Information for Teachers

There are many ways that the Royal Institution can help you and your students. Check out the following pages for further details about our educational programmes, and for any further queries please email us at schools@ri.ac.uk

Planning a visit to the Ri

How you and your students can get the most from our new exhibition as well as our programme of exciting events on topics from food to fractals.

Free schools membership to the Ri

All schools in the UK automatically receive school membership at the Royal Institution.  This entitles school groups to discounts to Ri events. Please contact schools@ri.ac.uk for additional information on how to get involved.

Ri science and mathematics masterclasses

Royal Institution masterclasses consist of sessions that have a combination of in-depth learning about a topic and hands on activity that students take part in.

Educational resources

Six themed areas including biodiversity, anatomy, energy, the elements, DNA and Space with a wealth of information, games and quizzes.

For mathematics masterclass and classroom activity ideas, see Engaging mathematical activities.

The Ri and UK Science Education

The Royal Institution plays an active role in developing and shaping UK science education.

The Young Scientist Centre

The Royal Institution is developing a new Experimental Centre for Young Scientists.

Christmas lectures

The who, what, when of the RI's famous Christmas Lecture Series.