Your CAVC Programme
Welcome to Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC)! During your time with us, you’ll experience college life in Wales through a varied programme of hands-on sessions including collaborative projects and activities. You’ll also have the chance to discover Cardiff, experience Welsh culture and explore some of the city’s best known attractions. We hope you have a fantastic time in Wales!
🇺🇾 CAVC: San Isidro
📅 Monday 5th – Thursday 15th October 2026
👋 Welcome to Cardiff and Vale College!
📅 WEEK 1
✈️ Monday 5th October — Arrival
15:05 — 🛬 Arrival at London Heathrow Airport on flight LA 8084 (LATAM Airlines).
16:00 — 👋 Meet and greet with Itzel from the CAVC International Team at London Heathrow Airport.
16:30 — 🚌 Airport transfer to Cardiff.
19:30 — 🏨 Check-in at Holiday Inn, Castle Street, Cardiff.
🏰 Tuesday 6th October — Welcome and Exploring Cardiff
09:00–09:45 — 👋 Welcome and induction at the Classroom Restaurant.
10:00–11:30 — 🎓 City Centre Campus tour.
11:30–12:15 — 🍴 Lunch at the CAVC canteen.
12:30–13:30 — 🏃 Active Wellbeing: Sport Session at the Dome.
14:00 — 🏰 Depart for Cardiff Castle, including a guided tour at 14:30.
16:00–18:00 — 🏙️ Explore Cardiff city centre.
18:00 — 🏨 Return to the hotel and rest.
20:00 — 🍽️ Dinner at the hotel.
🛠️ Wednesday 7th October — Makerspace and Cultural Visit
09:00–12:00 — 💡 TEL session at the Makerspace.
12:00–13:00 — 🍴 Lunch at the CAVC canteen.
13:00–17:00 — 🏛️ Cultural visit to either Cardiff Bay or the National Museum, depending on the weather.
17:00–19:00 — 🕒 Free time.
19:00 — 🏨 Return to the hotel.
20:00 — 🍽️ Dinner at the hotel.
💼 Thursday 8th October — Careers and Wellbeing
09:00–10:15 — 💼 Careers session with CAVC students in Room 210.
10:15–10:30 — ☕ Break. Students are welcome to leave their bags in the Careers room.
10:30–12:00 — 🤝 Careers session with CAVC students in Room 314.
12:00–13:00 — 🍴 Lunch at the CAVC canteen.
13:00–15:00 — 🏃 Active Wellbeing: Sport Session at the Dome.
15:00–17:00 — 🏛️ Cultural visit to either Cardiff Bay or the National Museum, depending on the weather.
17:00–19:00 — 🕒 Free time.
19:00 — 🏨 Return to the hotel.
20:00 — 🍽️ Dinner at the hotel.
✈️ Friday 9th October — ICAT and Forensic Science
08:00 — 🚌 Coach transfer from the hotel to CAVC's International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT).
Morning — 🛩️ Visit and activities at ICAT.
Lunch — 🍴 Lunch at the ICAT canteen.
12:15 — 🚌 Depart ICAT by coach for CAVC City Centre Campus.
13:00–16:30 — 🔬 Forensic Science session in Room 346.
16:30–19:00 — 🕒 Free time.
19:00 — 🏨 Return to the hotel.
20:00 — 🍽️ Dinner at the hotel.
🏡 Saturday 10th October — St Fagans and BBC Wales
09:30 — 🚌 Depart the hotel by coach for St Fagans.
10:00–12:00 — 🏡 Visit St Fagans National Museum of History.
12:30–14:30 — ☕ Lunch at Costa Coffee.
14:30–16:30 — 📺 BBC Wales Studios tour.
16:30–19:00 — 🕒 Free time.
19:00 — 🏨 Return to the hotel.
20:00 — 🍔 Dinner at Frankie & Benny's, St David's 2 Shopping Centre, Cardiff city centre.
😎 Sunday 11th October — Free Day
All day — 🛍️ Free day to relax and enjoy Cardiff.
📅 WEEK 2
🇪🇸 Monday 12th October — Project Work and Spanish Exchange
09:00–11:30 — 🤝 Morning activity TBC. This will include either a joint project session with CAVC students or a visit to the Senedd, the Welsh Parliament.
