Experiential travel is simply how we bring learning to life. At EF Explore America, we’re always expanding what we show travelers so educators can expand what they teach. Our itineraries are hands-on, student-centered, and—above all else—fun. Because empowering a personal journey for every student who travels with us is just as important as handling the details of their physical trip.
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Foster future readiness with an EF tour
Students experience deep learning and personal growth when they travel with EF, and these incredible outcomes help prepare them for everything that’s ahead:
New perspectives
Explore the world to understand it better
Cultural awareness
• Cultural understanding
• Empathy
• Respectfulness
• Perspective gaining
Adaptability
• Growth mindset
• Curiosity
Personal development
Discover more about yourself
Self-awareness
• Mindfulness
• Ambiguity tolerance
Agency
• Confidence
• Resilience
Action & impact
Make a difference in the world
Communication
• Active listening
• Authentic connection
Collaboration
• Empathy
• Flexibility
Preparing students for the future and their futures
Students experience deep learning and personal growth when they travel with EF, and these incredible outcomes help prepare them for everything that’s ahead:
94%
of travelers say their tour expanded their knowledge of the world
75%
say they understand more about new people, places, and cultures
80%
of EF travelers say they grew more confident and independent
84%
say they discovered more about themselves as a result of their tour
Source: EF Explore America 2025 Post-Tour Student Survey
“The tours challenge them to step outside their comfort zones and help them develop skills, habits, and mindsets closely associated with future success.”
Bruce E., Teacher
Impact that lasts
Learning history is one thing—standing where it happened is another. In partnership with Houston ISD, EF Explore America is helping students like those from HISD experience Washington, D.C. for the very first time, turning the pages of their textbooks into real streets, monuments, and moments that stay with them long after the trip home.
EF is accredited, just like your school
To broaden the opportunities for our Group Leaders and travelers, we team up with current and former teachers, global education advocates, and impactful organizations across the world. EF echoes our customers’ commitment to education. It’s why we design tours that complement today’s classrooms and it’s what allows us to meet the same rigorous standards as schools like yours.
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From travel to transcript
By focusing on reflection and investigating a topic that inspires them, students can earn high school or college credit as part of their EF tours. The exclusive online course we developed with Southern New Hampshire University not only documents and deepens students’ learning—it earns them three transferable college credits and a confidence-building taste of higher-ed success.
Professional learning is better together
We celebrate learning in unlikely places and applaud teachers who are just as curious as the students they inspire. That’s why EF prioritizes professional development for the educators we work with. From free training tours, to educational symposiums, to all the professional learning credit you can earn along the way, teachers who lead our tours join a network of passionate people who understand the benefits of educating students about the world. (Think of it as the ultimate teachers’ lounge.)
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