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Why travel

Educational objectives

To promote international understanding and a respect for a variety of cultures

To clarify and deepen our understanding of the American identity and its values and beliefs through intercultural experience

To expand our knowledge about culture and history and the basis for different values and beliefs

To develop the interpersonal skills necessary to navigate a new environment with confidence, maturity and flexibility

Our meeting agenda

EF Education First

– Who are they?

– Why did we choose them?

Safety on tour

Traveling with EF

Our tour itinerary

Our tour package

– What’s included?

– What isn’t?

Pricing, Monthly Payment Plan

How to enroll

Questions and answers

EF is the World Leader in International Education.

For nearly half a century, EF has broken down barriers of geography, language and culture. EF has over 400 schools and offices in more than 50 countries.

EF is different.

In addition to educational tours, EF provides worldwide language learning, student exchange, cultural immersion and service tours, au pair services and college study programs, as well as a top-ranked international business school.

Who is EF Education First?

Explore the Global Classroom

Why EF?

Best value Most educational Quality tours at guaranteed lowest prices Fully accredited, just like our school

All tour logistics organized by travel experts Educational itineraries led by local guides

Safety first

EF has schools and offices in hundreds of cities around the world London, Paris, Rome, Madrid and Athens, to name just a few. EF has local staff in the major cities that your child will be visiting!

Since 1965. Nearly half a century of experience.

24-hour emergency on-call service so you can reach EF day or night while your child is on tour.

Full-time, bilingual, professionally trained EF Tour Director.

All-Inclusive Coverage Plan protects your child AND your investment. Visit eftours.com/coverage

EF’s Peace of Mind Program is on our side. Should social unrest or natural events make traveling to your destination unsafe, EF will work with our group to make alternative arrangements.

Why group travel?

Group travel keeps tours affordable,

allowing more students to see the world

Combined groups get the best value

Tour choice and departure date flexibility

to match with other groups

Meet other students from around the country

Traveling with EF

What’s included?

Round-trip flights on major carriers

8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

Comfortable motorcoach

3 meals daily; Dinner on arrival day; breakfast on departure day

Full-time Tour Director

Licensed local guides

Entrance fees to select attractions

Service Learning itinerary

What are you responsible for?

These are all necessities each traveler will be responsible for on this tour.

Spending money for beverages, lunches, snacks, souvenirs and free time activities ($25-$30per day)

Tips for Tour Director, Bus Driver & Local Guides (around $10 per day)

Passport and/or visa feesValid passports required that are valid for at least 6 months after our return date

Passports may take up to 14 weeks to processSome destinations may require travel visas

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

Video of Costa Rica!

So, where are WE going?!

Why Service Learning?

Make authentic connections with other cultures and people

Understand global issues and offer local solutions

Apply academic, social and personal skills to improve the community

Make decisions that have real, not hypothetical, results

Earn service hours

Service learning instills a sense of civic responsibility, promotes compassionate leadership and inspires personal and cultural awareness. Students will develop as future global citizens as they:

Authentic, meaningful service with EF

Tour Director

Ensures every day on tour is inspiring, immersive and transformative

Works directly with community to ensure valuable, impactful visit

Our group will spend quality time in the community, getting to know the people and their way of life. Through these authentic connections, students will make a valuable impact on the lives of locals—and an eye-opening, life-changing impact on their own lives.

In order to protect their home, community members of Palo Seco must continue to reforest mangrove trees to keep their coastline stable. This tour allows students to discover firsthand

the solutions to stabilizing the ecosystems involved. In addition to your Service Learning activities, you’ll enjoy the biodiversity of this beautiful country from every angle by visiting the hot springs of the Arenal region, hiking to La Fortuna Waterfall, visiting INBioparque, taking an

exciting canopy tour and even going kayaking.

 

Every EF Service Learning Tour is a unique experience, facilitated by our group’s own:

Service Director

Helps facilitate the service

Contextualizes historical, social, political &

economic significance

Authentic, meaningful service with EF

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MANUAL PLAN: Deposit: $95, 30 Days Later: $500, 110 Days Prior to Tour: Balance Due

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