M·E·L Partners with English Heritage to Develop International Education Offer
M·E·L Research, through our culture and heritage team, is delighted to announce a project in partnership with English Heritage to undertake research which aims to enrich the educational experiences of international visitors to English Heritage’s historic sites.
English Heritage, the organisation committed to safeguarding and sharing England’s historical legacy and allowing everyone to “STAND WHERE HISTORY HAPPENED” has a distinguished history of welcoming foreign students to its iconic sites and is embarking on a mission to rejuvenate their offerings for international education visits, focusing on renowned sites such as Dover Castle, Battle Abbey, Tintagel Castle, and Hadrian’s Wall. This includes new learning facilities at Stonehenge which aim to set the standard for heritage education for years to come.
These sites have historically captivated visitors from countries such as France, Germany, Czech Republic and Slovakia, Italy, and Spain and further afield, including China and the United States.
To further enhance English Heritage’s learning offer and support the on-going plans already in development, M·E·L Research have been commissioned to undertake an in-depth study aimed at understanding the decision-making process for international education visits, assessing the attractiveness of English Heritage’s existing offerings, and identifying areas for further growth and development in the offer.
Elliot Simmonds, our Culture and Heritage sector lead, said:
“Education and international visitors play pivotal roles in fostering future interest in heritage and cultivating connections between England and our neighbours in Europe and beyond. It is a real pleasure to be able to collaborate with English Heritage on this project, contributing to a meaningful dialogue between cultures through our research.”
Our approach incorporates a blend of online surveys and interactive online communities with educators, and will provide both an overall view as well as a number of country-specific highlights.
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