ORGANISING AN OVERSEAS LANGUAGE TOUR Living Lessons since 1960

Finding a reputable travel company Established in 1960 Established in 1960 Australia’s largest and most experienced school tour operator Australia’s largest and most experienced school tour operator Head office in Melbourne Head office in Melbourne Sales Offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville and Wellington Sales Offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville and Wellington Sole business is school group travel Sole business is school group travel Offer tried and tested brochure programs or tailor made itineraries and assistance to suit school’s specific aims and objectives Offer tried and tested brochure programs or tailor made itineraries and assistance to suit school’s specific aims and objectives

Language Tour Destinations Japan Japan New Caledonia New Caledonia France France Reunion Islands Reunion Islands China China Malaysia Malaysia Vietnam Vietnam Korea Korea Greece Greece Spain/South America Spain/South America Germany Germany Italy Italy Turkey Turkey

Philosophy of Language tours to extend the classroom into the environment being studied and to offer students experiences beyond the conventional tourist dimension. to extend the classroom into the environment being studied and to offer students experiences beyond the conventional tourist dimension. G.E.T’s philosophy - “Living Lessons” G.E.T’s philosophy - “Living Lessons” programmes are designed around Australian Curriculum programmes are designed around Australian Curriculum Many of our staff are ex teachers – understand unique learning environment Many of our staff are ex teachers – understand unique learning environment Teaching and learning programs for New Cal, other destinations to follow Teaching and learning programs for New Cal, other destinations to follow

Benefits of International Touring and Immersion for Language students Enhance students’ communication skills Enhance students’ communication skills Gain knowledge & understanding about family life, school life, general history, housing, food and table manners in a different culture. Gain knowledge & understanding about family life, school life, general history, housing, food and table manners in a different culture. Gather authentic materials and resources. Gather authentic materials and resources. Understand more about Australia after experiencing a different culture. Understand more about Australia after experiencing a different culture. Encourages a sense of responsibility by taking care of themselves and their belongings, and by working together as a team. Encourages a sense of responsibility by taking care of themselves and their belongings, and by working together as a team. Gives students an experience of life in a foreign language culture and to foster their appreciation of it. Gives students an experience of life in a foreign language culture and to foster their appreciation of it. Develop students’ abilities in reading and writing in a foreign language (eg. Signs, menus, directions) Develop students’ abilities in reading and writing in a foreign language (eg. Signs, menus, directions) Expose our students to the richness of other traditions and cultures. Expose our students to the richness of other traditions and cultures. Give our students the challenge of organising themselves for and experiencing overseas travel. Give our students the challenge of organising themselves for and experiencing overseas travel.

G.E.T services Competitive Airfare quotes Competitive Airfare quotes Itinerary Planning and Booking Itinerary Planning and Booking Homestay co-ordination and placement Homestay co-ordination and placement Accommodation choices (hostel – 3 star hotel) Accommodation choices (hostel – 3 star hotel) Coach charter Coach charter Rail passes or point to point tickets Rail passes or point to point tickets Sightseeing / guided tours Sightseeing / guided tours Language Lessons Language Lessons

Complimentary services In addition to those services – the following are also included Information nights at school Information nights at school Assistance with risk assessments Assistance with risk assessments Group departures at Sydney airport Group departures at Sydney airport 24 hour emergency contact numbers while overseas 24 hour emergency contact numbers while overseas Follow up tour surveys Follow up tour surveys

Steps for Organising an International Study Tour 1)STEP 1. CONTACT G.E.T. FOR QUOTE / ITINERARY Contact G.E.T. to gain an accurate quote for your proposed tour and itinerary 2)STEP 2. THE FIRST MEETING WITH SCHOOL ADMIN Arrange a meeting with school administration to discuss your proposal and plans for a study tour. 3)STEP 3. THE FIRST MEETING WITH STUDENTS Call a meeting of interested students and provide them with a letter for parents outlining the objectives of the tour, anticipated dates, approximate costs and advantages of the tour. Include a tear-off response sheet to return as an expression of interest and seeking further details. 4)STEP 4. A PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER MEETING If sufficient interest is shown organise an evening. G.E.T. can supply a powerpoint of a recent school excursion to the destination. 5)STEP 5.LODGE DEPOSIT WITH G.E.T. A deposit is necessary so that tour arrangements may be confirmed with carriers, accommodation houses etc. An invoice will be sent for amount with payment deadline quoted.

Steps for Organising an International Study Tour 6)STEP 6.BALANCE OF PAYMENT Send a letter of receipt to parents, and outline a schedule for balance of payments based on deadline for final payment advised by G.E.T. 7)STEP 7. FINAL PAYMENT Final payment invoice will be sent to you with a deadline 65 days prior to date of travel. With this payment it will be necessary for us to receive a full names list of passengers. 8)STEP 8.THE FINAL MEETING Hold another information session for parents to discuss the finer details of the tour, spending money, accommodation, packing suggestions, meeting times, etc., 9)STEP 9.THE DEPARTURE On day of departure a G.E.T. representative will be at the airport to co-ordinate check-in.

The G.E.T. Advantage Educational Tours Specialist Educational Tours Specialist Understand and respond to the needs of Australian schools Understand and respond to the needs of Australian schools Attend & present at information sessions as required Attend & present at information sessions as required Professional service and personal attention Professional service and personal attention Understand and respond to the unique demands of specialised group travel arrangements Understand and respond to the unique demands of specialised group travel arrangements Well established reputable company with nearly 50 years experience in organising Educational Tours Well established reputable company with nearly 50 years experience in organising Educational Tours Registered Australian travel agent – IATA, AFTA. Registered Australian travel agent – IATA, AFTA. Huge selection of finely planned itineraries – or create your own Huge selection of finely planned itineraries – or create your own Ongoing Support, prior to, during and on return from your tour Ongoing Support, prior to, during and on return from your tour

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