EF Course Leader | Contractor Services

Course Leader - Overseas Study Tour

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:

• Proficient in English and fluent in Cantonese (Mandarin is a plus)
• 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!)

License Requirement:

• Must be a holder of the Tour Escorts License issued by the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong (TIC).
OR, you have obtained the above license but it has expired within the last 3 years.

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.

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