It started more than 50 years ago

It was 1960 and Swedish student Bertil Hult had spent years struggling with dyslexia. Unsure of his future, he moved to London for work. After only a few short months, he was fluent in English—a feat he never thought possible.

That discovery inspired Bertil to launch EF Education First in 1965—a company built on experiential learning, cultural immersion and authentic connections. This experience is at the core of our educational philosophy.
Over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries

One global mission

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, Bertil and his family continue to lead EF. Through the years we have helped millions of people and become the world leader in international education by focusing on one global mission: Opening the World Through Education.

Connecting with young women across the nation

We recently changed our name to ‘EF Tours for Girls’ to ensure we have the opportunity to connect with the growing landscape of girl-focused organizations, maximizing the scale and breadth of the life-changing impact our tour experiences have on young women across the nation.

We believe in empowering girls through educational travel and are proud to contribute to their journey of becoming confident young women who will make the world a better place.

Three pillars of learning

Today, people everywhere can participate in our mission through our three pillars of learning:

  • Cultural Experiences

    EF educational travel and cultural exchange programs provide international and domestic travel experiences, hands-on learning and lasting cultural connections for both students and adults.

  • Language

    Students learn new languages for school, work and personal growth, online and in EF classrooms around the world. Study abroad programs allow them to practice and improve where the language and culture come to life.

  • Academics

    Fully accredited EF schools offer International Baccalaureate diplomas and university preparatory classes —all of which emphasize experiential learning. In addition, we are associated with Hult International Business School where students can earn both a bachelors degree and an MBA.

At EF Global Student Leaders Summits students learn from world-renowned experts and create and present their own solutions to significant issues.

A commitment to 21st century learning

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, global education is more important than ever. Together with educators worldwide, we provide experiences that teach critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and global competence.

Most importantly, at EF Educational Tours we're dedicated to making these experiences accessible to as many students as possible. That's why we always offer the guaranteed best value.

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