Dates
From: Monday, February 17, 2025
To: Friday, February 28, 2025
Duration
12 Days
Cities
Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Why The EdTour?
It’s time for Africa!
Join us as we travel through the “Land of Promise” this Spring!
EdTour- Africa, Spring 2025 plans to travel from one corner of Africa to another, covering Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and our newest addition, Zimbabwe.
Be ready to meet students, parents, and high school counselors across Africa. Our tours offer a mix of school/university visits, and networking events with students, parents, and high school counselors. Our YieldEd events give you an opportunity to meet with accepted students and their parents in all cities. Mini College Fairs in some countries will be organized in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy and EducationUSA.
Apart from meeting quality students, a lot of fun activities are planned throughout the tour. EdTour is run by a group of foodies so make sure you come hungry and join us on a culinary journey across the African continent!
Why EdTour - Africa?
- According to Open Doors 2023, the total number of students studying in the U.S. from Ghana:6,468, Nigeria:17,640, Kenya: 4059, Zimbabwe:1789.
- Africa is the world’s second-largest and second-most-populous continent with 1.2 billion people making it 16% of the world’s population.
- More than 60% of Africa’s population is under the age of 25. By 2030, young Africans are expected to constitute 42% of global youth.
- Ghana is expected to become the fastest growing-economy in sub-Saharan Africa with a GDP growth rate of 8.8%.
COUNTRIES
Who is this program for?
Undergraduate Admissions Representatives
- Visit 4-8 high schools in each city in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe
- Network with high school counselors through our Counselor Socials
- Meet students/parents during events hosted at various schools
- Mini College Fairs, in collaboration with EducationUSA (tentative).
For more information, please visit our FAQ page or email us at info@edprograms.org
Sightseeing/Other Activities
- Safari tour in Kenya
- Coffee plantation drive
Full-time Tour Director
In-country Flight
Ground Transportation
Networking Events
All Gratuities
Official Dinners
Security Personnel
Recreational Activities
**Although Hotel and Visa fees are not included in the tour cost; we will facilitate our tour participants negotiated corporate rates for the hotels. Any documentation needed for the visa shall be provided by EdPrograms
Eligibility Requirements
- This tour is open to accredited higher education institutions only.
- Institutions must be two-year, four-year, and graduate degree-granting institutions
- Tour participants need to be full-time admissions employees of the participating institution
- Alumni and recruitment agents can not represent the registered institution on our tours
- Universities will be reviewed by the advisory board in case of exceeding tour capacity
- Participating Institutions must adhere to the NAFSA’s Statement of Ethical Principles
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