Education by Recreation (EbR) is renowned for its innovative, interactive edu-tourism programs.
Benefits of Education Programs in Australia
Education by Recreation (EbR) is renowned for its innovative, interactive edu-tourism programs. As a division of Banora International group, EbR is able to link to you into inbound products and pricing, Australia-wide, adapting everyday tourist activities into educational activities that can be incorporated into almost every program at various levels.
Gain a Global Perspective
Participating in an education program in Australia provides students with the opportunity to expand their world views, witness a new way of life and new culture. This experience will provide students with a greater intercultural understanding and ability to grasp global issues becoming a global citizen for the future.
Growth and Independence
Participating in an education program is often the first time many students have been away from home. This opportunity allows students to see what they are capable of and what they can accomplish by themselves. Through their program students develop resilience and problem-solving skills and often become more mature, independent and self-aware helping them grow into confident young individuals.
Diversify Educational Experiences
Students are exposed to hands-on interactive educational excursions related to their studies in addition to being introduced to new and exciting things they will see for the first time. Students will have the opportunity to discover new areas of interest or develop an even stronger passion for the field of study they are already interested in.
Appreciation
Experiencing a new culture and way of life often provides students with the opportunity to reflect on ‘home’ and come to appreciate all the little things back at home that they sometimes take for granted.
Meet Lifelong Friends
Students quickly form lifelong friendships with their homestay or farmstay families and buddies that they meet at school.
Improve English Language Skills
Students will be fully immersed in speaking, listening and continuing to improve their English language skills through discussion and innovative learning during their education program in Australia.
Career Opportunities
Skills gained during an overseas study experience are valued by employers. Participating in an education program in Australia shows future employers that students are confident to explore and discover new things and are able to adapt to new situations
Unique Education Experience
Australia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, hosting 10% of the world’s biodiversity. More than 80% of its well-known plants and animals exist nowhere else on earth. Students who participate in an education program are provided with a unique educational experience that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world.
SDG Focused Programs
Our goal is for students to gain a global understanding of sustainability with a focus on the future and equip them with the knowledge and skills to implement changes and become a global ambassador by adopting the United Nations SDGs into our program itineraries.
Integration with Local Students
Providing students with the opportunity to integrate and engage with local students in the classroom enriches students educational experience and provides them with skills and knowledge to interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Why Choose Us
100% Australian owned, operating since 1996
We care for individuals and groups, up to 800 pax
All staff are experts in the industry with an affinity to international students
We have our own homestay and farmstay database providing quality assurance
We abide by government legislation and have appropriate licences and insurance
Over 60% of our clientele are repeat customers
We have a strong network of contacts and suppliers
We adapt everyday tourist activates into educational activities
We provide all-inclusive packages including meals, transfers, accommodation, schooling and activities
We work with all state schools in Queensland and New South Wales, and more than 50 private schools throughout Australia
We can provide tailor-made programs to suit individual need
We provide full supervision with bilingual staff
Our ESL programs align with our ‘outside of the classroom’ activities
Workbooks and certificates are designed and provided for students to take home
FAQs
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Study Tours enable students to increase cultural understanding, language skills, personal development and provide exposure to Australia’s schooling system whilst combining theory with real-life experiences both in and out of the classroom.
EbR has been in operation since 1996 and has extensive experience with Study Tours in schools throughout Australia. A list of some of these schools can be found on our company profile, which can be downloaded from our website www.banoragroup.com.
The peak season for Study Tours is March, July and August. 80% of Study Tour groups happen during these months. Local schools & language schools have limited capacity so it’s best to book early.
January to February, May to end of June, early September and October are low seasons and there is an opportunity for discounted packages.
Education by Recreation caters for groups all ages and interests. We have hosted groups consisting of parents and children, primary school students, high school students, university students, mature-age groups, professional groups and more.
Absolutely! EbR can create customised program to suit your requirements in a large variety of locations across Australia.
EbR can arrange a large variety of accommodation options for programs. Whilst hotel accommodation may be more suitable for shorter term stays, we encourage all programs to participate in Homestay and/or Farmstay accommodation as it enhances the overall cultured learning experience.
Yes. It is possible, subject to availability at the host school. Private Schools allocate a limited number of placements for Study Tours on a yearly basis, so bookings need to be made well in advance. Usually their Sister School bookings will take priority.
Yes. We can arrange full day lessons. However, we recommend younger students have a half-day lesson with an activity in the afternoon, as it is difficult to concentrate for a full day. If the local school does not have availability, we can arrange lessons at a local English Language school.
Specific English lessons are for non-English speakers. Local students do not join the group. The lesson is a closed class. However, some schools can incorporate activities with local students using English communication. I.e. Orienteering with a buddy, sports, dancing, cooking etc.
Yes. It is easier for students to integrate with younger students as their language ability is similar and younger children are not as pre-occupied with their studies, the opposite gender and out of school activities. It is more rewarding for the international students to communicate without feeling self-conscious about their level of English.
During peak season, there is a possibility that another group of the same nationality may overlap. This is because they would prefer to accept your group rather than decline you due to an existing booking. Each program is individual, and activities will not be combined. Other nationalities may also be attending the school at the same time.
Yes, all quotes are provided free of charge. Please contact us on info@banoragroup.com to request a quote for your program.
Yes, we work with affiliate offices so that we can provide the most competitive price for you but use our experience and skills to ensure the program meets the curricular needs of your students and schools.
Yes, we can provide tailor-made programs for individuals. We prefer to be provided with an indicative budget so that we ensure the program is feasible from the beginning. Contact us on info@banoragroup.com to request a quote for your program.
To date we have coordinated events up to 3500 pax, excursion groups up to 800 and homestays up to 320 students. As we have the ability to work with a number of affiliate organisations, we have the capacity to expand further to ensure we can cater for any size group.