Earn Real High School Credits While You Travel the World
EduTravel for Credit provides high school students in Ontario with a safe, fun and engaging learning experience while travelling the world.
Canada’s only travel for credit program with direct partnerships with Ontario school boards. Summer and March Break educational programs that count toward your high school credits are fully supervised, all-inclusive, and built around the Ontario curriculum.
MORE THAN A CLASSROOM
Students earn transferable credits with the course content and assessments that connect directly to destinations, activities and workshops, guided tours, field studies, novels and readings.
MORE THAN A COURSE
Students gain experience in social/emotional development as they live, travel and study with peers, giving them a greater sense of independence and freedom and the ability to grow as global citizens.
Find Your Path
Where Are You Starting From?
Find Your Path
Not Your Average Summer School
There are dozens of student travel companies. Only one is a wholly Canadian-owned educational tour operator with direct Ontario school board partnerships — where earning a credit isn’t optional. It’s the whole point.
How It Works
Earn Your Credit in Three Steps
From choosing a destination to seeing your credit appear on your transcript here’s the full picture.
Choose Your Program
Browse our summer credit programs and March Break student trips. Filter by destination, course subject, or grade level. Every program includes the destination, the credit, and the adventure.
Enrol Through Your School Board
Credits are issued through our Ministry-approved Ontario school board partners. Enrolment is straightforward we'll walk you through every step and answer any questions your school has.
Travel, Learn & Earn
Your OCT-certified teacher delivers the curriculum in the fieldclassrooms replaced by the Galapagos, Costa Rica, or London. Your credit lands on your transcript, recognized by every Ontario high school.
Our Values
Beyond the Textbook: Where Academic Rigor Meets Global Exploration
At EduTravel for Credit, the traditional four walls of a classroom are replaced by the cobblestone streets of Rome and the biodiverse ecosystems of Fiji. Their core philosophy hinges on the belief that Integrity and Safety are the bedrock of exploration, ensuring that every journey is overseen by certified educators who bridge the gap between high-level academics and real-world application. By weaving Adventure into the fabric of the Ontario curriculum, they foster Deep Learning a transformative process where students don’t just study history or science; they live it. This immersion cultivates a profound sense of independence and global citizenship, proving that the most enduring lessons are those learned while standing exactly where history was made.
INTEGRITY
Certified Teachers and Principals are hired to ensure student safety and to oversee the integrity of course instruction and assessment. They also help to prepare students for their next academic level.
ADVENTURE
Programs feature extensively planned itineraries packed with both educational and recreational activities. Costs include all group excursions, ensuring everyone shares the same exciting experience.
DEEP LEARNING
We use a model that breaks away from the traditional classroom, giving students the opportunity to learn from new, first-hand encounters and make meaningful applications to the real world.
SAFETY
Safety is our #1 priority. Our EduTravel team works closely with our partners and suppliers to ensure your student has a safe learning environment wherever they are in the world.
Our Latest Programs
Where Will You Earn Credits This Summer?
Canada’s only travel for credit program with direct Ontario school board partnerships. Summer and March Break educational trips that count toward your high school diploma fully supervised, all-inclusive, and built around Ontario curriculum.
Biology in Ecuador
& The Galapagos
- South America
- Summer
- 14 Days
- All-Inclusive Price: $5,990.00
Our Latest Programs
- Travel: August 2 - 16
- Grade: 10 and 11
- Course: Biology, Grade 11 University (SBI3U)
- Course: Biology, Grade 12, University (SBI4U)
- Course: Communication Technology Grade 12 University/College (TGJ4M)
Canadian History in Belgium and France
- Europe
- March Break / Summer
- 12 Days
- All-Inclusive Price: $6,690.00
Our Latest Programs
- Travel: July 7 - 17
- Grade: 10–12
- Course: Canadian History since WWI Grade 10 (CHC2D) English
Data Management
in Costa Rica
- Central America
- Summer
- 14 Days
- All-Inclusive Price: $6,690.00
Our Latest Programs
- Travel: July 28 - August 10
- Grade: 11 and 12
- Course: Biology, Grade 11 University (SBI3U)
- Course: Biology, Grade 12, University (SBI4U)
- Course: Communication Technology Grade 12 University/College (TGJ4M)
English in the UK
- United Kingdom
- Summer
- 14 Days
- All-Inclusive Price: $5,990.00
Our Latest Programs
- Travel: July 24 - August 3
- Grade: 11 and 12
- Course: English, Grade 11, University (ENG3U)
- Course: English, Grade 12, University (ENG4U)
- Course: English, Grade 12, University (ENG4U)
CDN Civics and Careers
Ottawa Region
- Canada & USA
- March Break / Summer
- 10 Days
- All-Inclusive Price: $1,990.00
Our Latest Programs
- Travel: July 4 - 9
- Grade: 10
- Course: Civics & Citizenship (CHV2O) and Career Studies (GLC2O)
- Course: Civics & Citizenship (CHV2O) and Career Studies (GLC2O)
Environment and Resource
Management in Fijibr
- South Pacific
- Summer
- 14 Days
- All-Inclusive Price: $7,490.00
Our Latest Programs
- Travel: July 11 - 29
- Grade: 11 and 12
- Course: The Environment & Resource Management, Grade 12, University/College (CGR4M)
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Talk to us — we can help find the right program.
