1. Language Immersion Through Costa Rica
¡BIENVENIDOS!

2. Why travel is important How to reserve your spot
OUR MEETING WILL COVER
Why travel is important
Where we’re going and
what we’ll be doing
Our travel partner
The safety approach
What’s included and
what’s not
How to reserve your spot

3. WHY TRAVEL? Why I’m passionate about travel and language learning
Why this tour is great for our group
Helping students become global citizens
“Nothing is better than to learn a language when you are in the heart of its culture. This experience gave me so many opportunities to express what I know and what I need to learn.”
— Julia M., Student
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4. A LOOK AT A DAY ON OUR TOUR
Day 4: Culinary Traditions
Morning
Review and practice food-related vocabulary during your interactive language lesson.
Afternoon
Interact with local vendors during a market challenge at the central produce market.
Evening
Prepare your dinner at a cooking class led by a local Spanish chef.

5. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Highlights
Go on a zip-line canopy tour in the Arenal Region
Prepare local specialties in a cooking class
Meet local Costa Rican students and then participate in a salsa lesson
Learn about Costa Rica’s early settlements and industries then travel to a coffee plantation to learn about its production
Highlights

6. My Cultural Activities My Language Confidence
MEET LIZ O.
She traveled on an EF Language Tour to Costa Rica last summer.
My Language Classes
“Our teacher barely ever spoke English which forced us to think, write, and talk in all Spanish.”
My Cultural Activities
“I was able to use what I already knew and learned in classes during our adventures such as the hands on experience of making the pottery.”
My Language Confidence
“Now next year, in my third year of Spanish, I will be a much more confident Spanish student, because I got to practice my skills with locals.”

7. A MORE ENGAGING LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Learn to express yourself in another language.
Discover your own personal learning style.
Bring classroom subjects, people and places to life by making authentic connections with locals.
Develop the ability to take on any new experience with confidence and self-awareness.
“The total immersion with the teacher on the trip with us was the difference. Being forced to think and understand the language without the crutch of English was a huge benefit.”
—Mike B, Group Leader

8. WHY EF? 50 years of experience Global and local presence
Over 500 schools and offices in over 53 countries, including Costa Rica
Educational value
Accredited, just like our school
Earn high school and college credit
Incredible travel experiences at the guaranteed lowest price
“My department has been traveling with EF for over 20 years!”
— Heather V., Group Leader

9. EF’S COMMITMENT TO OUR SAFETY 24/7 Language Immersion Program Director
Chaperones
24-Hour emergency on-call service
Peace of Mind policy
My approach to safety

10. OUR PRIVATE TOUR As a private group…
“Our excursions blended the historical and the contemporary, as well as the everyday and the extraordinary. Students were able to get a feeling for the city and its transportation network, allowing them to explore more on their own and feel confident.”
— Adam O.,
Group Leader
We have a flexible departure date so EF can find best possible flights for our group.
Our departure date window is:
3/22/2018-3/25/2018
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11. THE GLOBAL TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN COVERS:
Tour cancellation and interruption
Illness and accident
Baggage and property
Flight delay
24-hour access to an English- speaking representative

12. ONLINE LEARNING ENHANCES EVERY TOUR
weShare is EF’s online platform that takes every tour to a deeper, more engaging level
Before tour students research destination-related topics that they feel passionate about.
On tour students continue to explore these topics and engage in more in-depth learning.
After tour students reflect through a creative project. This project is eligible for language high school and college credit—and is a great asset for college applications.
“This is a program that provides incredible learning opportunities for students.”
— Jessica, Group Leader

13. These are all necessities each traveler will be responsible for.
WHAT ARE YOU
RESPONSIBLE FOR?
These are all necessities each traveler will be responsible for.
Spending money
For additional tour experiences, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, and snacks ($30–$65 per day)
Tips
For your Program Director, bus driver and local guides (around $10 per day)
Passport and/or visa fees
Airline baggage fees “

14. All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation
Passports
Valid passports are required for all travelers. Passports may take up to 14 weeks to process.
Important Note: Passports must be valid for at least six months after our return date.
Visas
Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents.

15. Program price includes:
EVERYTHING YOU GET
Program price includes:
Round-trip flights on major carriers
Hotels with private bathrooms
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
Comfortable motorcoach
Global Travel Protection Plan
Full-time Language Immersion Program Director
Educational itinerary
Daily interactive language learning
Sightseeing led by licensed local guides and entrance fees to select attractions
weShare, EF’s online platform for a deeper learning experience
Make sure All Inclusive Insurance is mandatory in price already!

16. PAYING FOR YOUR TOUR
EF Price Guarantee—your guaranteed lowest price will never change once you enroll
You pay:
$170 a month

17. PAYMENT OPTIONS Pay in Full at Enrollment
Pay your entire balance at the time you enroll.
Automatic Payment Plan—Free
Payments automatically deducted from your bank account – choose monthly or bi-weekly.
Manual Payment Plan—$50 Plan Fee
Receive invoices and make your payments in up to three installments.
Call Customer Service to choose your perfect plan:
“Highly recommend this to other parents—watching your child immerse in culture and language is absolutely incredible.”
— Peter, Parent

18. Space is limited. Reserve your spot now!
WHO’S IN?
Space is limited. Reserve your spot now!
Online:
Phone:
Tour Number NJ
Enrollment Window Open Until:
Friday, September 16
“I now have an indescribable love and passion for the language; I now can't live without it; it has become a part of me.”
— Claire S., Student
Receive $200 Discount if enrolled by September 16th!