Announcing the 2016 CIS Northern Europe Tour

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1 COMMITTEE FOR EUROPE, THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA (CEMA) Announcing the 2016 CIS Northern Europe Tour Northern Europe Tour Highlights 12 Destinations: Berlin (GERMANY); Stockholm, Uppsala, Umea, Gothenburg, Malmo, Lund, Vaxjo (SWEDEN); Oslo (NORWAY); Copenhagen (DENMARK); Edinburgh, Aberdeen, (UNITED KINGDOM) Tour participants will meet in Berlin for orientation and schools visits and then proceed with a circuit of college fairs, school visits, and a series of information sessions and networking events with funding agencies from throughout the Scandinavian countries and with other key international partners. This year's tour will heavily focus on the Scandinavian region, including Sweden and Denmark which have shown incredible growth in student mobility. The tour will end with visits in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Dates: October 31 November 12, 2016 Application and deposit deadline: July 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: Samuel E.C. Dunlop Associate Director of International Recruitment and Outreach Portland State University Tel: sadunlop@pdx.edu Assistant Tour Director: Pamela Tan Director of Admissions (CALS) Cornell University Tel: pmt1@cornell.edu With support from Douglas Wren, dwren@wfintl.com, Wren & Fida International

2 Terms & Conditions Costs: CIS Northern Europe Starting in Berlin and ending in Edinburgh: $ 10,255 Tour applications due 15 July 2016 Deposit due to CIS 15 July 2016 $1, Tour Balance due to Wren & Fida 29 July 2016 $9, (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 29, 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 Northern Europe 2016

3 2016 CIS Northern Europe Tour Itinerary (Subject to change) Weekday/Date Working City Description Monday, October 31 Berlin, Germany Individual Arrivals. Orientation Meeting. Overnight in Berlin. Tuesday, November 1 Berlin, Germany School visits in Berlin. Overnight in Berlin. Wednesday, November 2 Berlin, Germany School visits in Berlin. Flight to Oslo. Overnight in Oslo Thursday, November 3 Oslo, Norway School visits in Oslo. Flight to Stockholm. Overnight in Stockholm. Friday, November 4 Umea, Sweden Flight to Umea School visits in Umea. Flight to Stockholm. Overnight in Stockholm Saturday, November 5 Stockholm/Uppsala, Sweden Institutional Time. Group Dinner. Overnight in Stockholm. Sunday, November 6 Stockholm, Sweden Institutional Time in Stockholm. Overnight in Stockholm. Monday, November 7 Stockholm/Uppsala, Sweden School visits in Stockholm and Uppsala. Overnight in Stockholm Tuesday, November 8 Gothenburg, Sweden Flight to Gothenburg. School visits in Gothenburg. Transfer to Vaxjo. Overnight in Vaxjo. Wednesday, November 9 Vaxjo/Lund/Malmo, Sweden School visits in Vaxjo, Lund, and Malmo. Transfer to Copenhagen. Overnight in Copenhagen. Thursday, November 10 Copenhagen, Denmark School visits in Copenhagen. Flight to Edinburgh. Overnight in Edinburgh Friday, November 11 Edinburgh/Aberdeen, United Kingdom School visits in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Group Dinner. Overnight in Edinburgh. Saturday, November 12 Edinburgh, United Kingdom Individual departures. 3 / 5 CIS Student Recruitment Tour Northern Europe 2016

4 Included Features 2016 CIS Northern Europe Tour (Subject to change) Destinations: Berlin (GERMANY), Stockholm, Uppsala, Umea, Gothenburg, Malmo, Lund, Vaxjo (SWEDEN), Oslo (NORWAY), Copenhagen (DENMARK), Edinburgh, Aberdeen, (UNITED KINGDOM) Transportation: All flights will be coach/economy class. Flights begin in Berlin, Germany and end in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. International flights to Berlin and from Edinburgh are not included, though Wren & Fida can assist you with flight booking. Accommodations: Thirteen (13) nights at four and five star 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 Berlin and debriefing in Edinburgh Meals: Daily Breakfast. Opening dinner in Berlin and closing dinner in Edinburgh 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. Any relevant visas 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 necessary visas. Our partner CIBT will assist all participants. Informational Programs on Funding: At least two informational programs on the educational funding systems in Sweden and Denmark. Tour guidance & management: The tour director and assistant tour director are experienced admissions professionals who will manage leading 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 Northern Europe 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 Northern Europe Tour Date of Cancellation On or before 15 July 2016 After 16 July through 22 July 2016 After 22 July through 29 July 2016 After 29 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: Samuel E.C. Dunlop Associate Director of International Recruitment and Outreach Portland State University Tel: sadunlop@pdx.edu For any questions concerning the travel arrangements contact: Douglas Wren Wren & Fida International Tel: dwren@wfintl.com 5 / 5 CIS Student Recruitment Tour Northern Europe 2016