Shaping the future of international education CIS Student Recruitment Tour Southern Cone 3-15 March 2019 Santiago, Chile Asuncion, Paraguay Montevideo, Uruguay Buenos Aires, Argentina Porto Alegre, Brazil Sao Paulo, Brazil Campinas, Brazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ABOUT THE TOUR We will begin the 2019 Southern Cone tour in Santiago, Chile. For the first week, we will visit key schools in Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina where will spend our first weekend in Buenos Aires. The second week will take us to Brazil, where we ll visit a new destination, Porto Alegre, as well as key markets in the Sao Paulo region and Rio de Janeiro. The Southern Cone tour is a welcoming environment for universities representatives interested in recruitment opportunities in South America and diversifying their campus communities. This tour has been expertly planned and facilitated, so can you get the most value for you and your institution. QUICK FACTS FROM 2018 TOUR 15 Schools Visited 1,440 Students Seen A small tour group (no more than 15 reps) which will allow for more quality time with students 14 school visits and several school fairs Present on topics related to the college search and admission process for students Connect and build relationships with educational advisers in the region Conduct a service project for an underserved population. What makes CIS tours unique? CIS tours have stood the test of time. CIS is a non-profit organization that has been sponsoring recruitment tours for nearly 40 years. Our tour leaders are experienced admissions professionals working at CIS member universities. They understand your needs and goals. CIS tours are targeted. Tour events include invited students from CIS member schools and outstanding national schools with student populations preparing to study abroad. CIS tours offer inclusive pricing. There are no surprise bills at the end of the tour. The tours are assisted by highly experienced travel professionals to manage all the logistics. CIS tours are truly educational. During the tour, participants lead workshops to help students, parents, counsellors, and teachers learn more about admissionrelated topics. Daily interaction with admissions professionals from other CIS member universities allows you to learn from others, share ideas, and build your network. Tour Mentorship Programme On CIS Tours, participants who are new to admissions and recruitment (less than 2 years of experience) are matched with experienced admission travelers who serve as their mentors. The programme aims to support mentees in building relevant skills and expertise as student recruitment/admission experts travelling internationally.
MEET THE TOUR DIRECTORS TOUR DIRECTOR Jeremy Brown Director of International Admissions Southern Methodist University (SMU) Tel: +1 241 768 2058 jeremyb@smu.edu Jeremy Brown is the Director of International Admission at SMU located in Dallas, Texas. He currently serves on the CIS Latin America committee. Prior to joining the Latin America committee, he led multiple tours in Latin America and the Caribbean for universities. He is a member of the International ACAC and NACAC. He received his bachelors in Spanish and minor in Communications from Walla Walla University. As for where he s from? There isn t an easy answer to that question. Other than the 13 years Jeremy most recently spent in Vermont, Jeremy has never lived in one state for more than 5 years in a row, including a year when he lived in Argentina. ASSISTANT TOUR DIRECTOR Renee Loayza Director of International Admission Lynn University Tel: +1 561 237 7977 rloayza@lynn.edu Renee Loayza is the director of international admission at Lynn University, located in Boca Raton, Florida. Since joining the university in 2010, Lynn has consistently ranked among the most international universities in the nation, taking the number one spot in the south by U.S. News and World Report. She has served for several years on the CIS Latin America Committee and is currently its Chair. Ms. Loayza was born in Bolivia and grew up attending international schools in Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela. A Third Culture Kid (TCK), earning her bachelor s and master s degrees at Emmanuel College in Boston, Massachusetts. Ms. Loayza joined their admission office and launched the International Student Recruitment and Services department. During her tenure at Emmanuel, Ms. Loayza became the Associate Dean for International Programs and was responsible for the college s largest increase of international student enrollment in the 1990s. With over 20 years in higher education, Ms. Loayza continues to follow her passion - changing student s lives through international education. TRAVEL SUPPORT Brett Steele Managing Director, Wren International bsteele@wrenintl.com
TENTATIVE ITINERARY SUN 03 Mar Santiago, Chile Individual arrivals. Orientation Meeting. Opening Dinner. Overnight in Santiago. MON 04 Mar Santiago, Chile School visits. Overnight in Santiago TUE 05 Mar Santiago, Chile School visits. Flight to Asuncion. Overnight in Asuncion. WED 06 Mar Asuncion, Paraguay School visits. Flight to Buenos Aires. Overnight in Buenos Aires. THU 07 Mar Montevideo, Uruguay Flight to Montevideo. School visits. Flight to Buenos Aires. Overnight in Buenos Aires. FRI 08 Mar Buenos Aires, Argentina School Visits. Overnight in Buenos Aires. SAT 09 Mar Buenos Aires, Argentina Institutional Time. Overnight in Buenos Aires. SUN 10 Mar Buenos Aires, Argentina Institutional Time. Flight to Porto Alegre. Overnight in Porto Alegre. MON 11 Mar Porto Alegre, Brazil School Visits. Flight to Sao Paulo. Overnight in Sao Paulo. TUE 12 Mar Sao Paulo, Brazil School Visits. Overnight in Sao Paulo. WED 13 Mar Campinas, Brazil Bus to Campinas. School Visits, Flight to Rio de Janeiro. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro. THU 14 Mar Rio de Janeiro, Brazil School Visits, Tour Review. Closing Dinner. Individual departures or overnight in Rio de Janeiro. FRI 15 Mar Individual departures. 1515
