Opening Doors to Learning: How Hyundai’s Great British School Trip is Shaping Futures

In today’s educational landscape, students face challenges that extend far beyond the classroom. From the mounting pressure of achieving academic excellence to the financial constraints that schools face, many young minds are missing out on experiences crucial for both personal and academic growth. School trips, long celebrated as powerful tools for building self-esteem, confidence, and creativity, are becoming increasingly inaccessible, leaving a significant gap in students’ educational journeys.

In realising its vision for ‘Progress for Humanity’, Hyundai recognised the role a “Great British School Trip” brings to young lives. By expanding the initiative to offer an additional 35,000 places during the 2023/2024 academic year, Hyundai empowered 90,000 students to step beyond the confines of the classroom and engage with the world in ways that spark curiosity and broaden horizons.

School trips played a pivotal part in my own childhood, shaping my understanding of the world beyond the classroom. I still remember the excitement and curiosity that each trip brought, sparking a lasting passion for learning and exploration. That’s why Hyundai’s Great British School Trip programme resonates so deeply with me. It’s about giving young people those same transformative experiences – opening doors to learning and growth that they might otherwise miss out on.

The Great British School Trip is so much more than a day out. It offers a structured, curriculum-aligned experience designed to deepen students’ understanding of key subjects. Each trip is thoughtfully crafted to support teachers in integrating these experiences into their lessons, creating a seamless connection between the classroom and the wider world. Educational resources support these trips, ensuring the themes are reinforced back in the classroom.

Cost has long been one of the biggest obstacles to offering these valuable experiences... With school budgets increasingly under strain, many institutions struggle to offer trips that go beyond the basics of the curriculum. Hyundai’s initiative is levelling the playing field by covering the costs ensuring that all students, regardless of their economic background, have access to the same enriching opportunities.

School trips serve as a crucial bridge between classroom learning and the real world. They allow students to see the practical applications of their studies, helping them understand how what they’re learning connects to the world around them. These real-world connections are key to developing critical thinking skills and empowering students to make informed decisions about their futures.

Since the inception of The Great British School Trip, Hyundai has supported a total of 93,166 young people in its first two years. With the expansion of the programme this year, Hyundai is on track to provide another 70,000 students with access to life-changing experiences.

As schools navigate the complexities of today’s educational environment, initiatives like the Great British School Trip are more important than ever.. Hyundai’s commitment to making a positive impact on communities – in this case the education sector – is set to build brand advocacy amongst Teachers, Parents and a future generation of drivers.