Summer Course Leader

Want a summer job where you get to travel, lead, and make a difference? At EF, we mix the resources of a big global organization with the vibes of a small, energetic team. We're looking for creative, motivated people who are passionate about travel, culture, and helping students learn.

About the Role:

As a Course Leader you will travel abroad with a group of students from two to four weeks, becoming their support system & mentor, providing assurance in their day-to-day and actively engaging in their activity programme. Your students are between 10-17 years old, and study English, Spanish and French.

If you are excited about making a great impact on the students' experience by being a great leader, keep reading:

To be successful in this job:

• You must be fluent in Swedish
• You will travel together with the students to the destination
• You will work as part of an international team – during the trip you will report to the local

management team and together with colleagues from the local team and other Course Leaders

you will look after an international group of students

• You shall be available for the students 24/7
• You are able to make quick decisions under pressure
• You enjoy welfare & support. Ensuring that your students are safe, happy, and integrated in the

group and the programme

• You are good at sensing if something is wrong or if a student is needing extra support
• You make sure the students follow the EF rules that they have all read and signed.
• You are a problem solver with a positive attitude, believing that all problems have a solution.
• You excel at teamwork, as you will work closely with activity leaders and local management at

the destination.

The ideal Course Leader is:

• Proficient in English (min. B2) and fluent in the destination language
• Responsible and well organized
• Social, outgoing, and confident
• Able to make good decisions in sometimes stressful situations
• Experienced in travelling, studying, or living abroad
• Experienced as a teacher or has pedagogical experience from working with minors (would be a

plus)

What does EF offer:

• Customer Service & Group Management training
• Global colleagues and access to an international network
• Career opportunities & progression
• A fun & rewarding opportunity
• Flights, accommodation, full-board, activities, insurance and additionally a pay of approximately SEK per week.

We want our customers to have the time of their lives. At the same time, we want you to have a great time whilst working with EF The key is teamwork and the good spirit within the group.

About EF Education First:

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. Check our more about our culture following this link.

EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has school and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

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