WorldStrides: Accreditation

WorldStrides was the first accredited student travel company in the world and also an accredited supplemental educational travel school. This is your guarantee that you will choose the best educational opportunity possible.

Our accreditation and unique endorsements demonstrate the educational integrity of our organization. Our staff has a long-standing history of commitment to education. Our programs were designed by a team of teachers, administrators, and instructional experts within WorldStrides. Accreditation and Discovery Courses distinguish our programs from all other educational student travel offerings.

"Accreditation demonstrates the educational integrity of an organization."
David G. Steadman, Ed.D., Executive Director of the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.

What Does Accreditation Mean to You?

Accreditation recognizes educational institutions for performance, integrity, and quality that entitle them to the confidence of the educational community and the public. WorldStrides was accredited the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools using high standards similar to those used to accredit a school before it opens.

Our programs are based on national curriculum standards and promote critical thinking. Certified course leaders challenge students to assess and apply what they are learning through first-hand experience so they take away the most from the program.

For more information on accreditation please visit: http://www.ed.gov/NLE/USNEI/us/accred-whatis.html

What Does Accreditation Mean to Students?

WorldStrides exclusively offers the on-line Discovery for Credit Program, earning successful program participants high school credit. The program is an expansion of classroom learning and the experiential learning gained while at the trip sites. Most of WorldStrides’ traveling students are eligible to take advantage of this unique opportunity

• About Discovery for Credit
• Accreditation
• Frequently Asked Questions