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CIS Middle East Tour
10 - 24 March 2017
Cairo, Egypt (optional)
Amman, Jordan
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Manama, Bahrain
Muscat, Oman
Doha, Qatar
Shaping the future of international education
CIS S
tudent Recruitment Tours
What makes CIS Tours unique?CIS tours have stood the test of time. CIS is a non-profit that has been sponsoring recruitment tours for nearly 40 years. Our tour leaders are all experienced admissions counselors working at CIS member institutions. They understand your needs and goals. CEMA is a group of experienced admission professionals who volunteer their time to plan and direct recruitment tours in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
CIS tours focus entirely on undergraduate recruitment. Tour events only include invited students from high quality CIS member schools and outstanding national schools with student populations preparing to study abroad.
CIS tours offer inclusive pricing which covers all logistics and events. There are no surprise bills at the end of the tour.
CIS tours are truly educational. During the tour, participants conduct in-depth workshops to help students, parents, counselors, and teachers learn more about various admission related topics. Daily interactions with admissions professionals from other CIS member institutions allow you to learn from the experiences of others, share ideas, and build your network.
QUICK FACTS FROM 2016 TOUR 24 Schools Visited
1,462 Students Seen
ABOUT THE TOUR
University representatives from all regions are invited to join the CIS Middle East Tour which will reach key cities in the Middle East and includes an optional add-on stop at the beginning of the tour in Cairo, Egypt. Following that, we will be visiting a diverse group of local and
international high schools in Amman, Kuwait, Doha, Manama, Muscat, and Dubai. In addition to giving admissions-related presentations and hosting workshops
reaching students, parents, guidance counsellors, and EducationUSA advisors, tour participants will enjoy ample networking opportunities as part of the
tour including a high school guidance counsellor fly-in. The cost of the tour is $13,370 (including deposit). Tour participants are able to choose to participate from Amman to Doha or pay the additional fee for the stop in Cairo. The add-on to Egypt is $2,463. The cost of the add-on to Egypt will include the flight from Cairo to Amman, three hotel nights, visa, and all transportation between airport, school visits, and hotel. Wren and Fida will work with each individual traveler for flights and hotel nights needed in Cairo or Amman.
CIS is a pioneering organization when it comes to student recruitment in this region. The collective experience of the volunteer members of the
Committee for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMA) provides you with an excellent opportunity to meet your recruitment objectives. Exceptional
travel logistic support is provided by our partners at Wren & Fida. Tour participants can expect a high level of service before, during, and after the tour.
“Personally the tour brought more enlightenment to
me as an individual. It allows one to understand (from both the professional
and personal perspective) many aspects of a region—from the educational background to personal life styles. For the institution, brand awareness has become
stronger over the years and continues to do so.”
-Nadia Agarrat, New York Institute of Technology
MEET THE TOUR DIRECTORS
TOUR DIRECTORNatalie MikulakAssociate Director – International AdmissionsOffice of AdmissionsUniversity of Colorado [email protected] +1.303.492.6216
Natalie has been helping students from all over the world realize their dreams of international education since 2008. She began her career at a university in Germany before bringing her admissions expertise and German baking skills back to her alma mater, the University of Colorado Boulder, in 2010, where she currently leads all international recruitment initiatives. Natalie has been traveling to the Middle East regularly since 2012 and is excited to share “foodie adventures” with the CIS group!
ASSISTANT TOUR DIRECTORMolly WittAssociate Director of International AdmissionsThe University of Vermont [email protected]+1.802.656.3228
Molly has more than 10 years of professional experience within the field of International Education. After
completing her undergraduate degree in German, she went on to work as an advisor for Study Abroad and International Student Services. During that time, she completed a Masters in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Global Education. Her experience within International Admissions began in 2008 at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and she currently serves as the Associate Director of International Admissions at the University of Vermont.
TRAVEL SUPPORTDouglas WrenVice-President
Wren & Fida InternationalEmail: [email protected]
“Personally the tour brought more enlightenment to
me as an individual. It allows one to understand (from both the professional
and personal perspective) many aspects of a region—from the educational background to personal life styles. For the institution, brand awareness has become
stronger over the years and continues to do so.”
-Nadia Agarrat, New York Institute of Technology
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
OPTIONAL ADD-ON
FRI 10 Mar Cairo, Egypt Individual Arrivals. Overnight in Cairo.
SAT 11 Mar Cairo, Egypt Institutional Time. Add-On Orientation Meeting. Overnight in Cairo.
SUN 12 Mar Cairo, Egypt School visits in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
MON 13 Mar Cairo, Egypt School visits in Cairo. Flight to Amman for Middle East Tour.
MIDDLE EAST TOUR ITINERARY
SUN 12 Mar Amman, Jordan Individual Arrivals. Overnight in Amman.
MON 13 Mar Amman, Jordan Orientation Meeting. Overnight in Amman.
TUE 14 Mar Amman, Jordan School visits in Amman. Overnight in Amman.
WED 15 Mar Amman, Jordan School visits in Amman. Flight to Kuwait City. Overnight in Kuwait City.
THU 16 Mar Kuwait City, Kuwait School visits in Kuwait. Flight to Dubai. Overnight in Dubai.
