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Biology & related subjects

The Eagle’s Nest is in an enviable position. Where else in Europe can you study the reintroduction of capercaillie and vultures, visit captive breeding programmes for European bison and Przewalskis horses, see flamingos at the fabulous Camargue Regional Nature Reserve, investigate glorious peat bogs and traditionally managed hay meadows with over 50 species of flowering plants, whilst short-toed eagles wheel overhead—all in just one week!?

In a short field course at the Eagle’s Nest, students learn the investigative techniques needed to develop an understanding of populations, communities and ecosystems and their functioning. They can progress to study management issues encountered in applied biology and ecology, including the effects of sewage pollution on our rivers, the impacts of tourism on sand dune systems and the environmental impacts of skiing and afforestation. At the species and population level, there are several highly successful species reintroduction programmes in the National Park and surrounding area, and students have the opportunity of studying this amazing work at first hand.

Our location in the National Park and within the least populated area of France, grants us the privilege of access to limitless field sites, and the knowledge and enthusiastic contributions of local farmers and park wardens who are delighted to share their experience with our groups.

The Cévennes is a biologist’s paradise! Our courses are incredibly flexible—use a trip to the Eagle’s Nest to collect GCSE or A-level coursework data, teach about science-related issues or fulfil your specification requirements. Our units are put together by teachers with many years of experience in the field, and are written to stimulate and encourage high-quality learning in children and students from Key Stage 3, through to A2 GCE courses in all major UK exam board specifications, including the International Baccalaureate.