The Education Abroad Network (TEAN)

What The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) does

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) is a study abroad program provider founded in 1995 and headquartered in Chicago, now operating as a brand within WorldStrides' Higher Education division following WorldStrides' 2022 acquisition. TEAN designs and delivers semester, summer, J-term, and short-term education abroad programs — including study abroad, internships, research, community engagement, full-degree, and hybrid Study+ formats — primarily for U.S. college and university students. The company runs a combination of partner-program delivery (100+ international university partnerships across 50+ cities) and owned-campus delivery through WorldStrides Global Campus sites in Cusco (Peru), Meknes (Morocco), and Seville (Spain). Program pricing ranges roughly from $4,995 for short-term J-term experiences to $18,450 for semester programs, with financial aid and scholarships referenced.

TEAN's customer base is two-tiered: the institutional buyers are university study-abroad offices, advisors, and faculty (who select and coordinate programs), while the end consumers are individual students. Named partner institutions include the University of Washington Foster School of Business (executive MBA immersions), University of Louisville, University of South Carolina, University of Utah, and Ohio University. Distribution is sales-led via dedicated advisor networks at partner universities, complemented by a direct-to-student self-serve application portal. Marketing relies on content (student blog, podcast), social (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube), email, and industry events. The offering is supported by an advisor portal, a student portal, and the WorldStrides Connections mobile app; B Corp certification and embedded health/safety/insurance protocols are marketed as trust signals.

Underlying revenue mechanics are program-fee-driven with limited disclosed financial detail — TEAN does not publish revenue, and WorldStrides, Inc. (the parent operating entity) does not disclose consolidated financials either. No AI/ML capabilities, APIs, SDKs, or proprietary technology platforms are referenced; the company's technology layer appears limited to standard web portals and a mobile app. There are no independent funding rounds, no public-market listing, and no headcount disclosed beyond a 11–50 employee band, consistent with TEAN functioning as a focused program-design and partner-management unit inside a larger portfolio. WorldStrides, Inc. (parent) remains the governing legal entity, incorporated in the United States.

Name

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN)

Legal name

WorldStrides, Inc.

Website

https://teanabroad.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) is a Chicago-based study abroad provider, founded in 1995 and now a brand within WorldStrides' Higher Education division. It delivers semester, summer, and short-term study abroad, internship, and research programs for U.S. college students across 100+ international university partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Study Abroad Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Direct Enrollment & Third-Party University Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAB), Provider-Run International Internship Programs (Multi-Country/Multi-Industry) (EDAIAFAA), Faculty-Led & Custom Group Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAA)

Keywords

• Study abroad programs
• Education abroad services
• Internship abroad
• Faculty-led programs
• International education

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Education Abroad Programs: Revenue generated through semester, summer, J-term, and short-term study abroad program fees charged to students. Programs include study abroad, internships, community engagement, research, and full degree options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) designs and delivers study abroad, internship, research, community engagement, and full-degree programs for U.S. college students through partnerships with 100+ international universities in more than 50 cities worldwide. Programs are offered in semester, summer, J-term, Maymester, and short-term formats across 120+ countries, with bundled insurance, health and safety support, and on-the-ground local teams in each destination.

Product overview

WorldStrides Higher Ed is an education abroad provider offering a comprehensive platform of study abroad, internship, research, community engagement, and full-degree programs. The portfolio includes both provider-operated programs (WorldStrides Global Campus locations in Cusco, Meknes, and Seville) and partnerships with over 100 international universities across Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Pacific. Programs are available across various term formats including semester, quarter, summer, J-Term, Maymester, and intensive month, with hybrid offerings combining study with internships, community engagement, or research components. The company also serves university partners through faculty-led custom programs and provides a dedicated mobile application (WorldStrides Connections) for student support during programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Study Abroad Programs Semester, quarter, summer, J-term, Maymester, and short-term study abroad programs at 100+ partner universities in more than 50 cities across Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Pacific, designed for U.S. college students seeking academic credit and cultural immersion.
• Internship Programs Professional internship placements abroad enabling students to gain real-world work experience in global industry settings, available as a standalone program or combined with academic study.
• Community Engagement Programs Programs centered on community service and social impact that allow students to engage meaningfully with local communities abroad as part of their academic experience.
• Research Programs Research opportunities enabling students to conduct field research in international academic settings, available as standalone research programs or combined with study.
• Full Degree Programs Complete degree programs at international universities allowing students to earn their entire credential abroad rather than a semester or short-term experience.
• Study + Internship Programs Hybrid programs that combine academic coursework at an international university with a professional internship placement, for students seeking both academic credit and applied work experience abroad.
• Study + Veritas Programs Combined study abroad programs with Veritas academic components designed for enhanced academic rigor alongside the international experience.
• Faculty-Led Custom Programs Custom-designed short-term global programs created collaboratively with university faculty to bring specific curriculum to life for cohort-based student travel, including executive education immersions.
• WorldStrides Global Campus WorldStrides-operated campus locations offering semester programs in destinations including Cusco (Peru), Meknes (Morocco), and Seville (Spain), with integrated academic and cultural programming delivered directly by the provider rather than a partner university.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• University Partnerships NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 100 partnerships with international universities in more than 50 cities with local teams to support semester, short-term, and custom programs. Partners include Charles University (Prague), Yamanashi Gakuin University (Japan), Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Spain), Murdoch University (Australia), Juntendo University (Japan), and many more.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IES Abroad: Large US-based study abroad provider with semester and custom programs across multiple countries and direct city centers. Closely comparable to TEAN's multi-city, multi-country model and advisor-driven distribution.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Major nonprofit study abroad organization offering semester, J-term, summer, and custom faculty-led programs globally. Directly competes with TEAN across US university partnerships and program modalities.
• API (Academic Programs International): Study abroad provider offering direct enrollment, faculty-led, and internship programs across Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Highly comparable multi-country, multi-program approach to TEAN.
• Arcadia Abroad: Provider of study abroad and intern abroad programs with a global university partnership network. Overlaps directly with TEAN's semester, internship, and custom-program offerings for US undergraduates.
• IFSA (Institute for Study Abroad): US-focused study abroad provider offering semester, summer, and customized programs with on-site staff. Competes head-to-head with TEAN on advisor relationships and program breadth.
• USAC (University Studies Abroad Consortium): Consortium-based study abroad provider offering programs in 50+ countries with university-affiliated model. Closely comparable geographic breadth and program portfolio to TEAN.
• SAI Programs: Study abroad provider with semester, summer, and internship programs across Europe and Asia. Competes with TEAN on US university partnerships and student experience design.
• Syracuse University Abroad: University-operated study abroad program with multiple owned centers across Europe and beyond. Comparable to TEAN's Global Campus model in destinations like Florence, London, and Madrid.

Broad incumbents

• AIFS Abroad (American Institute for Foreign Study): Diversified global education organization with study abroad, cultural exchange, and Gap Year programs. Broader portfolio than TEAN but overlapping core study abroad offerings and customer base.
• WorldStrides (broader K-12 and Corporate divisions): Parent brand encompassing K-12, corporate, and higher-education travel programs. Provides infrastructure and safety platforms that TEAN operates within, and competes for budget at the institutional level across program categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/teanabroad
• YouTubebit.ly/wsabroad-youtube
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-education-abroad-network
• Instagrambit.ly/wsabroad-instagram
• TikToktiktok.com/@worldstridesstudyabroad
• Facebookfacebook.com/educationabroadnetwork

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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