Local & Overseas Study Trips
We are pleased to announce our upcoming England (London) and Portugal (Lisbon) Study Trip, scheduled from 17 to 24 October 2026, thoughtfully aligned with the ISSA Conference 2026.
This international learning journey offers participants the opportunity to gain first-hand insights into early childhood practices in the United Kingdom and Portugal, while engaging with global leaders at the ISSA Conference.
The conference, organised by International Step by Step Association (ISSA), will centre on the theme: “Integrated Early Childhood Systems for Every Child’s Wellbeing.”
Tentative Programme
| Saturday, 17 October 2026 | Depart Singapore to London, England |
| Sunday, 18 October 2026 | Arrive London early morning
Free & Easy |
| Monday, 19 October 2026 | Visit 2 preschools in London |
| Tuesday, 20 October 2026 | Depart London to Lisbon, Portugal |
| Wedhesday, 21 October 2026 Veritesensements torour eroup) | |
| Thursday, 22 October 2026 | SSA Conference “Theme: Integrated Early Childhooc
Systems for Every Child’s Wellbeing https://issa.nV/conference-home#about |
| Friday, 23 October 2026 | ISSA Conference ISSA Conference |
This study trip is designed to:
· Broaden global perspectives on integrated early childhood systems
· Explore diverse pedagogical approaches across contexts
· Strengthen professional networks through international exchange
· Reflect on practices that enhance children’s wellbeing
Estimated Cost per person:
Member: $4,700 * (based on current air fare $2,100)
Non-Member: $5,000 * (based on current air fare $2,100)
*Excluding ISSA conference fee (Early Bird fee for member: Euro $417 equivalent to S$636) You may click on the below link for more details of ISSA conference
*Cost Includes: Airfare, professional visits and 6 nights hotel accommodation (twin sharing). However, the cost does not include ISSA conference fee, airport transfers & local transports, meals, travel insurance, excess baggage charge and visa cost if any.
If you are interested, please click on the register link to register and send us a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 via PayNow UENS90SS0018DECE by 30 April 2026.
Note
This study trip is subject to confirmation and minimum participation.
For enquiries, please contact AECES at 62814989 or email pd@aeces.org