Course Leader - Summer

Overview

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.

What You’ll Do

• Travel with your student group to/from the destination (UK, Ireland, Malta, USA, Canada, Australia, Spain, Germany or Korea)
• Serve as a key point of support for students throughout the trip — helping them feel safe, included and confident
• Work alongside EF destination teams and other Course Leaders to ensure smooth operations
• Help students get involved in activities and excursions (and lead by example)
• Host daily student briefings after lessons to provide meeting points, activity options, reminders and hype‑building
• Support arrivals/departures and keep basic attendance/records up to date
• Help ensure students follow safety rules and EF behaviour expectations
• Support evening activities, which may include late nights such as discos

Who You Are

• Fluent in Italian (C2)
• Fluent in the language spoken in the destination country (e.g., English, Spanish or German)
• Confident, organized, 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 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.