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DISCOVER CHINA
June 8-17, 2014 | 10 days
DISCOVER CHINA
June 8-17, 2014 | 10 days
We’re gaining a new
perspective on the
world
Why international experiences are important
- To gain awareness of global perspectives and
connections
- To align with school curricula and bring
subjects, places and events to life
- To develop the interpersonal skills necessary
to navigate new experiences with confidence,
maturity and flexibility
- To stand out on college applications and
future resumes
EF’s lifetime of experience.
Our experience of a lifetime.
Worldwide presence
6-to-1 student-to-chaperone ratio
Trained and licensed local guides
24-hour emergency on-call service
Insurance Coverage Plan
World Leader in International Education
Fully accredited
Full-time bilingual Tour Director by our side
Educational itineraries based on almost 50
years of experience
Where we’re going
Day 1 – Overnight flight to Beijing
Day 2 – Arrive in Beijing
- Meet your Tour Director
- Dinner
Day 3 – Beijing
- Guided sightseeing of Beijing
- Tiananmen Square
- Visit the Forbidden City
- Summer Palace
Day 4 – Beijing
- Excursion to the Great Wall of China
- Hutong Tour in a Rickshaw
- Dinner with a local Chinese family
Day 5 - Take the high speed train to Shanghai
- Walking Tour of Nanjing-Lu and the Bund
Day 6 - Travel to Suzhou
- Visit the “Venice of the East”
Day 7 – Suzhou
- Guided sightseeing of Suzhou
- Dim Sum Cooking Class
- Free time in Shanghai
Day 8 – Shanghai
- Guided sightseeing of Shanghai
- Jade Buddah Temple
Day 9 – Shanghai
- Visit the World Financial Center
- Huangpu River Cruise
Day 10 – Return home
Our University School Chaperones
Dr. Stephen Marten: Dr. Marten is in his 12th year with University School. He has taught
AP Geography and World History, served as Social Studies department chair in the
Middle School; and as an administrator in the Upper and Middle schools.
Dr. Marten has been in education for 20 years. He has taught in London, UK, Auckland,
New Zealand and the University School. He has travelled extensively in Europe, the
Americas, Australia and Asia, including China.
Ms. Hong Jia: Ms.Jia is a native Chinese and was born in Beijing. She received her
bachelor degree in China and Masters degree in USA. She has been working at
University School for nine years and has been teaching 6-8th grade Chinese for 6 years.
Ms. Ying Li Harwood: Ms. Harwood has been with University School for two
years teaching 9-12 grade students Chinese. She is a native Chinese, born and
educated in Shanghai, China and has been in the US for more than 20 years.
With a background in English Study and Hotel Management, she was one of the
1st generation college educated interpreters for Westerner and foreign
delegations travel to China.
Insurance
Coverage Plan
Designed specifically with EF travelers
in mind
- Provides comprehensive protection
for travelers should something
unexpected happen before or during
the tour
- 24-hour access to an
English-speaking representative
For more information visit eftours.com/coverage
or call EF’s Customer Service Department at
800-665-5364.
Meet the EF Tours team.
With us every step.
Ben Baltimore
Alejandra Chi-Ham
Andrew Hicks
Global Education
Consultant
Works with the teachers
to plan itinerary
Regional Account
Manager
Responsible for excellent
customer service
Regional Representative
In our neighborhood to
meet face to face and help
plan logistics
What’s included?
Your experience
The details
- Full-time bilingual Tour Director
- Round trip airfare
- Licensed local guides
- Hotels with private bathrooms
- Entrance fees to local attractions and
- Comfortable motorcoach
historically significant sites
- Experiential activities
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- All-Inclusive Coverage
- weShare
What’s not included?
- Spending money for souvenirs, beverages, snacks
- Passport and/or visa fees
Passports and visas
- Passports may take up to 14 weeks to process and need to be valid for at least six
months after our scheduled return date
- If you are not a U.S. citizen, please review the visa requirements for our destinations
Paying for your trip
Applicant Procedures:
• Total Cost is $4,000.00.
• Applicants must submit a $350 non-refundable deposit (payable
by cash, check made out to University School or credit card),
which will be applied toward the total cost of the program.
• Applications & deposit fees are due no later than January 31,
2014. Payment can be sent or brought to Bryon Rostanzo or
Lara Bezianis in the Office of Summer and Extended Programs.
(Lower School Building)
• Once you are registered, you will receive confirmation of your
reservation and periodic trip updates from University School’s
Summer
and Extended Programs Office.
$
4149 for adult
• 50% of the balance is due no later than February 18, 2014 and
the outstanding balance is due in full no later than April 1, 2014
Program Cancellation Policy
109 to 30 days prior to departure, full refund less $350
administrative fee and 50% of the program price.
29 days or less prior to departure, no refund will be issued.
DISCOVER CHINA
June 8-17, 2014 | 10 days
DISCOVER CHINA
June 8-17, 2014 | 10 days