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"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 first impressions
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Educational travel 101
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 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.
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Briscilla A., parent
The EF Method delivers growth that lasts a lifetime
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 arrive.
"The tour broadened the horizons of my students and has inspired them to be lifelong learners and travelers. They see the world in a different light.”
Daniel C., Principal
But don’t just take it from us—hear from our travelers
93%
say their tour expanded their knowledge of the world
89%
say they understand more about peoples, places, things
92%
say they discovered more about themselves
88%
say they grew more confident and independent
Source: EF Educational Tours 2019 Post-Tour Student Survey
How Marissa discovered a true sense of home in NYC
Growing up in Arizona, Marissa always dreamed about someday living in NYC, but visiting and exploring for herself never seemed attainable. All that changed when her teacher, Ms. Reed, gave Marissa the chance to visit Manhattan on an EF Explore America tour. Fast-forward to today, and Marissa calls the Big Apple home. Here’s her story.
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On meeting a local
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On walking the walk
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On identity
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On dreams coming true
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On reflection
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Yes, they can earn credit for that
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.
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