World Leadership School

The town of Ollantaytambo, nestled in the Sacred Valley of Peru, is a rich immersion into the Quechua-speaking peoples of Peru, who are direct descendants of the Incas conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century. Rising above town is the Sun Temple, the Inca temple turned fortress during the conquest. Around the town are massive stone terraces, ancient granaries, sun gates, and other relics of the Inca history of this town. Our homestay families, who have worked with World Leadership School since 2008, welcome students into their homes and culture. Ollantaytambo is a model for community development initiatives that support and preserve ancient cultures and lifestyles.

The safety of our programs rests on the experience and skills of our Staff, Country Coordinators and Instructors, who convene at our annual training in Colorado’s Arkansas Valley.

• The Staff of World Leadership School have decades of experience working in different educational environments. Their focus is logistics, risk management, program design, professional development, and consulting.
• Our Country Coordinators live and work year round in our overseas countries. They screen our homestay families, evaluate our transport and other service providers, and provide ground support for our groups.
• Our Instructors are veteran educators with extensive international experience. They have wilderness first responder training and often have past affiliations with Peace Corps, Outward Bound, NOLS, and/or independent schools.

We strive to responsibly manage risks. Our itineraries minimize highway travel and maximize immersion in rural communities that we know well. We update our risk management protocols, integrate feedback into program design, and invest in safety and communication equipment. Despite these efforts, World Leadership School cannot guarantee safety nor can it eliminate the inherent and other risks of international student travel. For information regarding program activities and associated risks, risk management, and student and parent responsibilities, please contact our office.

“Immediately, I felt an immense sense of trust within the community. My family was super sweet and I was sad to leave them.”
— Student from Georgetown Visitation

“This program changed and inspired me. Before coming to Peru, I was very closed off and more reluctant to share personal things. By the last night, I was able to share my life story. I became more confident.”
— Student from Georgetown Visitation

“This program inspired me to stretch myself to be more vulnerable and open about who I am and what I want to be.”
— Student from Ensworth School