Teachers and schools
We welcome school groups and teachers to guided and self-guided visits, artist-led workshops and teacher events, both at the RA and in the classroom.
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The Royal Academy has been a voice for art and artists since 1768. Our exhibitions are internationally renowned and our rich history, Collection and buildings, make the Royal Academy an exciting space for students to learn. The RA is for everyone and we offer workshops and visits for students and teachers, as well as tailored sessions for children with special needs.
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Ways to visit as a school group
All school visits are free
School guided tours
Guided tours are tailored for the specific needs of primary and secondary school children. Students are encouraged to think about art in new ways, to consider practice and intention, and articulate how they understand and experience the work. The tour will be 30 minutes and led by an expert guide with a focus on the national curriculum. Enquire below to arrange a tour.
Self-directed visits
Visit an exhibition without a guide and experience it at your own pace, focusing on works that you feel are most relevant for your students. You can make a visit to our new permanent Collections Gallery without booking.
Monday morning private views
At these private views your group of students will have the galleries to themselves to spread out, talk about and sketch artworks. These private views can be led by our team of gallery guides or self-directed. Private views are available on Monday mornings 9–10am.
Thinking of booking? Check out our current exhibitions and before you book make sure to read our guidelines.
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School workshops at the RA
Book an artist-led workshop for any age range in the Clore Learning Centre.
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Students with SEND
For more information download a guide to our SEND workshops.
At your school
We offer outreach sessions at your school, tailored to your students’ access requirements. In these sessions, experienced artist educators will visit your school and lead an art-making workshop customised to your students’ needs and interests. The sessions are free of charge and will last roughly 2 hours depending on the nature of your group.
At the RA
We welcome students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for workshops at the RA. These are tailored to meet the requirements of each group and include multi-sensory exhibition tours, followed by handling and art-making sessions. Specially trained volunteers support these workshops, which take place between 10.30am and 2pm. Before booking, please make sure students will able to attend and have access to transport.
This programme is supported by The Lord Leonard and Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation.
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Events for teachers
Visit our exhibitions at a private view, or come along to a teacher studio on a Friday evening, where you can learn practical new skills and network with fellow teachers. We also offer full-day workshops and workshops designed for trainee teachers.
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Resources for teachers
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Antony Gormley KS3 – 5 and FE
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Antony Gormley KS2
![Sculpture in the RA Collection KS3 – 5]()
Sculpture in the RA Collection KS3 – 5
![Stories from the RA Collection KS1 – 2]()
Stories from the RA Collection KS1 – 2
![Phyllida Barlow: cul-de-sac KS3 – 5]()
Phyllida Barlow: cul-de-sac KS3 – 5
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Oceania KS1 – 2
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attRAct: mentoring for students aged 16 - 18
attRAct is a free, year-long programme of carefully curated specialist practical workshops, tutorials, studio visits and exhibition tours. The programme also includes career and portfolio advice sessions designed to provide guidance and support to young people wishing to pursue a career in the arts and architecture.
Open to students aged 16 – 18 years old, the year-long programme begins in January 2020 and runs until December 2020, with most workshops taking place on Thursdays and Fridays.
The application process is now open for students to begin in January 2020. Please click on the link below to find out more.
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Young people's programme
If you’re not able to apply for attRAct, come along to our new young people’s programme for students aged 15 to 19, to take part in practical art workshops.
Led by professional artists, these free, day-long sessions will take inspiration from our world class exhibition programme and the RA Collection, working with new materials and discussing different approaches to making art.
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Young Artists’ Summer Show
Now in its second year, the Young Artists Summer Show is an opportunity for students aged 5–19 to exhibit their work online and at the RA. You can view last year’s exhibition here
From 6 January 2020, teachers will be able to register their school to take part in next year’s exhibition. Once their school is registered, students can enter their artworks via the RA website until the deadline on 24 April 2020. Visit the link below to add your details to the mailing list to hear more about the project when registration opens in January.
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Get in touch
To make a booking, ask a question, or tell us about your visit get in touch by telephone on 020 7300 5995 or by email at studentgroups@royalacademy.org.uk
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Our primary, secondary and FE workshops are supported by
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