The results are in... teachers confirm that language immersion trips work!

We asked MFL teachers to assess the educational benefits of their language immersion trip with Voyager School Travel. The results of the study, based on feedback from party leaders, overwhelmingly demonstrate the positive impact of Voyager's language immersion trips on learning.

Key highlights from the study include:

Enhanced Language Confidence and Understanding 

• 95% of teachers reported witnessing good or very good progress in both their students' language confidence and language understanding, demonstrating how Voyager’s immersive programmes support formal classroom teaching.

Improved Vocabulary and Pronunciation

• Party leaders observed significant improvements in learners' vocabulary (86%) and pronunciation (79%), highlighting the tangible educational gains facilitated by Voyager School Travel's approach.

Successful Achievement of Learning Objectives

• A remarkable 70% of language teachers assessed that all their learning objectives were FULLY met during the trip, indicating the alignment between the programme and teachers’ educational goals.

MFL Teacher Recommended

• A resounding vote of confidence emerged from the feedback, with 9 out of 10 language teachers expressing their willingness to recommend Voyager School Travel to their colleagues.

Value for Money

• The educational value delivered by our curriculum-linked programmes is recognised by MFL teachers who scored them 4.4 out of 5 for value for money.

Source: Voyager School Travel Language Immersion Programmes Customer Feedback Results 2024 (149 respondents)

How our language immersion programmes differ from a normal school trip

The way Voyager's Language Immersion Programmes work is by creating a unique opportunity for students to engage with a foreign language and culture in a truly authentic setting.

What stands them apart from normal school trips is that groups interact with native-speaking instructors throughout their stay, not only improving students’ language skills but also fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the world around them.