Learn and Explore the World with EduTravel
At EduTravel, we believe there is no better way to learn about a place, a culture, or a subject than by experiencing it firsthand. There’s a huge difference between experiencing Rome in a textbook compared to walking the ancient cobblestone streets that shaped our modern world, a massive gap between reading about Darwin’s adventures and literally following in his footsteps, experiencing the Galapagos just as he did over a hundred years ago.
Our goal is to fully immerse students in their course of study by taking them on a fun, informative, and safe trip headed by passionate educators across the world.
Student Safety
Your Child Is in Good Hands.
Here's Exactly Why.
Sending your teenager abroad with any student travel company is a big decision. We don’t ask you to trust us blindly here’s how we earn it.
OCT-Certified Teachers on Every Trip
Ministry-Approved Program Structure
IEP Support for Every Learner
All-Inclusive Supervision Model
Parent Communication Throughout
Everything Included
One Price. The Whole Experience.
We believe every student in the group should share the same experience — so we don’t charge separately for excursions, workshops, or activities. Here’s what every student gets.
Financial Support Available — No Student Left Behind
EduTravel offers a bursary program for students who need financial assistance to participate. Our programs are built to be inclusive. Ask us about it.
Our Blog
Latest News
The News and Insights page is where families, students, and educators can stay up to date on the latest information from EduTravel for Credit, from new program highlights and travel opportunities to practical advice on earning high school credits through educational travel. It brings together helpful articles, seasonal inspiration, and current updates designed to answer questions, spark ideas, and give readers a clearer picture of what learning beyond the classroom can look like. Whether you are exploring summer programs, planning for March Break, or simply looking for fresh insight into experiential education, this is the place to find timely, relevant content from a trusted leader in student travel across Ontario.
What People Say
Straight from Students and Parents
Real feedback from students who earned Ontario credits on our trips and the parents who sent them.
Common Questions
Questions Parents Ask Us Most
If it’s not here, visit our full FAQ or book a free info session — we’ll answer everything.
This was one of the greatest experiences my daughter had. She made life long friends and had the opportunity to see a part of the world she had not experienced before. Thank you to the entire team at Edutravel
Can students with IEPs or special learning needs participate?
Absolutely. EduTravel’s certified teachers are experienced in supporting students with Individual Education Plans. Students are supported through their IEPs throughout the program. We work directly with families before departure to ensure the right accommodations are in place.
What is included in the program cost?
All group excursions, educational workshops, field studies, accommodation, itinerary meals, certified teacher instruction, and Ontario credit registration are included in one all-inclusive price. There are no hidden add-on costs for group activities — every student in the group shares the same experience.
How is EduTravel different from other educational tour operators?
EduTravel is the only wholly Canadian-owned travel for credit operator with direct Ontario school board partnerships. Unlike global tour companies that offer credits as an optional add-on, earning an Ontario high school credit is the core purpose of every EduTravel program. All credits are Ministry-approved and recognized province-wide.
Are credits from EduTravel recognized by Ontario high schools?
Yes all credits earned through EduTravel’s travel for credit programs are issued by our Ontario school board partners who are Ministry-approved. They are recognized and accepted by every public school, Catholic school, and private school in Ontario, and count toward students’ OSSD.
When do the summer programs run, and who can apply?
Our summer programs for high school students run during the summer break (July–August) and during March Break. Programs are open to students in Grades 9–12. Some trips are designed for specific grade levels — check individual program pages for details.
Is financial assistance available for the travel programs?
Yes. EduTravel offers a bursary program for students from families facing financial hardship. We are deeply committed to making our educational travel programs accessible to all students, regardless of financial situation. Contact us at [email protected] to apply.