Accredited Travel Study School - Casterbridge Accredited Travel

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Casterbridge is an Accredited Travel Study School

Casterbridge is a travel study school, independently accredited by all accrediting bodies in regions across the country. We maintain both school accreditation, which verifies the high academic quality of our programs, and corporate accreditation, which assures our organization’s commitment to safety, security, and financial stability. Our designation as an accredited travel study school allows Casterbridge Tours to offer students the unique opportunity to earn free high school or college credit.

Unique Educational Benefits for Students, Teachers, and Administrators

Lives are forever changed for many students the moment they set foot in a new place. For some, it’s traveling and experiencing new cultures; for others, the defining moments are the hands-on activities and exploration that bring classroom theory to life. For all, travel is a transformative experience. Watching a student discover a passion for learning is a rewarding experience for every teacher and school administrator. We are pleased to offer unique benefits for students, teachers, and administrators in recognition of their dedication to educational travel.

Student Benefits

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime travel program with middle school classmates and create lasting memories while earning high school credit.
Build study skills through college-level coursework and get ahead while in high school by earning college credit.
Distinguish yourself when applying to colleges with credit from the University of Virginia.

Teacher Benefits

Earn rewards in the form of scholarships, school supplies, or cash stipends.
Advance your teaching career through free professional development and affordable graduate credit.

Administrator and Institution Benefits

Distinguish your school by offering students the opportunity to earn high school or college credit through educational travel.
Assist you teachers in fulfilling their professional development requirements.
Help your students prepare for college.

A Unique Learning Opportunity with a Top Tier Educational Institution

The University Credit Series offers students the unique opportunity to earn up to three college credits through the University of Virginia. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing leaders who are well-prepared to help shape the future of the nation. In 2011, the University of Virginia was ranked the #2 public university by U.S. News and World Report and continues to rank in the top 25 of all national universities, both public and private.

Accredited by All Regional Bodies Nationwide

Casterbridge is the only international tour operator that is also a travel study school that is independently accredited by all regional accrediting bodies across the nation. Accreditation recognizes educational institutions for performance, integrity, and quality and entitles them to the confidence of the educational community and the public. Casterbridge is accredited using the same high standards used to evaluate other schools in the United States and our student trips are designed to meet national curriculum standards.

Our accrediting bodies include:

Northwest Association of Accredited Schools
AdvancED (Parent organization for the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Our accredited status attests to our high academic standards. Traveling with an accredited travel study school means that your program is centered around a structured curriculum that meets state standards. Casterbridge Course Leaders, who undergo continuous training in methods for delivering content to students, bring this curriculum to life through interactive activities and fun lessons.

Register to plan a Casterbridge educational tour, either online or by calling 1-800-522-2398. Start planning your educational travel program today!

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