Announcing the 2016 CIS Canadian University Tour to Latin America

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1 CANADIAN HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE Announcing the 2016 CIS Canadian University Tour to Latin America Tour Highlights Six Countries, Eight Cities: San José, COSTA RICA; Panama City, PANAMA; Bogota, Medellin, COLOMBIA; Quito, ECUADOR; Lima, PERU; Sao Paulo, Campinas, BRAZIL The eleventh annual Canadian University Tour to Latin America will feature school visits, events and workshops in six countries and eight cities. In 2015, this tour reached 2,000+ students and the 2016 program is gearing up to be equally robust and productive. We hope you ll join us for what promises to be a fruitful two weeks in this key recruitment region for Canadian universities. Dates: March 06 March 18, 2016 Application and deposit deadline: December 15, 2015 What makes CIS Canadian University tours unique? Quality. Tours are organized under the auspices of CIS a respected non-profit with 40 years of experience facilitating links between universities and secondary schools around the world. Targeted. Tours are available exclusively to Canada s public universities, with programming that targets academically-qualified and globally-mobile national and international school students Reliable. Tour leaders are experienced international recruitment professionals working at CIS Canadian member institutions. Value. Inclusive tour pricing that covers all logistics and events. Tour Director: Michelle Beaton Associate Director, Recruitment Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering University of Toronto Tel: michelle.beaton@utoronto.ca Assistant Tour Director: Adam Robertson Associate Registrar and Director of Recruitment Dalhousie University Tel: adam.robertson@dal.ca With support from Douglas Wren, dwren@wfintl.com, Director of International Programs, Wren & Fida International

2 Terms & Conditions Costs: $12,100 (Paid to Wren & Fida) + $1,000 deposit USD (Paid to CIS) *Based upon a minimum of 7 participants Tour applications due 15 December 2015 Deposit due to CIS 15 December 2015 $ 1,000 Tour Balance due to Wren & Fida 5 January 2016 $12,100 (Late Fee: 5%) Application/Payment: Your deposit $1,000 to CIS must accompany the application form. 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 January 15, Institutions will receive an invoice for tour costs directly from Wren & Fida International. General Conditions for Participation Participation in the CIS Canadian University Tour to Latin America is limited to CIS Canadian Higher Education members with preference given to four-year degree granting AUCC accredited institutions. Participants must adhere to the Council of International Schools Code of Ethics for higher education members The Tour is a rigorous recruitment trip designed for experienced international recruitment officers. Preference for participation is given to full-time campus based recruitment officers who have a minimum of three years international recruitment experience. Participants must take part in the entire tour due to group travel arrangements and advance publicity. Deviations from the tour itinerary are not permitted. Any substitution in traveler, after formal tour acceptance, must meet all criteria for participation. Any substitutions must be approved by CIS. No substitutions are allowed within 45 days of departure. Approved substitute travelers will pay a US $1000 change fee plus any additional tour expenses. Have no more than one representative at any tour-related activity. Space is limited to fifteen participating institutions. Participants must be prepared to make general presentations as requested by the Tour Leader. Representatives must be prepared to give the CIS Canadian Higher Education Committee (CHEC) Study in Canada presentation provided to Tour participants prior to the Tour. They must also provide clear, concise, up-to-date and accurate information pertaining to their programs, services facilities, financial aid and costs. Participants must distribute their institution s materials and converse with students/parents only from their designated table (as determined by the host school). Representatives must not distribute brochures during a presentation or in common areas. 2 / 5 CIS Canadian University Tour Latin America 2016

3 2016 CIS Canadian University Tour to Latin America (Subject to change) Weekday/Date Overnight City Description Saturday, March 5 San José, Costa Rica Individual Arrivals Sunday, March 6 San José, Costa Rica Afternoon Orientation Counsellor Dinner Monday, March 7 Panama City, Panama San Jose School Visits Tuesday, March 8 Quito, Ecuador Panama City School Visits Wednesday, March 9 Quito, Ecuador Quito School Visits Thursday, March 10 Lima, Peru Quito School Visits Friday, March 11 Bogota, Colombia Lima School Visits Saturday, March 12 Bogota, Colombia Counsellor Fly-in Sunday, March 13 Bogota, Colombia Institutional Time Monday, March 14 Bogota, Colombia Medellin School Visits Tuesday, March 15 Sao Paulo, Brazil Bogota School Visits Wednesday, March 16 Sao Paulo, Brazil Sao Paulo School Visits Thursday, March 17 Sao Paulo, Brazil Campinas School Visits Friday, March 18 Tour Debrief Closing Dinner 3 / 5 CIS Canadian University Tour Latin America 2016

4 Included Features: Thirteen (13) nights accommodation, single occupancy (including breakfast & tax) Airfare within Latin America (coach/economy class) Airport departure taxes Local transportation for tour-related activities and events Gratuities & tips to bellmen, drivers and guides Tour orientation and de-briefing meetings (including two group dinners) Counselor networking event(s) Each participating institution will be in publications including tour brochure and poster A webpage with log in and password will be provided for pre-trip information Luggage tags, mobile Tour Guidebook app, and a personalized name badge will be provided CHEC Tour Director and Assistant Tour Director (experienced admissions professionals) Wren & Fida International Tour Manager A group coverage travel insurance policy is included for all participants (a copy can be obtained from Wren and Fida) Excluded Features: Airfare from Canada to San José, Costa Rica and return from Sao Paulo, Brazil Passport, inoculations, visa photos, and visas Meals not specified in the included features Incidentals such as laundry, telephone calls, or any other items of a personal nature Any other services/items not specifically mentioned in the itinerary or under included features Cancellations/Penalties: CIS and Wren & Fida will only accept written cancellations. Fees will be assessed for cancellations in the following manner: 2016 CIS Canadian University Tour to Latin America Date of Cancellation December 15, 2015 On or before January 5, 2016 After January 5 through January 19, 2016 After January 19, 2016 Application deadline Refund Policy Full refund of the total tour fee, including $1,000 tour deposit. 50% of the total tour fee is refundable, less the tour deposit of $1,000 and any unrecoverable tour expenses. No refund 4 / 5 CIS Canadian University Tour Latin America 2016

5 Please send the completed application form along with your US $1, deposit made payable to CIS to: Council of International Schools Higher Education Services P.O. Box 1052 Trumansburg, New York USA Tel: Fax: For further program information contact: Michelle Beaton Associate Director, Engineering Student Recruitment & Retention University of Toronto Tel: For any questions concerning the travel arrangements contact: Douglas Wren Director of International Programs Wren & Fida International 320 East 900 South Salt Lake City, UT USA Tel: or Fax: / 5 CIS Canadian University Tour Latin America 2016