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Language Trips Abroad : School Groups

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With 17 years’ experience sending school groups abroad, Cactus Language understands the linguistic and pastoral needs of both the teachers and students we work with. Experiencing immersion in a language, in the country it is spoken, has a wonderfully positive and motivating impact on language students, and the benefits last long after the trip is over. However, Cactus knows that planning and preparing for this adventure can be challenging, and this is where we step in to manage the logistics, the organisation, and the details of the trip, for MFL teachers up and down the UK.

We carefully select the schools we work with to offer not only the best aca-demic standards and teaching, but also fully inclusive be-spoke programmes that are designed around the needs and requirements of each individual group. Our trips are fully protected and we have a best price guarantee, which means you will not be able to find our packages at a better rate anywhere else. With over 1,000 trips organised each year we understand the concerns of the parents, the enthusiasm of the students, and the goals of the teachers.

We will be happy to discuss your trip with you at any time.

Fay DrewryManaging Director

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At Cactus, we have been organising schools trips across the world since 1998.

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Our multilingual team speaks 7 languages

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Why choose Cactus?

Why Choose Us?


Our multilingual team speaks 7 languages

Fully-inclusive bespokepackages in 12 languages

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Why choose Cactus?

Why Choose Us?


Our Clients

“The school was excellent and the tutors superb, and I found it increasingly easy to understand what was said in Spanish.”

Jonathan Riding, Madrid

“I thought it was great that none of the teachers would speak English: they were all really easy to understand and if we weren’t sure of a word they would describe it to us in French which gave us loads of synonyms which are useful for our exams.”

Jenny Conaty & Ashleigh Cook, Bordeaux

“The course was very good - although I did so much in the week it was almost too much to take in! Antibes was a very nice place to be. Martine, my host, was a lovely lady to stay with and she made me feel really welcome and part of the family.”

Nicola Bramwell-Jackson, Antibes


Our Clients

“I have gone from zero knowledge to being able to hold a basic conversation in Spanish. The help and info I received from you was brilliant, and you stopped my first trip alone from being a scary one.”

Nicola Landsborough, Barcelona

“The school was super - the standard of tea-ching excellent and the atmosphere in the school great. So yes, my German improved! I thoroughly enjoyed my time there & hope to go back soon.”

Alexandra Gillies, Berlin

“My daughter went to Paris and it was a success. She really progressed! She is having her oral GCSE today and she feels confident going into the exam. Thank you!”

Victoria Kennedy, Paris


Our selection

Spain10. Barcelona11. Denia12. Valencia

13. Samara

17. Berlin18. Cologne

Germany

Costa Rica

France14. Montpellier15. Paris16. Rouen

Portugal20. Lisbon


Our selection

Italy19. Salerno

21. RabatMorocco

22. ShanghaiChina

23. RigaLatvia

From £350pp

Barcelona is Spain’s most visited destination, with something to offer everyone; beach-life, architectural wonders, culinary delights. Yet despite its international appeal this enigmatic city continues to maintain its distinctly Catalan culture.

Activities and ExcursionsThe school offers a strong social programme which includes visits and excursions in and around the city, social cultural exchangeevenings and concerts by local musicians. There are also full-day excursions to towns and places of interest outside Barcelona. These are orga-nised twice a month during summer and once a month during the rest of the year.

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Spanish in Barcelona

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Visit of Denia

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The town of Denia is situated half way between Alicante and Valencia on Spain’seastern coast. It boasts a lively calendar of festivals and events, and its locationguarantees a delicious and varied menu of fish and Mediterranean cuisine.

Activities and ExcursionsThe social activities are designed for students to have first-hand experience of Spanish customs, traditions and the local area. Denia is a good place for walking and trekking excursions, boat trips, and other water activities such as sailing, paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking activities.

Spanish in Denia

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Half way down the Spanish Mediterranean coast lies Valencia, Spain’s third largest city. Blessed with a glorious climate, and fun-loving inhabitants, this city certainly knows how to bring people together.

Activities and ExcursionsThe school provides five free activities every week including language exchange socials, city tours, a welcome paella party, Spanish cooking lessons and Spanish culture lessons. Every month students can also join Spanish music concerts, art exhibitions, and theatre trips.There are day trip to places nearby like Xativa, Sagunto, and Cullera.

Spanish in Valencia

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Spanish in Samara


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Located in the state of Guanacaste on Costa Rica’s north-west coast, Samara is atranquil community. It is home to one of Costa Rica’s prettiest and safest beaches; 5km of soft white sand fringed by palm trees, in a protected coral reef bay.

Activities and ExcursionsA raft of activities are available in Samara such as Latin dances, cooking classes, film nights, walking tours, arts & crafts and much more. Water sports such as diving, boogie boarding, swimming and kayaking are all available. Back on dry land, activities include biking, horse-riding and forest canopy tours, and discovering endless species of wildlife.

From £450pp

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Guided tourof the city

Wine tastingExcursion to Avignon andPont du Gard

French in Montpellier

Founded in the 10th century and situated on the South coast of France, Montpellier is very much the equal of its more famous neighbours. With its elegant buildings and sta-tely boulevards, it’s a stylish city with an alluring old quarter and charming backstreets.

