Educational Tourism and Its Development in European Countries

History of Educational Tourism

•Educational tourism has its roots in the ancient world. Yet, depending on the socioeconomic, political, cultural, and historical circumstances, at different historical stages of its development, it had its own peculiarities.

•Educational tourism is not a new concept; it has existence since the 17th, 18th, and much of the 19th centuries. The ‘Grand Tour’ was seen as the beginning of educational tourism, which was undertaken initially by aristocratic British youth as part of their education during 17^th to 19^th century. Many of these were scholars from England, Germans and other countries, travelling on a grand tour of the European Continent.

Grand Tour in Venice in 17th Century

Types of Educational Tourism

•Educational tourism comes in many different shapes and sizes. In fact, educational tourism is actually a macro niche tourism, which is subsequently found within many different types of tourism. Although there is no clearly defined classification of education tourism, we can identify some major types:

•1. Youth Travelling – It involves school excursions, youth exchanges, and the design and creation for children and adolescents, such as visits to historical, cultural and educational sites, the purpose of the camp of the learning environment, the other tourism projects may also involve access to certain destinations abroad.

•2. Tourism Education – Higher liquidity tourism or study can be divided into two types: full-time study program or participate in international exchange program.

•3. International research programs- Around the world more and more students decide to complete their degrees in different countries.

•4. Student Exchange Program– Due to a variety of higher education reform and the introduction of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) University students while studying abroad are still one or two semesters studying at the chance to own universities. Including exchange programs designed for students, such as internships, sports, competitions and summer school mobility plan.

•5. Workshop Travels – It usually involves seminars, workshops and Edu-Tourism Symposium. Edu-Tourism Symposium, providing liquidity and travel with the participants , who are not familiar with the subject knowledge as the main purpose . Such a seminar participants are people of any age, the desire to acquire knowledge from experts in specific topics. Travel restrictions within the territory of the country is not necessarily the country, where international transfer may involve seminars. Theme of these workshops may vary, starting from the identification and analysis of marketing policy history book ends. Organization of seminars by the company or the travel supplier, where professionals and students in a common place to gather conduct.

•6. Language schools for foreign language learners today to learn the language in a country, it is spoken, and there is the opportunity to become even more important to interact directly with the native language. There are many in the world, provided by language school, which involves not only learning the language, but also to explore the city and country tours.

What are the Benefits of Educational Tourism ?

•Education tourism is beneficial for the host nation and host community. It has potential for the development of local community, region and nation at large. It can provide global exposure to the host destination, and a niche to explore hidden areas of that destination. The benefits from Educational Tourism are as follows:

•Encouragement to investment

•Development of infrastructure

•New training courses

•More employment opportunities

•Availability of skilled manpower

•Entrepreneurship development

•Exploration of hidden places

•Social welfare and development

•Cultural exchange

•International collaboration

•Image building of region

•Global reorganization of destination

Who Prefers Educational Tourism ?

•People who still studying at school

•People who want to see different countries via exchange programs

•People who want to learn about their future profession

•People who want to learn different culture and history

Why People Choose Educational Tourism ?

•To learn new languages.

•To learn history about that place.

•To learn to do new and adventurous things.

•To learn about the different cultures and festivals of the world.

•To learn about today's world.

•To learn to be independent.

How People Join Educational Tourism ?

•In Turkey, people usually use International research programs, Language schools or student exchange programs such as Erasmus, Mevlana, Farabi...

Characteristics of People Engaged in Educational Tourism

•Wants to learn different cultures

•Wants to see foreign people

•Wants to go somewhere except their homeland

•Wants to see different histories about other country

Educational Tourism in European Countries

•The Educational Tourism sector stimulates economic growth by generating income, employment and investment in Europe, and through its exports to origin markets worldwide. It helps to sustain our cultural and natural heritage, provides revenue to fund facilities and infrastructure enjoyed by visitors and residents, and promotes an awareness of a common European identity and citizenship distinguished by its diversity.

