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Vocational Education in Germany – A Professional and Cultural Study Tour

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A breath-taking holiday taking in some of Germany's most beautiful countryside and cultural sites is combined with a professional study tour offering valuable insights into the country's renowned and successful vocational education system. SecEd is hostin

SecEd, in association with Master Travel, invites you to join fellow teachers and vocational education professionals on a journey of a lifetime to Germany.

Taking place from October 25 to November 2, 2014, you will visit a range of professional establishments, including vocational and grammar schools, which will allow you to gain a unique insight into the policy and practice of vocational education in Germany. This tour is also very much a holiday and includes sightseeing.

Tour highlights include: Professional visits to vocational and grammar schools across the land and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research in Berlin; meetings with teachers, pupils and education professionals to learn about the educational system in Germany; a folklore evening and traditional Bavarian dinner in the world famous tavern; the Rhine River cruise along steep vineyards, winding villages and the legendary Lorelei; explore the delights of Munich, Heidelberg, Cologne, Berlin and Dresden.