Now, Schools Excursions Abroad Trending in Kerala

Those were the days in India when children used to go on a vacation with their families. Today, reputed schools in the country are taking students to many exciting destinations like Vietnam, NASA, Disney Park, etc.
during their holidays. They are guided by their teachers together with an expert tour operator.

Principal Molly Cyril of Choice School said, “A long tour to distant lands with friends and teachers is not just about entertainment and fun but it is also about enhancing educational tone”. He further added, “The school organizes such tours only during official school holidays to assure that the students don’t neglect their regular classes”. The institution has been conducting such educational tours for the last two years and is gaining immense popularity.

In 2012, the students of classes IX-XI were taken on a trip to Vietnam and before the tour, they were well informed about the Vietnam War and other such historical facts about the place, said Mr. Cyril.

According to many schools offering tours like that, the students have to contribute a sum of around Rs. 1 lakh- 2 lakhs to be part of such educational tours.

The Principal of Christhujayanthi Public School, Saji Varghese revealed that it is not beyond the comfort level of every student. But, anyone who can afford the tour cost gets a unique opportunity to explore new places and learn many good things that will benefit them in the long run. It’s not just about roaming around and having fun, he concluded. Last year, the public school had conducted tour for the students to the Columbus State University, Atlanta and Georgia.

Many tour operators say that several schools had inquired about taking students overseas for academic expeditions. The General Manager of Riya Tours and Travels, Saji Kurian said “The parents in Kerala were also very positive and encouraged such educational tours by the schools”. The tour company has organised an excursion to NASA for the students of Global Public School.

Joy Peter, Director (Operations), Intersight Holidays said, “These educational trips were very familiar amongst institutions in the neighbouring city of Chennai and are rapidly gaining momentum in Kerala.

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