UK Exploration
Tours & Conferences
Gaining Insights from the UK
Delivering tailored academic, cultural,
and social tours and conferences for
individuals and organisations in both
public and private sectors.
5th - 11th August 2025
11th - 19th August 2025
Application Process Register, pay, get visa invitation letter, apply for visa, attend the event. Apply for visa early to allow enough time.
Fee £1590 GBP - Including accommodation, local travel and lunches
Other Expenses The participant (you) is responsible for flight tickets, travel insurance and visa application fees.
Visa documents The invitation letter will be sent after receiving the full payment
Refund 100% if visa is refused with a deduction of £125 for admin costs. No refund after visa is granted.
Full payment required by 29th June 2025
Digital AI-Driven Empowerment
Sunday, 21st July 2024
Hotel Check In
ID card and Welcome packs distribution.
Monday, 22nd July 2024
| Time | Description |
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| 9.00am | Arrival and refreshments at the Aston University Conference Venue in Birmingham. |
| 9.30am to 9.45am | Welcome Dr. Govind Desai, Director, Imperial English UK. |
| 9.45am to 11.15pm | KEYNOTE SPEECH: LEADING SCHOOL Leadership in School Education: Strategies for Success
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| 11.45am to 12.30pm | WORKSHOP: TEACHING WITH AI Innovative Pedagogies for School Learners
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| 12.00pm to 1.30pm | Lunch and networking |
| 1.30pm to 3.00pm | SEMINAR: TECHNOLOGY Technology Integration in School Education: Balancing Screen Time and Play
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| 3.00pm to 3.30pm | Refreshments and networking |
| 3.30pm to 5.00pm | WORKSHOP: MEETING THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF EVERY CHILD Creating Safe and Supportive Learning Environments
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| 5.00pm to 8.00pm | Visiting Birmingham city centre and dinner |
Tuesday, 23rd July 2024
| Time | Description |
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| 9:00am | Arrival at Aston University Conference Venue, Birmingham and refreshments. |
| 9.15am to 11.15am | PANEL DISCUSSIONS: ASSESSMENT Innovations in Assessment Practices: Navigating the Future of Education
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| 11.15 to 11.30 | Tea and Refreshment |
| 11.30am to 12.30pm | ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS: SHARING GOOD PRACTICES(Between overseas leaders and UK experts) Focusing on Parental Engagement: Building Strong Partnerships for Children’s Educational Success
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| 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Lunch and networking |
| 1.30pm to 3.00pm | SEMINAR: 21st CENTURY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT The Science of Play: Unleashing Creativity and Critical Thinking
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| 3.30pm to 5.00pm | Option – Visiting Local Tourist Places |
| 5.00pm to 8.00pm | Visiting Birmingham City Centre and Dinner |
Wednesday, 24th July 2024
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 10am to 12pm | Primary / Pre-School Visit Welcome, Discussion, Sharing good practices / experiences |
| 1.00pm to 3pm | Secondary School Visit Welcome, Discussion, Sharing good practices / experiences |
Thursday, 25th July 2024
Visiting London
The Houses of Parliament
Big Ben
10 Downing Street (the Prime Minister's House)
Trafalgar Square
Buckingham Palace
St. James Park
Wellington Arch
Shopping at Harrods
Friday, 26th July 2024
Visiting London
River Thames
London Eye
St. Paul’s Cathedral
London Bridge
Shopping Centre
Saturday, 27th July 2024
End of Conference
Departure
UK Academic & Cultural Exploration Camp
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| Title | Description |
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| Arrival & Meet & Greet |
Welcome Icebreaker: Fun name game or “Where are you from?” activity to build friendships UK Map Challenge: Locate Coventry, London, and their home country on a map. |
| Hotel Check-In |
Room Rules Bingo: Learn rules for this tour, health & safety & safeguarding
procedures. Mini Tour: Guided walk to learn key areas (dining, meeting rooms, safety exits). |
| ID Card & Welcome Pack |
Personalisation Time: Decorate their welcome folder and ID card with stickers or fun facts. What's in the Pack? Scavenger-style activity to find and explain items in their welcome kit. |
| Registration |
Buddy System: Pair up with another child as their “UK buddy” for the programme. Self Check-In Sheet: Complete a simple form with name, age, favourite food or hobby. |
| Programme Induction |
What’s Ahead? Interactive overview of the week using visuals or a short video. UK Etiquette Game: Learn basic British manners and customs (e.g. queuing, saying “please” and “thank you”). |
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| City Centre |
Observation Walk: Spot and list famous landmarks or street features. Map Skills: Use a map to locate key places and practice navigation. |
| Museum and Art Gallery |
Treasure Hunt: Find specific exhibits/artworks based on clues. Creative Drawing: Sketch a favourite artefact or painting. History Quiz: Answer questions about exhibits (pre-prepared worksheet). |
| Canals |
Nature Spotting: Identify birds, fish, or canal boats. Mini Project: Learn how canals helped in trade/transport and present a poster. Reflection Writing: "A day by the canal" short story or diary entry. |
| Library |
Book Hunt: Find a book by author, genre, or topic. Reading Circle: Read a short story together and discuss. Research Challenge: Find facts about UK history or culture using books. |
| Bullring Shopping Centre |
Cultural Spotting: Identify international brands vs. local ones. Design Task: Design a shopping bag or advert for a favourite shop. |
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| History & Culture |
Chocolate Timeline: Create a timeline showing the history of chocolate and the Cadbury company. Role Play: Act out a short scene as early chocolate makers or the Cadbury family. |
| Science & Technology |
Chocolate-Making Process: Watch and label the stages of chocolate production(from bean to bar). Tasting Experiment: Learn about taste buds and try identifying different chocolate flavours. |
| Geography |
Cocoa Bean Journey: Map the journey of a cocoa bean from country of origin to UK factory. |
| Art & Design |
Chocolate Bar Design: Design your own chocolate bar and wrapper. Ad Creation: Create a fun poster or TV advert for your chocolate product. |
| English & Literacy |
Descriptive Writing: Write a sensory paragraph describing the chocolate experience. Storytelling: Create a short story about a magical chocolate land. |
| Business & Marketing | Brand Study: Explore how Cadbury uses colour, logos, and adverts. |
| Title | Description |
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| Houses of Parliament |
Debate Club: Hold a mini debate on a fun topic (e.g. school uniforms – yes or no). Role Play: Pretend to be MPs and create a classroom law. Fact Hunt: Find key facts about UK government and Big Ben. |
| London Eye |
Maths in Motion: Estimate height and calculate how long one full rotation takes. Bird’s Eye View: Draw or label a sketch of what they can see from the top. Feelings Journal: Write a short diary entry about riding the London Eye. |
| Buckingham Palace |
Royal Quiz: Match royal titles to their roles (e.g. Queen, Prince, Guard). Postcard Writing: Write a postcard as if sent from outside the Palace. Art Task: Sketch the palace or design a royal crown. |
| St. James’s Park |
Nature Walk: Spot and record birds, flowers, and squirrels. Peace Poem: Write a short poem inspired by the peaceful surroundings. Eco Challenge: Discuss how to keep parks clean and why green spaces matter. |
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| British Museum |
Ancient Explorer: Complete a worksheet to match artefacts with their countries. Sketch It!: Choose a favourite object and sketch it in their journal. Time Travel Writing: Write a mini story from the perspective of an ancient artefact. |
| Sightseeing Tour of the Capital |
Landmark Bingo: Spot famous London (Big Ben, Tower Bridge, etc.). Photo Diary: Take or draw pictures of key sights and write captions. City Symbols: Learn the meaning of symbols like red buses, black cabs, and the Union Jack, road signs, zebra crossings etc. |
| Oxford Street |
Shopping Challenge: Budget for 3 items with a set amount of (imaginary) money. Design a Shop: Create their own shop with a name, logo, and window display. Budget Challenge: Create a mini budget for the shop (math-integrated). |
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Warwick Castle |
History & Role in the Civil War Defence Challenge: Design your own castle with defence features (moat, towers, battlements). Sketch It!: Choose a favourite object and sketch it in their journal. Creative Activity - Design a Coat of Arms: Create a personal family crest inspired by medieval heraldry. |
| Stratford-upon-Avon - Shakespeare Exploration |
Who Was Shakespeare?: Short introduction + quiz about his life and famous works. Act It Out: Perform a fun line from a children-friendly version of a Shakespeare play. Literary Trail: Find Shakespeare-related landmarks and note interesting facts. Creative Writing Story Spark: Write a short story set in Tudor times. Creative Writing Letter to Shakespeare: Write a letter asking him about his plays and life. |
| Title | Description |
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| Presentations & Feedback |
Share favourite trip moments in small group presentations or posters. Use English to talk about what they learned and enjoyed. Give simple feedback to each other: "I liked…" / "I learned…" |
| Reflection |
Complete a short journal: Best memory? New English words? What did I learn about myself? Add drawings or notes to a "UK Memory Wall." Look at photos and create a fun scrapbook or collage. |
| Goodbye Party & Graduation |
Fun party with music, snacks, and a photo booth. “UK Explorer” certificates for everyone. Optional talent show or goodbye speeches in English. |
| Departure & Airport Travel |
Pack belongings with checklist. Write a short thank-you note or postcard. Coordinators help with check-out and airport drop-off. |
Key Points
A certificate of completion will be presented to participants.
The program will culminate with a Certificate Award Ceremony, followed by a dinner and farewell event.
Fees: £1590 including accommodation (encompassing 3 conference days, 6 nights' hotel stay, and a 2 day London tour)
Please note that there won't be pick-up and drop-off services at local airports upon arrival and departure. However, assistance and support will be offered in arranging transportation if needed.
Local travel expenses, including visits to tourist attractions and cities, are covered.
Hotel rooms will be reserved for shared occupancy and will include a hearty English breakfast. Single occupancy accommodation will be provided on request.
Please note that this programme is for guidance only and may be subject to change
Groups will be invited under the sponsorship of Imperial English UK. Visa documentation will be provided in advance.
The program will be conducted by experienced senior university personnel who have extensive years of expertise in the field. The sessions of the program are meticulously crafted to be stimulating, interactive, and enjoyable.
Since the hotel is centrally located, you will have convenient access to various dining options in the hotel and its vicinity, such as Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Indian, and more.
A dedicated staff member will be available throughout the tour to coordinate and cater to your needs and requests. Starting from your arrival, a 24-hour hotline number will be provided for your assistance and well-being during your stay.
We strongly recommend that all participants obtain travel insurance (a mandatory requirement) before arriving in the UK, to ensure their safety. Imperial English UK will not be held accountable for any losses or damages that may arise during your stay in the UK.
Register & Pay
Please note we will not allow any registrations unless you are coming through an approved representative or Imperial English UK Academy.
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