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A little about myself Why I’m doing this Benefits to your child Why travel

Educational objectives To promote international understanding and a respect for a variety of cultures To clarify and deepen our understanding of the American identity and its values and beliefs through intercultural experience To expand our knowledge about culture and history and the basis for different values and beliefs To develop the interpersonal skills necessary to navigate a new environment with confidence, maturity and flexibility

Our meeting agenda EF Education First –Who are they? 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 Education First? EF is the World Leader in International Education. For nearly half a century, EF has broken down barriers of geography, language and culture. EF has over 400 schools and offices in more than 50 countries. EF is different. In addition to educational tours, EF provides worldwide language learning, student exchange, cultural immersion and service tours, au pair services and college study programs, as well as a top-ranked international business school. Explore the Global Classroom

Why EF? Most educational Fully accredited, high school and college credit available: Full-time personal, bilingual Tour Director Best value Highest quality tours at the guaranteed lowest prices Planning and organizing all tour logistics by travel experts Safety first All-Inclusive Coverage Plan 6-to-1 student-to-chaperone ratio Trained & licensed local guides 24-hour emergency on-call service EF’s Peace of Mind Program Should social unrest or natural events make traveling to our destination unsafe, EF will work with our group to make alternative arrangements.

Why 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 departure date window is (June ) Traveling with EF

The EF Price Guarantee Once you enroll your price will never change. Enroll today to get the most manageable, lowest monthly payment. Our destination video

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What’s included? Full-time Tour Director Licensed local guides Entrance fees to select attractions All-Inclusive Coverage Plan Educational Itinerary Round-trip flights on major carriers Hotels with private bathrooms Comfortable motorcoach Breakfast and dinner daily

What are you responsible for? These are all necessities each traveler will be responsible for on this tour. 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

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

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

My approach to safety If a traveler (student or adult) violates my rules, I have the right to send them home from tour at the parents’ expense. My 6-to-1 chaperone ratio (for every six students there is one adult chaperone)

EF guidelines and regulations This information can also be found in EF's Rules of the Road. All scheduled activities are obligatory. A traveler unable to attend due to a physical ailment must inform his or her group leader, who should notify the EF Tour Director.Rules of the Road If students wish to visit friends or relatives in a destination country, the group leader must be informed before the tour begins. Upon request, EF will provide a special form to be completed by parents, giving authorization for such visits. Give the form to the EF Tour Director upon arrival. Visitors or group members of the opposite sex are not permitted in students’ rooms. There is a nightly curfew of 11:00 p.m. to ensure everyone is rested for the next days adventure. Students are expected to respect the nightly curfew for their own safety and security. Inform students that you will be conducting room checks each night. Smoking is not allowed on buses, during meals, in hotel rooms or in any other enclosed space.

EF guidelines and regulations continued Hitchhiking and the driving or renting of any motor vehicle are strictly forbidden for all travelers. The consumption of hard liquor is strictly forbidden. Parents may sign a consent form giving their permission for students under the age of 21 to consume wine or beer, on occasion and under supervision, in countries where the traveler is of legal drinking age. Excessive drinking of wine or beer by any traveler, of any age, will result in disciplinary action. Shoplifting, possession of illegal drugs and all other illegal activities will not be tolerated and are punishable by immediate dismissal from the tour. All costs to return home are at the traveler’s own expense. Should the authorities be involved, travelers will be subject to the laws of the country they are visiting. Travelers are required to pay for any phone calls or incidental personal expenses incurred at hotels. These must be paid the evening before departure at each hotel. Compensation for damage done to hotel rooms or to buses is the responsibility of the travelers. Travelers not conforming to any of these regulations risk disciplinary action and possible dismissal from the tour, returning home at their own expense. Parents and students will be required to sign a copy of these rules before traveling.

Paying for your tour $ 308 a month

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Right here and now! Online: eftours.com/ KP Phone: Tour Number: KP Enrollment deadline: 5/24/13 April Kozubal: Lori Gipson: Links to the website are on our school webpage. How do I enroll?