Welcome to the Informational Meeting for
The purpose of life is to live it, to taste it, to experience to the utmost, to
reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
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The purpose of life is to live it, to
taste it, to experience to the utmost,
to reach out eagerly and without
WHY TRAVEL?
fear for newer and richer experience.
A little about me as the group leader
Benefits to your child
Global Citizenship
About Mr. Bennett
• BA Biology Washington & Jefferson College
• MS Biology West Virginia University
• Concentration in cell/molecular/genetics
1990
1995
• Lab Tech IV Wake Forest School of Medicine
• AP Biology Instructor – Career Center HS
1994 – 2001
2001 – present
• College Board
• AP Exam Reader
• AP Exam Table Leader
• AP Exam Question Leader
2004 – 2009
2010 – 2011, 2013
2012, 2014 – 2015
• Educational Testing Service (ETS)
• AP Exam question writer
2010 – present
The purpose of life is to live it, to
taste it, to experience to the utmost,
to reach out eagerly and without
WHY TRAVEL?
fear for newer and richer experience.
A little about me as the group leader
Benefits to your child
Global Citizenship
OUR MEETING AGENDA
• Educational Objectives
• Traveling with EF
• Our tour itinerary and highlights
• What are you responsible for?
• Everything You Get
• EF Price Guarantee & Payment Options
• How to Reserve your Spot
EDUCATIONAL
OBJECTIVES
Align with school curricula to bring subjects,
people, places and events to life. AP Biology
Big Idea 1 - Evolution
Promote understanding, cultural respect,
language learning and global citizenship.
Sharpen key 21st century skills, including
communication and global competence.
Navigate new experiences and adapt to
change with confidence.
TRAVELING WITH EF
Safety first
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All-Inclusive Coverage Plan
6-to-1 student-to-chaperone ratio
Trained and licensed local guides
24-hour emergency on-call service for on-tour
emergencies
Most educational
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Fully accredited, just like our school
Full-time personal, bilingual Tour Director
Best Value
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Highest quality at the guaranteed lowest prices
Planning and organizing all tour logistics by travel
experts
Peace of Mind
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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
EF has 37,000 staff and teachers in
more than 500 offices in over 50 countries
WHERE WE’RE GOING…
WHAT WE’LL DO, TRY AND EXPLORE
Detailed itinerary on tables
OUR PRIVATE TOUR
As a private group…
•We are guaranteed our tour itinerary
•The more people who enroll, the lower the private
group fees are per person. Our current price is based
on 40+ paying participants.
•171 students showed interest
•We have a flexible departure date so EF can find
best possible flights for our group
•Our date flexibility:
— Requested departure date: June 29, 2016
— Earliest possible departure: June 25, 2016
— Latest possible return: July 11, 2016
Traveling with EF
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Traveling with EF
A MORE ENGAGING
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
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
ALL-INCLUSIVE
COVERAGE PLAN
The plan is already included in our tour price
and covers your child for:
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Tour cancellation and interruption
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Illness and accident
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Baggage and property
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Flight delay
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24hr access to an English-speaking
representative for on-tour emergencies
For more information, call EF’s Customer Service Department
at 800-665-5364, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday.
BEHAVIORAL
EXPECTATIONS
The same rules and behavioral
expectations that apply in my
classroom will apply on my tour.
All planned activities are
obligatory.
If a traveler violates my rules, I
have the right to send them home
from tour at the parents’ expense.
EVERYTHING YOU GET
Price includes
Full-time, bilingual Tour Director
Round-trip flights on major carriers
Educational itinerary
Hotels with private bathrooms
Sightseeing led by licensed local guides
Breakfast and dinner daily
Entrance fees to attractions
Transportation to all included activities
weShare, EF’s online platform for a deeper
learning experience
All-Inclusive Coverage Plan
EVERYTHING YOU GET
Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers
Comfortable motorcoach
Internal flights
Boat
Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily in Quito; 3 meals daily on the Galápagos
Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director
Entrances
Santo Domingo Monastery
Intinan Museum
Charles Darwin Research Station
Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7,
providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and
global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
weShare—accredited learning
Our online learning platform engages students in activities before, during
and after tour, with the option to create a final project for academic credit.
Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting
and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide
so wherever you go, we're there too.
24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency
service team.
Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel
dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible
options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
WHAT ARE YOU
RESPONSIBLE FOR?
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Spending money for optional excursions,
free time activities, souvenirs, beverages,
lunches in Ecuador and snacks
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Tips for your Tour Director, bus driver
and local guides (around $10 per day)
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Airline checked baggage fees if applicable
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Passport fees
These are all necessities each traveler
will be responsible for on this tour.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
All travelers are responsible for securing
necessary documentation
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Valid passports are required for all travelers
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Passports may take up to 14 weeks to process
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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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Important note: Passports must be valid for
at least six months after our scheduled return
date
PAYING FOR YOUR TOUR
EF Price Guarantee - your guaranteed
lowest price will never change once you
enroll with your first payment
Total for Students: $ 3,635
$394
a month
$13
a day
Total for Adults: $ 4,000
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Pay in Full at Enrollment
Automatic Payment Plan
$95 down payment due at sign up + $0 plan fee
Manual Payment Plan
$250 down ($95 down payment + $155 all inclusive
coverage) + $50 plan fee
Program Price ¹
$3,480
•Includes:
•Round-trip airfare and on tour transportation
•Hotels with private bathrooms
•Breakfast and dinner daily, 3 meals/day on Galapagos
•Full-time Tour Director
•Daily activities, tours and entrances to attractions
Global Travel Protection
$155
EF's Peace of Mind Program
Free
Total for Students - under 20
8 monthly payments
Adult Supplement ²
Total for Adults
8 monthly payments
$3,635
$443/mo
$365
$4,000
$489/mo
RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR TOUR
Share the link to your personal donation page that’s created once you enroll
Family and friends can easily donate
Great gift for birthdays, holidays, graduation, etc.
If you sign up TONIGHT…
Scholarship Raffle
• You will have the chance to WIN
$100 off the program price
• Must be registered by TONIGHT to be eligible!
• One lucky winner will be selected
Student Ambassador Program
Seeking: 1-2 enthusiastic students to….
•Promote trip
•Communicate with travelers at their school
•Coordinate pre-trip meetings with travelers
•Commit to on-trip video production
•Commit to on-trip picture taking
Incentive: Price reduction….varies upon number enrolled
HOW DO I RESERVE
MY SPOT?
Online
eftours.com/1702885EU
Phone
800-665-5364
Tour Number
1702885EU
Application deadline
September 16th – soft
September 30th – firm
There is limited space available!
Be sure to enroll now to secure your spot.
For more information, call EF’s Customer Service Department
at 800-665-5364, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday.
Please leave any forms that are not needed. Thank you.