Discover The World With Ef

Discover the world with EF

EF Educational Tours

Why take an educational tour?

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Experience new cultures and explore famous sights firsthand

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Bring classroom lessons to life

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Improve grades and enhance college applications and resumes

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Gain independence and confidence

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Have fun with friends and make new ones

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Testimonials

Dear EF, The young woman who stepped off the plane returning from the Global Citizen Award experience was not the same person who left Detroit on her way to Europe. When I asked her how she liked visiting New York, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Munich and Berlin, I expected to hear “It was great!” or “I had so much fun!” Of course, those statements came later in her description of her travels; but the first thing out of her mouth was “I am so much smarter now—you would not believe what I learned!” ~Jean

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Why travel with EF?

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Best value: EF guarantees the lowest prices on every tour without sacrificing safety, quality or comfort

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Best support: EF has over 40 years of experience and supports you with our helpful Customer Service Department

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Cutting-edge innovations: EF keeps you connected to your destinations and other travelers with EF TourCasts™ through Apple’s iTunes

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Accreditation: EF offers the opportunity to earn school credit

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Safety is EF’s top priority •

Hundreds of EF offices in more than 50 countries

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24-hour emergency on-call service

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Bilingual professionally trained EF Tour Director accompanies your group 24 hours a day

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EF TourLink™ allows family and friends to follow along online with daily updates and photos

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EF’s Peace of Mind program allows you to change your tour and/or departure date should your school board not allow you to travel for safety reasons

EF’s North American Headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts

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Dear EF, At each destination, Ian made it his job to make sure we arrived on time as planned, that we were safe and comfortable, and that we absorbed as much about the local culture as possible. During coach tours, Ian intrigued his students with local stories, humor, and historical facts beginning at the Cliffs of Moher to the Georgian estates in Dublin; and again in the UK from Beau Maris and Warwick Castles to Glastonbury, Salisbury, Wells, and our final amazing destination, London. It was, to say the least, my personal satisfaction to be able to provide this invaluable experience to my daughter under Ian’s insightful tutelage. Due to this successful first experience in another country, I’m certain Kelly will become a frequent world traveler. ~Julie

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How does group travel work?

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What is group travel? » Groups with similar tour preferences and departure dates are combined to share a motorcoach

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Why does EF combine groups? » Makes tours equally affordable for groups of 6 or 40 » Low prices means more students can see the world » Allows students to meet other travelers from around the country

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How does EF combine groups? » Flexible date range (insert date range here) » Similar tour options (insert tour options here) EF Educational Tours

Where are we going? •

Paris and Madrid

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Itinerary Day 1 Fly overnight to Spain Day 2 Madrid Day 3 Madrid Day 4 Madrid Day 5 Toledo • Madrid • Night train Day 6 Paris Day 7 Paris • Versailles Day 8 Paris Day 9 Depart for home

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Program fee includes: Airfare: Round-trip flights Transportation: Comfortable motorcoach • Night train • Eurostar high-speed train on extension dinner daily Accommodations: 6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (8 with extension); plus 1 night couchette accommodations Meals: European breakfast and Tour Director: Full-time EF Tour Director Sightseeing: 4 sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides (5 with extension) • 1 walking tour (2 with extension) • 1 orientation tour Extras: Whisper headsets

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Optional excursions: Madrid Flamenco Evening • El Escorial and Segovia • Chartres and the Loire Valley EF Educational Tours

Trip Highlights

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El Escorial

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Segovia

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Prado Museum

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Puerto del Sol

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Notre Dame Cathedral

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Paris

The Eiffel Tower

The Louvre

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Place de la Concorde

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Les Invalides, Paris

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Dear EF, Traveling to Egypt ignited Kamal’s foresight in such a way that he recently stated that he wants to pursue a career in international business. He now wants to explore the world. He decided to take Mandarin as a language because he read that China is opening up to the world. It’s hard to believe that this was the same child who showed little emotion when discussing choices for high school just a month prior to the trip. ~Carolyn

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How much does it cost?  Tour information: Group Leader:  Sheena Sanders    Tour number::  773778 Tour Name:  Paris and Madrid Departure Date:  Monday, June 22, 2011 Return Date:  Tuesday, June 30, 2011 Number of Days:  9 Departure Gateway:  Grand Rapids Enrollment Fee $95 Program Fee * $2,515.00 Current Departure Fees: $413.00 “Peace of Mind Program” Free SUB TOTAL :$2928.00 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan $125 TOTAL: $3148.00 $200.00 Discount if enrolled by December 14, 2009 Discounted Total: $2948.00 (with insurance) EF Educational Tours

What does the Program Fee Include?

