About EF
For nearly four decades, EF Educational Tours has helped thousands of teachers and hundreds of thousands of Canadian students share life-changing educational travel experiences. In that time, we've developed relationships with local experts and organizations in each country we design tours for, ensuring that we can deliver both authentic cultural experiences and a safe, hands-on learning environment that empowers students to evolve.
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A CHANCE TO GROW
Championed by teachers, cherished by students
Travel changes everyone for the better, especially students. They try things they might never have attempted, talk to people they might never have met, and grow into someone they might never have become—all from experiences they can only get by traveling. Teachers, too, return with fresh perspectives on their approach to their craft, and a deeper connection to their students.
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With offices in 115 countries, EF shows up for our travelers by already being there. We don’t just work in these countries—we call them home. In fact, EF team members live in nearly every one of our tour destinations. That means we have the local knowledge to keep our groups safe, and anywhere you go, you’ll have friendly faces nearby to offer a helping hand. When the chips are down, we have boots on the ground—you are always dealing with our team directly in any emergency.
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Tour Consultants
Say hi to your dedicated Tour Consultant, your go-to for crafting the perfect itinerary. Tailored to your needs,they're not just travel experts; they're local specialists who get what you and your community are looking for."
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Tour Directors
Once you step off the plane, your Tour Director is your wingman—the one who'll let you in on all things local, from slang, to food recos, to the most authentic souvenirs you can bring back home. Tour Directors know the lay of the land, they speak the local language, and they’ll deal with bus transportation, hotels, meals, as well as any activities on the itinerary—they’ll have things run smoothly so that you can have fun!
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On Tour Support
With 60 years of experience under our belt, 40 of which in Canada, we know what to expect when you're travelling—and we have the expertly-crafted plans and policies to prove it. Your time is valuable, and your group should be free to focus on learning interesting things and making lifelong memories—should you need them, we have round-the-clock emergency response teams, advanced safety verification technology, 24/7 mental health support on tour, and many other resources for peace of mind in an unpredictable world.
I have traveled with EF Tours for many years now and have never been disappointed! My students have had life-changing experiences all because of the care and energy that EF puts into every itinerary and activity. From the selection of hotels to the fabulous Tour Directors and Tour Consultants, EF is top in the tour industry.”
ABOUT EF
We believe that the world is a better place when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, EF has helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. From our roots as a family business, we've grown into a global community of 52,000+ employees in over 110 countries.
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We want every student—regardless of gender identity, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status—to experience the life-changing impact of educational travel.
That’s why at EF, we’re driven by our vision for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). In order to increase access to travel-based learning for all, we are committed to expanding and diversifying the communities we work with, the staff who work for us, and the perspectives we celebrate on our tours.
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Verified reviews from EF travelers.
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