8 days
Brussels, The Hague, Amsterdam
Program description: Engage with leading European and International agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations in Brussels, The Hague and Amsterdam to learn more about the power of effective communication and influence across various sectors. Engage with a variety of field experts and educators in hands-on workshops and facilitated simulations while also immersing fully in this diverse region—a cross section of three distinct cultures.

Cultural highlight: Chocolate, waffles, beer, frites and comics?! Brussels hosts over 50 comic strip murals and facades. Brusseleers, proud of their artistic heritage, are happy to point out these hidden gems dotted across the historic city center.

🔹 Curated experiences: Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, and independent exploration experiences to drive global competency development, denoted on each itinerary with a blue diamond. Learn more about these experiences.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Belgium

  • Day 2: Brussels

    Meet your Field Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Brussels and learn about the city with your Tour Director

    Enjoy dinner in Brussels

  • Day 3: Brussels

    🔹 Cultural engagement: Visit European Parliament, an international and multilingual legislative body representing the European Union

    Visit the European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union, and participate in a workshop

  • Day 4: Brussels • The Hague

    🔹 Guided learning & skill development session: Build critical global competencies during a session led by experts in the field

    Travel to The Hague, known for being an epicenter of world governance and home to foreign embassies   

    Visit the Peace Palace, an icon of "Peace through Law" that embodies the dream of world peace

    Enjoy dinner in The Hague

  • Day 5: The Hague

    Social innovation workshop: Take a solutions-oriented approach to humanitarian problems during a social innovation workshop

    Tour The Hague with an expert local guide

    Institution visit: Visit the International Criminal Court or the International Court of Justice

  • Day 6: The Hague • Amsterdam

    🔹 Cultural engagement: See Amsterdam like a local on a guided tour led by some of its denizens

    Visit the Anne Frank House and participate in a workshop, with themes that range from conflicting fundamental and human rights to discrimination and more

  • Day 7: Amsterdam

    Take a guided tour of Amsterdam

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace), once the home of the Dutch Royal Family
    • Westerkerk (West Church), where Rembrandt is buried
    • Dam Square, bustling central meeting point

    Visit the Rijksmuseum and admire works including Rembrandt’s The Night Watch

    🔹 Guided learning & reflection and application workshop: Tie together your new knowledge and skills. and reflect on how you can use them after returning home, with a guided workshop 

    Enjoy dinner in Amsterdam

  • Day 8: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Belgium

  • Day 2: Brussels

    Meet your Field Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Brussels and learn about the city with your Tour Director

    Enjoy dinner in Brussels

  • Day 3: Brussels

    🔹 Cultural engagement: Visit European Parliament, an international and multilingual legislative body representing the European Union

    Visit the European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union, and participate in a workshop

  • Day 4: Brussels • The Hague

    🔹 Guided learning & skill development session: Build critical global competencies during a session led by experts in the field

    Travel to The Hague, known for being an epicenter of world governance and home to foreign embassies   

    Visit the Peace Palace, an icon of "Peace through Law" that embodies the dream of world peace

    Enjoy dinner in The Hague

  • Day 5: The Hague

    Social innovation workshop: Take a solutions-oriented approach to humanitarian problems during a social innovation workshop

    Tour The Hague with an expert local guide

    Institution visit: Visit the International Criminal Court or the International Court of Justice

  • Day 6: The Hague • Amsterdam

    🔹 Cultural engagement: See Amsterdam like a local on a guided tour led by some of its denizens

    Visit the Anne Frank House and participate in a workshop, with themes that range from conflicting fundamental and human rights to discrimination and more

  • Day 7: Amsterdam

    Take a guided tour of Amsterdam

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace), once the home of the Dutch Royal Family
    • Westerkerk (West Church), where Rembrandt is buried
    • Dam Square, bustling central meeting point

    Visit the Rijksmuseum and admire works including Rembrandt’s The Night Watch

    🔹 Guided learning & reflection and application workshop: Tie together your new knowledge and skills. and reflect on how you can use them after returning home, with a guided workshop 

    Enjoy dinner in Amsterdam

  • Day 8: Depart for home


Learning outcomes on this program

Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness


EF Global Learning Model Post-Study Abroad Learning Resources
Academic resources

With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

  • Discussion questions
  • Sample assignments
  • Journal prompts
  • Webinars
  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development
See the resources you get
EF Global Learning Model Post-Study Abroad Learning Resources
Academic resources


With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

  • Discussion questions
  • Sample assignments
  • Journal prompts
  • Webinars
  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development

See the resources you get


What's Included

  • Round-trip airfare and transportation

    Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.

  • Accommodations

    Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.

  • Regional-style meals

    Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left up to you to discover favorite dishes of your own.

  • End-to-end Support

    Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.

  • Curriculum Integration

    Your academic vision remains present wherever you travel. Tell us your ideal study abroad experience, and we'll help connect your curriculum to EF's extensive connections abroad.

  • Full-time Field Director

    Your expert Field Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.

  • Guided sightseeing

    Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides who join your group for select experiences on tour

  • Worldwide support, safety and security

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $15 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.

  • Flexible Payment Options

    Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.


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