Educational Visits
At Europe House we have specially designed, politically neutral educational sessions suitable for Key Stages 3&4 or for sixth form college. These are completely free of charge.
A visit to Europe House - the UK home of the European Parliament and European Commission - will support your students' learning about Europe, the work of MEPs, European politics, governance, democracy and more.
Whether you're teaching about Europe in Geography, History, Citizenship or Politics, a visit to the European Parliament information office in the UK will help support your work and enhance your students' learning. We will work with you to ensure that your visit is really valuable.
Your MEPs will be informed of your visit and encouraged to engage with your students. Let us know if there's a particular issue you would like to speak to them about.
Practical information for teachers
How do I book a visit?
Please use the Online Booking Form
What does a typical educational visit include?
A free 90-minute, politically-neutral educational session to teach about the work of the European Parliament and the wider European Union. There will be individual activities, whole group activities and small group tasks, using a broad range of teaching techniques to engage all learners.
Which subjects do you cover?
Sessions are tailor-made for your class in Geography, Citizenship, History, Politics, BTEC or MFL at stage 3 or above. We will arrange appropriate content together with the teacher.
When can we visit?
Education sessions are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 13.00 - 14.30 or Thursdays at 10.30 - 12.00. We require six weeks' notice of your visit to allow us time to prepare room bookings etc.
What size groups do we cater for?
Our facilitators are happy to take groups of up to 40 at a time as long as teachers accompany the group in the appropriate ratio. If you have a whole year group we ask that you book several sessions to enable us to work effectively with your students.
What support is there for your visit?
Several teaching packs about the EU and European Parliament. See Teaching Resources on our education page.
Can you take photos, video or audio? Are there any copyright restrictions?
Students are free to take photos and there is no charge. Please share them with us through Facebook and/or Twitter
How do you arrange a risk assessment?
We do not yet provide risk assessments.
What does it cost?
There is no charge.
Is there first aid on site?
There is normally a qualified first aider on site.
Are there disabled facilities?
Our building is suitable for disabled children and adults.
What are the contact details for the education officer?
Millicent Scott: tel. 020 7227 4300 email millicent.scott@europarl.europa.eu
Where are we?
Our address is Europe House, 32 Smith Square, London SW1P 3EU. Our nearest tube station is Westminster Station. Find us on the map
Want to visit us in Brussels or Strasbourg? See http://www.europarl.europa.eu/visiting/en
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