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When students immerse themselves in new places, lessons move beyond the classroom and become firsthand experiences that engage every sense. Scents stir. Flavors teach. Sounds explain. EF proudly partners with educators to create travel-based learning opportunities that connect academic concepts to the wider world, strengthen cross-cultural understanding, and build future-ready skills students carry for life.
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Let’s find the right tour for you and your students
We carefully craft our tours to align with what teachers value most in educational travel—whether you want to deepen your students’ understanding of a particular subject, inspire them to explore future career paths, or broaden their horizons through classic sightseeing.
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Social Studies & History Tours
Walk through powerful moments in U.S. history
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Outdoor Tours
Turn curiosity into action through nature-based adventures
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STEM Tours
Bring STEM principles to life beyond the classroom
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Performing Arts Tours
Inspire and encourage students to explore the world of artistic expression
Impact you can see and feel—powered by our proven method
We turn 60+ years of experience into immersive (and accredited!) learning journeys all over the world. Our proven educational method is built into every single itinerary, so while students are busy exploring new places and making new connections, they’re also following a curriculum designed to help them grow in meaningful ways across three key areas.
EF takes students safely out of their comfort zones to experience the world firsthand.
Experiencing new places and cultures transforms how students think and feel, which leads to more self-discovery.
Students gain social and culture awareness that helps them better understand themselves and the world.
Discover the transformational power of a class trip with EF
Support
Meet your team of experts who have your back
From the moment you raise your hand to lead your students on an EF Explore America tour, you’re supported by a dedicated team of experts who have your back before, during, and after your tour. You also receive easy-to-use digital tools keep everything on track, and families have flexible payment options to help keep travel accessible.
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Tour Consultant
Sets you up for success
AJ M. works with teachers in Georgia to find the right tour and enroll students
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Traveler Support Team
Connects with families
Sadiya C. answers any and all questions families may have
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Tour Director
Leads your group on tour
Chris M. leads our tours in Washington, D.C., guiding groups from first hellos to final goodbyes
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Safety
Best-in-class safety standards
With our extensive experience and global presence, we know how to handle virtually any situation anywhere you travel with us—and often can anticipate issues before they even arise.
On-the-ground presence in 114 countries
24-hour global emergency support team
Background checks for all adult travelers
Thorough vetting of the safety of on-tour activities
Overnight security in every hotel that groups stay at
“I love seeing students who were not so confident in my classroom thrive while on tour.”
Jennie M., teacher from Minnesota
How it works
Planning your first EF Explore America tour
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Teacher benefits
Grow as an educator and expand your impact
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Professional learning and credit
As an accredited institution, EF offers academic courses for educators (and students!) traveling on an EF tour. You can earn professional learning hours and even graduate-level credits.
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Free Training Tours
Simply enroll at least 15 paying travelers on your first EF Explore America tour, and we'll send you on a training tour of your choosing to learn the ropes of student travel.
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Global Rewards Program
When you partner with EF, you’ll unlock benefits that support your professional development, provide scholarships for students, and create new opportunities across your district.
Ready to learn more about leading your first EF Explore America tour?
Connect one-on-one with an EF Tour Consultant.