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Round-trip airfare

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Superior tourist-class hotel accommodations

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All motorcoach and flight transfers

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Breakfast and dinner daily

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Full-time bilingual EF Tour Director

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Sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides

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Entrance fees to included special attractions EF Educational Tours

What does the Program Fee NOT include?

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Beverages and lunches (unless specified) Optional excursions Departure fees Customary gratuities for your tour director, local guides and bus driver » $6 per person/per day- Tour Director » $3 per person/per day-Bus driver Personal spending money Optional insurance Passport/visa fees EF Educational Tours

Passport and Visas •

Valid passports are required for all travelers

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Check with the State Department for current processing time, visit the website: http://www.travel.state.gov

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Some destinations may require travel visas

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Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents

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Passport name changes must be submitted to EF no later than 110 days prior to departure

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All-Inclusive Insurance

$125 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan includes: » Medical and Accident » Baggage and Property » Tour Cancellation and Interruption » 24-hour access to an English speaking representative For more information, call EF’s Customer Service Department at 1-800-665-5364 EF Educational Tours

How do I enroll? Online: eftours.com/student Phone: 1-800-665-5364 Fax: 1-800-318-3732 Mail: EF Educational Tours One Education Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Tour number: Enrollment deadline: Final: 110 days prior to departure

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Payment Schedule-p. 12 of Enrollment Booklet AutoPay Standard Plan

Alternative Payment Plan

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$95 Enrollment Fee

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$95 Enrollment Fee

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All travelers automatically enrolled in AutoPay, EF’s monthly payment plan

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Manual (Do It Yourself)-following conditions must be met: $450

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Free to enroll

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No late fees, No hassle

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24-hour access to account and payment information online

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Tour balance deadline up to 35 days prior to departure Manageable payments – the sooner you enroll, the smaller your payments!

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Tour Balance (all charges excluding Departure Fees) » »

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Due 30 days after enrollment Plus any unpaid insurance $75 Non-refundable Late Fee

Due 110 days prior to departure $95 Non-refundable Late Fee

Remaining Balance (including Departure Fees) »

Due 50 days prior to departure

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eftours.com/student •

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Visit our student website to: »

Learn more about your destination

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Watch Life on Tour™, EF’s reality travel series

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Read Following the Equator, EF’s own travel blog

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Test your Traveler IQ

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Download free EF TourCasts™ through Apple’s iTunes

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Get tips on preparing for your EF tour and much more!

Log into “My Tours” to »

Take note of important dates and information about your tour

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Make online payments or sign up for Autopay

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Personalize your tour with optional excursions, insurance and phone cards

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Life on Tour™ •

Life on Tour ™, EF’s reality web series, introduces students to international travel through the adventures of six high school students on a 10-day trip to Europe

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Generate excitement amongst your students through a medium designed for them

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Watch all 10 episodes at eftours.com/lifeontour

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Visit eftours.com/facebook to learn how you could be cast for season 2!

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Social Networks

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Travel Tips Get ready for takeoff! Visit www.eftours.com/tips for information about:  Money abroad  Packing list  Phone Cards  Flights  Accommodations  Rooming  Meals  Passports and Visas  Safety tips  And much more!

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Possible Fundraising Opportunities •

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Cultural Carnival » Ethnic food » Student-Led Activities  Photos  Art sale  Carnival Games  Face painting » Opportunities to showcase trip and answer questions Pizza Hut Evening Traditional Fundraising similar to 8th Grade East Coast Trip » Candy bars » Magazine Sales

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Discover the Global Classroom

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East Coast Trip/ Madrid and Paris Trip • • •

Cost: $900.00 1 Year to plan 7 days

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Cost: $2,500 2 years to plan 10 days

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