Course leader for summer 2026
As a Course Leader you will travel abroad with your own group of students during summer 2026. Our language trips last from two to four weeks depending on the course and the destination. You will have to be available for the students whenever they need you. Together you will do lots of different activities, dance at discos, play football or just hang out at the beach. You will be part of an international environment where you meet people from all over the world. The students are between 10-17 years old, and they study English, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean or French. Even though there are lots of fun activities and excursions planned for the students, YOU will make a great impact on the students’ experience by being a great leader!
Course Leader duties
- Travel together with the students from Norway to and from the destination (UK, Germany, Malta, USA, Spain, France, Japan or Korea).
- You are part of an international team – during the trip you will collaborate with the local EF team and with other Course Leaders you will look after an international group of students.
- Be available for your students 24/7. There may be situations where you need to make quick decisions as a leader.
- Welfare & support. Ensuring that your students are safe, happy, and integrated in the group and the program.
- Ensuring the students are following the EF rules which they all have read and signed. Participate in different group meetings with other staff at the destination. Work late hours, for example at the discos.
- Monitoring daily attendance and keeping up to date records and paperwork
- On-going promotion of activities and encouragement of student participation by leading by example and researching the options available.
Who are we looking for?The ideal leader is:
- Fluent Norwegian speaker (C2 level)
- Fluent in English and the language spoken in the destination course country (German, Spanish, French, Japanese and / or Korean)
- Responsible and flexible with strong problem-solving skills
- Enthusiastic, organised and a natural leader
- Passionate about working with young people
- Experienced in travelling, studying, or living abroad
- Experience of working with young people (example teacher, scout leader, sports coach).
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