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Want to earn academic credit while travelling the world? EF Tours Canada and Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board have come together to bring students a variety of Travel for Credit experiences in Canada and abroad.

Register for an upcoming information session

Join EF for a virtual information session and discover our Travel for Credit tours on offer this summer. Get to know EF (hint: we've been world leaders in educational travel since 1965) and find out details like how to enrol, what to expect from your on-tour experience, and things to keep in mind as you get excited for your biggest summer adventure yet.

Date: February 22nd, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM (EST)

Join us in person at:
Professional Activity Centre (upstairs) @ St. Joseph's CHS
243 Cundles Road East Barrie, ON L4M 6L1
RSVP: Christine Mink-Hiles, Adult, Continuing & Community Education Coordinator at [email protected]


How it works

Each Travel for Credit course runs for four weeks throughout July. This includes three weeks of in-person or online learning, plus one week of travel with EF Tours. Once you’ve enrolled, sit back and wait for details—like specific course dates and pre-trip coursework—from your board. Got questions about summer school at Simcoe Muskoka Catholic? Contact Christine Mink-Hiles, Adult, Continuing & Community Education Coordinator at [email protected].


Choose a course that’s
right for you

Earn high school credit this summer! Each Travel Credit course includes an in-class or online component paired with an unforgettable travel experience. Where will your studies take you?

Civics & Careers
(GLC2O & CHV2O)

Civics & Careers come to life as students explore the seat of government, the world of work, and personal development in some of North America’s most dynamic cities.


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English
(ENG4U)

Discover English language and literature in its proverbial homeland, the United Kingdom. Students will connect to texts where they were inspired, written, and performed as they develop their skills in media studies, oral communication, reading, and writing.

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World Religions
(HRT3M)

In Berlin and Prague, students will immerse themselves in cities full of diverse cultures, religions and belief systems. Deepening their understanding of the region’s fascinating history gives insightful context as students discover beautiful places of worship and explore spiritual practices and knowledge.

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Issues in Canadian Geography
(CGC1D)

In Newfoundland, geography learning abounds as you explore awe-inspiring natural wonders and friendly maritime culture in St. John’s, Gander and Gros Morne National Park.



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Benefits for the Simcoe community

Everything we do at EF is dedicated to expanding travel opportunities for students. We’re thrilled to have
found a partner in that mission with SMCDS. Besides the chance to bring your students on the most
epic field trip ever, here are a few of the benefits of our Travel for Credit program.

Student access


Centred around equity of access to travel, we give students in your district the opportunities, resources, and tools to help make educational travel happen.

Curriculum integration


Beyond their own personal explorations, students will dive deep into the subjects they’re covering in class. These tours are accredited by SMCDS and align to the Ontario curriculum. Students will engage in their learning like never before, all while earning high school credit.

Lifelong impact


EF tours inspire learning outcomes that impact students for the rest of their lives, like confidence, empathy, cross-cultural understanding, and so much more. We believe these skills—and the travel that promotes them—are more important now than ever before.

“Experiential learning is the best way to reinforce long term knowledge. These learning experiences are something students never forget.”

- Carolyn H., Teacher