Health & Safety

Experience Matters: Leading the Industry in Risk Management

Vetted by over a 100 schools and universities, and chosen by 1,000s of families for over 30 years, we are the leader in Risk Management for International Programming.

Our programs create opportunities for meaningful challenge while safely, professionally, and transparently managing the risks of travel. We challenge our participants intellectually, emotionally, and physically because we believe growth and discovery are often found outside of comfort zones.

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.

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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.

Mentorship Matter

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.

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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.

Instructors

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.

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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.

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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.

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By The Numbers

The data speaks for itself

Support & Wellness

Fuel your Mind, Body, and Spirit

Whether joining a summer or Gap program, or traveling with us through a school program, travel can sometimes feel nerve-wracking. We not only take you to incredible places, but our holistic focus on support and wellness gives you the tools to positively engage new experiences, travel as your authentic self, and return home feeling ready to take on anything.

Positive Group Environments

Group dynamics are intentionally facilitated to help create a healthy group culture and inclusive experience – arrive as strangers leave as friends and family.

Individualized Support

Through a high level of personalized mentorship and expert guidance, your program will be an empowering space to grow, build new skills, and achieve your goals.

Holistic Wellness + Safety

Going well beyond the fundamentals of risk management and health, we support every aspect of your wellbeing including physical, emotional, and social layers of care.

Tech Free & Present

Get away from endless notifications and experience the freedom of being present with your thoughts, uninterrupted time with friends, and fully engaging what’s in front of you.

Appropriate Challenge & Dynamic Itineraries

Each program is responsive to the needs of the student group. Rather than forcing a fixed itinerary, we empower instructors to modify plans to meet students where they’re at and take advantage of unplanned opportunities.

Character Building and Values Clarification

We view travel as a powerful mirror to learn more about ourselves and surroundings back home. Intentional activities guide students to clarify their core values and build the character strengths they wish to embody.