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Graduation trip to New York

Where global citizenship meets the world's most iconic skyline

USA 7 nights Ages 15–18
Duration
7 nights
Group size
20 to 80 pupils
Ages
Ages 15–18
Season
All year

New York with your class

New York is one of the world's great educational destinations, a city where history, politics, culture, and global institutions converge in a way no classroom can replicate. For older secondary students, a New York trip offers the rare opportunity to engage directly with international diplomacy through participation in a model United Nations conference, while also experiencing the cultural and historical depth of one of the most visited cities on earth.

Manhattan skyline with the Empire State Building and New York City streets on a graduation school trip

Trip highlights

01 Participation in the UNIS-UN Conference at United Nations Headquarters

Participation in the UNIS-UN Conference at United Nations Headquarters, a multi-day model UN experience bringing together students from around the world to debate real global issues

02 Iconic Manhattan landmarks including the High Line

Iconic Manhattan landmarks including the High Line, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, and the 9/11 Memorial

03 The energy of New York itself

The energy of New York itself, the diversity, the scale, the neighbourhoods, and the sense that this is where the world comes to make its point

Curriculum links

Politics
International Relations
History
Geography
Economics
English
Ethics & Social Studies

Practical information

TransportTravel arranged to suit your school's location.
Accommodationa centrally located hotel in the New York metropolitan area, breakfast included
  • Local currency is US Dollar ($); spending money recommended for lunches, transport, and personal purchases
  • Scheduling around UNIS-UN Conference dates (typically March)
  • Teachers accompany the group throughout; conference sessions are structured and supervised
  • 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

1
Day 1
Departure & Arrival Depart in the morning, arriving at the airport in the early afternoon (local time). Private transfer to the hotel for check-in. Light first evening, orientation walk, dinner together, and an early night.
2
Day 2
UNIS-UN Conference, Day 1 First full day at the UNIS-UN Conference at United Nations Headquarters. Students participate in opening sessions, meet delegates from other schools, and begin committee work on assigned topics.
3
Day 3
UNIS-UN Conference, Day 2 Full second day of conference proceedings. Debates intensify as draft resolutions are tabled, amended, and voted on. Evening back at the hotel.
4
Day 4
UNIS-UN Conference, Day 3 & Free Exploration Final morning of conference sessions, with closing ceremonies and awards. Afternoon structured free time in Manhattan, Times Square, Central Park, or the High Line depending on teacher preference.
5
Day 5
Manhattan: History & Culture Full day of guided and self-guided exploration, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Brooklyn Bridge, and the waterfront at DUMBO. Evening group dinner.
6
Day 6
Museums & Neighbourhoods A day to go deeper, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American Museum of Natural History, the Tenement Museum, or Harlem. Students keep a reflective journal or complete a structured observation task.
7
Day 7
Final Day & Farewell Dinner Morning for any remaining sightseeing or shopping, then early afternoon hotel check-out. Group farewell dinner before the departure.
8
Day 8
Return Early morning arrival back home. Students disembark tired, full of stories, and noticeably more worldly than when they left.

✏️ This is an example timetable — we can adapt the destination, programme, duration and budget to suit your group.

Students come home with…

  • sharper debating and public speaking skills, a deeper understanding of international institutions, and a week's worth of experiences they'll talk about for years.

In pictures

Graduation Trips - your questions

Yes. Every trip meets supervision ratios and travels with your teachers plus an On the Move coordinator, with 24/7 emergency support throughout.

Absolutely. We build each itinerary around your group's interests and budget — more culture, more free time, more adventure, your call.

We organise graduation trips for groups from 20 to 80 pupils, with pricing that improves as the group grows.

City breaks book up fast around exam season. Reserve 6 to 9 months ahead for the best prices and availability.

A graduation trip to New York?

Tell us your group and dates - we'll build the programme around you.

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