•Britain is Europe’s most popular destination for the continent’s undergraduates, It attracted 144,000 students from across Europe in 2016, the same year it voted to abandon the European Union. That is more than double the likes of Austria, France and Poland, who all ranked highly in statistics. But uncertainty over access to education post Brexit means the UK’s position at the top-of-the-pile could be at peril. The UK is one of few EU countries that attracts more degree-level students from continents other than Europe. While it hosted 144,000 from Europe in 2016, almost 220,000 came from Asia during the same year. Finland, Cyprus and Ireland also attract more degree students from Asia than they do from Europe. France takes in more undergraduates from Africa than Europe, while Spain and Portugal have greater student influxes from central and South America.

•Europe offers students and teachers a variety of destinations and curriculum-related attractions in many areas, including languages, religious studies, ancient history, as well as business studies and economics. The destinations of what your educational European trip can be usually language, literature, WW1 history, Ancient history and WW2 history.

Language-Based Training Trip

•for example, on a language-based training trip, Going to the country where the language the students are learning to speak can offer an unforgettable experience to them. The students will completely immerse themselves in the language and culture of the country. Europe are able to organize homestays with the families and an authentic school experience in a High School.

Literature-Based Training Trip

•On the other hand, on a Literature-based training trip, An educational tour through England gives a taste of the life, work, and source of inspiration of some key English literary figures, while taking in some of England’s most beautiful scenery and key historic cities. Students travelling in Europe, have a unique opportunity of studying at the University of Oxford, which opens a world of opportunities for their future careers.

WW1 Tour

•On a WW1 tour, students investigate key aspects of World War I and the Australian experience of the war, including the nature and significance of the war in world and Australian history. Visiting the French battlefields on an educational tour is a unique opportunity to see the places where Australians fought, including The Somme and Ypres.

WW2 Tour

•On the WW2 Tour, Students Focusing on the Holocaust. This history school tour is most suitable for students visiting years 10 – 12. Visiting the many historical sites in Berlin associated with WWII and seeing the concentration camp sites of Germany and Poland will give students a full insight to wartime experience and the impact on Jewish society.

Ancient History Trip

•On the ancient history trip which includes Troy and Ephesus, Students visit to the countries’ western capital which is Istanbul. Relevant ancient sites and cities in Greece are also included in the tour.

Berlin

•Also there is a tours include only school trips, cultural and historical destinations. For example in Berlin, it is possible to explore the history of the region, innovative science and magnificent art, while at the same time learning about the past history on the Berlin wall.

Paris

•On the other hand, Paris is a wonderful place to soak up exciting history, cutting-edge fashion, famous and unique art, beautiful language and world-class shops. In addition, Paris is the most popular European city for school trips. Paris is perfect for many types of trips from Art & Design, to Science & Business.

Florence

•Florence is a unique city boasting unbelievable architecture holding secrets of old, powerful Italian families. It is a stunning city full of art, culture and exhilarating history. It also has some of the world’s most famous art, It is a good place for wander the buzzing stone streets, barter at the square’s markets or cosy up in one of the many traditional Italian cafes and enjoy an authentic gelato or a fresh caffé.

Amsterdam

•Amsterdam is renowned for its incredible history, cultural attractions and is also a fantastic destination for Science and Film & Media studies. With a huge range of different museums to adventure around, Amsterdam will leave students with a newfound appreciation for Holland’s beautiful cobbled streets, unique architecture as well as the history of Anne Frank and World War II.

Auschwitz

•A destination that really should be on everyone’s bucket list, especially a history student’s bucket list. Auschwitz’s haunting past is one that needs to be told and be experienced to understand. As one of the best-preserved concentration camps in Europe, students will leave its walls feeling emotional but enlightened. This is an incredibly moving trip, which will have a lasting effect. It is one of the best destinations of Europe for historical-based educational tourism.

Arbeit Macht Frei = Working Makes You Free

Budapest

•The beautiful capital of Hungary offers a huge cultural and art to students. As a hub for business and finance with businesses such as Coca Cola and Nuclear Power, students can enter into a world where classroom taught theories can be seen in action. Coupled with this, is the outstanding contemporary art that the city holds in its centre. A mixture of traditional charm and a modern cosmopolitan lifestyle make Budapest a dynamic and interesting school trip.