About Us
Academy Travel is a leading provider of specialised educational study tours for schools, universities and teachers.
The quality choice
Established in 2004, Academy Travel has grown to become one of Australia’s leading cultural travel companies.
Academy Travel is Australian-owned and Sydney-based, with a head office in the heritage listed Bank of New South Wales building at 341 George St. The company’s directors play an active role in the company, leading tours and dealing with clients. Academy Travel has also developed a network of outstanding suppliers across the globe.
Academy Travel creates a true learning experience in an all-inclusive package price. We provide personalised support every step of the way from the initial customised quote to the final study tour experience. We aim to provide a professional and personal service and our goal is provide a smooth and hassle-free process for our teachers.
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A genuine learning experience
Educators are becoming increasingly mindful of the role that hands-on learning and experiential opportunities play in preparing students for the future. We are dedicated to travel-based education and seek to broaden horizons, inspire critical and creative thinking and encourage students to become global citizens. With nearly 20 years’ experience in designing and managing educational tours, we provide support through all stages of planning, organising and travelling on a journey.
TOURS TAILORED TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS
Sometimes a one-sized-approach doesn’t suit all, especially when planning a tour to suit your educational purposes! Our educational tours can be tailored to highlight a variety of subject areas, including Ancient and Modern History, Drama, Music and Visual Arts. We have a range of suggested syllabus-based itineraries in specific subject areas that can be used as a starting point to customise your own program, or you can provide us with your “wishlist” from which we will create your personalised tour.
A PERSONALISED SERVICE THROUGHOUT
Academy Travel creates a true learning experience in an all-inclusive package price. We provide personalised support every step of the way from the initial customised quote to the final study tour experience. We aim to provide a professional and personal service and our goal is provide a smooth and hassle-free process for our educational providers. The tour product manager works one-on-one with the organising teacher and the travel consultant provides assistance to travelling students and their family members.
ACADEMIC EXPERTISE LEADS THE WAY
We are proud to work with key associations and an unrivalled team of academic experts who provide on-site tour guidance, background talks and advice on planning itineraries. However, while our tours are primarily academic, we do recognise that students (and teachers!) want to enjoy sightseeing and shopping, so we do make time for the fun stuff too. The whole experience will be managed by one of our experienced tour managers which allows the smooth operation of the tour while accompanying teachers can focus on the pastoral care of the students.
SAFETY AND SECURITY WHILE TRAVELLING
The safety and security of our groups is our number one priority and we work closely with tour organisers to assist them in meeting their institution’s risk management requirements. We constantly monitor the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) travel advisories and will take appropriate action in the event of changes to advisory levels. We also have a comprehensive risk management plan that covers possible scenarios that is provided to tour organisers and can be adjusted to their particular needs. This allows for all parties (school, university, teachers, tour manager, etc.) to have guidelines on how to manage any potential situations that may occur.
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Get in touch about organising an Educational Tour for your school, university or educational provider.