"When you go into the world, you're able to talk to new people and change is inevitable. You evolve and grow. I saw that change in my daughter."
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On advice for parents
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EF has set the standard for travel-based learning for 60 years. Not only do our educational tours amplify the lessons your child is already exploring in the classroom, but they also help build more empathy, open-mindedness, confidence, and cross-cultural understanding. And (maybe most importantly!) our tours are fun. Your child will experience dozens of magical a-ha! moments out in the world with EF that reignite their love of exploration, discovery, and learning.
"When you go into the world, you're able to talk to new people and change is inevitable. You evolve and grow. I saw that change in my daughter."
Briscilla A., parent
Our educational philosophy, the EF Method, helps students build essential skills needed for future readiness in three primary growth areas. We build all of our itineraries based on the EF Method, so students are immersed in a continuous journey of experiential learning from the moment they step off the plane.
“From the moment you get off the plane until you leave, you are learning. EF makes sure you get a real feeling of the culture and everything a country has to offer.”
Beth H., teacher from NC
But don’t just take it from us—hear from our travelers
say their tour expanded their knowledge of the world
say they understand more about peoples, places, things
say they discovered more about themselves
say they grew more confident and independent
Source: EF Educational Tours 2019 Post-Tour Student Survey
Jennifer always wanted to travel. She just never thought she’d have the opportunity. So, when her teacher announced an EF tour to Japan, she felt a rush of excitement. But that was just the first emotion sparked by a trip to the other side of the world. Here’s her story.
Our educational tools give your child even more opportunities to grow from their experience—in tangible ways, too.
Earn high school credit using our Personalized Learning Guide
Earn college credit with a course specially designed for EF Tours and offered by Southern New Hampshire University
Turn their tour into inspiration for a college essay that will stand out to any admissions officer
And we're accredited (just like their school!)
Every educational tour blends classroom and experiential learning, allowing us to meet the same rigorous standards as the schools in your community.