Educator study tours
Educators and policymakers from around the world enjoy our professional and well-planned study tours. Australia is the ideal place for school leader and teacher study tours that build international knowledge and develop rewarding partnerships.
Why join a study tour?
Study tours for teachers, school leaders and other educators provide many valuable opportunities and benefits, including:
- insight into Victoria's education policies, procedures and programs
- discussion and exchange with your peers
- first-hand experience of our innovative education approach
- practical and effective research
Who should take part?
Our tours suit:
- teachers and school leaders
- school or vocational education principals
- educational administrators, including those working in policy
- university staff
- local or municipal government officials
How long does it take?
Tours can take between one to 30 days, depending on what you want to do when you’re here.
What is included?
Experiential learning is the focus of our study tours. You’ll have the chance to discuss issues with current practitioners. Programs can also include:
- workshops
- professional forums
- sites tours
- English language programs
- cultural and industry visits
How will it be relevant to me?
We work with you to create a program that matches your interests and needs. For example:
- policy development and implementation
- assessment and evaluation
- curriculum development (general and subject-specific)
- decentralised schools management
- management information systems
- education planning
- distance education
- indigenous education
- testing and examinations
- education for students with disabilities and other special needs
- vocational education in schools
- gender education
- pre-service and in-service teacher professional development and training.
We pay close attention to the cultural needs of each study group so you enjoy your visit and get the best possible results.
What else can we do while we’re in Australia?
We can also help organise other events and activities such as:
- receptions
- group functions
- dinners
- official presentations
- airport transfers
- transportation
- accommodation bookings
- home stay arrangements
- social and cultural activities
How do I find out more?
For more information about educator study tours, please contact the International Education Division on +61 3 9637 2990 or international@edumail.vic.gov.au
