The Netherlands — Amsterdam, Leiden & Texel with your class
The contrast between city, university town, and wild island makes the programme feel genuinely varied from start to finish, and every element connects directly to curriculum objectives. The choice between the Rijksmuseum and the Anne Frank House gives teachers real flexibility — both options are included in the programme proposal, and the decision can be made once the group's curriculum priorities are clear.
On the Move holds ABELIO safety certification and operates to L'Office quality assurance standards — every trip is managed by a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support.
Trip highlights
A choice between world-class Dutch Golden Age art or one of the most important personal histories of the 20th century — giving teachers curriculum flexibility on the same trip
One of the world's oldest botanical gardens, with collections dating back to 1590 and a living connection to the history of botany and global plant exploration
A UNESCO World Heritage tidal landscape; seal colonies at EcoMare; dunes, beach, and a nature centre dedicated to the North Sea ecosystem
Curriculum links
Practical information
- Meals: breakfast and dinner at the accommodation; packed lunch on most days
- Local currency is Euro (€); spending money recommended for free time and souvenirs
- Comfortable walking shoes essential throughout; weather on Texel can be cold and windy — warm layers required
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 picture of the Netherlands in three dimensions — its golden age of art, its scientific heritage, and one of Europe's most remarkable natural environments
- Direct experience of navigating real cities
- A ferry crossing to a North Sea island that no classroom can replicate
In pictures
Discovery Classes - your questions
Popular themes include space and aerospace, zoology, natural sciences, industrial heritage and urban regeneration, and technology. We tailor each itinerary to your subject and year group.
Yes. We arrange guided, expert-led visits and hands-on workshops at science centres, museums and research sites wherever possible.
Münster (Zoo School, planetarium) is designed for P5 (ages 10–11). Our other discovery destinations suit secondary years with content adapted to the group's level.
Return travel, accommodation, all entries and workshops, supervision, insurance and your On the Move coordinator.