1. Rose Tree Media School District World Language Department French Exchange 2014-2015 AVIGNON, FRANCE

2. Group of 20-30 students 2 week stay around Halloween Possible dates: Oct.27 to Nov.8

3. While the American students continue their normal school schedule…. The French group will go on daily excursions during the school day…. Historic Philadelphia, the Franklin Institute, Linvilla Orchards, Longwood gardens… and 2 big excursions: Possibly Lancaster and Washington D.C.

4. March 2015 Culture Quest- http://www.cqtours.com/

5. Homestay in Avignon with our exchange partners then 2 days touring Paris Possible dates: Thursday, March 19 th through Thursday, April 4th

6. Host Obligations Separate bed Provide all meals Invite your exchange student to participate in your weekend activities Provide transportation Covered dish dinner Be welcoming

7. Travel Obligations Willingness to host Attend all pre-travel meetings Adhere to ALL payment and paperwork deadlines Remain FLEXIBLE Agree to follow district rules

8. Selection Criteria Enrolled in French III, IV or V during 2014- 2015 academic year. Recommendations reflecting responsibility, solid attendance, excellent discipline, and projected ability to handle absence.

9. Cost Approximately $3000 all-inclusive except spending money, passport costs and 1 lunch in Paris. $325 deposit due by Thursday, April 10th. (RTMSD.) $400 payment due by June 30th. (Culture Quest) $350 payment due by September 15 th Remaining balance due 90 days before departure.

10. Questions?