1. Spanish Exchange 2016

2. SEK-El Castillo-Madrid Established in 1972 A world renowned model for Spanish and foreign experts regarding the creation of educational spaces Cited by UNESCO for its facilities and academic environmental design School day 9.30 am to 5:30 pm. including half board School uniform is mandatory for all students

3. SEK El Castillo-Madrid  School Web Site  School Blog

7. Model UN Timeline  December 2 Parent Meeting-Total Cost-$2194  December 8-$500 due  December 18-$500 due  December 18-Parents night out Fundraiser 6:30 PM  January 5 Next parent meeting  January 15-Balance due  February parent meeting  March 12-19 2016—GMS visits SEK El Castillo

8. Scholarships and Fundraising  Scholarship essay due by 12/7/15  One full scholarship  One partial scholarship  Donations are welcome  Parent and student fundraising activities could be done to help reduce the overall cost of the trip

9. Scholarship Criteria due by 12/7/15 Level 1: Corporate Input  Student: Complete an Model United Nations Scholarship Essay  Why do you think you should be selected for the scholarship?  How will you use your experience in attending the conference to impact the GMS and Global communities? Level 2: School Input  Student: One teacher recommendation (not Ms. Champagne)  Student: Demonstrates the ability and skills to participate in the Model United Nations Conference at a high level  Parent signature

10. Cost for the Trip Travel to Madrid  Overall $2194.00  Spending money

11. How to Enroll in the Exchange

12. Forms needed 1.Emergency Information Form—January 5 2.MCPS Form 560-31 Permission Slip—January 5 3.MCPS Form 555-6 Financial —January 5 Responsibility 4.Minor Consent Form (notarized) —January 5 5.Passport and color copy —January 5 6.All About Me —January 5 7.MCPS Form 525-13 (medication)—March 11

13. USA: 1-800-304-9446 CAN: 1-800-657-7754 INFO@PROMETOUR.COM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS All passports must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the conclusion of the trip American / British / Canadian Passports DO NOT REQUIRE a visa Travelers of other nationalities must check if a visa is required with authorities of all destinations on your itinerary, INCLUDING flight entry points prior to final destination Entry Requirement for minors (under 18 years old) In addition to a valid passport & any applicable visas they should have a signed Parental/Legal Guardian Travel Consent Form A passport is the only reliable & universally accepted travel document available for the purpose of travel

14. USA: 1-800-304-9446 CAN: 1-800-657-7754 INFO@PROMETOUR.COM Insurance upgrade options

15. USA: 1-800-304-9446 CAN: 1-800-657-7754 INFO@PROMETOUR.COM CANCELLATIONS TERMS AND CONDITIONS DATESCANCELLATION DATESCANCELLATION FEES 9 months or more prior to departure June 12th 2015 or prior No charge *administration fees up to $150 may apply Between 9 and 4 months June 13th - November 12th 2015$300 per person Between 122 and 90 days November 11th - December 13th 2015$600 per person Between 89 and 45 days December 14th 2015 -January 27th 2016 50% of tour cost Within 44 days of departure January 28th 2016100% of tour cost There are absolutely NO cancellation fees until the group is confirmed to travel. All of your deposits are 100% refundable until you are confirmed to travel. A GROUP IS CONFIRMED WHEN: -there is 10 or more participants who are registered for the trip -when Prométour needs to proceed to the bookings (plane tickets, hotels, etc) -when the travel dates are approaching Andrea, the Tour Consultant, will let Mrs. Olan know a few days before proceeding to confirming your group. This way, it will give Mrs. Olan two or three days to let the parents know that now is the chance to cancel without any fees. Once, your group is confirmed, there WILL be cancellation fees based on your travel dates and our terms and conditions. Once confirmed, here are the cancellation fees: You can avoid some of these by upgrading the insurance upon registration. For more information on our insurance policies please contact:

16. Contacts and Chaperones Kelli_M_Champagne@mcpsmd.org Ann_B_Dolan@mcpsmd.org

17. SEKMUN Website and schedule of events  http://www.sekmun.blogsek.es/introduction/ http://www.sekmun.blogsek.es/introduction/  http://www.sek.es/files/pdf/servicios/SEKMUNX/SEKMU N_X_programme_eng.pdf http://www.sek.es/files/pdf/servicios/SEKMUNX/SEKMU N_X_programme_eng.pdf