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2 2 Why take an educational tour? Newfound confidence and independence Improve your grades and enhance college applications Enhanced career prospects Experience new cultures and explore famous sights Have fun with your friends and make new ones

3 eftours.com 3 EF is #1 in educational travel o EF has the lowest price guaranteed. More teachers choose EF than any other educational travel organization and 97% of students recommend the tours. o The itineraries are educational, featuring experiential learning and visits to the best sites. EF is also accredited, so students can earn high school credit. o A 24-hour EF Tour Director stays with our group around the clock on tour, providing insight about our destination as well as great tips. o With 45 years of experience and a worldwide presence, we are traveling with the safest and most reputable travel organization.

4 eftours.com 4 EF is committed to your safety o EF has hundreds of offices in more than 50 countries. o 24-hour emergency on-call service so you can reach EF day or night while your child is on tour. o Bilingual professionally trained EF Tour Director accompanies our group 24 hours a day. o EF ’ s Peace of Mind program, allows us to change our tour and/or departure date up to 35 days prior to departure.

5 eftours.com 5 How does group travel work? What is group travel? >Groups with similar tour preferences and departure dates are combined to share a motorcoach Why does EF combine groups? >Makes tours equally affordable for groups of 6 or 40 >Low prices means more students can see the world >Allows students to meet other travelers from around the country How does EF combine groups? >Flexible date range >Similar tour options

6 eftours.com 6 Where are we going? Portugal & Spain Itinerary Day 1 Fly overnight to Portugal Day 2 Lisbon Day 3 Lisbon Day 4 Evora Algarve Day 5 Algarve Day 6 Seville Costa del Sol Day 7 Costa del Sol Day 8 Costa del Sol Granada Day 9 Valencia Day 10 Valencia Day 11 Barcelona Day 12 Depart for home

7 eftours.com 7 How much does it cost? Tour Information Group Leader: Jennifer Pfeffer-Dittes Tour Number: 1022268 Tour Name: Portugal and Spain Departure Date: Friday, Mar 23, 2012 Return Date: Tuesday, Apr 03, 2012 Number of Days: 12 Departure Gateway: Minneapolis Price Quote Enrollment Fee $95 Program Fee * $1,995 Early Enrollment Discountˆ -$100 (thru April 30) Current Departure Fees** $426 Weekend Supplement $35 Sintra and Cascais Excursion $60 All Inclusive Insurance $145 (optional – but recommended) Peace of Mind Program Free Monthly Total Student Cost$246 $2,706 **Quote created on April 13, 2011** **These costs are due to fluctuate a bit, depending on departure fees and additional excursions the group chooses. **Tips are not included and are collected two weeks prior to departure. Program fee includes Airfare: Round-trip flights Transportation: Comfortable motorcoach Accommodations: 10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (13 with extension) Meals: European breakfast and dinner daily Tour director: Full-time EF Tour Director Sightseeing: 4 sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides 1 sightseeing tour led by your tour director (3 with extension) 2 walking tours (3 with extension)

8 eftours.com 8 What does the Program Fee include? Airfare Hotel accommodations Transportation Breakfast and dinner daily Full-time EF Tour Director Guided sightseeing tours Entrance fees to select attractions

9 eftours.com 9 What does the Program Fee NOT include? Beverages and lunches Optional excursions Departure fees Tips for your tour director, bus driver and local guides Spending money Insurance Passport/visa fees

10 eftours.com 10 FUNDRAISING School Led Fundraising: 1) spring and fall coffee sales 2) concessions through the booster club Student Led Fundraising (from the past): Grocery bagging (summer) Bake sale (summer) Rails to Trails Event Donations (Lions club, etc.) Window clings The more active the student with fundraising, the more the student earns. Students are paid by the hour for group fundraising events. Money is sent directly to EF unless account is paid in full.

11 eftours.com 11 EF’s monthly payment plan Automatic deduction from your checking account (or charged to your credit/debit card) each month No late fees Final payment deadline up to 25 days prior to departure For example:  It’s February, and John is going on an EF tour to Italy and Greece the following July.  The total tour cost is $2,864.  Therefore, John’s monthly payments are only $179. TOTAL COST ÷ NO. OF MONTHS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– = MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO BE DEDUCTED $2,864 ÷ 16 = $179

12 eftours.com 12 All-inclusive Insurance $145 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan includes: >Tour Cancellation and Interruption >Medical and Accident >Baggage and Property >Flight Delay Insurance >24-hour access to an English speaking representative For more information visit eftours.com/insurance or call EF’s Customer Service Department at 1-800-665-5364

13 eftours.com 13 Passports and Visas Valid passports are required for all travelers Passports may take up to fourteen weeks to process Some destinations may require travel visas Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation

14 eftours.com 14 How do I enroll? Online: www.eftours.com/enroll Phone: 1-800-665-5364 Fax: 1-800-318-3732 Mail: EF Educational Tours One Education Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Tour number: 1022268 Enrollment deadline: April 30, 2011

15 eftours.com 15 eftours.com/student Visit EF’s student website to: Watch videos that highlight what you’ll do and see on tour. Learn about where you’ll travel with Lonely Planet Destination Guides. Read Following the Equator, EF’s travel blog Get tips on everything from packing to obtaining a passport. Connect with other travelers on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and more

16 eftours.com 16 eftours.com/parent Visit EF’s parent website to: Learn more about how EF will make your child’s tour educational and safe. Get important travel tips on what you need to know before the tour. Find information about how to fundraise for the tour. Get answers to parent’s most commonly asked questions. Connect with EF on Facebook, Twitter and more.

17 eftours.com 17 Personalized website for travelers Log-in to: Make online payments Purchase insurance and phone cards Enroll on optional excursions See messages and alerts from EF and your group leader View flight and hotel information

18 eftours.com 18 Online reviews from travelers Login to: Thkaa;flh Ha;lgh;hf;la Ahg;laskhf;lahf; Lakhflanfl;anfvla Alfbna;ljnbf;an;a Read what other parents, students and teachers say about their EF tour experience. Visit www.eftours.com/reviewswww.eftours.com/reviews

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