Announcing the 2016 CIS Turkey Tour

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1 COMMITTEE FOR EUROPE, THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA (CEMA) Announcing the 2016 CIS Turkey Tour Turkey Tour Highlights Destinations: Istanbul, Izmir, and Ankara (TURKEY) This will be the third CIS Tour to Turkey and we will recruit in three markets: Ankara, Izmir and Istanbul. Travelers can expect high impact high school visits and quality student and counselor time, condensed into a one week itinerary. Dates: October 15 October 22, 2016 Application and deposit deadline: June 15, 2016 What makes CIS tours unique? CIS tours focus entirely on undergraduate recruitment. Tour events include invited students from high quality CIS Member schools, international schools, and outstanding national schools with students interested in studying abroad. CIS tours are truly educational. During the tour, participants conduct in-depth workshops to help students, parents, counselors, and teachers learn more about various admission related topics. Daily interactions with admissions professionals from other CIS member institutions allow you to learn from the experiences of others, share ideas, and build your network. CIS tours have stood the test of time. CIS is a non-profit that has been sponsoring recruitment tours for nearly 40 years. Our tour leaders are all experienced admissions counselors working at CIS member institutions. They understand your needs and goals. The CIS CEMA Committee is a group of experienced admission professionals who volunteer their time to plan and direct recruitment tours in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. CIS tours offer inclusive pricing which covers all logistics and events. There are no surprise bills at the end of the tour. Tour Director: John Nesbitt Senior Assistant Director of Admissions Vanderbilt University Tel: j.nesbitt@vanderbilt.edu With support from Douglas Wren, dwren@wfintl.com, professional tour operator, Wren & Fida International

2 Terms & Conditions Costs: CIS Turkey Tour 2016 Starting and ending in Istanbul: $ 6,860 Tour applications due 15 June 2016 Deposit due to CIS 15 June 2016 $1, Tour Balance due to Wren & Fida 6 July 2016 $5, (Late Fee: 5%) Tour price is subject to change due to: revaluation of the U.S. dollar, fuel surcharges, government taxes, airport departure taxes, reciprocity taxes, entry visa fees, itinerary changes (before and during the tour) and all other items not in the control of Wren & Fida International and the Council of International Schools. Registration/Payment: Your deposit of $1,000 to CIS is due at the time of application. Participants must meet the conditions for participation and application deadlines in order to be considered. Payment for the balance of the tour costs will be due to Wren & Fida International no later than July 6, Institutions will receive an invoice for tour costs directly from Wren & Fida International. General Conditions for Participation: This tour is available only to CIS Higher Education member institutions. Participants must adhere to the Council of International Schools Code of Ethics for higher education members. This CIS tour is a rigorous recruitment trip. Participants must be experienced, full-time, campus-based international admission officers. Applicants must have at least two years of full-time professional admissions experience. Participants must take part in the entire tour itinerary. Deviations from the tour itinerary are not permitted. Any substitution in traveler must submit an application and meet all conditions for participation. Substitutions will not be allowed within 45 days of departure. Approved substitute travelers will pay a US $1000 change fee plus any additional tour expenses. Institution may not send more than one representative, nor may any additional travelers accompany the tour participant at any point/time on the tour. Participants must be prepared to make general presentations on the university admissions process. They must also be familiar with the specific admission and financial aid policies of their own institutions, and be familiar with the concerns of international students. Due to space restrictions, floor displays at the college fairs are prohibited. Promotional giveaways are also not permitted. 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 authorise CIS to use any video, recording and/or photographs in any medium (web, digital, print, broadcast) throughout the world at CIS sole and exclusive discretion. 2 / 5 CIS Student Recruitment Tour Turkey 2016

3 2016 CIS Turkey Tour Itinerary (Subject to change) Weekday/Date Working City Description Saturday, October 15 Istanbul Individual Arrivals. Overnight in Istanbul Sunday, October 16 Istanbul Orientation Meeting. Opening Dinner. Overnight in Istanbul. Monday, October 17 Istanbul School visits in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. Tuesday, October 18 Izmir Flight to Izmir. School visits in Izmir. Flight to Ankara. Overnight in Ankara. Wednesday, October 19 Ankara School visits in Ankara. Flight to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. Thursday, October 20 Istanbul School visits in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. Friday, October 21 Istanbul School visits in Istanbul. Debriefing Meeting. Closing Dinner. Saturday, October 22 Individual departures 3 / 5 CIS Student Recruitment Tour Turkey 2016

4 Included Features 2016 CIS Turkey Tour (Subject to change) Destinations: Istanbul, Izmir, and Ankara (TURKEY) Transportation: All flights will be coach/economy class. Flights begin and end in Istanbul. International flights to Istanbul are not included, though Wren & Fida can assist you with flight booking. Accommodations: Seven (7) nights at first class hotels, single rooms, taxes, breakfast and internet included. Hotel list will be posted to the Wren & Fida 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 and debriefing in Istanbul. Meals: Daily Breakfast. Opening dinner and closing dinner in Istanbul Gratuities & Taxes: All gratuities and taxes in connection with the Included Features are included. Airport and hotel porters, drivers and guides gratuities are all included. Airport departure taxes are also included. Passports & Visas: U.S. Citizens are required to obtain an E-visa before arrival. This fee is not included. Please make arrangements in advance at Other passport holders should consult with the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Tour guidance & management: The tour director and assistant tour director are experienced admissions professionals who will lead this tour. A professional tour manager from Wren & Fida International will also travel with the group to handle all technical travel details. Webpage: A Webpage with login and password will be provided for pre-trip communication. Pre-Trip Materials: Appropriate tour information and pre-trip literature will be provided to all tour participants. Tour Materials: Luggage Tags, mobile Tour Guidebook App and personalized name badge will be provided for all participants. Travel Insurance: A group coverage policy is included for all participants. A copy can be obtained from Wren & Fida 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 and school counselors 4 / 5 CIS Student Recruitment Tour Turkey 2016

5 Excluded Features The following services/items are NOT included in the price of the tour: Passport; passport photos; rush or expedited visa fees; Visas not mentioned in Visa section; 2nd passports; rush visas; additional passport pages; excess or overweight luggage; meals not specified in the itinerary; telephone calls, laundry, valet service, room service, or any other items of a personal nature; and other service/items not specifically mentioned in the itinerary or under included features above. Cancellations/Penalties: CIS and Wren & Fida will only accept written cancellations. Fees will be assessed for cancellations in the following manner: 2016 CIS Turkey Tour Date of Cancellation On or before 15 June 2016 After 15 June through 6 July 2016 After 6 July through 27 July 2016 After 27 July 2016 Refund Policy Full refund of the total tour fee and the $1,000 tour deposit before the application deadline Full refund of the total tour fee, less $1,000 tour deposit and any unrecoverable tour expenses. 50% of the total tour fee is refundable, less the tour deposit of $1,000 and any unrecoverable tour expenses. No refund CIS Higher Education Services contact information: Council of International Schools Higher Education Services Tel: highereducation@cois.org For further program information contact: John Nesbitt Senior Assistant Director of Admissions Vanderbilt University Tel: j.nesbitt@vanderbilt.edu For any questions concerning the travel arrangements contact: Douglas Wren Wren & Fida International Tel: or Fax: dwren@wfintl.com 5 / 5 CIS Student Recruitment Tour Turkey 2016