Brussels with your class
The heart of the trip is the European Quarter. At the Parlamentarium, students discover how the EU works through interactive exhibits designed for exactly this age group. Next door, the House of European History traces the continent's turbulent story from conflict to cooperation. The UNESCO-listed Grand-Place, the Atomium, and Mini-Europe balance all that seriousness with genuine charm. A chocolate-making workshop or a visit to the Magritte or Comics Art museums adds a hands-on cultural dimension.
Throughout, Brussels' multilingual, international character does quiet work — French and Dutch on the street signs, dozens of nationalities in the European Quarter, a city that lives the idea of Europe every day. On the Move is the officially accredited school trips provider for the European Schools in Belgium; every trip has a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support.
Trip highlights
The European Parliament's award-winning visitor centre — interactive exhibits designed for this age group explain how the EU works, who makes its decisions, and how a continent of different languages and nations finds common ground
The UNESCO-listed Grand-Place, ringed by gilded guildhalls, is one of the most beautiful squares in Europe — the surrounding old town, Manneken Pis, hidden lanes, chocolate shops and comic-strip murals are made for exploring on foot
The futuristic Atomium and neighbouring Mini-Europe, where the continent's landmarks are recreated in miniature — perennial favourites with this age range that tie neatly back to the trip's European theme
Curriculum links
Practical information
- Brussels is officially bilingual (French and Dutch); English is widely spoken in the European institutions
- Local currency is Euro (€); spending money recommended for chocolate, waffles and optional purchases
- Duration extendable to 3 nights
- On the Move is the officially accredited school trips provider for the European Schools in Belgium; every trip has a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support
A day by day
✏️ This is an example timetable — we can adapt the destination, programme, duration and budget to suit your group.
Students come home with…
- A real understanding of how the European Union works and why it was built
- A grounding in European and Belgian history, and an introduction to citizenship and democracy
- A taste of one of Europe's most distinctive and genuinely international capitals
In pictures
Cultural Stays - your questions
History, art, civics, languages and religious studies all benefit. Bastogne suits primary P5 groups studying WWII; The Hague suits civics and international relations; Berlin, Aachen and Málaga are ideal for secondary history and arts groups.
Yes. We arrange expert local guides for museums, monuments and walking tours, in English or French as you prefer.
The Belgian Ardennes — Bastogne programme is specifically designed for P5 (ages 10–11), with content pitched carefully for that age. Other destinations in this category suit secondary groups.
Return travel, central accommodation, all entries and guided visits, supervision, insurance and your On the Move coordinator.