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Plan your first student tour with confidence

Edmonton teachers: Get a simple checklist to stay organized, get approved, and lead a successful tour.

Get the checklist

Plan your first student tour with confidence

Edmonton teachers: Get a simple checklist to stay organized, get approved, and lead a successful tour.

Get the checklist

What holds most teachers back

It’s not the idea - it’s everything that comes with it.
Approvals. Logistics. Questions from parents.

That’s where this checklist comes in.

It shows you what to do - step by step.

Start here if you’re thinking about it

Most teachers we work with begin right here:

  • You want to lead a trip but don’t know where to start

  • You’re unsure how to get school board approval

  • You’re thinking about logistics, safety, or parent questions

  • You want this to be meaningful but doable

What you’ll get

  • A clear planning timeline

  • How to get school and parent buy-in

  • What we handle for you

Get the checklist

Start here if you’re thinking about it

Most teachers we work with begin right here:

  • You want to lead a trip but don’t know where to start

  • You’re unsure how to get school board approval

  • You’re thinking about logistics, safety, or parent questions

  • You want this to be meaningful but doable

What holds most teachers back

It’s not the idea - it’s everything that comes with it. Approvals. Logistics. Questions from parents.

That’s where this checklist comes in. It shows you what to do - step by step.

What you’ll get

  • A clear planning timeline

  • How to get school and parent buy-in

  • What we handle for you

Get the checklist

Meet Aya, an

Edmonton teacher

Canadian teacher

who's been there

“I was worried about the amount of work I thought I'd need to do”

Read her story

Meet Aya, an Edmonton teacher who’s been there

“I was worried about the amount of work I thought I'd need to do”

Canadian teacher

Read her story

See how Marion, a teacher like you, made it happen.

Ready when you are.

You’re not doing this alone. From your first idea to the moment you return home, we’re here to support you - planning, approvals, logistics, and on-tour care. Get personalized guidance based on your goals and timeline.

Ready when you are.

You’re not doing this alone. From your first idea to the moment you return home, we’re here to support you - planning, approvals, logistics, and on-tour care. Get personalized guidance based on your goals and timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Generally, most tours range between $4,000 - $6,000 CAD. However, prices will vary based on where you live, travel dates, and which tour you select. For more accurate pricing please see our Explore Tours page.

EF Educational Tours is a division of the international organization EF Education First, which was founded in Sweden in 1965. EF Tours has been operating in Canada for over 40 years, bringing educational travel to Canadian teachers and students.

Teachers can raise money for a school trip through a mix of school funding, community support, and simple fundraisers. Common approaches include food sales, raffles, trivia nights, crowdfunding, and partnerships with local businesses. Many teachers also look for school programs, grants, or sponsorships that support student travel. Combining a few of these strategies can help make educational travel more affordable for students.

Educational tours run through schools are approved by school boards. EF works with almost 400 school boards, districts, and divisions across Canada. Please reach out to EF for more information on your specific board policies, requirements, and restrictions. EF also has a dedicated team to support the trip approval process for lead teachers.

The best time to visit many parts of Asia is typically March to May and September to November, when the weather is warm and comfortable for exploring cities and cultural sites. Because Asia is a large region with different climates, the ideal travel time can vary by country and itinerary.

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