Course Leader

Turn school holidays into an adventure

Ready to swap your normal routine for sun, cities, new friends and unforgettable memories?

EF Education First (EF) engages independent course leaders on a project basis to provide student support and activity coordination services during international programs operated by EF.

As an independent Course Leader, you’ll travel abroad with a group of students during the school holidays and help create an amazing experience from start to finish. Trips run for 2–4 weeks, depending on destination and course — and you’ll be right in the middle of the action.

You’ll spend your days exploring, organising activities, supporting students, and working with an international team. One minute you’re on a beach, the next you’re leading your group to an activity, a disco night, or the next big excursion.

You’ll be part of something bigger — helping young people grow in confidence while having the time of your life too.

What you’ll do (your mission)

As a Course Leader, you’ll provide course leader services such as:

• Travelling with your student group to/from the destination (UK, Ireland, Malta, USA, Canada, Australia, Spain, Germany or Korea)
• Being a key point of support for students throughout the trip — helping them feel safe, included and confident
• Working alongside EF destination teams and other Course Leaders to make sure everything runs smoothly
• Helping students get involved in activities and excursions (and leading by example!)
• Hosting daily student briefings after lessons (meeting points, activity options, reminders, hype-building…)
• Supporting arrivals/departures and keeping basic attendance/records up to date
• Helping ensure students follow safety rules and EF behaviour expectations
• Supporting evening activities (yes — this can include late nights, like discos)

Who you are

You’re someone who brings great energy and can handle responsibility — even when things get busy.

You are:

• Fluent in Spanish
• Fluent in the language spoken in the destination country (e.g. English, German or Korean)
• Confident, organised and naturally good with people
• Responsible, calm under pressure, and quick to problem-solve
• Experienced working with young people (teacher, camp leader, scout leader, sports coach etc.)
• Excited by travel and international experiences (you’ve travelled/studied/lived abroad — or you’re keen to!)

Preparation

Before travelling, selected Course Leaders will receive a project briefing covering program requirements, safety standards and logistical information. 

Services are provided on a freelance basis. Course Leaders are not employed by EF, are responsible for their own taxes and social security, and provide services are provided under a contractor arrangement.

About EF Language Abroad

At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We're dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.  
 
We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken. Through blending classroom-based lessons with interactive exercises and real-world practice, our courses bring you to the heart of the language. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams.  

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.