The Learning Experience of a Lifetime
Few things can have a greater impact on a student’s life than an international immersion experience. Global Explorers brings middle and high school teachers comprehensive educational programs that enable their students to discover the wonders of Classroom Earth. Our learning adventures may not be for every teacher or student. Rather, they are intended for those seeking a unique experience that is focused on education.
Getting You and/or Your Students Involved
Teachers have several ways to get involved with Global Explorers. The most common way is to organize your own group of at least 10 participants. For every 10 travelers, one teacher travels for free. Groups often consist of a combination of students and adult chaperones. However, we only require one teacher per 10 students. Students can come from one school or several schools in your area. A second way for teachers to get involved is to participate in one of our teacher-training programs. Each year we offer a small selection of programs for teachers only. If you are interested in these programs, please contact us directly to see which programs we are currently offering.
Our staff is available to help you promote Global Explorers to your students. We can provide you with a promotional video, flyers, brochures and letters to parents, as well as materials to provide your school administration. We can also send a staff member from Global Explorers to your school to give a presentation to parents and students. Contact us for details.
Respected Educational Program
Education is our passion at Global Explorers. Our Programs emphasize four core disciplines: science, culture, leadership and service. Our cross-disciplinary, experiential educational programs have earned praise from science, social studies, language, and service educators at both public and private schools. Our staff works closely with teachers to ensure that each individual program is uniquely rewarding.
Our programs are divided into three parts: preparation, travel and follow-up. Using our Discovering Classroom Earth Curriculum, teachers prepare their students for approximately 3-6 months prior to their International Field Workshop so that students can fully appreciate the people, places, language and ecosystems they will encounter. While on the International Field Workshop, students have the experience of field-based natural science, cultural history lessons, and meaningful cultural exchange as we give back to the communities we visit through service. Following the Field Workshop, students implement a student-designed Service Leadership Project that helps them process their experience and incorporate the lessons they learned into their everyday lives. Teachers can elect to receive 3-hours of graduate course credit for taking their students through one of our programs—a true tribute to the educational value of the program!
Supportive Staff
As educators themselves, our staff understands your needs as a teacher. Our ongoing staff support is unparalleled in the travel industry and is part of our commitment as a nonprofit organization to serving your needs. As you prepare for your educational journey, our staff will help you every step of the way via regular phone and email conversations and personal visits to your school. Our talented field instructors on the adventure itself will provide your students with an unforgettable educational experience. Finally, we assist you after travel with the concluding Service Leadership Project.
Incredible Resources
We provide a diverse array of teacher resources to assist you in the three parts of our program: preparation, travel and follow-up. All of our materials are user-friendly and adaptable. Teachers consistently commend us on the high quality of our support materials.
Trusted Organization
Global Explorers is a nonprofit organization committed to providing programs that are educational, fun, supportive, safe and community- oriented. Our educators have spent many years traveling internationally with students and teachers and are considered experts in the industry.
Outstanding Value
Even experiences that are priceless come with a price tag. Global Explorers works hard to provide an outstanding value for its travelers. One teacher travels for free with every ten paying participants. Depending upon the workshop destination, the comprehensive participant cost ranges from $1,750 - $2,500.