Worldstrides Educational Student Travel

Education and personal growth are the heart of WorldStrides’ mission – and they have been since the beginning. Founded in 1967 by a middle school social studies teacher from Chicago who discovered the incredible power of education outside the classroom while traveling to Washington, D.C. with his students, the company has since grown to become a leader in experiential learning for students of all ages throughout their lifetime learning journey.

Why WorldStrides?

Learning at the Core

Everything we do is designed to foster student and faculty engagement—from on-tour LEAP activities, to world-class performance adjudication, to customized global engagements. Our goal is to provide moments that delight and open up the world of learning. Learn more about our accreditation, and the team and philosophy behind it.

Proven Track Record

With more than 50 years of success providing over 9 million students with outstanding experiences, our track record is unrivaled. Our network, knowledge, planning and industry-leading infrastructure - like 24/7 support and Doctors on Call - provide the confidence and peace of mind that only come from experience.

Personal Care

Our team is truly passionate about making each experience easy to manage from A to Z. We’re there when you need us, and if the unexpected happens, we bring a can-do mindset to get things back on track quickly. Our relationships stand the test of time because they are real - we sweat the details, and it shows.

Socially Responsible

Our team is partnering to build an inclusive and sustainable community by providing educational travel and experiential learning programs world-wide, while being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. We do this by executing on initiatives that create a meaningful impact on our people, participants, and communities.

What We Believe

No matter the program format or specialization, our mission is this:

We enable students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.

We help them grow as people… by developing independence, leadership, problem-solving skills, worldliness, and maturity.

We help them grow as citizens… by building compassion, understanding, connections and perspectives that transcend boundaries and borders.

Our Values

Act as one team with integrity, respect, transparency and inclusion.

Do the right thing to deliver exceptional results to every customer.

Build education and learning into everything we do.

Care for our people and communities.