Gapforce, which creates expertly run school trips worldwide, has received overwhelmingly positive feedback in its Student Impact Report 2026.
The company, which has joined the BSA’s Certified Supplier Scheme, revealed that 91% of student participants, rated their trip as ‘Excellent’.
Another 89% found the trip exceeded their expectations, 86% felt the main trip objective was ‘definitely’ met, and 100% said they would recommend their trip to other students.
Top-rated skills on Gapforce’s trips were Cultural Awareness, which scored 4.38 out of 5, and Resilience/Adaptability, which scored 4.32 out of 5.
Students who took part in the survey reflected on how their trip supported their development across eight key areas, from confidence and independence to teamwork and problem solving.
They reported the strongest development in cultural awareness, resilience and adaptability, and sense of responsibility, highlighting the value of learning beyond the classroom.
A spokesperson for Gapforce said: “Our school trips in 2026 delivered exceptional results, with student participants providing overwhelmingly positive feedback.
“The programmes achieved outstanding ratings across all key metrics, demonstrating significant personal development in areas including cultural awareness, resilience, and sense of responsibility.
“The 100% recommendation rate demonstrates exceptional programme satisfaction.
“There was a strong focus on authentic cultural immersion that resonated deeply with participants, and community building between students emerged as a key unexpected benefit.”
Individual students were quoted in the survey on various trips, with one commending a trip to Morocco saying: “Morocco allows you to experience cultural opportunities with new people you don’t know. This experience is life changing and eye opening as well as a memory I will never forget.”
Another student said: “I was able to experience a whole new culture and get to know people/make friends with people from my school.”
And a student commenting on a nature experience said: “Contributing to saving 107 eggs from the turtle on the beach and placing them into the nursery. It was surreal and raw and I will forever be grateful for the experience.”
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