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• Educational Objectives
• Why EF?
• Wherever We Learn, EF is There
• Where are we going?
• Tour Highlights
• Itinerary
• Why Group Travel?
• weShare
• All-Inclusive Coverage Plan
• My Approach to Safety
• What’s Included? What’s Not?
• Passports and Visas
• EF Price Guarantee
• Payment Options
• EF Fundraising Opportunity
• Paying for Your Tour
• How do I Reserve my Spot
MEETING AGENDA
EDUCATIONALOBJECTIVES
To promote international awareness, discover new perspectives and ideas, and gain a respect for a variety of cultures and beliefs
To clarify and deepen our understanding of the American identity and its values and beliefs through intercultural experience
To expand our knowledge to align with school curricula and bring subjects, places and events to life
To develop the interpersonal skills necessary to navigate a new environment with confidence, maturity and flexibility
To stand out on college applications and future resumes
WHY EF?
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
37,000 EF Staff, Educators & Tour Directors | 500+ EF schools & offices | 50+ Countries with EF operations
1 Global Mission
Group travel keeps tours affordable,
allowing more students to see the world
• Combined groups get the best value
• Meet other students from around the country
• Tour choice and departure date flexibility to match with other groups:
• Our 22NDND Choice Tour Choice Tour is TBA
• Our 33RDRD Choice Tour Choice Tour is TBA
• Our requested departure date requested departure date is 6/13/20166/13/2016
• Our departure date range departure date range is 06/9 – 06/17 – must
be 4 days before & after requested departure date
WHY GROUP TRAVEL?
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A MORE ENGAGING LEARNING EXPERIENCE
weShare
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
Should something unexpected happen before or during your tour, this 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.
The same rules and behavioral expectations that apply to school will apply on my tour.
If a traveler violates my rules, I have the right to send them home from tour at the parents’ expense.
MY APPROACH TO SAFETY
THE EF PRICE GUARANTEE
A 10 day trip booked without EF could cost up to $3,733 in flights and hotels alone. Add on a guide for even half a day and it starts to add up.
EF is dedicated to making travel accessible to as many students as possible.
EF’s unmatched global presence and longstanding relationships with airlines and hotels ensure that EF will always give you the best experience at the lowest price, guaranteed.
Typical price of airfare and hotels when booked individually:
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?• Spending money for optional excursions, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, lunches and
snacks ($25-$60 per day)
• Tips for your Tour Director, bus driver and local guides (around $10 per day)
• Passport and/or visa fees
Passports and visas
• Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after our return date
• Passports may take up to 14 weeks to process
• Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents. Please visit www.visacentral.com and contact your consulate for all requirements to travel outside of the US.
• Visit www.visacentral.com to find out more information regarding passports/visas
Full-time, bilingual Tour Director
Educational itinerary
Sightseeing led by licensed local guides
Entrance fees to select 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
Comfortable motorcoach
All-Inclusive Coverage Plan
PAYMENT OPTIONS
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1 Pay in Full at Enrollment
• Pay your entire balance at the time you enroll• Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card or personal checks.
Automatic Payment Plan – Free
• Payments automatically deducted from your bank account – choose monthly or bi-weekly• Payment methods accepted: ATM/debit card or checking account only.
Manual Payment Plan - $50 plan fee
• Receive invoices and make your payments in up to three installments• Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit cards or personal checks.
For more information, visit www.eftours.com/bc
EF FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
As soon as you enroll, a personal fundraising website is created.
Send it out to your friends and family and ask them to consider donating in lieu of Holiday presents, birthday, graduation, or just as a generous gift!
EF travelers have raised over $75,000 just by sending an email!
PAYING FOR YOUR TOUR
The EF Price GuaranteeYour guaranteed lowest price will never change once you enroll.
Only $95 to reserve a spot!
All pricing is evaluated each month & subject to possible increase on the 1st of the month
Price details ¹
Program Price ²$3,390
Early Enrollment Discount ˆ-$100
All-Inclusive Coverage Plan $155
EF's Peace of Mind Program Free
Total price$3,445 for Students $240 per month
$3,810 for Adults $266 per month
Monthly Total
For Students (under 20) $240 $3,445
Adult Supplement $365
For Adults $266 $3,810
HOW DO I RESERVE MY SPOT?
Online: www.eftours.com/1675266PD
Call In: (800) 665-5364
Snail Mail: Send your completed enrollment form and check to:
EF Educational Tours8 Education Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
Tour Number: 1675266PD
Enrollment deadline:Tuesday, March 31st by 9 PM PST
For more information, call EF’s Customer Service Department at 800-665-5364, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday.