Group leader role

Before you begin to advertise and recruit for your tour, there are a few things you should know about your role as an EF Group Leader. First, you will select which tour best suits your group. Then, while we handle the tour logistics, you have the job of preparing your travelers for their time abroad.

Your role as group leader will include

Choosing an EF tour
Your tour consultant is your best resource to help you select a tour based on your group’s needs and interests, including which destinations rank the highest on your travel agenda and whether there are specific countries that will especially complement your curriculum. You can also narrow down your choices by considering which tour length, pace and price will be best for your group. Browse our tours »

Selecting flexible travel options
To guarantee the lowest prices, EF requires flexibility. You will need to select two additional tours as your second- and third-choice options. Although we will make our best effort to comply with your first choice of tour, we occasionally have to offer the second or third choice, based on availability. Again, your tour consultant will be happy to help you determine which tours will work best for you.

Maintaining contact with your group
As group leader, you serve as your students’ main connection to EF. We suggest holding regularly scheduled meetings in the months leading up to your tour. Pre-tour meetings are a great way for your group to bond and to learn more about the adventure that awaits. These meetings make it easy for you to keep your students excited about your tour. During the meetings, you will also be able to pass along any new information that you receive from EF, including final itineraries, payment deadlines, packing suggestions and more.

Setting expectations
We also ask that you prepare your students for their travels abroad. Make sure that they understand that group travel requires thoughtfulness, flexibility and cooperation. You will also want to explain that accommodations and meals abroad might differ from what they are accustomed to at home.
Tips on setting expectations »