Your Student Travel Experts — Backed by a Global Leader

At WCC Educational Tours, we design and deliver custom school trips and student travel programs that inspire, educate, and empower. Whether it’s language immersion in Quebec, a music tour in New York, a service and adventure experience in Costa Rica — we handle everything. 

We serve:

  • school groups

  • sports teams

  • youth organizations

  • educational associations of all kinds

We’re a division of Westcoast Connection, a globally recognized student travel provider with over 30 years of experience leading enriching youth travel programs for tens of thousands of students

Meet the Team

  • Mark Clarke

    Managing Director

    With 40 years of experience in educational travel, Mark has led tours, built brands, and guided companies through all conditions. He has founded, scaled, bought, and sold travel businesses, managing every facet from strategy to operations. A recognized leader in educational tourism, Mark brings deep expertise and steady vision to WCC, driven by a lifelong belief in the value of student travel.

  • Symon Hay

    Director of International Programs

    Symon has designed and sold educational travel programs on four continents. He works directly with teachers, schools, and youth organizers to craft custom student tours that are exciting, enriching, and well-aligned to learning objectives. With firsthand knowledge of every major destination we serve, he ensures every program hits the mark.

  • Brittany Goldstein

    Senior Operations Coordinator

    With 15+ years managing group travel logistics, Brittany ensures that every school trip runs smoothly from start to finish. She coordinates suppliers, accommodations, meals, guides, and transportation for student groups across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Her attention to detail and calm professionalism make her a trusted partner to educators and parents alike.

  • Aryn Fleegler

    Operations Support

    Aryn combines her experience in education and group travel to support the seamless execution of every program. She understands what teachers need — because she’s been one. She helps ensure student group tours are educationally sound, operationally tight, and tailored to each school’s needs.

  • Lisa Curtis

    Digital & Systems Lead

    Lisa leads our online systems and back-end travel technology. With a background in operations, entrepreneurship, and system-building, she ensures our booking tools, digital documents, and client platforms keep everything smooth for organizers, parents, and student travelers.