Learning
Expand your knowledge on plant and fungal science from the world's best experts.
We are accepting bookings for school visits.
School programmes
Inspire your children with a visit to our two botanic gardens.
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Endeavour
Bring Kew into your classroom with free teaching resources for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.
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Schools at Kew Gardens
In line with current government guidance regarding educational visits, we are not currently accepting bookings for school visits before 17 May 2021. We will continue to review based on government guidance. Don't worry, you will not need to pay for your visit until three weeks before your visit date.
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Schools at Wakehurst
We look forward to welcoming schools back to Wakehurst from 19 April 2021. Come and join us in the great outdoors.
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Summer School: Catch up at Kew
We are welcoming school groups to Kew throughout the summer holidays.
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Teacher training
Discover how you can use plants to bring the curriculum alive and engage pupils in learning new scientific knowledge and skills.
We are accepting bookings for teacher training from 3 May 2021 onwards.
Study with Kew Science
Find out more about Kew's MSc course, PhD opportunities, training courses and internships.
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MSc study
Our unique Masters course teaches vital plant and fungal identification skills in the context of evolutionary biology, conservation theory and practice. Includes field work in Madagascar and a six-month research project.
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PhD opportunities
Over 50 PhD students carry out doctoral training and research at Kew, with access to our world-class scientific collections, facilities and expertise.
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Continuing Professional Development
We run short courses aimed at equipping working professionals with specialised skills.
School of Horticulture
The School of Horticulture is a centre of excellence for horticultural and botanical education. Study for one of our world-renowned qualifications.
Other ways to learn at Kew
Whether you're after a one-day course, or part of a community project, we have something for you.
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Short courses
Looking to brush up a few skills or start something new? Take one of our courses in photography, art, horticultural or wellbeing.
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Talks and lectures
Our experts are passionate about sharing knowledge. The Kew Mutual Improvement Society lecture series will update you on the latest discoveries.
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Community and access
There are many accessible opportunities for groups and individuals to learn more about science, history, collections and horticulture.
Please note: In line with government guidance on social distancing, we are cancelling all Visitor Learning Activities until further notice. If your group has a visit booked during this time we will be in touch with you regarding the cancellation.
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Work experience for school students
We offer a number of horticultural work experience placements at Kew Gardens.