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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. 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 Educational Objectives Traveling with EF Our tour itinerary and highlights What are you responsible for? Everything You Get EF Price Guarantee & Payment Options 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 Safety first Most educational Best Value Global Travel Protection Plan 6-to-1 student-to-chaperone ratio Trained and licensed local guides 24-hour emergency on-call service for on-tour emergencies 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 all working to open up the world through education Each pink dot is a school or office
WHERE WE’RE GOING… Rome and Athens March 2016
WHAT WE’LL DO, TRY AND EXPLORE
WHAT IS GROUP TRAVEL? Group travel keeps tours affordable, allowing more students to see the world Combined groups get the best value Tour choice and departure date flexibility to match with other groups Meet other students from around the country Our date flexibility Requested departure date: March 26, 2016 Earliest possible departure: March 24, 2016 Latest possible return: April 4, 2016 Traveling with EF (Click to play video) Traveling with EF
WHERE WE’RE GOING… France, Germany and the Alps March 2017
WHAT WE’LL DO, TRY AND EXPLORE
WHAT IS GROUP TRAVEL? Group travel keeps tours affordable, allowing more students to see the world Combined groups get the best value Tour choice and departure date flexibility to match with other groups Meet other students from around the country Our date flexibility Requested departure date: April 1, 2017 Earliest possible departure: March 30, 2017 Latest possible return: April 11, 2017 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 online learning 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
GLOBAL TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN This insurance 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 on-tour emergencies For more information, call EF’s Customer Service Department at 800-665-5364 (Monday–Friday, 9am-5pm)
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.
(click to download/play) TOUR HIGHLIGHTS – VIDEOS (Please also check your trip website for an additional tour-specific videos) (click to download/play) Munich Experience Paris Experience Rome Experience 16
PAYING FOR YOUR TOUR PAYMENT OPTIONS ROME/POMPEII/ATHENS Pay in Full at Enrollment Automatic Payment Plan $95 to enroll with a debit card or checking account Automatic monthly or bi-weekly payments Manual Payment Plan $250 to enroll $50 plan fee applies Total for Students: $ 3,643 Total for Adults: $ 3,948 ROME/POMPEII/ATHENS 17
PAYING FOR YOUR TOUR PAYMENT OPTIONS FRANCE/GERMANY/ALPS Pay in Full at Enrollment Automatic Payment Plan $95 to enroll with a debit card or checking account Automatic monthly or bi-weekly payments Manual Payment Plan $250 to enroll $50 plan fee applies Total for Students: $ 3,214 $174 a month $6 a day Total for Adults: $ 3,549 FRANCE/GERMANY/ALPS 18
EVERYTHING YOU GET Price includes Round-trip flights on major carriers 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 Global Travel Protection Plan Make sure All Inclusive Insurance is mandatory in price already! Additional excursions: ~ Pompeii (2016) ~ Palace of Versailles (2017)
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 Any 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 themselves. It is NOT possible for EF to supply passports or visas. Valid passports are required for all travelers Passports applications may take up to 14 weeks to process, so please plan well in advance 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. You may need to renew your existing passport.
TRAVEL MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT TRAVEL MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT! 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. 22
IF YOU SIGN UP TONIGHT… SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE – 2017 TRIP You will have the chance to WIN $100 off the program price Must be registered on the trip by TONIGHT to be eligible! One lucky winner (from the 2017 trip) will be selected
HOW DO I RESERVE MY SPOT? September 23th, 2015 2016 - 1724790PH Online 2016 - eftours.com/1724790PH 2017 - eftours.com/1771669KN Phone 800-665-5364 Tour Number 2016 - 1724790PH 2017 - 1771669KN Application deadline (for both trips) September 23th, 2015 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.