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France & Switzerland 1415242TM Why travel? •Important for our students to become more culturally aware and globallyminded. •Students will experience the global classroom first-hand and see what they have been studying in their classrooms come alive. •New perspectives not only of themselves, but also the world around them. •Students who participate will grow their social skills and take part in an experience that will set them apart when applying to college and their future careers. Educational objectives - To gain awareness of global perspectives and connections. - To align with school curricula to bring subjects, places and events to life. - To develop the interpersonal skills necessary to navigate new experiences with confidence, maturity and flexibility. What you need to know EF Education First – Who are they? – Why did we choose them? Safety on tour Our tour package – What’s included? – What isn’t? Passports and visas Our tour itinerary Pricing, Monthly Payment Plan How to enroll Questions and answers Why EF? Best value Most educational Highest quality tours at the guaranteed lowest prices Fully accredited, just like our school Planning and organizing all tour logistics by travel experts Full-time personal, bilingual Tour Director Educational itineraries based on almost 50 years of experience Why EF? Safety first EF’s Peace of Mind Program All-Inclusive Coverage Plan Should social unrest or natural events make traveling to our destination unsafe, EF will work with our group to make alternative arrangements. 6-to-1 student-to-chaperone ratio Trained & licensed local guides 24-hour emergency on-call service All-Inclusive Coverage Plan The plan covers your child for: Tour cancellation and interruption Illness and accident Baggage and property Flight delay 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. My approach to safety My 6-to-1 chaperone ratio (for every six students there is one adult chaperone) My rules (the abridged version): 1. No wandering off alone 2. There is a nightly curfew, followed by a room check 3. No visiting rooms of someone of the opposite sex 4. No drinking (Board policy) 5. No swimming (Board policy) **If a traveler (student or adult) violates my rules, I have the right to send them home from tour at their parents’ expense. Our itinerary: What’s included? Round-trip flights on major carriers Full-time Tour Director Licensed local guides Hotels with private bathrooms Entrance fees to select attractions Comfortable motorcoach Educational Itinerary Breakfast and dinner daily What are you responsible for? Spending money for optional excursions, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, lunches and snacks ($30-$65 per day) Tips for your Tour Director, bus driver and local guides (around $10 per day) 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 Paying for your tour $423 a month $14 a day Fundraising: Your Donation Page 3. Share your Donation Page – Send the link to whoever you’d like via email / Facebook / Twitter etc. 14 Fundraising: Your Donation Page What does my donation page look like? 15 How do I enroll? Tour Number: 1415242TM Phone: 800-665-5364 Enrollment deadline: 9/30/13