“Very Satisfied…Our guide was tremendous and our worksite foreman was excellent.”
Simon Misso-Veness, Deputy Principal at German Swiss International School (Hong Kong)
Service Learning
“Service learning is playing an ever-greater role in the education process, combining learning objectives and service objectives with the intent that both the recipient and the provider of the service benefit from the interaction. This is accomplished by combining service tasks with structured opportunities that link the tasks to self-reflection, self-discovery, and the acquisition of values, technical skills, and knowledge. In the process, it also addresses your school’s responsibility for public engagement.” (Oxford University Press)
Research shows that service learning helps students by:
- Promoting learning through active participation in service experiences
- Providing structured time for students to reflect by thinking, discussing and writing about their service experience
- Providing students with opportunities to use new skills and knowledge in real-life situations
- Extending learning beyond the classroom and into the community
- Fostering a sense of caring for others
Service learning strengthens both education and communities by:
- Building effective collaborative partnerships between schools or colleges and other institutions and organizations
- Engaging parents and other adults in supporting student learning
- Meeting community needs through the service projects conducted
- Providing engaging and productive opportunities for young people to work with others in their community (Learn and Serve America)
“The Cambodian trip was very meaningful...The meals were awesome. The guides and drivers were awesome as well.”
Amin Abu Bakar, teacher at International School of Nanshan Shenzhen (China)
“EdEx offers a great service as it really caters to its customers. It understands that trips need an educational component and ensures safety above all. EdEx is also socially responsible. I really like the personal touch and the availability of its staff to solve problems.”
Gregg Lee, CAS Coordinator at Canadian International School of Hong Kong
“Very Satisfied. Very well planned. All details and expectations covered. Always available and responsive if there was an issue. Good selection of cultural and service projects for middle schoolers.”
Michael Mallary, trip leader at American School Hong Kong
“Provide very personalized service…Everything worked very well...The staff were very helpful, sociable and flexible…Very Satisfied”
Anthony Brewer, trip leader at Victoria Shanghai Academy (Hong Kong)
“Thanks for an amazing trip... The program was great, the students had a fantastic time and were left with memories that will last a lifetime. I appreciate that Educational Excursions are so keen and responsive to feedback, it makes for a great all-around experience. ”
Sarah Bernstein,trip leader at Mulgrave School (Canada)
“Students were challenged and also pushed themselves and did things they thought they could never do…We all have created such a great bond from this trip and I will say it is one of the highlights of my educational career. ”
Tristane Nicholas, trip leader at American School Hong Kong
“Tour guides are passionate and culturally aware...”
Student at Yew Chung International School (Hong Kong)
“A beneficial trip for students to experience CAS and a different culture so that they can develop some of their global citizenship skills.”
Amata Lo, teacher at Yew Chung International School (Hong Kong)
“A life changing experience!”
Student at Mentone Girls' Grammar School (Australia)
“I think that the programme was incredibly well put together. I was very impressed with the attention to detail from Educational Excursions and your timely responses to emails. The whole package allowed for the process of running a trip to be as stress-free as possible. ”
Ms Sophie Reeve, trip leader at Creative Secondary School (Hong Kong)
“Educational Excursions has a great way of experiencing and interacting with new cultures. This can enhance our opinions and our lives as global citizens.”
Kevin, student at Canadian International School of Hong Kong
“Working with Educational Excursions has been fantastic! They helped me organize, manage and deliver programmes for 150 Grade 7 students. Thanks to EdEx, parents were well-informed, teaching staff were well-supported and all activities/logistics were well organized. EdEx worked very closely with us to meet all of our needs and exceeded our expectations.”
Mitch Breton, grade leader at Canadian International School of Hong Kong
"The students got a real feel for village life…The village was very clean, safe and welcoming…our students and teachers thoroughly enjoying the experience and learnt a lot about what it means to be a global citizen."
Fiona Fitzgerald, CAS Coordinator at Yew Chung International School (Hong Kong)
“Very impressed and would highly recommend Educational Excursions to other schools. Professional and catered for every need. Very easy to deal with. Thank you and congratulations on offering a wonderful resource to schools.”
