Through the Lessons from Auschwitz Project, sixth-form students and their teachers take part in two afternoon seminars and a one-day visit to the former Nazi extermination camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau in order to then pass on the lessons in their schools and communities.

Now in its ninth year, the Government-funded Lessons from Auschwitz project (LFA) is based on the premise that ‘hearing is not like seeing’. The four-part course explores the universal lessons of the Holocaust and its relevance for today.

Part 1: Orientation Seminar
At the half-day Orientation Seminar, participants meet their group and LFA Educator, prepare for their visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, hear a Holocaust Survivor speak of their experiences, and learn about pre-war Jewish life.

Part 2: Visit to Poland
On the one-day visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau (departing and returning on the same day), participants tour authentic sites and museum exhibits with both an Auschwitz-Birkenau guide and a trained LFA Educator who leads group discussions. The visit concludes with a commemorative ceremony at the ruins of gas chambers.

Part 3: Follow-up Seminar
At the half-day Follow-up Seminar, participants reflect on their experiences, consider the current relevance of the lessons of the Holocaust, and discuss practical ideas for spreading these lessons.

Part 4: Next Steps
After the Follow-up Seminar, participants are required to complete a follow-up project of their choosing aimed at sharing their experiences of visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau and disseminating the lessons they have learned to their schools and communities.

Applicants should be aware that all four components of the course are compulsory.


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