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Educational Objectives 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

EF’s lifetime of experience. Our experience of a lifetime. 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 35,000 EF Staff, Educators & Tour Directors | 460+ EF schools & offices | 55+ Countries with EF operations 1 Global Mission

Where we’re going!

What we’ll do, try and explore!

8 Traveling with EF Why Group Travel? Group travel keeps tours affordable, allowing more students to see the world - Meet other students from around the country - Combined groups get the best value - Tour choice and departure date flexibility to match with other groups -Our departure date window is 6/05/2016 – 6/13/2016 right click, “open hyperlink”

Tour Highlights Here are some pictures from the Europe trip 2015.

EF is accredited, just like your school. That means teachers and students can earn academic or professional credit by completing coursework before, during and after their tour. You will receive an official transcript for your completed work that you may submit to your school for transfer credit, or attach separately to an application or resume. Please check with your school district or supervisor regarding their policy for accepting transfer credit for students and educators. High School Credit 1) Global Studies + WeShare Successful course completion will earn students 0.5 elective high school credits. Grading, credit, and transcripts are provided through EF. 2) Global Connections: Independent Study Successful course completion will earn students 1.0elective high school credits. Grading, credit, and transcripts are provided through EF. University Credit 1) Eastern Oregon University’s Humanities 110: Global Perspectives Online Course + WeShare Successful course completion will earn students 3 university humanities credits issued by EOU for approximately 3 university humanities credits issued by EOU. 2) Eastern Washington University’s International Field Studies Program Successful completion of the course can earn students between 1-5 university credits issued by EWU based on the course option you choose. EF has negotiated a special rate with Eastern Washington University. For the most current pricing, please contact EWU. In past years, the cost has been approximately $250 per credit. HOW TO EARN CREDIT WITH EF

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

MY APPROACH TO SAFETY 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.

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

EVERYTHING YOU GET 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, Lunch and Dinner daily Comfortable motorcoach Global Travel Protection Plan Program price includes

Global Travel Protection Plan For more information, call EF’s Customer Service Department at , 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday. 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

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.

PAYMENT OPTIONS 23 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.

THE EF PRICE GUARANTEE A 13 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, hotels and private guides when booked individually:

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 !

PAYING FOR YOUR TOUR Only $95 to save your spot! Enrollment Deadline: Wed. September 9

Mail your Enrollment Form to: EF Educational Tours 2 Education Circle Cambridge, MA 02141