TRAVEL DETAILS DESTINATIONS Santiago, CHILE; Asuncion, PARAGUAY; Montevideo, URUGUAY; Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA; Porto Alegre, Sao Paulo, Campinas, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL. TRANSPORTATION All flights will be coach/ economy class. Flights begin in Santiago and end in Rio de Janeiro. International flights outside of this itinerary are not included, though Wren International can assist you with flight booking. ACCOMMODATIONS 12 nights at first class hotels, single rooms, taxes, breakfast, and internet included. The hotel list will be posted to the Wren International website. TRANSFERS Included from airport to the hotel and vice versa, by private motor coach. All group transfers for school visits and college fairs are included. ORIENTATION/ DEBRIEFING Orientation meeting in Santiago and debriefing in Rio de Janeiro. MEALS Daily breakfast. Opening dinner in Santiago and closing dinner in Rio de Janeiro. GRATUITIES & TAXES All gratuities and taxes related to transportation, accommodation and transfers are included. Airport/hotel porters, drivers, and guide gratuities are all included. Airport departure taxes are also included. PASSPORTS/VISAS A valid passport is required to travel, along with a minimum validity of six months from the scheduled return date and at least six empty visa pages. Visas are not included in the cost of the tour. Wren International can assist with letters of invitation and/or referrals to our partner CIBT as needed. TOUR GUIDANCE The tour director and assistant tour director are experienced admissions professionals. A professional tour manager from Wren International will also travel with the group to handle all tour logistics. WEBPAGE A webpage with login and password will be provided for pre-trip communication. TOUR MATERIALS Appropriate pre-tour information and pre-trip literature will be provided to all tour participants. Luggage tags, a personalized name badge and mobile app will be provided for all participants TRAVEL INSURANCE A group coverage policy is included for all participants. A copy can be obtained from Wren International. MISCELLANEOUS Information on schools to be visited on the tour and cultural background information on the countries to be visited will be provided in advance. A CIS brochure with information about each participating institution will be provided to each school to share with prospective students.
GENERAL CONDITIONS CIS tours are available to CIS Higher Education member institutions only. Participants must be full-time, permanent international admission officers of the member institution. Preference is shown to participants with at least two years of full-time university admissions experience. A limited number of places are available for participants with less than two years of experience who agree to participate in the CIS Tour Mentorship Programme to support their professional development while on the tour. Participants must adhere to the CIS Code of Ethics and the Guiding Principles for Higher Education Members. Participants must take part in the entire tour itinerary; deviations from the tour itinerary are not permitted. An institution may not send more than one representative. Additional travellers may not accompany the tour participant at any time on the tour. Participants must be prepared to make general presentations on the university admissions process and be familiar with the admission and financial aid policies of their own institutions and the concerns of international students. Any substitution in the person travelling must be reviewed and approved by CIS at least 45 days prior to the start of the tour. The new participant must submit a completed application and is required to meet all of the conditions for participation. Once approved, substitute travellers will pay a USD 1,000 change fee plus any additional tour expenses. Due to space restrictions, floor displays at school visits are prohibited. Promotional giveaways are also not permitted. Participants must remain behind their tables when interacting with attendees. The Council of International Schools (CIS) frequently photographs and/or videotapes and records its events and meetings. By attending this event you consent to being recorded and/or photographed, and authorize CIS to use any video, recording, and/ or photographs in any medium (web, digital, print, broadcast) throughout the world at CIS s sole and exclusive discretion.
COST OF PARTICIPATION PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE USD $11,639 14 DECEMBER 2018 PAYMENT & REGISTRATION 14 December 2018 - Tour application with USD $1,125 deposit (excl. VAT) is due to CIS. Participants must meet the conditions for participation and application deadlines in order to be considered. 4 January 2019 - Balance of USD $10,514 is due to Wren International. There is a late fee of 5% assessed after 4 January. Tour price and itinerary are subject to change due to: revaluation of the US dollar, fuel surcharges, government taxes, airport departure taxes, reciprocity taxes, entry visa fees, changes in security situation, itinerary changes (before and during the tour) and all other items not in the control of Wren International and the Council of International Schools. CANCELLATION/PENALTIES CIS and Wren International will only accept written cancellations. Fees will be assessed for cancellations in the following manner: Cancellations prior to 14 December 2018: 100% of the tour balance is refundable, including the USD $1,125 tour deposit. Cancellations between 15 December 2018 and 4 January 2019: 100% of the tour balance is refundable, less the USD $1,125 tour deposit and any unrecoverable tour expenses. Cancellations between 5 January 2019 and 18 January 2019: 50% of the tour balance is refundable, less the USD $1,125 tour deposit and any unrecoverable tour expenses. No refund will be made if cancellation is received after 18 January 2019.
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