A student ziplining through a dense green forest, with a distant volcano in the background under a partly cloudy sky—an unforgettable adventure perfect for any school travel program by Global Works.

Why Choose Global Works?

A School Travel Program Built to Inspire

A Global Works school travel program engages middle school and high school students through education, cultural experience, language immersion and impactful service projects.

Universal Learning Goals

Find a school travel program that will help develop resilience, leadership, confidence, self-reliance, and curiosity about the world’s possibilities in your students. Through carefully crafted itineraries, we integrate our Universal Learning Goals to cultivate more emotionally aware and responsible students.

The Global Works Difference

Established in 1989

We’ve been providing exceptional student opportunities for 35 years and are proud to have established decades-long partnerships within the amazing communities we visit.

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Dedicated Team

The Global Works team is comprised of knowledgeable decision makers who are passionate about education through travel. Our average trip leader is 27 years old and has worked with us for 3+ years. We seek to hire responsible leaders to run high-quality trips according to the highest standards.

Diversity

We prioritize inclusion in every sense of the word and believe all students deserve the chance to explore the world. We welcome a diverse population of travelers from across the United States and abroad, committing to inclusion and communication while fostering a supportive culture of teamwork.

Personalized Communication

Our home office staff is knowledgeable and attentive, valuing clear and concise communication before, during, and following the program. Parents can receive written updates and photos from the field through trip journals that appear on our blog.

Professional Risk Management Support

Global Works is committed to a culture of safety. We partner with Cornerstone Safety Group and carefully select our transportation, lodging, and activities with safety as the primary consideration. Global Works has on-call medical, mental health, and risk management support in place.

Intentionally-Crafted Itineraries

Our programs are designed with student outcomes in mind. We blend service, adventure, and exchange activities to create engaging and life-changing experiences.

Global Works School Travel Program Offerings

Making a Lasting Impact

We offer 1 to 3.5-week immersive summer community service programs for high school and middle school students. Students come together as a team, form connections with the local communities, and participate in meaningful service, language learning, and adventures.

Bringing the Classroom to the World

We collaborate with high school, middle school, and university groups to provide private transformative programs intended to achieve their educational goals—while prioritizing cultural immersion.

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Find Your School Travel Program

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