Your student's safety is first, second, and third on our list of priorities. EF is a global organization, and has been leading the way in student travel for over 60 years. From pandemics or a sprained ankle to missed flights or confusing paperwork, we’ve seen—and have the resources to handle—it all.
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See how EF is leading the way in student travel safety
I would send my kid by herself with EF any day of the week. Everyone involved—the bus drivers, Tour Directors, and local guides—all have your kids’ safety in mind.
– Lindsay J., parent from Oklahoma
52,000 people are behind every tour
We have 52,000 team members living and working in 115 countries across 6 continents—including a 24/7 Safety & Incident Response Team. Not only does this mean that we have the local knowledge to help keep your student safe in any destination they travel to with us, but we can also react quickly and in-person if there’s an emergency. Every group is also automatically enrolled in our Peace of Mind program, which provides flexibility if travel plans change.
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We conduct background checks on all adult travelers
To help provide a safer experience for all travelers, we require every adult (aged 20 and older) to complete a background check before going on an EF student tour. It’s a secure process and is similar to what many school districts implement for adults in their communities who volunteer or chaperone.
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Enroll your student in one of our Global Travel Protection Plans
When you decide to have your student travel with EF, we recommend enrolling them in one of our Global Travel Protection plans, all of which are designed specifically with EF travelers in mind. These affordable plans provide pre-departure and on-tour benefits, including medical expense coverage that may apply on tour and tour cancellation for reasons specified in the plan.
Sending your student abroad is a big step. Hear from a parent who’s been there.