Wellness in the Context of Global Learning

2022 EF Global Education Symposium

October 14–16, 2022 | Boston

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Network with peers and earn professional learning hours

This October 14–16, join educational leaders from the secondary and post-secondary spaces to learn, network, and effect positive change on a global scale. Engage with experts in the fields of wellness, intercultural and global competence, and community-building as you consider the impact travel-based learning has on students’ lifelong learning and future readiness. Reflect on how educators can support and guide students throughout their travel experiences with effective tools and resources that foster in them a sense of belonging and purpose.

EF is offering a select number of scholarships for educational leaders working with students in grades 6–12. The scholarship includes a two-night stay, airfare, keynote address, a day of inspiring workshops, networking dinners, and experiential learning exploring the city of Boston.

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First name
Last name

Title/position

Are you a teacher, administrator, or other faculty?
School name (or district name if you’re a district administrator)
School or district state/province/territory
School ZIP code (or district ZIP code if you’re a district administrator)
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Mobile phone number
Email
Years in education

Have you ever been a Group Leader on an international EF student tour?

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No

If so, when? Please indicate your travel year(s). (Optional)

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Why are you interested in attending the EF Global Education Symposium, and what do you hope to gain from it?

The second part of the application process is an interview with an EF representative. What day(s) and time(s) are you available for an interview?

Your EF representative will reach out to confirm a specific day and time after submission of this portion of the application.
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Submission of registration constitutes the applicant’s permission for EF to use their name, pictures, likenesses, school’s name, district’s name, and city and state of residence(s) in advertising for no compensation.

Experience the EF Global Education Symposium

And earn professional learning hours while doing it

Engage with thought leaders

Hear from experts in the fields of wellness, intercultural and global competence, and community-building.

Network across secondary & post-secondary education

Expand your professional network as you exchange ideas and collaborate with globally minded educators.

Experience hands-on cultural learning

Deepen your global perspective through an interactive cultural activity out and about in the city of Boston.

Create an action plan

Determine next steps for bringing your experience back to your learning community.

Meet our keynote speaker

Dana Mortenson is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of World Savvy, a national education nonprofit working to educate and engage youth as responsible global citizens. World Savvy supports change agents in K–12 education to create more inclusive, adaptive schools that ensure all young people can develop the skills and dispositions needed to thrive in a more diverse, interconnected world.

Hear from Dana

Program details

Friday, October 14

  • Arrive in Boston
  • Late afternoon Welcome and Keynote Addresses followed by networking dinners (included)

Saturday, October 15

  • Morning and afternoon expert-led workshops and discussion sessions with EF partners such as World Savvy, Capturing Kids’ Hearts, and other thought leaders in global education, travel-based learning, and wellness (breakfast, lunch, and session entrances included)
  • Cultural activity exploring the city of Boston (included)
  • Networking dinners (included)

Sunday, October 16

  • Depart for home

EF is your partner in educational travel

EF tours amplify the lessons educators teach in the classroom by enabling hands-on, real-world experiences that open students’ minds and help them become more well-rounded. Each student emerges from tour with a G²PA comprised of our research-backed, travel-based learning outcomes that cover the full spectrum of social-emotional learning.

We’re accredited by six prestigious educational associations

What are you waiting for?

Join us in Boston and discover how you can transform students into global citizens.

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