40 years of experience
EF virtually invented the concept of the “educational tour” when we took our first student group abroad in 1965. We’re proud to be pioneers in the field of experiential learning. Today we’re the world’s top rated educational travel organization.
Guaranteed lowest prices
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to travel. That’s why we guarantee the best price. And now you or your parents can even pay in convenient monthly installments—EF’s exclusive new AutoPay option allows early-booking students to pay as little as $50 a month.
Quality: always included
Getting the lowest price at EF never means you sacrifice quality, authenticity or comfort. Why?
- We negotiate. We cost less because we work hard to get you the best deals with airlines, hoteliers and restaurants—and pass the savings on to you!
- We set high quality standards. EF staff works round-the-world and round-the-clock to ensure every aspect of your trip meets our exacting standards for quality and comfort.
EF means “Education First”
Our mission has always been education—it’s in our name! We’ve built dozens of learning opportunities into every tour so that they’re as worthwhile as they are fun:
- Leadership skills. EF's tours help students develop tangible life skills such as independence, respect and cultural sensitivity.
- High school credit. Students can enhance their high school transcripts with credit for coursework they complete on tour.
- EF’s exclusive educational alliance with PBS allows students to download lessons related to their trip—4,500 in all!
- EF’s Global Citizen Awards. Each year, select students are awarded a once-in-a-lifetime scholarship to become young ambassadors on a special EF tour throughout Europe.
24-hour security network
Your safety is always our top priority. Wherever you travel, our staff is there to provide assistance, support and advice. Only at EF will you find:
- 100s of offices abroad in over 50 countries.
- EF TourLink™. All EF Tour Directors carry hand-held wireless computers with GPS tracking and international phone service.
- 1000s of local staff, all part of the same EF team. And local staff means local solutions. EF staff can respond to any situation, in person, and in the local language.
- 24-hour emergency access. Staff at EF headquarters can be reached any time, day or night.
- EF's own insurance. EF’s all-inclusive plan covers EF travelers with on-tour medical expenses, baggage delay, emergency tour interruption—and much more.
- Peace of Mind protection Only EF allows its travelers to change their trip date 35 days prior to departure or receive a voucher for its entire cost without having to buy extra insurance or pay cancellation fees.
