International training tours

Experience a tour before you lead one. Earn 25 professional learning hours or points. Expand your network.

Feel confident leading your first tour

International training tours are specially designed for first-time Group Leaders and take place across the globe. Once you enroll ten travelers on your upcoming EF trip, your spot on a training tour is covered by us so you can learn all about teacher travel from educators with plenty of tour-leading experience and explore ways to align educational travel with your curriculum. We’ve even created International Multibus Training Tours, designed specifically for teachers leading large groups of 60+ travelers that require two or more buses for the first time—also at no cost. Whether you embark on an international tour or take part in our virtual training program, we’ll prepare you to facilitate experiential learning for your students out in the world.

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Training tours that take you places

We offer a variety of training tours so you can find an option that best aligns with your student tour. Need help choosing the perfect itinerary? Reach out to your EF Travel Team for advice.

teacher travel groups experiencing Barcelona

Barcelona

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teacher travel groups experiencing Berlin

Berlin

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teacher travel groups in Dominican Repulic jungle
ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED

Dominican Republic

Only for educators leading a Service Learning tour
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teacher travel groups experiencing Lisbon

Lisbon

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teacher travel groups in Madrid

Madrid

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teacher travel groups in city of Munich

Munich

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teacher travel groups experiencing beautiful Panama scenery
ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED

Panama

Only for educators leading a Latin American tour
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teacher travel groups viewing Eiffel tower in Paris

Paris

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teacher travel groups experiencing Rome

Rome

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To be eligible for an international training tour, you must have at least ten paying travelers enrolled on your upcoming EF tour. View the full Terms and Conditions for more information.

Virtual training fit for your schedule

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If you prefer online to on-the-ground, you can still connect with experienced Group Leaders, EF staff, and fellow first-timers through our virtual training program. With live webinars, one-on-one chats, and on-demand sessions, we’ll help you develop the skills to successfully lead your group.

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Teacher to teacher: Expert advice

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Those expert tour leaders we mentioned above? They’re our Global Education Ambassadors: educators from across the U.S. who have collectively led hundreds of EF tours. From pre-departure prep and fundraising ideas to chaperone insights and travel tips, they’re eager to share their expertise with you throughout the training process—both in person and online.

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Know before you go

Before you show your students the world, let Global Education Ambassadors and EF staff show you the ropes on a training tour.