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Perspectives Programs

Experience new cultures. Come home with new perspectives.

WorldStrides Perspectives programs put high school students at the very heart of new cultures and ideas in nations around the world—up close and personal travel experiences that last a lifetime.

We immerse students in lifestyle, culture, and community. Going beyond sightseeing with authentic experiences—new foods, new friends, and new points of view.  Getting out there, in the wide open, opens eyes.

Explore. Discover. Become.

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You're in good company You're in good company.

Over 10,000 teachers and over 400,000 students travel with us per year. Since our founding, we've taken over 7 million students across the globe! We're experts at taking students all across the world and bringing truly amazing experiences to life.

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The safety of our travelers is our top priority! Tour Directors are expertly trained to handle any situation, and there's 24/7 support available from Tour Central in case you need a little extra help. View our safety measures

A chance to soak it all in Quality. Authenticity. It's what our teachers love!

We believe real immersion in a culture makes for a more authentic experience. We want you to eat like the natives do, so we take you to local restaurants. We want you to bunk down right in the center of the action, so we put you in centrally located hotels. All this means more local flavor, and more hours to enjoy it! View recent testimonials from teachers and students.

By Educators For Educator Icon An interactive approach to learning

Our trademarked approach to learning—LEAP—gets students actively involved in what they're seeing and doing. This active engagement between students, the places they visit, and their tour directors allows students (and teachers) to absorb more and build their knowledge and social skills. Learn more about LEAP

We’re an actual school Give yourselves some credit

Our accreditation as a school allows us to offer free college credit for student travel. It's a great boost to student portfolios, and a competitive advantage when applying to college. To say thanks to our teachers leading the program, we also offer free professional development and graduate credit.  Read More

We’re an actual school We’re a school, too.

WorldStrides is accredited by educational bodies across the country, and we have a dedicated Curriculum and Academics Department—this means we're an actual school (we just don't have walls!). As a school, we can offer students high school and college credit, and teachers free professional development. See accreditation details

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Become a Tour Director

Combine your passion for travel with your love of education

A WorldStrides Perspectives Tour Director’s job is extremely demanding, always exciting and infinitely rewarding. It is a position of trust and responsibility. You are representing our educational travel organization’s commitment to learning, excellence and integrity. You are the key to opening young people’s minds and hearts.

We give you the tools, extensive training and support, but ultimately the success of the trip depends on the passion, humor, knowledge, organization and energy that you share with your students. You will have the power to make our traveler’s dreams come true.

The job will call on all your energy, both mental and physical. However, there can be few more rewarding experiences. To travel, to inspire and to be well remunerated is a rare opportunity.

Interviews for the position of Tour Director for 2017 will be held in November in London and Paris. Applications will be contacted in October.

To apply, please click the link below. Applications by resumé, CV or direct e-mail cannot be considered

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