WHY TRAVEL? Benefits to your child. Global Citizenship. Why this tour? Global Classroom

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2 OUR MEETING AGENDA Educational Objectives Why travel? Tour Highlights All-Inclusive Coverage Plan My Approach to Safety What are you responsible for? EF Price Guarantee & Payment Options

3 WHY TRAVEL? Benefits to your child Global Citizenship Why this tour? Global Classroom

4 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES Align with school curricula to bring subjects, people, places and events to life. Promote understanding, cultural respect, language learning and global citizenship. Sharpen key 21st century skills, including communication and global competence. Navigate new experiences and adapt to change with confidence.

5 WHY EF? Safety first All-Inclusive Coverage Plan 6-to-1 student-to-chaperone ratio Trained and licensed local guides 24-hour emergency on-call service Most educational Fully accredited, just like our school Full-time personal, bilingual Tour Director Best Value Highest quality at the guaranteed lowest prices Planning and organizing all tour logistics by travel experts ratings 4.7/5 Peace of Mind Should social unrest or natural events make traveling to our destination unsafe, EF will work with our group to make alternative arrangements.

6 DayS one and two Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica Meet your Tour Director at the airport in San Jose Day 2: San José Arenal region Visit INBioparque Ecosystem exhibits and trails Travel to the Arenal region Visit Poás Volcano Visit hot springs

7 Days three and four Day 3: Arenal region Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal Visit La Fortuna Waterfall Day 4: Monteverde Travel to Monteverde Visit a local school Horseback riding in Monteverde Your guide will instruct you on safety protocol before leading you into the uniquely lush cloud forest, where monkeys and tropical birds abound.

8 Days five and six Day 5: Monteverde Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Plant a tree in the EF reserve in Monteverde with your group Participate in a canopy adventure Please note: Travelers must weigh below 200lbs to participate in this activity. Day 6: Central Pacific Coast Travel to the Central Pacific Coast Visit Rainforest Adventures Park where you ll ride the aerial tram above the canopies, hike a nature trail and visit a butterfly sanctuary

9 Days seven & eight Day 7: Central Pacific Coast Visit Manuel Antonio National Park Enjoy a crocodile jungle safari boat cruise Return to Central Pacific Coast Day 8: Sarchi San José Travel via Sarchi to San José Spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Costa Rican dinner. Marimba music, entertainment by a local dance troupe, and spectacular city views from the restaurant will make this a night to remember. Short Video of Real Trip!

10 Day Nine & Ten Day 9: Sarapiquì River Whitewater rafting down the Sarapiquì River! Day 10: Return home :(

11 EVERYTHING YOU GET Program price includes Full-time, bilingual Tour Director Round-trip flights on major carriers Educational itinerary Hotels with private bathrooms Sightseeing led by licensed local guides Entrance fees to select attractions weshare, EF s online platform for a deeper learning experience Breakfast and dinner daily Comfortable motorcoach

12 A MORE ENGAGING LEARNING EXPERIENCE Students learn on a deeper level when their lessons connect to their own lives. EF s weshare platform makes sure that happens on tour. Taps into each student s strengths and passions Helps put a more personal lens on their experience Gives students a chance to reflect on and share what they ve learned through posttour presentations and videos Provides opportunity to earn high school or college credit weshare

13 ALL-INCLUSIVE COVERAGE PLAN The plan covers your child for Tour cancellation and interruption Illness and accident Baggage and property Flight delay 24hr access to an English-speaking representative For more information, call EF s Customer Service Department at , 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday Friday.

14 MY APPROACH TO SAFETY The same rules and behavioral expectations that apply to school will apply on my tour. If a traveler violates my rules, I have the right to send them home from tour at the parents expense. Any student who receives 2 or more office detentions or any suspensions before the trip will need to cancel their trip at their expense.

15 WHAT ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR? Spending money for optional excursions, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, lunches and snacks ($30-$65 per day) Tips for your Tour Director, bus driver and local guides (around $10 per day) Bus to and from Logan airport Passport These are all necessities each traveler will be responsible for on this tour.

16 PASSPORTS All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation Valid passports are required for all travelers Passports may take up to 14 weeks to process Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents Important note: Passports must be valid for at least six months after our scheduled return date

17 PAYMENT OPTIONS 1 Pay in Full at Enrollment Pay your entire balance at the time you enroll Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card or personal checks. 2 Automatic Payment Plan Free Payments automatically deducted from your bank account choose monthly or bi-weekly Payment methods accepted: ATM/debit card or checking account only. 3 Manual Payment Plan - $50 plan fee Receive invoices and make your payments in up to three installments Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit cards or personal checks.

18 PAYING FOR YOUR TOUR EF Price Guarantee - your guaranteed lowest price will never change once you enroll $ 206 a month About $ 7.00 a day Program Price ¹ (includes extension )$2,510 Includes: Round-trip airfare and on tour transportation Hotels with private bathrooms Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily Full-time Tour Director Daily activities, tours and entrances to attractions 1-day extension in San Jose Horseback riding in Monteverde $50 Folklore Evening $50 Global Travel Protection $155 Total for Students (under 20) $2, monthly payments $206/mo Adult Supplement ²$395 Total for Adults $3,16013 monthly payments$236/mo *Next year, your child cannot fail any classes or receive more than 2 office detentions, (and obviously absolutely no suspensions!) They will have to cancel their trip and you will lose your deposit.

19 HOW DO I RESERVE MY SPOT? Online Phone Tour Number VK Application deadline: By the end of this school year - June 19th. Maximum 36 slots are available. *Also based on application and teacher rec! For more information, call EF s Customer Service Department at , 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday Friday.

20 The purpose of life is to live it, to taste it, to experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT eftours.com/ vk