Press Releases

WorldStrides Joins the Institute of International Education’s Generation Study Abroad Initiative

WorldStrides Capstone division commits to increasing access and global reach for faculty-led study abroad May 11, 2016 – WorldStrides Capstone division has joined the Institute of International Education’s Generation Study Abroad initiative to help more Americans to gain international experience through study abroad programs. This is one of more than... Keep reading

WorldStrides and Explorica Join Forces

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - January 8, 2016 - WorldStrides, the largest educational travel company in the United States and the leading experiential education provider, has acquired Explorica, Inc. of Boston, Ma.  Explorica is one of North America’s premier student travel companies, providing innovative international travel programs for more than 35,000 U.S. and Canadian... Keep reading

WorldStrides and International Studies Abroad (ISA) Join Forces

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.  November 11, 2015 — WorldStrides, the largest and most trusted educational travel company in the United States, has acquired International Studies Abroad (ISA) of Austin, Texas. ISA is the market leader in undergraduate study abroad, as well as a leader in providing service-learning and internships for university students, custom... Keep reading

WorldStrides and CBL International Join Forces

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. — WorldStrides has acquired CBL International of Oxford, England, Hong Kong and Shanghai, China.  CBL is the leading provider of specialized summer study programs in business, law, science, and global affairs tailored to enrolled college and graduate school students. About CBL International CBL operates programs at Oxford and Cambridge (United... Keep reading

Smithsonian and WorldStrides launch Smithsonian University Travel Programs

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.  — WorldStrides, the nation’s largest and most trusted educational travel provider, and the Smithsonian Institution, the largest museum and research complex in the world, are proud to announce a collaboration in support of a unique new collection of educational travel programs for university groups.  Smithsonian University Travel Programs... Keep reading

WorldStrides Unifies University Teams

To serve the university travel market, WorldStrides has integrated two teams working exclusively with university groups on short-term educational travel programs. Prior to the recent restructuring, our Capstone division worked primarily with professional schools in areas such as business, law, engineering, medicine, public health, journalism, and accounting. Our International Discovery... Keep reading

WorldStrides Announces New Risk Management Partner iJet

WorldStrides is pleased to announce a new partnership with iJET, an integrated risk management provider whose services will enhance WorldStrides’ reputation for peerless internal risk management operation. iJET’s business model delivers tailored solutions that integrate world-class threat intelligence, innovative technology, and response services. These proficiencies help organizations like WorldStrides gather... Keep reading

WorldStrides and Oxbridge Academic Programs Join Forces

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.  — WorldStrides, the largest and most trusted educational student travel provider in the United States, has acquired Oxbridge Academic Programs of New York, New York. Oxbridge is the global leader in providing academically intensive university-based programs for 8th through 12th graders. Oxbridge programs are offered in the United Kingdom,... Keep reading

WorldStrides and Oxbridge Academic Programs Join Forces

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.  — WorldStrides, the largest and most trusted educational student travel provider in the United States, has acquired Oxbridge Academic Programs of New York, New York. Oxbridge is the global leader in providing academically intensive university-based programs for 8th through 12th graders. Oxbridge programs are offered in the United Kingdom,... Keep reading

WorldStrides Chile Office Opens Fall 2014

WorldStrides expanded its global footprint into South America in September 2014 with an operation headquartered in Santiago. Wes Young, Director of South America Operations, will lead the new office. The new presence in South America means WorldStrides is now located in 22 locations on five continents, with office locations in... Keep reading