FRI 17 Mar Dubai, United Arab Emirates Counsellor Fly-In. Overnight in Dubai.
SAT 18 Mar Dubai, United Arab Emirates Institutional Time. Overnight in Dubai.
SUN 19 Mar Dubai, United Arab Emirates School visits in Dubai. Overnight in Dubai.
MON 20 Mar Dubai, United Arab Emirates
School visits in Dubai. Flight to Manama. Overnight in Manama
TUE 21 Mar Manama, Bahrain School visits in Manama. Flight to Muscat. Overnight in Muscat.
WED 22 Mar Muscat, Oman School visits in Muscat. Flight to Doha. Overnight in Doha.
THU 23 Mar Doha, Qatar School visits in Doha. Closing Meeting. Closing Dinner. Overnight in Doha.
FRI 24 Mar Doha, Qatar Individual Departures.
DESTINATIONS Optional add-on to Cairo (EGYPT), Amman, (JORDAN), Kuwait City, (KUWAIT), Dubai, (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES), Manama (BAHRAIN), Muscat (OMAN), Doha (QATAR). TRANSPORTATIONAll flights will be coach/economy class. Flights begin in Amman (or with optional add-on in Cairo) and end in Doha. ACCOMODATIONSThirteen (13) nights (Fifteen with Cairo add-on) 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 Amman and debriefing in Doha.MEALSDaily breakfast. Opening dinner in Amman. Closing dinner in Doha.
GRATUITIES & TAXESAll gratuities and taxes related to transportation, accomodation and transfers are included. Airport and hotel porters, drivers and guide gratuities are all included. Airport departure taxes are also included. PASSPORTS/VISAS Participants must possess a valid passport with at least six months validity and adequate blank pages. Tourist Visa fees for travel to Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan are included for U.S., U.K., and E.U. passport holders. The cost of any additional visas required for non-U.S., U.K., and E.U. passport holders are NOT included in the price of the tour and will need to be secured at their own cost. For those travelers who choose to participate in the Cairo, Egypt Add-On, the cost of the on arrival visa is included in Add-On Tour PackageTOUR GUIDANCE & MANAGEMENT The tour director and assistant tour director are experienced admissions professionals who will manage leading this tour. A professional tour manager from Wren & Fida
International will also travel with the group to 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 MATERIALSLuggage tags and mobile Tour Guidebook App will be provided to all participants. TRAVEL INSURANCE A group coverage policy is included for all participants. A copy can be obtained from Wren & Fida.MISCELLANEOUSInformation 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.
TRAVEL DETAILS
GENERAL CONDITIONS• CIS tours are available to CIS Higher Education member institutions only.
• Participants must be full-time, permanent international admission officers of the member institution.
• Participants must have at least two years of full-time professional admissions experience.
• Participants must adhere to the Council of International Schools Code of Ethics and the Guiding Principles for Higher Education Members.
• Participants must take part in the entire tour itinerary; deviations from the tour itinerary are not permitted.
• An institution may not send more than one representative.
• Additional travelers may not accompany the tour participant at any time on the tour.
• Participants must be prepared to make general presentations on the university admissions process and be familiar with the admission and financial aid policies of their own institutions and the concerns of international students.
• Any substitution in the person traveling must be reviewed and approved by CIS at least 45 days prior to the start of the tour. The new participant must submit a completed application and is required meet all of the conditions for participation. Once approved, substitute travelers will pay a USD 1,000 change fee plus any additional tour expenses.
• Due to space restrictions, floor displays at school visits are prohibited. Promotional giveaways are also not permitted. Participants must remain behind their tables when interacting with attendees.
• The Council of International Schools (CIS) frequently photographs and/or videotapes and records its events and meetings. By attending this event you consent to being recorded and/or photographed, and authorise CIS to use any video, recording and/or photographs in any medium (web, digital, print, broadcast) throughout the world at CIS’s sole and exclusive discretion.
COST OF PARTICIPATION PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINEUSD 13,370 (USD 15,833 with add-on) 15 December 2016
PAYMENT & REGISTRATION• 15 December 2016 - Tour application with USD 1,000 deposit (excl. VAT) is due to CIS.
Participants must meet the conditions for participation and application deadlines in order to be considered.
• 6 January 2017 - Balance of USD 12,370 (USD 14,833 with add-on) is due to Wren & Fida. There is a late fee of 5% assessed after January 6.
• 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 (before and during the tour) and all other items not in the control of Wren & Fida International and the Council of International Schools.
CANCELLATION/PENALTIESCIS and Wren & Fida will only accept written cancellations. Fees will be assessed for cancellations in the following manner:
• Cancellations prior to 15 December: 100% of the tour balance is refundable, including the USD 1,000 tour deposit.
• Cancellations between 15 December and 6 January: 100% of the tour balance is refundable, less the USD 1,000 tour deposit and any unrecoverable tour expenses.
• Cancellations between January 7 and January 20: 50% of the tour balance is refundable, less the USD 1,000 tour deposit and any unrecoverable tour expenses. No refund will be made if cancellation is received after January 20.
CONTACT THE TEAM
CIS Higher Education [email protected]
Shaping the future of international education
