Our Educational Approach
Learning through Exploration and Active Participation
That's the simple idea behind LEAP®, our hands-on educational approach that sparks curiosity and gets students actively engaged. Whether they're legislating new laws in Parliament, writing their own French poems in Paris, or learning about Andalusian culture through a Seville scavenger hunt, LEAP® is woven into every program we design.
Your Partners in Education
Our commitment to educational excellence is powered by a team of passionate educators working together at every stage to design the right program for you.
Academics Team
Our in-house education specialists take standard curriculum and bring it to life by building real, hands-on programs your students will never forget. Every trip is meticulously crafted by accredited experts so that every detail can become an opportunity for a powerful learning experience.
Program Leaders
As a Program Leader, you are the architect of your tour. We provide the tools, flexibility, and one-on-one support you need to design an experience that fits your budget and your students’ sense of adventure. You bring the vision, and we help bring it to life.
Tour Directors & Local Guides
Think of them as your on-the-ground co-pilots. Our Tour Directors are masters of logistics who can connect your students to local experts, manage every detail during your trip, and help you turn each moment into an unforgettable one.
Measuring Our Impact
Every year, thousands of students in North America are taught unforgettable lessons through our educational programs, but that's just the beginning of how we measure our success.
1,600+
Tour Directors trained and employed to lead our programs every year
5,800+
Program Leaders and chaperones who earned professional development credit through WorldStrides in 2023
Learning Tools & Courses
To facilitate the ideal learning environment, we provide students and teachers with a variety of tools, tailored to the age of the learner and the subject matter.
Discovery Journals
These extensive resources cover a wide range of destination and subject-specific material. They’re a great tool for students on educational travel programs to use before, during, and after their travels to help solidify what they’ve learned.
Academic Credit
WorldStrides offers eligible Ontario-based students in grade 10 and 11 the opportunity to earn high school credits, free of charge.
Professional Development Resources
Traveling educators are eligible to receive professional development credit that can be used toward license recertification.