Students pose with their Congressman on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

“In the classroom, my students always ask me, ‘Why do I need to know this?’ After our trip with WorldStrides, they understand the ‘why’ and are hungry to learn more. As a teacher, that is the ultimate reward.”
– Tom, Teacher

Unmatched Education

Students test the water quality while in a hands-on lab in Florida. Working with an Accredited School
WorldStrides is a travel study school independently accredited by all regional accrediting bodies in regions across the country. We maintain both school accreditation, which verifies the high academic quality of our programs, and corporate accreditation, which assures our organization’s commitment to safety, security, and financial stability. Our accrediting bodies include the Northwest Accreditation Commission, AdvancED (the parent organization for the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement), Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Our accredited status allows us to offer professional development and graduate credit opportunities for teachers and the opportunity for students to earn free high school credit.

Professional Development and Graduate Credit
WorldStrides’ accredited status means that teachers are eligible to receive free professional development for leading a WorldStrides program. We will help you identify opportunities that meet your state’s standards, develop your portfolio, and issue a transcript. Teachers may also have the opportunity to earn low-cost graduate credit through various universities. In addition, WorldStrides supports our teachers with a number of curriculum guides and educational resources. WorldStrides is the only educational travel provider that offers such comprehensive benefits to teachers.

Earn Free High School and College Credit for Students
Each WorldStrides DiscoverNow! trip features a specifically designed curriculum, an experienced Course Leader, a companion Discovery Journal, and a website for online learning. Students who travel on our class trips have the opportunity to earn free high school credit. On select travel programs, students have the chance to earn free college credit from the University of Virginia.

Course Leader
Programs are led by caring and dynamic experts in the field who help students achieve key learning objectives through activities and group discussions. With the help of Course Leaders, learning becomes a real world experience. By seeing, experiencing, and interacting on a WorldStrides DiscoverNow! program, students have the unique opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom and explore their world. On average, our Course Leaders have 15 years of experience guiding groups. All Course Leaders hold a four-year college degree and over 85% hold a Master’s degree or higher. WorldStrides Course Leaders have a passion for helping students discover a love of learning that will last a lifetime!

Discovery Journal
Discovery Journals are designed to enhance students’ learning experience during a WorldStrides DiscoverNow! trip. Our Discovery Journals provide site information, photos, trivia, thought-provoking questions, and open areas for notes and reflection. Pedagogically designed by our Director of Education, the Discovery Journals are an excellent teaching resource for your trip and classroom.

Endorsements
WorldStrides partners with various types of educational institutions. These affiliations and endorsements and our accreditation demonstrate the educational integrity of WorldStrides.

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