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When travel-based learning with EF is paired with optional coursework, students can build their resumes, stand out on college applications, and even get a jumpstart on college credits (at a fraction of the usual cost!). Plus, educators unlock unique professional development opportunities that can count toward recertification and salary advancement.
How it works
The deadline for registering and beginning coursework is 30 days before your tour departs.
Learners will gain access to their course 90 days before the departure of their tour.
There are required pre-travel assignments in addition to ones that learners complete during and after tour.
Official transcripts are available upon successful course completion.
Courses are taught online by EF’s certified instructors.
Assignments allow learners to explore their own interests and passions in exciting ways.
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COURSES
Journey of Discovery: Travel, Reflection, and Action
Credit: 1 elective high school credit
Cost: Included in the cost of your tour
Transcript: Issued by EF
EF | Nobel Prize Museum Global Citizen Certificate
Cost: Included in the cost of you tour as part of the high school OR as a standalone certificate
Transcript: Issued by EF
COURSES
Journey of Discovery: Travel, Reflection, and Action
Credit: 1 elective high school credit
Cost: Included in the cost of your tour
Transcript: Issued by EF
The Global Student: Travel, Reflection, and Action
Credit: 3 undergraduate credits
Cost: $550
Transcript: Issued by Southern New Hampshire University
EF | Nobel Prize Museum Global Citizen Certificate
Cost: Included in the cost of you tour as part of the high school OR as a standalone certificate
Transcript: Issued by EF
COURSES
The Empowered Educator: Learning and Leading in a Connected World
Credit: 45 professional learning hours
Cost: Included in the cost of your tour
Transcript: Issued by EF
The Global Educator: Learning and Leading in a Connected World
Credit: 3 graduate-level credits OR 6 graduate-level credits
Cost: $550 OR $900
Transcript: Issued by Southern New Hampshire University
EF Global Leadership Summit: Professional Learning Track
Credit: 15 professional learning hours
Cost: Included in the cost of the EF Global Leadership Summit
Transcript: Issued by EF
First-Time EF Group Leader Training Tour
Credit: 25 professional hours (International Training Tour); 10 professional learning hours (Virtual Training Tour)
Cost: Offered at no cost
Transcript: Issued by EF
Every EF tour is designed with our proven educational method, honed over 60 years. The EF Method enhances classroom learning through immersive, hands-on experiences that build essential skills for students’ futures. And its impact extends far beyond the days spent traveling. Our academic courses are also intentionally aligned with the EF Method, providing structured pre-, on-, and post-tour coursework to ensure learning continues after you return home.
PARTNERSHIPS
EF | Nobel Prize Museum Global Citizen Certificate
EF | Nobel Prize Museum Global Citizen Certificate
Middle and high school students can also earn a certificate from EF and the Nobel Prize Museum to use on their resumes, LinkedIn, and more. When students successfully complete a multimedia project that addresses a tour-related prompt, they are awarded the certificate and their projects are displayed in a digital gallery.
The certificate can be earned in two ways:
Complete the project as part of the high school or undergraduate courses, receiving both the EF | Nobel Prize Museum Global Citizen Certificate and academic credit.
Complete the project without taking part in the high school or college credit courses.
Students have until two months past their return date to submit their project.
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PARTNERSHIPS
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is EF’s school of record for the undergraduate and graduate-level courses. These courses offer more affordability for students and families, as they’re priced at less than half the average cost of in-state tuition at most public U.S. four-year institutions. Both EF and SNHU are accredited institutions.
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See the eligibility requirements above. We define Middle School Students as students in grades 6-8 (students must have graduated from 5th grade by the departure date of their tour. We define High School Students as students in grades 9-12 (students must have graduated from 8th grade by the departure date of their tour).
Yes! Any educator traveling on an EF educational tour is eligible to participate in the academic courses for educators.
Yes, The Global Student is a 3-credit undergraduate course designed for high school and undergraduate students.
No – while EF is accredited, it is not a post-secondary education institution and payments to EF do not constitute a qualified education expense under that plan.
The courses that carry SNHU credit are more difficult and time-consuming than the high school and professional learning courses. You can download the course syllabi by visiting www.eftours.com/credit to compare course requirements.
To successfully complete all pre-tour requirements, EF’s academic courses require the learner (student or educator) to be registered and actively participating in the course at least 30 days prior to tour.
The EF | Nobel Prize Museum Global Citizen Certificate program does not require pre-tour enrollment; however, the project must be submitted by 60 days after your return date from tour.
It is not possible to participate in EF’s academic courses after your tour. All courses have pre-tour and on-tour assignments that are required as part of the courses.
You may still submit a project as part of the EF | Nobel Prize Museum Global Citizen Certificate program even if you did not register prior to departure. Projects must be submitted within 60 days of your return date from tour.
It is up to the receiving school or district whether or not to accept the course. EF is accredited by five prestigious accreditation organizations, but some states and districts restrict schools from accepting academic credits that have not been approved by an in-state organization. We advise that students reach out to their high school counseling department or school administration prior to registering for the course in order to understand if the course will count toward graduation. The student may provide them with the course syllabus, a copy of their itinerary, and a sample course transcript. Please email education.department@ef.com to request a copy of a sample course transcript if needed.
We’re here to support you. Email education.department@ef.com or call 800-665-5364 with any questions.