Announcing the 2016 CIS Asia Tour

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1 ASIA COMMITTEE Announcing the 2016 CIS Asia Tour Asia Tour Highlights 12 Cities: Singapore (SINGAPORE), Jakarta (INDONESIA), Bangkok, Chiang Mai (THAILAND), Hong Kong (SAR CHINA), Kaohsiung, Taichung, Hsinchu, Taipei (TAIWAN), Tianjin, Beijing (CHINA), Seoul (SOUTH KOREA). The tour is scheduled to begin in Singapore on September 11. Tour participants will meet in Singapore for orientation before proceeding with a schedule of college fairs, school visits, and counsellor events. In addition to Singapore, the tour will visit twelve cities in Asia Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thailand; Hong Kong, SAR China, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Hsinchu, and Taipei, Taiwan; Tianjin and Beijing, China; and Seoul, South Korea. The CIS-EARCOS Institute on International Admission and Guidance in Bangkok is included in the price of the tour. There will be two counsellor events: one in Beijing and one in Bangkok. The tour will end in Bangkok on October 2. Dates: September 11 October 2, 2016 Application and deposit deadline: June 17, 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 Asia Committee is a group of experienced admission professionals who volunteer their time to plan and direct recruitment tours in the Asia-Pacific region and Indian sub-continent. CIS tours offer inclusive pricing which covers all logistics and events. There are no surprise bills at the end of the tour. Tour Director: Michelle Lewis Director of International Admission Carroll College Tel: [email protected] Assistant Tour Director: Kindel Hollis Associate Director of Admissions Trinity University Tel: [email protected] With support from Douglas Wren, [email protected], Wren & Fida International

2 Terms & Conditions Costs: CIS Asia Starting in Singapore and ending in Bangkok: $ 15,900 Tour applications due 17 June 2016 Deposit due to CIS 17 June 2016 $1, Tour Balance due to Wren & Fida 17 June 2016 $14, (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 June 17, 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 with 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 the person traveling requires an application and the new traveler must meet all conditions for participation. Substitutions are not permitted within 45 days of departure. Once approved, substitute travelers will pay a US $1000 change fee in addition to the cost of the tour. An Institution may not send more than one representative. Additional travelers 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. 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 / 6 CIS Student Recruitment Tour Asia 2016

3 2016 CIS Asia Tour Itinerary (Subject to change) Weekday/Date Overnight City Description Sunday, September 11 Singapore, Singapore Individual Arrivals. Overnight in Singapore. Monday, September 12 Singapore, Singapore Orientation Meeting. Opening Dinner. Overnight in Singapore. Tuesday, September 13 Jakarta, Indonesia School visits in Singapore. Flight to Jakarta. Overnight in Jakarta. Wednesday, September 14 Jakarta, Indonesia School visits in Jakarta. Overnight in Jakarta. Thursday, September 15 Bangkok, Thailand School visits in Jakarta. Flight to Bangkok. Overnight in Bangkok. Friday, September 16 Chiang Mai, Thailand School visits in Bangkok. Flight to Chiang Mai. Overnight in Chiang Mai. Saturday, September 17 Chiang Mai, Thailand Institutional Time. Overnight in Chiang Mai. Sunday, September 18 Chiang Mai, Thailand Institutional Time. Overnight in Chiang Mai. Monday, September 19 Hong Kong, SAR China School visits in Chiang Mai. Flight to Hong Kong. Overnight in Hong Kong. Tuesday, September 20 Kaohsiung, Taiwan School visits in Hong Kong. Flight to Kaohsiung. Wednesday, September 21 Taipei, Taiwan School visits in Kaohsiung, Taichung, and Hsinchu. Travel to Taipei. Overnight in Taipei. Thursday, September 22 Beijing, China School visits in Taipei. Flight to Beijing. Overnight in Beijing. Friday, September 23 Beijing, China School visits in Tianjin. Overnight in Beijing. Saturday, September 24 Beijing, China Counsellor brunch in Beijing. Institutional Time. Overnight in Beijing. Sunday, September 25 Beijing, China Institutional Time. Overnight in Beijing. Monday, September 26 Seoul, South Korea School visits in Beijing. Flight to Seoul. Overnight in Seoul. 3 / 6 CIS Student Recruitment Tour Asia 2016

4 Tuesday, September 27 Seoul, South Korea School visits in Seoul. Overnight in Seoul. Wednesday, September 28 Bangkok, Thailand School visits in Seoul. Flight to Bangkok. Overnight in Bangkok Thursday, September 29 Bangkok, Thailand School visits in Bangkok. Counsellor reception. Overnight in Bangkok. Friday, September 30 Bangkok, Thailand CIS-EARCOS Institute in Bangkok. Overnight in Bangkok. Saturday, October 1 Bangkok, Thailand CIS-EARCOS Institute in Bangkok. Closing Meeting. Overnight in Bangkok. Sunday, October 2 Individual Departures Included Features 2016 CIS Asia Tour (Subject to change) Destinations: Singapore (SINGAPORE), Jakarta (INDONESIA), Bangkok, Chiang Mai (THAILAND), Hong Kong (SAR CHINA), Kaohsiung, Hsinchu, Taichung, Taipei (TAIWAN), Tianjin, Beijing (CHINA), Seoul (SOUTH KOREA) Transportation: All flights will be coach/economy class. Flights begin in Singapore and end in Bangkok. International flights to Singapore and from Bangkok are not included, though Wren & Fida can assist you with flight booking. Accommodations: Twenty-one (21) nights at first class hotels, single rooms, taxes, breakfast and internet included. The 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: OOrientation meeting in Singapore and closing meeting in Bangkok. Meals: Daily Breakfast. Opening dinner in Singapore and closing meeting in Bangkok. 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: A valid passport is required to travel, along with a minimum validity of six months and five empty visa pages. Visas to China for U.S. Passport holders are included in the tour cost. Non-US passport holders will be reimbursed the budgeted amount for visas and are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas. Our partner, CIBT, will assist all participants. Counsellor Programs: We will be hosting a counsellor brunch in Beijing and an evening counsellor reception prior to the CIS-EARCOS Institute in Bangkok. Registration for the CIS-EARCOS institute in Bangkok is also included. 4 / 6 CIS Student Recruitment Tour Asia 2016

5 Tour guidance & management: The tour director and assistant tour director are experienced admission professionals 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, access to the Guidebook and personalized name badge will be provided for all participants. Please note that the Guidebook is electronic and travellers will be required to travel with a mobile device, laptop or tablet that can access the Guidebook. Free internet will be provided at each hotel so travellers will need to have a device that can connect to the internet for any Guidebook updates and other tour related communication. Travel Insurance: A group coverage policy is included for all participants. A copy can be obtained from Wren & Fida. Miscellaneous: Information regarding secondary schools to be visited and cultural background information on the countries 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 counsellors. 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 Asia Tour Date of Cancellation On or before May 16, 2016 After May 16 through May 27, 2016 After May 27 through June 5, 2016 After June 5, 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 5 / 6 CIS Student Recruitment Tour Asia 2016

6 CIS Higher Education Services contact information: Council of International Schools Higher Education Services Tel: For further program information contact: Michelle Lewis Director of International Admission Carroll College Tel: For any questions concerning the travel arrangements contact: Douglas Wren Wren & Fida International Tel: or Fax: / 6 CIS Student Recruitment Tour Asia 2016