Activities and ExcursionsThe trips and excursions uncover the delights of both Montpellier and the surrounding area such as the Camargue National Park, Carcasonne, Nîmes and Avignon. In addition the social pro-gramme includes a variety of indoor and outdoor sports, cinema and theatre visits, quiz nights, and performance-shows.

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Visit ofVersailles Cinema club

Paris is the city of dreams, excitement, magic. A chic European capital so often chosen as a weekend escape - but beneath the surface you’ll find it is much more than the picture-postcard Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe we are all familiar with.

Activities and ExcursionsGuided city tours cover the famous monuments and historic neighbourhoods; weekendexcursions to explore Mont Saint Michel and Alsace; and the cinema club, newspaper club and themed evenings provide the perfect context in which to practise French.

French in Paris

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Excursion toGiverny

Bowling andFree time

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CinemaVisit to acheese

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A bustling city of culture and commerce, Rouen is the capital of Normandy. It is home to one of France’s most famous gothic cathedrals, and is also well-known for its former inhabitants, including Joan of Arc, Flaubert, Monet and Corneille.

Activities and ExcursionsSocial activities are varied and include bowling, trips to the cinema, restaurant nights, beach visits, and a very special trip to a local cheese producer. Excursions explore other parts of France such as Paris, Giverny and Mont Saint Michel.

French in Rouen

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German in Berlin


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Berlin has developed into what is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most exciting and eclec-tic cities. Berlin’s art, culture, music, entertainment and restaurant scenes are conside-red second to none, and it is well known for its climate of acceptance and tolerance.

Activities and ExcursionsThere are interesting activities to do every day of the year in Berlin, whether that’s visiting mu-seums, galleries, monuments, or simply walking around the city; an impressive third of Berlin is devoted to parks, lakes and forest. Excursions with the school include guided trips to Potsdam, the Reichstag, and Tacheles cultural centre.


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From £400pp

German in Cologne


Located in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Cologne, or Köln as it is known in German, is Germany’s fourth largest city. Cologne is at the forefront of Germany’s economy, has a multicultural population, and enjoys worldwide renown.

Activities and ExcursionsThere are many opportunities to explore the highlights of Cologne via walking and cycling tours. The school is able to arrange activities according to the age-range and specific require-ments of each group, ensuring that the language learnt in the classes is revised and recycled during the activities.

From £300pp


Italian in Salerno


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Looking out over the Bay of Salerno, with the stunning Amalfi coast extending north, Salerno enjoys a wonderful climate and magnificent views. People flock to thepromenade to take in the panoramas, open-air cafés and laid-back Italian lifestyle.

Activities and ExcursionsCinema nights or dinner in a traditionalrestaurant are arranged every week, and seminars are scheduled to allow students and teachers to discuss topical events and Italian culture. Salerno’s wonderful beaches offer watersports, whilst weekend excursions include visits to Almalfi and Positano, or archeological sites such as Paestum and Pompeii.

From £350pp

Portuguese in Lisbon

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Modern-day Lisbon is buzzing with activity yet remains stubbornly old-fashioned, a compelling combination for its growing number of visitors. A fascinating city, Lisbon really is beauty on a budget when compared with other European capitals.

Activities and ExcursionsKnown as “the town of seven hills” Lisbon offers a wide range of interesting things to do. Tours in the city, organised lunches and dinners, meeting and speaking with Portuguese people – these are all utilised to practise and understand the Portuguese that is spoken all around. As they say in Portuguese “Em Roma, sê Romano” (“When in Rome…!”).

Arabic in Rabat

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While Rabat, Morocco’s political and administrative capital has not yet established itself as a tourist spot, visitors who go find a gem of a city. The colonial architecture isstunning and the atmosphere is as cosmopolitan as its big brother down the coast.

Activities and ExcursionsCultural events, local excursion and guestlectures are always free to students and take place every week. The chance to experience the rich diversity of Moroccan cities is one of the most rewarding aspects of studying Arabic in Morocco. From Qalam wa Lawh’s centrallocation all the major sites of the country are within easy reach.

Chinese in Shanghai


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ChineseMartial Arts

Few world cities evoke so much history, excess, glamour, and exotic promise in name alone. A city of contrasts Shanghai is a vision of the future and a window into the past, and is one of the most engaging and rewarding locations for a language trip abroad.

Activities and ExcursionsAs a city packed full of places to go, things to do, and wonders to see, there is endless choice when it comes to planning the social programme itinerary for Shanghai. Walking tours along the iconic Bund, participating in a tea ceremony,visiting the Yuyuan Gardens and Xintiandi, are just a few of the activities on the list of highlights.

Russian in Riga

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Trip toJurmala Bowling

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The biggest and most cosmopolitan Baltic capital, Riga is also unparalleled for its art nouveau architecture. Known in the past as the “Paris of the Baltics”, Riga has a repu-tation for being fun-filled and forward thinking, and is fast reviving its pre-war tag-line.

Activities and ExcursionsEnjoy Riga’s Christmas market in the winter, or walk along the fine white sand beaches in the warmer months. Trips to the National Opera and theatre, city tours, and restaurants are arranged by the school. Students can also go bowling, and visit the seaside town of Jurmala, Sigulda (the Switzerland of Latvia) and cross the border to St Petersburg, Estonia and Lithuania.

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