ET has served parents for four decades, and safety and security have always been our paramount concern. Find out more about our philosophy and service to families.   

• ACCREDITATION - Educational Tours is an Accredited Student Travel Provider through SYTA, the Student and Youth Travel Association. There is a difference between SYTA membership and SYTA Accreditation. Our association with SYTA goes beyond membership. To become an Accredited Travel Provider Educational Tours has passed licensing requirements, met stringent insurance and bonding levels, maintains a current emergency management plan including a 24-hour emergency line, and demonstrates financial stability. Since 1969, ET has been a leader in the student tour industry as recognized by SYTA. You may learn more about this organization by visiting the SYTA website.

• GENERAL TRIP DETAILS - There are several pieces of general trip information you will receive from ET or your Group Leader. They are:

1. Registration Letter: This document gives you the pertinent information you need including tour dates, cost, payment and registration information and cancellation details. 
2. Final Information Letter: Information sheet sent to parents (or distributed by the Group Leader) two weeks before the trip with final tour information including transportation, pick-up/drop-off and hotel details. 
3. Each participant is covered by our trip insurance coverage. Check your registration letter for details. 
4. Every member of the group receives an ET lanyard with emergency card. The information on the card instructs the participant on what to do if they become separated from the group.

• REGISTRATION - Participants are encouraged to use our easy on-line registration process. You will need your tour's booking code supplied by your Group Leader. You can also enroll using a registration form, which is included in the registration packet from your Group Leader. Please complete the form, sign it, and send it to ET with your deposit. In some cases, the registration and payments will go directly to the school. Your registration packet will detail where your payments should be sent. All applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis.

• REFUND GUARANTEE PROTECTION - Refund Guarantee Protection (RGP) provides the opportunity to cancel the tour at any time, for any reason, and receive a full refund less the cost of the protection. An unforeseen illness or injury, the unexpected soccer finals, an unannounced visit from the cousins, any reason at all…you are covered!

• MAKING PAYMENTS - Payment guidelines for your trip are found in the original parent letter/ registration form. Any payment questions may be forwarded to our Accounting Department. 

• QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ACCOUNT -  You may contact Educational Tours with any account questions at 847-509-0088 or 800-962-0060 (outside the Chicago Metropolitan Area). Office hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time, Monday – Friday. Top of Page

Benefits for Students
"The journey lasts a few days, but the experience lasts a lifetime."
 

Put books down and the iPod away. You are going to want to pay attention as you embark on a trip that will change the way you see the world. Whether you’re a history buff, budding young artist or mad scientist, an unforgettable adventure awaits you.  The benefits of travel while in school are endless, and ET will help prepare you for this amazing experience.
 

See what your teacher has in store for you Login to your group's Tour Center, one of the ET's benefits outside of the tour.