Once you have made a preliminary booking with Cactus School Groups Abroad and deposits have been received, we invite one of the group leaders taking part in the study trip to visit the location in person.

This exploratory visit enables the group leader to:

• complete a risk assessment with assistance from local staff
• familiarise her/himself with the location and surroundings
• meet local staff and suppliers
• enjoy a taster of the language tuition, accommodation and general atmosphere of the school.

We can facilitate exploratory visits in every destination featured on our site, ie. Italy, Germany, France, Russia, Spain, Mexico* & Canada*. You can tailor-make your own 3 day / 2 night programme which will give you the opportunity to visit the school (where applicable), the accommodation, the venues of the activities/excursions and transport providers.

You will only be charged a nominal fee* for your exploratory visit and this will be deducted from the final payment once final acceptance is granted and full fees are paid. Cactus covers the cost of transfers to location and accommodation costs.

* a contribution to the cost of flights may be sought for Mexico & Canada.

Parent Briefing Evenings

In addition to our free consultation & quotation, we are very happy to visit your school and give a presentation to you and/or parents. This would include further details and photos of your requested language school, accommodation, activities and general organisation of the holiday. From past experience we have found that this usually helps teachers, as it gives parents any added reassurance they may need and the opportunity to ask any questions.

Please contact us for more information or support.