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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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Where are we going?

ItineraryDay 1 Fly overnight to Spain

Day 2 Madrid Day 3 Madrid

Day 4 Toledo • Granada Day 5 Granada • Seville

Day 6 Seville • Costa del Sol Day 7 Costa del Sol Day 8 Costa del Sol

Day 9 Depart for home

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How much does it cost?

Price QuoteEnrollment Fee $95 Program Fee * $2,115 Tour items not included Morocco $155 El Escorial $60 Flamenco Evening Seville $55

Early Enrollment Discountˆ -$150 Current Departure Fees** $411 All Inclusive Insurance $145

Peace of Mind Program FreeAdult Supplement $335

Monthly† Total

For Students (monthly) $164 total: $2,616

For Adults (monthly) $185 total: $2,951

* Program fee valid for all who enroll through Thursday, March 31, 2011. All other fees subject to change.

^Discount applicable to travelers enrolled December 16, 2010 through February 28, 2011. This discount cannot be used or combined with any other offer.

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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

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What does the Program Fee NOT include?

• Beverages and lunches (unless specified)

• Optional excursions

• Departure fees

• Tips for your tour director, bus driver and local guides

• Spending money

• Insurance

• Passport/visa fees

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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

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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

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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

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How do I enroll?

Online: www.eftours.com/enroll

Phone: 1-800-665-5364

Fax: 1-800-318-3732

Mail:EF Educational ToursOne Education StreetCambridge, MA 02141

Tour number:1008685Enrollment deadline: February 28h,

2011

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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

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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.

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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

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