DISCOVER CHINAJune 8-17, 2014 | 10 days

DISCOVER CHINAJune 8-17, 2014 | 10 days

Why international experiences are important

- To gain awareness of global perspectives and connections

- To align with school curricula and bring subjects, places and events to life

- To develop the interpersonal skills necessary to navigate new experiences with confidence, maturity and flexibility

- To stand out on college applications andfuture resumes

We’re gaining a new perspective on the world

EF’s lifetime of experience. Our experience of a lifetime.

Worldwide presence

6-to-1 student-to-chaperone ratio

Trained and licensed local guides

24-hour emergency on-call service

Insurance Coverage Plan

 

World Leader in International Education

Fully accredited

Full-time bilingual Tour Director by our side

Educational itineraries based on almost 50 years of experience

 

Where we’re goingDay 1 – Overnight flight to Beijing

Day 2 – Arrive in Beijing - Meet your Tour Director - Dinner

Day 3 – Beijing - Guided sightseeing of Beijing - Tiananmen Square - Visit the Forbidden City - Summer Palace

Day 4 – Beijing- Excursion to the Great Wall of China- Hutong Tour in a Rickshaw - Dinner with a local Chinese family

Day 5 - Take the high speed train to Shanghai- Walking Tour of Nanjing-Lu and the Bund

Day 6 - Travel to Suzhou - Visit the “Venice of the East”

Day 7 – Suzhou- Guided sightseeing of Suzhou- Dim Sum Cooking Class - Free time in Shanghai

Day 8 – Shanghai - Guided sightseeing of Shanghai - Jade Buddah Temple

Day 9 – Shanghai - Visit the World Financial Center - Huangpu River Cruise

Day 10 – Return home

Our University School ChaperonesDr. Stephen Marten: Dr. Marten is in his 12th year with University School. He has taught AP Geography and World History, served as Social Studies department chair in the Middle School; and as an administrator in the Upper and Middle schools.Dr. Marten has been in education for 20 years. He has taught in London, UK, Auckland, New Zealand and the University School. He has travelled extensively in Europe, the Americas, Australia and Asia, including China.

Ms. Hong Jia: Ms.Jia is a native Chinese and was born in Beijing. She received her bachelor degree in China and Masters degree in USA. She has been working at University School for nine years and has been teaching 6-8 th grade Chinese for 6 years.

Ms. Ying Li Harwood: Ms. Harwood has been with University School for two years teaching 9-12 grade students Chinese. She is a native Chinese, born and educated in Shanghai, China and has been in the US for more than 20 years. With a background in English Study and Hotel Management, she was one of the 1st generation college educated interpreters for Westerner and foreign delegations travel to China.

InsuranceCoverage Plan

Designed specifically with EF travelers in mind

- Provides comprehensive protection for travelers should something unexpected happen before or during the tour

- 24-hour access to an English-speaking representative

For more information visit eftours.com/coverage or call EF’s Customer Service Department at 800-665-5364.

Meet the EF Tours team. With us every step.

Ben Baltimore

Global Education ConsultantWorks with the teachersto plan itinerary

Alejandra Chi-Ham

Regional Account ManagerResponsible for excellent customer service

Andrew Hicks

Regional RepresentativeIn our neighborhood to meet face to face and help plan logistics

What’s included?- Round trip airfare

- Hotels with private bathrooms

- Comfortable motorcoach

- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily

- All-Inclusive Coverage

- Full-time bilingual Tour Director

- Licensed local guides

- Entrance fees to local attractions and

historically significant sites

- Experiential activities

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What’s not included?- Spending money for souvenirs, beverages, snacks

- Passport and/or visa fees

Your experience The details

Passports and visas

- Passports may take up to 14 weeks to process and need to be valid for at least six months after our scheduled return date

- If you are not a U.S. citizen, please review the visa requirements for our destinations

Paying for your trip

$4149 for adult

Applicant Procedures:

•Total Cost is $4,000.00.

•Applicants must submit a $350 non-refundable deposit (payable by cash, check made out to University School or credit card), which will be applied toward the total cost of the program. •Applications & deposit fees are due no later than January 31, 2014. Payment can be sent or brought to Bryon Rostanzo or Lara Bezianis in the Office of Summer and Extended Programs. (Lower School Building)

•Once you are registered, you will receive confirmation of your reservation and periodic trip updates from University School’s Summer and Extended Programs Office.

•50% of the balance is due no later than February 18, 2014 and the outstanding balance is due in full no later than April 1, 2014

Program Cancellation Policy109 to 30 days prior to departure, full refund less $350 administrative fee and 50% of the program price.

29 days or less prior to departure, no refund will be issued.

DISCOVER CHINAJune 8-17, 2014 | 10 days

DISCOVER CHINAJune 8-17, 2014 | 10 days