Cath Freney, trip leader at Mentone Girls’ Grammar School (Australia)
“Our trip to China was phenomenal, surpassing all expectations. We loved the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors, but the cooking and Kungfu classes, among others were really cool ways to actively engage in the culture…It has changed the ways I will plan and book future student trips.”
Liam O’Hara, trip leader at The American School Foundation of Guadalajara, A.C. (Mexico)
“It’s honestly one of the best trips I’ve been on…The programme booklet was a huge help, and contained much information that we constantly wished for during the trip, as well as before.”
Student at Chinese International School (Hong Kong)
“I thought the programme was very well constructed because not only did they provide us with the necessary equipment and resources, they also helped us communicate with the locals and allowed us to understand their lifestyle and compare it with ours.”
Student at Canadian International School of Hong Kong
“I really liked the whole trip experience overall - it was challenging, but in a safe environment. It was nice to experience something outside of our little, privileged, bubbled lives. We sometimes don't appreciate how fortunate we are.”
Ellie Kwan, student at Canadian International School of Hong Kong
“It was absolutely incredible, and the balance between service and action in the Sabah trip enriched the experience, as we got a taste of two very different worlds…Safety was always 1st, which created a great environment for learning and experiencing something different.”
Henry, student at Canadian International School of Hong Kong
“The guides were amazing and the tasks were very well organized for the service component. Our students loved the whole experience – even the cold bucket showers! Thank you for all of your assistance – it was truly a pleasure to take this trip…”
Rebecca Hosick, trip leader at Canadian International School of Hong Kong
“Very organized, courteous and prompt interactions. Balanced program and excellent support throughout. Thank you for everything.”
Marios Mantzoukis, trip leader at Canadian International School of Hong Kong
“Educational Excursions is a very well organised company providing meaningful trips with service to be done, and good tourist activities that let us experience local culture.”
Shirmai Chung, student at Creative Secondary School (Hong Kong)
“I really enjoy the activities you planned in terms of community service and cultural experience. It is very meaningful to our students.”
Debbie Chan, trip leader at Chinese International School (Hong Kong)
“The programme was fulfilling and enjoyable and I felt that we truly helped the people of the village…I’d definitely recommend this trip to my friends!”
Sonali Gidwani, student at West Island School (Hong Kong)
“Helping the locals was something completely different… I felt proud when working on the houses. It was as if a part of me went into that village, really helping the people out.”
Andrea Vega Yudico, student at Dulwich College Suzhou (China)
“It was a meaningful trip which gave me the opportunity to venture into a new part of the world. It also gave me a chance to reach out to the needy – besides having a lot of fun.”
Darren, student at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Singapore)
“It was a very enriching experience to teach children and teenagers, some of whom are very fast learners and have great aspirations.”
Student at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Singapore)
“It really couldn’t have been run any better…The planning was meticulous…the trip was extremely meaningful!“
Smriti Safaya, trip leader at Chinese International School (Hong Kong)
“All aspects of the organization of the trip were done well. The pre-trip planning, collaboration, and the presence of Bruce during the trip were extremely positive and important to the success of the trip…”
Christopher Coates, Upper School Vice Principal at Canadian International School of Hong Kong
“It was a very meaningful experience.”
Student at Abingdon School (UK)
“I liked the way a service project was integrated within a cultural trip…Working alongside the villagers was unforgettable…We really appreciated the programme booklets and website.”
Faith Ro, teacher at International Academy of Beijing (China)
“Educational Excursions worked so hard at putting the best programme together to meet our needs. Very flexible and accommodating. A perfect mix of culture immersion and project work and some time for fun activities...”
Gillian Whittaker, trip leader at Discovery College (Hong Kong)
“Thank you for the good organization and communication. It helped us as teachers prepare the students well, and have a good trip focused on the work being done. We worked hard and played hard – a great week!”
Mark Schleiff, trip leader at International Academy of Beijing (China)
“Very good arrangement overall and the community project was a very good experience.”
Eva Yip, OLE Coordinator at Po Leung Kuk (Hong Kong)
“I’d definitely participate in another Educational Excursions’ programme…It was truly an amazing experience!”
Student at Chinese International School (Hong Kong)
“The trip was awesome…I would definitely participate in an Ed Ex programme again!”
Eric Fong, student at Ridley College (Canada)
