Six Foundational Pillars for Student Safety
In our 30+ years of experience, we’ve built robust risk management systems, extensive local contacts, and a practiced understanding of regional safety issues that help us to offer innovative and supportive programming.
We encourage you to schedule a call to learn more about our nuanced and comprehensive approach to managing risk.

4:1 Ratio
Our 4:1 student to instructor ratio is unparalleled. Like a small classroom size, we are able to give students more opportunity and independence through increased supervision and mentorship.
24/7 Support Team
With a maximum of 175 students in the field at once, our experienced administrative staff of 30 is well resourced to respond to any challenge 24/7.
Experienced Guides
Typically, a Dragons instructor team collectively represents multiple languages, ten or more yers of in-country experience, and years of managing groups in remote settings.
International SOS
For 20 years we have partnered with International SOS, providing students and families with 24/7 access to doctors and best-in-class emergency services.
Training
Our instructors are trained extensively before every program, year over year. With the best instructor retention in the industry, our instructors know how to maximize learning and safety.
Community Partners
We have direct long-standing relationships with the communities who are trained, year over year, on best practices for hosting and facilitating a positive learning homestay environment.