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The purpose of life is to live it, to taste it, to experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
The purpose of life is to live it, to taste it, to experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without
WHY TRAVEL?
A little about me as the group leader Benefits to your child Global Citizenship
Global Classroom (click to play video)
OUR MEETING AGENDA
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Educational Objectives
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Traveling with EF
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Our tour itinerary and highlights
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What are you responsible for?
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Everything You Get
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EF Price Guarantee & Payment Options
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How to Reserve your Spot
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Align with school curricula to bring subjects, people, places and events to life.
Promote understanding, cultural respect, language learning and global citizenship.
Sharpen key 21st century skills, including communication and global competence.
Navigate new experiences and adapt to change with confidence.
TRAVELING WITH EF
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Safety first
All-Inclusive Coverage Plan 6-to-1 student-to-chaperone ratio Trained and licensed local guides 24-hour emergency on-call service • •
Most educational
Fully accredited, just like our school Full-time personal, bilingual Tour Director • •
Best Value
Highest quality at the guaranteed lowest prices Planning and organizing all tour logistics by travel experts •
Peace of Mind
Should social unrest or natural events make traveling to our destination unsafe, EF will work with our group to make alternative arrangements.
WHEREVER WE LEARN, EF IS THERE
EF has 37,000 staff and teachers in more than 500 offices in over 50 countries
WHERE WE’RE GOING…
WHAT WE’LL DO, TRY AND EXPLORE
OUR PRIVATE TOUR
As a private group…
•We are guaranteed our tour itinerary •The more people who enroll, the lower the private group fees are per person. Our current price is based on
15-19
paying participants.
•We have a flexible departure date so EF can find best possible flights for our group •Our date flexibility: — Anticipated departure date: June 20, 2016 — Earliest possible departure: June 16, 2016 — Latest possible return: July 3, 2016
Traveling with EF
A MORE ENGAGING LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Students learn on a deeper level when their lessons connect to their own lives. EF’s weShare platform makes sure that happens on tour.
• Taps into each student’s strengths and passions • Helps put a more personal lens on their experience • Gives students a chance to reflect on and share what they’ve learned through post-tour presentations and videos • Provides opportunity to earn high school or college credit
ALL-INCLUSIVE COVERAGE PLAN
The plan is already included in our tour price and covers your child for:
• Tour cancellation and interruption • Illness and accident • Baggage and property • Flight delay • 24hr access to an English-speaking representative For more information, call EF’s Customer Service Department at 800-665-5364, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday –Friday.
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
The same rules and behavioral expectations that apply in my classroom will apply on my tour.
All planned activities are obligatory.
If a traveler violates my rules, I have the right to send them home from tour at the parents’ expense.
EVERYTHING YOU GET
Price includes
Full-time, bilingual Tour Director Educational itinerary Sightseeing led by licensed local guides Entrance fees to attractions weShare , EF’s online platform for a deeper learning experience Round-trip flights on major carriers Hotels with private bathrooms Breakfast and dinner daily Transportation to all included activities All-Inclusive Coverage Plan Optional excursions: ~ Greek Evening ~ Roman Catacombs
WHAT ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR?
• Spending money for optional excursions, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, lunches and snacks ($45-$65 per day) • Tips for your Tour Director, bus driver and local guides (around $10 per day) • Airline checked baggage fees if applicable • Passport and/or visa fees
These are all necessities each traveler will be responsible for on this tour.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation
• Valid passports are required for all travelers • Passports may take up to 14 weeks to process • Some destinations may require travel visas • Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents • Important note: Passports must be valid for at least six months after our scheduled return date
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Customize this slide yourself!
Links to fun videos on EF’s dropbox; feel free to download them before your meeting while you have access to internet/wifi and then play on this slide during your meeting. Also feel free to add your own pictures, quotes, etc to this slide to get everyone excited!
Rome Experience - https://www.dropbox.com/s/fe5w6n2n9pdmcae/et-rome-hd1080-video.mp4
PAYING FOR YOUR TOUR
EF Price Guarantee - your guaranteed lowest price will never change once you enroll with your first payment
Total for Students: $ 4,038 $ 208 a month $ 7 a day Total for Adults: $ 4,443 PAYMENT OPTIONS
Pay in Full at Enrollment Automatic Payment Plan $95 down payment due at sign up + $0 plan fee Manual Payment Plan $50 plan fee + $95 down + ($155 all inclusive coverage)
RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR TOUR
Share the link to your personal donation page that’s created once you enroll Family and friends can easily donate Great gift for birthdays, holidays, graduation, etc.
HOW DO I RESERVE MY SPOT?
Online
eftours.com/1671695JS
Phone
800-665-5364
Tour Number
1671695JS
Application deadline
By October 31 for a $200 discount.
By January 5, 2015 for final application deadline.
There is limited space available! Be sure to enroll now to secure your spot.
For more information, call EF’s Customer Service Department at 800-665-5364, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday –Friday.