Resources

- Generic Workbooks & Town Trails

- Go Explore Journals

- Project Work

(See page 3 for more details)

Add 6 hours of language lessons to your itinerary from as little as €45

CONTACT NSTFOR A TAILORMADE QUOTE

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The School Tour Specialists

email [email protected] www.nst.ie/languages

Call (+353) 01 8940 300

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NST is licensed and bonded by the Commission for Aviation Regulation, licence number TA0449. NST Dublin acts as an agent for the NST Travel Group plc under ATOL 3606 and ABTA V0550

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