A WorldStrides trip is more than just a once-in-a-lifetime cultural and learning experience; each and every traveler is backed by the strength of the United States’ largest and most trusted educational travel organization. Below is just a sampling of the support services WorldStrides provides to individuals and groups.
Insurance: Liability and Financial Security
- Liability Insurance – WorldStrides’ insurance is the largest in the industry at $50 million. This coverage extends to certain individuals acting on behalf of WorldStrides as tour directors, program leaders, and chaperones. Your school can be named as additionally insured.
- Extensive Consumer Protection – $1,000,000 in coverage for advance deposits through our USTOA membership.
- Globally Supported Company – WorldStrides is owned by Eurazeo, a leading global investment company.
- Affordable and Optional Medical Insurance and Cancellation Protection – Access available to all trip participants.
State Department Registration and Legal Compliance
- Federal and State Regulations – WorldStrides is in compliance with all Federal and State regulations, including all U.S. Seller of Travel Laws – www.worldstrides.com/legal-policy.
- Legal compliance with all U.S. Seller of Travel Laws – ours are posted at www.worldstrides.com/legal-policy.
Risk Management
- Embedded Insurance – All program participants are covered by $7,500 primary medical and dental insurance and$50,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance.
- Crisis Management Team – Led by a dedicated Director of Risk Management, our team actively monitors world events, International SOS and State Department notices 24/7.
- Emergency Monitoring and Evacuation Services – WorldStrides partners with iJet, a fully integrated risk management company providing world-class threat intelligence, innovative technology and response services.
- Doctors on Call Program – A George Washington University Hospital doctor serves on staff as the WorldStrides Medical Director, overseeing medical response planning for the organization. Through an exclusive agreement with the GWU Department of Emergency Medicine, participants have worldwide, 24/7 phone access to medical support (including phone consultations and translation services).
- Emergency Contact Services – WorldStrides’ on tour support office is open 24 hours a day and staffed with trained professionals ready to assist with any problems or questions during travel.
Accreditation and Educational Strength
- WorldStrides is accredited as an educational institution through AdvancED. WorldStrides is the first travel provider to attain this accreditation, which validates the quality, stability, and educational value of our programs.
- WorldStrides provides educational travel programs for more than 5,000 middle and high schools, 400 universities and 400,000 students annually.
- WorldStrides programs are unique in offering the LEAP Enrichment Program. LEAP brings contemporary teaching strategies to the environments encountered while traveling.
Student Registration and Payment Collection
- Custom online registration platform to facilitate a smooth registration and payment process for students.
- Dietary, health, and meal information collection.
- Roommate list/pairing for non-placed students.