EF stands for Education First. The pursuit of learning has been woven into everything we’ve done since our founding in 1965, especially when it comes to our international and domestic student tours. But we’re not a travel company. We lead the way in travel-based immersion learning, and we believe that building wider cultural understanding also builds a better world.
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Educational travel is essential for everyone
Every student who embarks on an EF tour—regardless of gender identity, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status—benefits from experiencing educational travel. This life-changing impact even ripples beyond students and into schools, homes, and entire communities. That’s why we work closely with educators and families (like yours!) to bring our travel-based learning opportunities to every classroom.
And we've got your back everywhere
52,000+
educators, team members, and Tour Directors
600+
EF schools and offices worldwide
115
countries we have a presence in
60
years of leading the way in travel-based learning
We're committed to responsible and sustainable travel
Travel doesn't just hold the power to transform students' lives, it can also help change the world. That's why we build our EF commitments to Responsible Travel into all of our tours.
Supporting local communities
Travel has always been about more than “seeing a place.” We’re committed to providing economic, social, and environmental benefits to the communities your child visits with us.
Promoting animal welfare
Truly experiencing a destination should not mean harming the animals that call it home. On the contrary, we’re committed to taking care of the animals who live and play in the places we visit.
Protecting the environment
We’re taking steps toward sustainability by embracing eco-friendly practices that are kind to our planet. Our tours are packed with experiences focused on traditional land use, conservation efforts, the protection of iconic sites, and more.
See EF tours come to life
Our blog is home to our favorite stories from EF tours all over North America and beyond. Browse below to see something unexpected, meet someone from someplace new, and explore all the ways your child will grow when they travel with us.
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For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education.