cultural exchange for
send schools and colleges
Offering a 10 to 24 day cultural exchange programme to staff and students of SEND schools and colleges within Great Britain. Learners can enjoy a variety of enriching activities to help with learning, communication, language, teamwork, and independent living.
What is a cultural exchange?
Cultural exchange programmes are organised opportunities that enable individuals—particularly students and young people—to travel overseas, live in another country, and immerse themselves in a different culture. These programmes foster mutual understanding, encourage language development, and promote global citizenship by allowing participants to experience the everyday life, education systems, and customs of their host community. Whether through study, volunteering, or short-term placements, cultural exchange programmes help individuals gain valuable skills, broaden their horizons, and build lasting international relationships.
Eat That Frog is a Specialst Post-16 Institution based in Devon and as the beneficiary of a grant from the Turing Scheme, if you decide to become one of our partners, and sign the agreement, you will also have access to our Turing Grant, meaning the travel, food and accommodation of the trip is covered under this grant* .
What is the turing programme?
A 10 to 24 day cultural exchange programme in Gran Canaria.
Schools and colleges within Great Britain can choose anywhere between a 10-24 day educational trip to Gran Canaria. Stay in our spacious, fully equipped, managed villas. Enjoy a bespoke, action packed itinerary with support from our Spanish staff members.
Giving students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience life, learning, and independence abroad.
School Trips
Students will attend a Spanish school, as well as enjoy bespoke activities prearranged to meet your students’ needs. (For example, if you would like the trip to focus on art or history, activities can be arranged.)
Example School Itinerary
College Trips
Students will attend work experience, as well as enjoy bespoke activities prearranged to meet your students’ needs. (For example, if you would like the trip to focus on art or history, activities can be arranged.)
Example College Itinerary
Our popular places
Why Choose us?
Bespoke Packages
PRE-TRAVEL TRIP
READINESS TO TRAVEL
Readiness to Travel Support
Our readiness to travel support aims to help families in need.
Eat That Frog will assist families who need support in applying for a passport, visa applications, vaccines and medical certificates.
- Annual household income of £25,000 or less.
- Participants receiving or live with someone receiving Universal Credit or income-related benefits.
- Students with experience of being in care or who is a care leaver – including anyone who is or has been in care, or from a looked after background at any stage of their life.
- Students entitled to free school meals at any point in the last 6 years.
- Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
What support you will receive
- Passports
- Visa applications and reasonable associated costs such as translated documents and police certificates
- Vaccines
- Medical Certificates
where will you stay?
villa a
Our fully fitted and managed one-story villa in San Andrés offers all of the comforts and facilities to make sure you can relax and enjoy your stay in Gran Canaria.
Features: –
- Swimming pool (Chlorinated Water)
- BBQ area
- Separate 1 bed apartment
- 7 Bedrooms (sleeps up to 22)
- 6 Fully equipped bathrooms
- Spacious communal living areas
Located near a small supermarket that opens every day within walking distance, along with a pharmacy and a bus stop that can take you to the city of Las Palmas. There’s also a rotisserie chicken shop and a fast-food restaurant offering burgers, hot dogs, and more. There’s a petrol station across the road, and the beach is also less than a 5-minute walk away. It’s located on the northern coast of the island.
Swimming Pool
Spacious outdoor pool with plenty of seating and separate one bedroom apartment.
Spacious Living Area
Fully furnished, large, open plan, living and dining areas ensuring space for all participants.
Furnished Bedrooms
Comfortably furnished bedrooms with TVs. Bedding and towels are provided.
villa B
You will stay in our fully fitted and fully managed, two storey villa in Telde, offers all of the comforts and facilities to make sure you can relax and enjoy your stay in Gran Canaria.
Features: –
- Swimming pool (Salt Water)
- BBQ area
- 2 Outdoor terraces
- 6 Bedrooms (sleeps up to 18)
- Spacious communal living areas
- Laundry room
Located near a supermarket that opens every day, it is about a 10-minute drive away. There’s also a petrol station about 8 minutes by car. This villa is situated in a residential area, so there’s nothing nearby within walking distance except for a bus stop at the entrance. This villa is located in the middle east of the island, 20 minutes from Gran Canaria Airport, and approximately 15 minutes from Ojos de Garza Beach.
Swimming Pool
A saltwater swimming pool and outdoor shower facilities available to all guests.
Stunning views
You'll never get bored of the views of our beautiful island.
Spacious Living Area
Fully furnished, large, open plan, living and dining areas ensuring space for all participants.
Furnished Bedrooms
Comfortably furnished bedrooms with Tvs. Bedding and towels are provided.
Quiet Seating Areas
Different areas to use as you wish.
Modern spacious bathrooms
Fully equipped with toiletries, hair dryers and straighteners.
