• The city of Paris is dominated by service industries, whilst it also brings together a concentration of political institutions, embassies, administrative headquarters and international organisations (e.g. OCDE and UNESCO). It also holds Europe's second biggest stock exchange after London perfect for business & economics school trips. 

    Subject Focus:

    • KS 4-5: How businesses work with and adapt to local markets
    • KS 4-5: Compare and contrast ways of doing business across Europe.
    • KS 4-5: Identify key factors that make a business successful.
    • KS 4-5: Understand the responsibility large businesses have on a global economy.

    Student Outcomes:

    • Understand how markets affect and are affected by businesses.
    • Explore the possibilities of doing business in a European organisation.
    • Place the role of stock markets and commodities in economies.
    • Appreciate the scale and structure of global trading patterns and their role in national, European and global economies.
  • The Eiffel Tower

    What school trip would be complete without visiting one of the most iconic structures in human history? The Eiffel Tower stands at 324 metres watching over the city of Paris. Named after its designer Gustave Eiffel and with unbeatable views, students’ educational trips will be greatly enhanced and memories made to inspire for a lifetime.

  • Budgeting

    Students see how budgeting works by working out their own estimated and actual costs on a visit to Disney. 

  • RATP (Paris Metro)

    Learn the history of the Régie Autonome du Transportes de Paris and how the metro system and trains operate. This will be followed by a Q&A session from a RATP representative.

  • E.D.F.’s Nuclear Centre

    Situated 120km east of Paris, the Nogent-sur-Seine nuclear power station is the first to be built on the river Seine. Capable of producing 20 billion kilowatts per hour, this centre employs more than 650 people. You will be given a 2 hour presentation at the information centre including a Q&A session.

  • UNESCO

    A visit to UNESCO is a must for any visit to Paris. You will be given a guided tour of the building and watch one of UNESCO's presentations on a number of subjects such as third world education. A representative from the organisation will give students the opportunity to discuss various issues.

  • Paris Stock Exchange

    Learn about today's economy in Europe's second largest Stock Exchange, famous for its early automation system, the CAC indicator, now one of the main national indices of the pan-European stock exchange group Euronext. Get interactive in the visitor centre and enjoy a question and answer session from your tour guide.

Suggested Accommodation

  • Hotel Fiap Jean Monnet

    Location: Centrally located close to the Place d'Italie and the Glacière Metro.

    Facilities: Large, well maintained, international centre. Rooms for up to 8 students in single beds all with shower and WC. Self-service restaurant for 200, information office, superb meeting rooms & classrooms, bar and disco on request.

    Capacity: 181 rooms/479 beds.

  • Kyriad Hotel at Disneyland Resort, Paris

    Location: In quiet surroundings, a short drive from the A4 motorway giving easy access to both Paris (approximately 20kms) and Disneyland Resort Paris (approximately 22kms). There is a free shuttle bus to the park that leaves every 20 minutes.  

    Facilities: Rooms accommodate up to 4 people in bunks and singles, all with air-conditioning and en-suite facilities. This hotel has a restaurant buffet breakfast, two bars and a conference room.

    Capacity: 300 rooms.

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