The program

Course credits are awarded by our partner school boards and school districts and are led by certified educators at board/district-run summer schools. By embedding EF’s unique tours within select courses, students gain a deeper understanding of the global connections that link what they learn in the classroom to the real world. The tour component of the program is led by an insightful, culturally connected Tour Director who will be with you and your group every step of the way.

Offered courses

Earn secondary school credit in these areas

Designed by experts

All course packages are created and peer-reviewed by instructional designers and certified educators. These packages meet all Ministry of Education requirements while complementing the EF educational tour experience, which is designed by our in-house education specialists.

 

Courses include an educator guide, lesson plans, activities, assessments, and evaluation tools.

Customizable learning modules

Our flexible on-tour learning modules are included in every tour and are selected by partner school boards or districts from a collection curated by EF.

Skill Development

With a focus on active learning, students participate in hands-on activities, workshops, and events to maximize learning outcomes.

Career Exploration

Students get to make meaningful connections with professionals by taking part in activities that give insight into different careers and industries.

Subject-specific Learning

Students flex their active listening and critical thinking skills during lectures, guided visits, and panel discussions led by subject-area experts.

What’s included

When you work with us, you simply get more. We handle all the details—all you have to do is show up and be ready to learn.

Transportation

Round trip transportation by flight or coach bus and local transfers to each stop in your itinerary.

Coursework and activities

Lesson plans, assessments, and excursions.

Room and board

Accommodations and some meals on the trip.

Global support network

One-on-one mentorship and travel support before and during your program.

Innovative educational programming

Designed to build global competencies using our Global Learning Model.

Safety and support

All our tours include a worldwide support network, 24-hour safety response team, and more.

Coverage and policy flexibility

See our latest policies that meet our travellers’ needs, no matter where you are in the planning process.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the young women and men who have taken part in our experiential learning programs. I’ve been privileged to see the growth of our students and teachers as they prepare for these incredible experiences, especially thanks to our partnerships with EF Educational Tours.”

Brian Beal, Director of Education, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board

FAQs


The program is open to all students, but currently, only Ontario and British Columbia credits are given. Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your options if you’re from another province or territory. 

There are lots of ways we can support you:

 

a) We’ll provide your school board or school district with a full digital course package, created by a certified Ontario College of Teachers instructional designer, so the course can be readily implemented in your classroom.

 

b) We’ll support you by providing marketing materials for the course, tour, and any recruitment meetings.

 

c) We’ll handle all student tour enrolments and payments. Students and parents will have access to our incredibly helpful Traveller Support Team who can answer any questions about their EF tour.

The program has been designed to work within summer school structure. School boards and school districts typically offer four-week summer school courses, and the EF tour experience will take place somewhere within that time period.

The EF Travel for Credit program opens students’ minds and encourages them to become global citizens prepared to make a difference in the world. Our programs, backed by research and designed with travel-based learning outcomes in mind, help students emerge from tour with a unique perspective.

 

Each course and accompanying tour is specifically designed so that students can develop and practice life skills like critical thinking, problem solving, financial literacy, time-management, communication, and teamwork.

Interested in Travel for Credit?

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