Program Overview

The Study Tour program was developed by Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education (JPDE) and facilitated by Jiangsu Education Services for International Exchange (JESIE), an official branch of JPDE.

JESIE has designed study-oriented itineraries for students on language learning, touring and cultural exchanges abroad. The organization aims to tailor the study tour curriculum to meet different schools and students' needs for international exchanges, by including study tour program as an important part of inter-school exchange and using school-based curriculum.

Since 1997, JESIE has successfully organized study tours to destinations in 17 countries and districts throughout North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia, serving over 50,000 teachers and students from over 200 primary and middle schools.

Students participate in a study tour to Queensland in Australia. [Photo/jesie.org]

Program Participation

Each year, JESIE releases pre-made sample curriculum during summer vocation to schools and the public and proposals for sister school exchange visits. It can also customize study tour itinerary according to schools' specific needs. The organization also works together with local schools to host presentations to introduce the program and orientations to help students with pre-departure preparations.

Program Feature

JESIE fully utilizes the potential of its diverse international education resources and JPDE's overseas training centers. JESIE carefully selects its overseas partners with an emphasis on education safety and the quality assurance of management to guarantee the right and security of the participating teachers and students.