Why EF Study Abroad
Opening the world through study abroad
EF Study Abroad provides life-changing, faculty led study abroad experiences for students to develop the skills needed to become global citizens. Our mission is to remove the barriers of educational travel to build global competence, empathetic leadership, and open-mindedness in diverse student bodies across the U.S.
Our philosophy is to make international education via faculty-led study abroad as impactful as possible, while simultaneously removing unnecessary burden off our institutional partners and making it easy for educators to establish long-standing and valuable programs on campus.
We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
Our goal is to increase access to study abroad opportunities by expanding and diversifying our network of colleagues and travelers to create an intercultural experience that is educational and transformational for all learners.
What makes us different
When you work with EF Study Abroad, you simply get more: more impact, more consultation, more access, more academic resources, more customization, more options to choose from, more risk management, and more professional development opportunities. Explore what makes us different, below.
- An exclusive focus on higher education
- Programs designed to build global competencies using our Global Learning Model
- Proprietary academic tools to supplement and strengthen the educational value of the experience
- A pre- and post-immersion assessment to give you tangible indications of impact on your students
- An Academic Affairs team to incorporate your unique learning outcomes into the program design and to deliver powerful academic experiences while abroad
- Staff who are dedicated to achieving your goals, with a fast response rate to save you time
- Decades of experience sourcing a wide variety of quality custom experiences to create deeper learning opportunities tailored to your desired outcomes
- Fully funded professional development opportunities for faculty leaders and admin, plus year-round networking to build community and expertise
- Comprehensive resources that take the burden off faculty, designed to support recruitment, enrollment, and financial assistance
- A commitment to DEIB to support all identities and build inclusive experiences with our partners abroad
- A focus on risk management and $50 million general liability coverage
- A worldwide presence that spans across 116 countries and 52,000 staff members
- Safety and Incident response teams that are available 24/7
- Comprehensive yet flexible policies and measures that cover every situation that may arise, including those related to COVID-19
- Field Directors who accompany the group throughout the entire program, including excursions and overnight
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Partnerships and affiliations
At EF Study Abroad, we work with expert partners to ensure the institutional needs of the educators we work with are met. Our network of educational partners is comprised of thought leaders and renowned institutions around the world. Throughout your journey with EF, you'll have opportunities to experience the benefits of these incredible partnerships—including access to events, resources, and travel.