Organising a group trip abroad can be really quite stressful – whether you’re a teacher in charge of a class or the elected friend of a group, it’s your job to ensure everything runs smoothly, everyone has fun, everyone is satisfied with the price and everyone returns safe and sound…Lots of pressure for when you’re meant to be on holiday too!  Well, we can help.  Here we give a check list for a group trip to Spain, to ensure everything from the planning to the enjoyment of your time in Spain is flawless, meaning you can relax more, knowing you and your group have taken 100% advantage of the trip.

A group having fun in our activities!

First thing’s first, how are you going to travel to Salamanca?  From Madrid airport, there are now buses running direct, meaning there’s no long trip accross the capital to get to the bus/train station.  This is a big plus for those travelling in large groups – especially when each group member is carrying a lot of luggage!  The timetables for the buses are available online, meaning you can buy your tickets before arriving to Spain – another plus for those travelling with large numbers, another step of the journey arranged!  We recommend to leave an hour between landing time and when the bus leaves to collect luggage.  We can also arrange this transfer and so if you want it, then send us an e-mail and we’ll go ahead with the booking!

So now you’re in Salamanca, and ready to start class, how will the classes be?  If you’re travelling in big numbers, then we can arrange the groups to be kept together, or have them mixed with other students at the school.  We have an online test to determine Spanish ability which can be taken before travelling to Spain, meaning we can arrange the groups according to level of Spanish (and again, it’s another step in the journey which is sorted before arrival!).

If you’re a teacher, maybe you’d like to do a course yourself?  If so, then let us know!  This is really worthwhile doing, especially bearing in mind the teachers coming with larger groups will get their course for free!

Regarding the courses, it’s best to let us know as long as possible before arrival just exactly how you would like the course to be.  Do you have any specification?  Maybe you’d like us to focus on topics which will be coming up in exams?  Then let us know!  This way we can prepare resources and ensure that you are taking 100% advantage of the time in Spain.

A group excursion - to Morocco!

There is also the chance for you, as a group leader/teacher, to take an hour and teach a little yourself!  This keeps the students up to date with the programme they are following in their own country and is a great opportunity for everyone to re-group, give feedback and talk about their experiences so far!  The school is highly equipped with teaching materials for use – just let us know whether you need them or not!  To ensure all is available, however, do let us know in advance – only this way we can organise what classrooms are free for use!

And regarding payment – we can help you with this!  Do you need a total budget or a budget per person?  We have long experience in organising group trips and so however it is you want the course, we’ll do our best to satisfy!

And lastly, outside of the classroom, what will your group be doing at night?  The school organise many activities in Salamanca but you too can ask our advice for planning an excursion or activity.  Salamanca really is a city with so much to do that there won’t be a minute for your group to be bored!