CIS Africa Tour Announcement
On behalf of the CIS Committee for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, I am pleased to present the
details of the fall 2015 Africa tour.
The Council of International Schools (CIS) is a non-profit organization that has been sponsoring
recruitment tours around the world, with a specific focus on undergraduate students, for over 30 years.
The Committee for Europe, the Middle East and Africa is composed of a group of experienced admission
professionals who volunteer their time to plan and direct recruitment tours to these regions. The
collective experience of committee volunteers allows CIS to provide thoughtful, efficient and professional
recruitment opportunities in various regions around the world and the tour to Africa is no exception.
The 2015 tour will begin October 18th and finish on October 29th with an optional add-on to Accra, Ghana.
The tour will visit the following cities:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
Harare, Zimbabwe
Maputo, Mozambique
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Kigali, Rwanda
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Nairobi, Kenya
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Accra, Ghana(optional)
Each stop will provide ample opportunity to meet students while also engaging with parents and
counselors throughout the region. School visits will often include a combination of college fairs and
presentations on topics pertaining to the college search process and general admission procedures.
We are pleased to engage the services of a professional travel provider from Wren & Fida International to
travel with and provide logistical assistance throughout the tour, which enables us to offer an
exceptionally high level of service and support to tour participants both pre-departure and along the tour
route.
The application deadline for the tour is May 15, 2015 and a deposit of $1,000 is required with all
applications. The cost of the tour is $14,520 (including deposit). Tour participants are able to choose to
participate through the closing dinner in Addis Ababa or to pay the additional fee for the stop in Accra.
The add-on to Ghana is $1,480. The cost of the add-on to Ghana will include the flight from Addis to
Accra, one hotel night, visa and all transportation between airport, school visits and hotel. Wren and
Fida will work with each individual traveler for necessary flights and extra hotel nights needed in Accra or
Addis Ababa.
Further details including the tentative itinerary, included features, terms of participation, and the tour
application form can be found at the CIS website www.cois.org under the section “For Colleges and
Universities”. Should you need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at
amyk@stedwards.edu or 512-448-8508. You may also direct questions about the tour or CIS in general
to CIS Office at highereducation@cois.org.
Whether you are a veteran traveler to this magnificent region or have yet to experience the beautiful
culture of Africa, you will undoubtedly find your travels with this tour to be personally and professionally
rewarding.
Sincerely,
Amy Rader Kice
Dean of International Admission
St. Edward’s University, Austin Texas
2015 CIS Africa Tour Itinerary
(Subject to change)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2015
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Weekday/Date
Saturday, October 17
Working City
Cape Town, South Africa
Sunday, October 18
Cape Town, South Africa
Monday, October 19
Cape Town, South
Africa/Johannesburg, South
Africa
Tuesday, October 20
Johannesburg
Wednesday, October 21
Maputo/Johannesburg
Thursday, October 22
Bulawayo/Harare
Friday, October 23
Harare
Saturday, October 24
Livingstone
Sunday, October 25
Livingstone
Monday, October 26
Nairobi/Dar Es Salaam
Tuesday, October 27
Dar Es Salaam/Kigali
Wednesday, October 28
Kigali/Addis Ababa
Thursday, October 29
Addis Ababa
Friday, October 30
(Optional Add-On) Ghana
Description
Individual Arrivals. Overnight
in Cape Town.
Individual Arrivals. Orientation
Meeting. Opening Dinner.
Overnight in Cape Town.
Counselor Event. School Visits
and College Fairs. Flight to
Johannesburg. Overnight in
Johannesburg.
School Visits and College Fairs.
Overnight in Johannesburg.
Flight to Maputo. School Visits
and College Fairs. Return flight
to Johannesburg. Overnight in
Johannesburg.
Flight to Bulawayo. School
visits and College Fairs. Flight
to Harare. Overnight in Harare.
School visits and College Fairs.
Flight to Victoria Falls.
Overnight in in Livingstone.
Institutional time.
Overnight in Livingstone.
Institutional time.
Flight to Nairobi.
Overnight in Nairobi.
School visits and College Fairs.
Flight to Dar Es Salaam.
Overnight in Dar Es Salaam.
School Visits and College Fairs.
Flight to Kigali. Overnight in
Kigali
School Visits and College Fairs.
Flight to Addis Ababa.
Overnight in Addis Ababa.
School Visits and College Fairs.
Tour Review. Closing Dinner.
Overnight in Addis Ababa.
Individual departures.
Flight to Ghana. School Visits
and College Fairs. Individual
departures.
2015 CIS Africa Tour
Included Features (subject to change)
Destinations:
Cape Town, South Africa; Johannesburg, South Africa; Maputo, Mozambique; Bulawayo, Zimbabwe;
Harare, Zimbabwe; Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe; Livingstone, Zambia; Nairobi, Kenya; Dar Es Salaam,
Tanzania; Kigali, Rwanda; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Transportation:
Flights in economy class.
Accommodations:
Thirteen nights at first class hotels, single rooms, taxes, breakfast and internet included. Hotel list
will be posted to the Wren & Fida website.
Transfers:
Included from airport to the hotel and vice versa, by private motor coach. All group transfers for
school visits and college fairs are included.
Orientation/
Debriefing:
Orientation meeting in Cape Town and debriefing in Addis Ababa.
Meals:
Daily Breakfast. Opening dinner in Johannesburg and closing dinner in Addis Ababa.
Gratuities & Taxes:
All gratuities and taxes in connection with the “Included Features” are included. Airport and hotel
porters, drivers and guides gratuities are all included. Airport departure taxes are also included.
