International Travel

Mason City Schools is proud to partner with EF Travel to offer students exciting opportunities for international travel - allowing students to immerse themselves in diverse perspectives, cultural exchanges, and real-world challenges. These travel experiences broaden students' horizons and foster self-discovery, and strengthen their roles as learners, leaders, and citizens prepared to positively impact their community and the world.
Upcoming Experiences

Welcome to a country that’s so singular and environmentally diverse, you might as well be on a different planet.Experience stunning fjords and breathtaking waterfalls, then travel to a red mountain where mud boils and steam flows out of the earth. Journey through the Dimmuborgir lava formations, which some believe are trolls exposed to the sun, then walk along the gap separating two tectonic plates. This adventurous trip is not for the faint-of-heart or weak-of-limb; it will keep you moving, climbing, and hiking—and constantly questioning how your surroundings can possibly be real.

Classical and traditional music. Breathtaking mountain landscapes. Architecture that will leave you awed and charmed.If these are a few of your favorite things, The Sound of Europe tour will be music to your ears. Follow in the footsteps of famous musicians as you soak up Munich’s Bavarian charm, visit Mozart’s Birthplace, experience traditional Hungarian folk music, and—of course—burst into spontaneous song among rolling green hills.

Experience Europe’s most historically and culturally significant capital cities.Trace Western political tradition across the millennia, from the Roman Forum to London’s Houses of Parliament. Witness the development of artistic brilliance, from the Louvre to the Sistine Chapel. See awe-inspiring architectural achievements, from St. Paul’s Cathedral to Notre Dame.

On mainland Ecuador, experience the local culture in Quito, where Independence Plaza and the Intiñan Museum Museum provide social context to the biological wonders of this fascinating country.Offshore, the Galápagos are home to an assortment of marine species—making it the perfect destination for viewing wildlife before you experience Mindo Cloud Forest’s otherworldly climate.
2026 Experiences and Opportunities
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Classical and traditional music. Breathtaking mountain landscapes. Architecture that will leave you awed and charmed.If these are a few of your favorite things, The Sound of Europe tour will be music to your ears. Follow in the footsteps of famous musicians as you soak up Munich’s Bavarian charm, visit Mozart’s Birthplace, experience traditional Hungarian folk music, and—of course—burst into spontaneous song among rolling green hills.
Experience Europe’s most historically and culturally significant capital cities.Trace Western political tradition across the millennia, from the Roman Forum to London’s Houses of Parliament. Witness the development of artistic brilliance, from the Louvre to the Sistine Chapel. See awe-inspiring architectural achievements, from St. Paul’s Cathedral to Notre Dame.
Explore Iceland: North to South:
Welcome to a country that’s so singular and environmentally diverse, you might as well be on a different planet. Experience stunning fjords and breathtaking waterfalls, then travel to a red mountain where mud boils and steam flows out of the earth. Journey through the Dimmuborgir lava formations, which some believe are trolls exposed to the sun, then walk along the gap separating two tectonic plates. This adventurous trip is not for the faint-of-heart or weak-of-limb; it will keep you moving, climbing, and hiking—and constantly questioning how your surroundings can possibly be real.
2027 Experiences and Opportunities
Enroll Now by clicking the links!
Tokyo is the modern-day center of pop culture and business, while Kyoto remains the most traditional of the big cities. The country is filled with natural beauty—see it from the window of the high-speed Shinkansen train and in the majestic lakes and mountains of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
Vienna Leadership Conference, Budapest
Travel through the heart of Central Europe to explore how civic engagement shapes democracy, from the halls of parliament buildings to the grassroots organizations driving change today. You’ll witness the power of citizen action and return home inspired to make your voice heard in your own community.
EF Summits are open to rising 9th graders through graduated seniors.
Find Your Path
Traveling with us? Here's what you need...
- Mason City Schools International Travel Consent Form
- Emergency Medical Authorization Form (Sign in Here)
- Student Code of Conduct
Have Questions about MCS International Travel?
Feel free to reach out Lori Howard, Student Activities Coordinator.
Email: howardl@masonohioschools.com
Extension: 513.398.5025 Extension 39230