Middle School Tours

Travel fuels curiosity, offers fresh perspectives, and gives students the opportunity to discover life beyond their backyards. While middle-schoolers can travel on any of our 250+ tours, we’ve specifically designed the following EF Middle School tours to keep students aged 11–15 interested and actively learning.

Middle School Tours

Take your class on the ultimate middle school trip

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Travel fuels curiosity, offers fresh perspectives, and gives students the opportunity to discover life beyond their backyards. While middle-schoolers can travel on any of our 250+ tours, we’ve specifically designed the following EF Middle School tours to keep students aged 11–15 interested and actively learning.

From Pirates to Present in Panama Middle school students will discover Panama’s abundant biodiversity and man-made marvels.
8 days View tour
Explore Japan Experience Japan's many identities and extensive history on this entrancing EF Middle School tour.
9 days View tour
Hello London Students receive the royal treatment on this in-depth Middle School tour of England's storied capital.
7 days View tour
From London to Paris Created for middle-schoolers, this immersive adventure takes students to two of Europe’s top capitals.
8 days View tour
Language & Culture in Spain Spanish comes to life on this Middle School trip through hands-on activities and local interactions.
9 days View tour
Explore Europe Middle school students will experience Europe’s most famous sites, from Versailles to the Vatican.
9 days View tour
Explore Italy Middle-schoolers will discover Italy’s celebrated (and most Instagrammed) landmarks.
9 or 11 days View tour
Rome & Pompeii Middle-schoolers can get a taste of Italian culture, whether it’s hands-on gladiator lessons or a pizza-making class.
8 days View tour
Explore Greece Game-changing history and breathtaking islands illuminate this Middle School tour of Greece.
9 days View tour
Explore Spain Middle-schoolers will be immersed in the fascinating culture of Spain, from flamenco to fútbol.
8 or 10 days View tour

Here’s what to expect on an EF Middle School tour

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    Specialized support

    Your dedicated Tour Consultant is experienced in working with middle schools in your area.

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    24/7 Tour Director

    Your Tour Director is with your group 24/7, and is an expert on destinations as well as engaging younger students.

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    Hands-on activities

    Our Middle School trips offer the perfect balance of cultural exploration and experiential activities.

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    Amazing destinations

    Take your students just about anywhere, and bring the pages of textbooks to life right in front of their eyes.

Browse all tours by destination

View the entire collection of EF tours to see what’s waiting for you in every corner of the world before deciding where to take your next adventure.

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Europe

From Madrid to Munich, Dublin to Delphi, take a trip through time and explore the rich past and modern energy of Europe.

Image of a woman exploring a new destination as she walks down a winding, outdoor staircase toward a waterfall

Latin America

Outdoor adventures. Service Learning. Ancient cultures and exotic wildlife. It’s all waiting for you in Central and South America.

Islands dot the Pacific Ocean in this image from one of EF’s new or existing tours in Asia and the South Pacific

Asia & the South Pacific

Whether you visit the Great Wall, the Great Barrier Reef, or the Great Buddha statue, you’ll never forget the experience.

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Africa

From historic Soweto to the wildlife of Kruger National Park, the past is as inspiring as Africa’s natural beauty.

Colorful image of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, which is not a new destination for EF but a favorite of student travelers, surrounded by cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C.

U.S. & Canada

There’s always more to explore in your own backyard. The place you call home has surprises that’ll take your breath away.

Tales from our Middle School tours


A colorful example of street art from the street art lesson plan

Learn about street art from around the world

Review this street art lesson plan to help your students learn more about street art around the globe.

4 minute read

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Watching students grow on Middle School trips
A heartwarming story of a teacher expanding student horizons on a New York to Washington, D.C. tour.

6 minute read

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A parent’s take on safety with EF
Is EF Tours safe for middle school trips? From security officers to bus drivers, here’s what one mom has to say.

3 minute watch

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Feeling prepared for a Middle School tour
Hands-on Tour Consultants are the shortcut to learning how to organize a school trip responsibly.

2 minute watch

How it works

Whether it’s a unique destination on the other side of the world or the city you visit time and again, we make planning a breeze for all your tours and travel. From your biggest, boldest ideas to the teensy, tiny details, we’re with you every step of the way.



  • Icon depicting a woman with a headset: A Tour Consultant guiding a teacher to choose the new tour or new destination that’s best for their students

    Building your team

    It starts with your Tour Consultant, an expert on schools in your area who’s laser-focused on you and your students’ growth.

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    Choosing the perfect tour

    We work with you one-on-one to find the perfect itinerary for the needs of your group.

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    Spreading the word

    When it comes to signing up students and getting them excited for Middle School trips, we’ve got plenty of tips.