Passports/Visas:
A valid passport is required to travel, along with a minimum validity of six months and six empty
visa pages. Non-US passport holders will be reimbursed the budgeted amount for visas and are
responsible for obtaining necessary visas. Wren & Fida International will help secure visas upon
arrival to Bulawayo and Harare, Zimbabwe; Livingstone, Zambia; Nairobi, Kenya; Kigali, Rwanda;
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania; and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Our visa partner CIBT will assist all
participants with visas in advance of departure for Maputo, Mozambique as well as Accra, Ghana for
those choosing the additional add-on.
Counselor Programs: Cape Town, South Africa.
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CIS Tour Director:
Amy Kice, Assistant Dean of Admission, St. Edward’s University
Tour Manager:
A professional tour manager, from Wren & Fida International, will travel with the group and handle
all technical travel details.
Webpage:
A Webpage with login and password will be provided for pre-trip communication.
Pre-Trip Materials:
Appropriate tour information and pre-trip literature will be provided to all tour participants.
Tour Materials:
Luggage Tags, Tour Booklet, Table Signs and personalized name badge will be provided for all
participants.
Travel Insurance:
A basic coverage group policy is included for all US and Canadian residents.
Miscellaneous:
Information on schools to be visited on the tour and cultural background information on the
countries to be visited will be provided in advance. A CIS brochure with information about each
participating institution will be provided to each school to share with prospective students and
school counselors
Excluded Features:
The following services/items are NOT included in the price of the tour: Passport; passport
photos; rush visa fees; 2nd passports; additional passport pages; yellow fever certificate;
excess or overweight luggage; meals not specified in the itinerary; telephone calls, laundry,
valet service, room service, or any other items of a personal nature; and other service/items
not specifically mentioned in the itinerary or under “included features” above.
Vaccinations:
Yellow Fever Vaccination is required with proof of certificate.
Ghana Add-on:
$1,480 includes; Economy class Flight from Addis Ababa to Ghana, Hotel night in Accra,
Transfers to/from airport. School visits and transportation.
2015 CIS Africa Tour
Terms & Conditions
Costs: US$14,520
CIS Africa Tour 2015 Land & Air Package - Starting in Cape Town and ending in Addis Ababa:
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Tour applications due:
Deposit due to CIS
Tour Balance due to Wren & Fida
May 15, 2015
May 15, 2015 US$1,000.00
June 15, 2015 US$13,520.00
Late Fee: 5%
Terms and Conditions:
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Tour price is subject to change due to: revaluation of the U.S. dollar, fuel surcharges,
government taxes, airport departure taxes, reciprocity taxes, entry visa fees, itinerary
changes and all other items not in the control of Wren & Fida International.
Registration/Payment:
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Deposit of $1,000 should be submitted to CIS along with enclosed application form. If deposit is
submitted after application it MUST be received prior to tour registration deadline. Participants must
meet the conditions for participation and application deadlines in order to be considered.
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Payment for the balance of the tour costs will be invoiced by and payable to Wren & Fida International
no later than May 15, 2015.
General Conditions for Participation:
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This CIS tour is a rigorous recruitment trip designed for full-time international admission officers;
preference is given to applicants with at least two years of admissions or related experience.
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Participants must take part in the entire tour, due to group travel arrangements and advance
publicity. Deviations from the tour itinerary are not permitted.
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The tour may be limited to 20 participants plus the CIS tour director and the Wren & Fida tour
manager.
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Non-U.S. institutions are welcome on CIS tours; however U.S. institutions will have priority for
participation. Any substitution in traveler, after formal tour acceptance, must meet these same
criteria for experience.
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Any substitutions must be approved by the CIS Committee. No substitutions are allowed within
45 days of departure. Approved substitute travelers will pay a $1000.00 change fee plus any
additional tour expenses.
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No institution may send more than one representative, nor may any additional travelers
accompany the tour participant.
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Participants must be prepared to make presentations on U.S. higher education and/or the college
admissions process in general. They must also be familiar with the specific admission and
financial aid policies of their own institutions, and be familiar with the concerns of international
students.
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Participants must adhere to the statements on ethical professional practice and behavior of the
Council of International Schools and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
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Due to space restrictions, we will be unable to permit any institutional floor displays at the college
fairs. Promotional giveaways are also not permitted.
Cancellations/Penalties:
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CIS and Wren & Fida will only accept written cancellations. Fees will be assessed for cancellations
in the following manner:
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Date of Cancellation
Refund Policy
On or before June 15, 2015
After June 15 through
July 17, 2015
Full refund of the total tour fee, including $1,000 tour deposit.
50% of the total tour fee is refundable, less the tour deposit of $1,000
and any unrecoverable tour expenses.
After July 17, 2015
No refund
2015 CIS Africa Tour
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2015
Please send the completed application form along with your US $1,000.00 deposit made
payable to CIS to highereducation@cois.org or
Council of International Schools
Office of Higher Education
PO Box 1052
Trumansburg, New York 14886 USA
Express Courier to CIS 3777 W. Seneca Rd., Trumansburg, NY 14886 Attn: C. Scott.
Tel: +1 607 387 3343
Email: highereducation@cois.org
For further program information contact:
Tour Director
Amy Kice
Dean of International Admission
St. Edward’s University
3001 S. Congress
Austin, TX 78704
Tel: 512.448.8508 • Fax: 512.464.8877
Email: amyk@stedwards.edu
For any questions concerning the travel arrangements contact:
Douglas Wren
Director of International Programs
Wren & Fida International
320 East 900 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Tel: 801.364.4481 or 888.303.4481 • Fax: 801.364.4330
Email: dwren@wfintl.com
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