During the proposed joint project session, you will work with CAVC students to interview each other and record your interviews.
11:30–12:30 — 🍴 Lunch at the CAVC canteen.
12:30–14:00 — 🇪🇸 A2 Spanish with Kieran Harper in Room 426.
14:00–15:30 — 💻 Presentation preparation with support from CAVC students. Location TBC.
15:45–17:15 — 🇪🇸 AS Spanish with Kieran Harper in Room 426.
17:15–19:00 — 🕒 Free time.
19:00 — 🏨 Return to the hotel.
20:00 — 🍽️ Dinner at the hotel.
👨🍳 Tuesday 13th October — Hospitality
08:30–11:30 — 👨🍳 Hospitality session at the Classroom Restaurant. Take part in a Student Takeover activity alongside CAVC students — Part 1.
11:30–12:00 — 🍽️ Lunch at the Classroom Restaurant.
12:00–16:30 — 👨🍳 Hospitality session and Student Takeover activity — Part 2.
17:00–19:00 — 🕒 Free time.
19:00 — 🏨 Return to the hotel.
20:00 — 🍽️ Dinner at the hotel.
🎮 Wednesday 14th October — Esports and Presentation Preparation
09:00–12:00 — 🎮 Esports session in Room 311.
12:00–13:00 — 🍴 Lunch at the CAVC canteen.
13:00–16:00 — 💻 Presentation preparation with support from CAVC students. Location TBC.
16:00–19:00 — 🕒 Free time.
19:00 — 🏨 Return to the hotel.
20:00 — 🍔 Dinner at Frankie & Benny's, St David's 2 Shopping Centre, Cardiff city centre.
🎓 Thursday 15th October — Presentations and Departure
🧳 Morning — Check out of your hotel room and leave your luggage securely with the hotel.
10:00–11:30 — 🎤 Student presentations at the Classroom Restaurant.
11:30–12:00 — 🏅 Certificate presentation and group photographs at the Classroom Restaurant.
12:00–14:00 — 🍽️ Lunch at the Classroom Restaurant.
14:00 — 🏨 Return to the hotel and collect luggage.
15:00 — 🚌 Coach transfer from Cardiff to London.
Evening — 🏨 Drop-off at Generator Hostel, London.
✈️ Travel Information
🛬 Arrival in the UK
📅 Monday 5th October 2026
📍 London Heathrow Airport
✈️ Flight: LA 8084 — LATAM Airlines
🕒 Arrival: 15:05
CAVC will meet the group at London Heathrow and provide the transfer to Cardiff.
🏨 Cardiff Accommodation
Holiday Inn
📍 Castle Street, Cardiff
🏨 London Accommodation
Generator Hostel
📍 London
🛫 Return Flight
📅 Sunday 18th October 2026
📍 London Heathrow Airport
✈️ Flight: KL 1002 — KLM Airlines
🕒 Departure: 08:40
🔔 Please check this page regularly during your visit, as timings and activities may be updated.
Emergency Contacts
Your safety and wellbeing are our priority. If you need help during your stay, please follow the guidance below.
In an Emergency
If there is an immediate danger to life, a serious injury, a fire, or a crime in progress, call 999 immediately.
Ask for the emergency service you require:
Ambulance
Police
Fire and Rescue
Be prepared to give your location and stay on the line until the operator tells you it is safe to end the call.
Non-Emergency Medical Advice
If you need urgent medical advice or treatment that is not life-threatening, call NHS 111.
Telephone: 111
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day and can help if you:
Feel unwell and are unsure what to do.
Need urgent medical advice.
Need to find an out-of-hours doctor or healthcare service.
Non-Emergency Police
For non-urgent police matters, call 101.
Examples include:
Reporting lost or stolen property.
Reporting a crime that has already happened.
Seeking police advice.
Reporting non-emergency incidents.
Out of Hours Emergency Contact
If you are unable to contact Ben or Trish, or you need urgent support outside normal College hours, please contact the Cardiff and Vale College Emergency Line.
Cardiff and Vale College Emergency Line (24 hours)
📞 +44 (0)29 2025 0251
If you are ever unsure who to contact, speak to a member of the International Team. We are here to support you and will ensure you receive the appropriate help as quickly as possible.