RBGE's Schools Education Service offers a world-class programme of educational visits for pupils at all levels, from Primary 1 to Senior 6.
Our varied, curriculum-based sessions offer holistic approaches to teaching science and art through the living world. We focus on participatory, experiential learning and all our programmes are delivered in a fresh, lively style. The aim is to enthuse and inspire young people about the natural world, so that they learn to appreciate beauty in nature and the importance of biodiversity and sustainability.
About the programme
Visiting the Garden allows schools groups access to the unrivalled plant collections and landscaped areas of the Botanic Garden, all under the leadership of an education officer. Where else can you explore a tropical rainforest, an arid desert or a Scottish woodland in a single morning?
Our programme includes:
- Primary school programmes
- Secondary programmes
- School outreach (including Gaelic week and Benmore week)
- Teacher training and CPD
- Self-guided learning
We also offer a range of teaching advice and resources, including our schools poster packs.
Further information and booking
For further information on all schools programmes, including teacher CPD, please download the current Schools Education Programme.
If you have any further questions, or to make a booking, please contact the Education department via our enquiry form (select 'Education'), or telephone our schools booking line on 0131 248 1040.
Rainforest Roadshow outreach activity
If you would like to book a visit by the Rainforest Roadshow team to your school, please contact the Edinburgh International Science Festival Box Office. (Each show can accommodate up to 66 pupils.)
Prices
For Schools Activities:
- Activities up to three hours:
£3.25 per pupil - Full day activities:
£4.50 per pupil - Full day art activities:
£4.50 per pupil - Art materials:
£20.00 (per class) - Minimum group charge:
£35 part day, £50 full day - Teachers and helpers:
All teachers and additional helpers free
For Teachers' In-Service Sessions
- Two and a half hours: £20.00 per person
- Full day: £40.00 per person
