International Baccalaureate Diploma
School Trips @ Field Studies Council
Covid-19
FSC Centres are all operating in a fully Covid-secure way, following Government guidelines. Find out more on our website.
We are also offering digital and outreach packages as an alternative to visiting.
Field Studies Council (FSC) is a leading provider of fieldwork opportunities for all ages.
FSC has developed specific fieldwork courses for IB Diploma in Biology, Environmental Systems and Societies and Geography, developed for the latest specifications.
These courses follow the course subject guide, designed to cover both syllabus requirements and the conditions required by the internal assessment criteria, whilst offering the most cost effective way of visiting an FSC Centre.
If your group is travelling from overseas we can arrange additional activities in the UK.
You can also enjoy additional activities with us during your stay such as adventure or teambuilding.
Why book Field Studies Council for Residential School Trips and Educational Visits?
-Centres situated in interesting and inspiring environments, within easy reach of excellent field sites.
-Courses created carefully to link to IB requirements. We can work with you to tailor content to fit in with work back in the classroom.
-Passionate and experienced teaching staff who work full time, all year round. You will be allocated the same tutor(s) throughout your course.
-FSC take care of everything once you arrive; comfortable accommodation, plenty of tasty food and transport during the course.
-Price bands throughout the year to offer value for money.
FSC is an environmental education charity with over 70 years’ experience of providing fieldwork and outdoor learning and a network of 19 UK centres offering day and residential fieldwork opportunities.
The charity works in many ways to bring environmental understanding to all including through projects working in local communities, lobbying government to include fieldwork in the curriculum, work overseas, Kids Fund and Bursary Fund to offer financial support to those who may not otherwise be able to visit.
What activities are available during group visits?
FSC provides a huge range of sessions and programmes for schools depending on the age group, subject and location. Find out more on our website or by contacting us.
What size groups do you cater for?
FSC residential centres vary in size but can accommodate from 80-140 students. Our minimum group size is usually 12.
Do you offer on-site classroom facilities?
There is a range of classroom, workshop and laboratory spaces at each Centre.
Is there first aid on site?
Yes, all our field teachers are trained in first aid and group management. A qualified first aider is available at the field centre 24 hours a day.
Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?
Some centres have purpose-built accessible rooms.
Reviews from Schools visiting Field Studies Council!
Special rates for schools
outside of peak season
3 days from £155
3 days: Mon-Wed / Wed-Fri / Fri-Sun from - £155
4 days:Fri-Mon from - £193
5 days:Mon-Fri - £249
Online Resources for School Groups
Educational Resources Available..
We will be running live fieldwork sessions in April which we would love to share as teachers can sign up now.
Fieldwork live encompasses ten live lessons broadcast for different age groups. Free live fieldwork lessons with expert field tutors from the Field Studies Council (FSC):
https://encounteredu.com/live-lessons/fsc-fieldworklive-2020
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