Our Accreditations

We are proud members of EPA – a membership made up of UK-based expedition providers catering for young adults under 25 in full-time education.

Awarded the LoTC (Learning Outside the Classroom) Quality Badge—recognizing high-quality educational experiences beyond the classroom.

We comply with BS8848—the rigorous British safety standard for expeditions, ensuring your safety is never compromised.

Committed to health and hygiene: we follow the Safe Travels protocols set by the World Travel & Tourism Council.

Independently verified by Adventure Activity Associates for full conformity with BS8848 standards.

Aligned with the Glasgow Declaration: committed to halving emissions this decade and achieving net-zero before 2050.

We’re proud to have once again been recognised for our commitment to sustainability – winning Best Sustainable Tour Operator at the 2025 Global Youth Travel Awards, celebrating our continued excellence in promoting and practising sustainable operations across all that we do.

Selected as a Finalist for the Best School Tour Operator (Large) category at the School Travel Organiser Awards 2024 for offering transformative expeditions that inspire, educate and empower.

Our Real World Studies Programme was nominated as a finalist for the Best Flight-Free Travel Award at the Global Youth Travel Awards. The award celebrates businesses that inspire young people to tread lightly on the planet whilst embarking on unforgettable journeys.

Real World Studies was awarded the Innovation in Online Programming at the GoAbroad Awards 2021, a recognition that we have provided an exemplary and intuitive online experience in the field of international and experiential education.

We were awarded Best Sustainable Organisation at the Global Youth Travel Awards 2019, a recognition of our excellence in promoting and practising sustainable operations throughout our organisation.