Announcing the 2016 CIS Latin America Tour

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1 LATIN AMERICA COMMITTEE Announcing the 2016 CIS Latin America Tour Latin America Tour Highlights 11 Countries: Rio de Janeiro (BRAZIL), Lima (PERU), Quito, Guayaquil (ECUADOR), Bogotá (COLOMBIA), Managua (NICARAGUA), San Salvador (EL SALVADOR), San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa (HONDURAS), San José (COSTA RICA), Santo Domingo (DOMINICAN REPUBLIC), Panamá City (PANAMA), Guatemala City (GUATEMALA) The Fall 2016 Latin America Tour will begin with orientation in Rio de Janeiro on September 11 th. The tour will take participants to 13 cities with ample time to meet with prospective students, parents and high school counselors. Dates: September 11 September 29, 2016 Application and deposit deadline: April 15, 2016 What makes CIS tours unique? CIS tours focus entirely on undergraduate recruitment. Tour events only include invited students from high quality CIS Member schools, private international schools, and outstanding national schools with student populations preparing to study 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 Latin America Committee a group of experienced admission professionals who volunteer their time to plan and direct recruitment tours in Central and South America. CIS tours offer inclusive pricing which covers all logistics and events. There are no surprise bills at the end of the tour. Tour Director: Renee Loayza-Damergi Director of International Admission Lynn University Tel: rloayza@lynn.edu Assistant Tour Director: Christopher Johnson Dean of International Education Utica College Tel: cmjohnso@utica.edu With support from Carol Alegre, calegre@wfintl.com, Managing Director, Wren & Fida International

2 Terms & Conditions Costs: CIS Latin America Tour Starting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and ending in Guatemala City, Guatemala: $ 15,160 Tour applications due 15 April 2016 Deposit due to CIS 15 April 2016 $1, Tour Balance due to Wren & Fida 5 May 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 May 5, 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 / 5 CIS Student Recruitment Tour Latin America 2016

3 2016 CIS Latin America Tour Itinerary (Subject to change) Weekday/Date Overnight City Description Sunday, September 11 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Individual arrivals. Orientation Meeting. Opening Dinner. Overnight in Rio. Monday, September 12 Lima, Perú School visits in Rio. Flight to Lima. Overnight in Lima. Tuesday, September 13 Quito, Ecuador School visits in Lima. Flight to Quito. Overnight in Quito. Wednesday, September 14 Guayaquil, Ecuador School visits in Quito. Flight to Guayaquil. Overnight in Guayaquil. Thursday, September 15 Bogotá, Colombia School visits in Guayaquil. Flight to Bogotá. Overnight in Bogotá Friday, September 16 Bogotá, Colombia School visits in Bogotá. Institutional Time. Overnight in Bogotá. Saturday, September 17 Bogotá, Colombia Service Project. Institutional Time. Overnight in Bogotá. Sunday, September 18 Managua, Nicaragua Institutional time. Flight to Managua. Overnight in Managua. Monday, September 19 San Salvador, El Salvador School visits in Managua. Overnight in San Salvador. Tuesday, September 20 San Pedro Sula, Honduras School visits in San Salvador. Flight to San Pedro. Overnight in San Pedro. Wednesday, September 21 Tegucigalpa, Honduras School visits in San Pedro. Flight to Tegucigalpa. Overnight in Tegucigalpa. Thursday, September 22 San José, Costa Rica School visits in Tegucigalpa. Flight to San José. Overnight in San José. Friday, September 23 Saturday, September 24 Sunday, September 25 School visits in San José. Flight to Punta Cana. Overnight in Punta Cana. Institutional time. Overnight in Punta Cana. Institutional time. Overnight in Punta Cana. Monday, September 26 Panamá City, Panamá Transfer to Santo Domingo. School visits in Santo Domingo. Flight to Panama City. Overnight in Panamá City. Tuesday, September 27 Panamá City, Panamá School visits in Panamá City. Flight to Guatemala City. 3 / 5 CIS Student Recruitment Tour Latin America 2016

4 Wednesday, September 28 Guatemala City, Guatemala School visits in Guatemala City. Closing dinner. Overnight in Guatemala City. Thursday, September 29 Individual departures. Included Features 2016 CIS Latin America Tour (Subject to change) Destinations: Rio de Janeiro (BRAZIL), Lima (PERU), Quito, Guayaquil (ECUADOR), Bogotá (COLOMBIA), Managua (NICARAGUA), San Salvador (EL SALVADOR), San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa (HONDURAS), San José (COSTA RICA), Santo Domingo (DOMINICAN REPUBLIC), Panamá City (PANAMA), Guatemala City (GUATEMALA) Transportation: All flights will be coach/economy class. Flights begin in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and end in Guatemala City, Guatemala. International flights to Rio and from Guatemala City are not included, though Wren & Fida can assist you with flight booking. Accommodations: Eighteen (18) 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 Rio and debriefing in Guatemala City. Meals: Daily Breakfast. Opening dinner in Rio and closing dinner in Guatemala City. 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: The cost of tourist visas for Brazil is NOT included in the cost of the tour however, Brazil waived the visa requirement during the Olympic period for U.S. and Canadian citizens for those visiting Brazil between June 1 st September 18 th, Therefore, no visas will be needed for U.S./Canadian participants on this tour. 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. 4 / 5 CIS Student Recruitment Tour Latin America 2016

5 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. Excluded Features The following services/items are NOT included in the price of the tour: Passport; passport photos; rush visa fees; Visas not mentioned in Visa section; 2nd passports; 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 Latin America Tour Date of Cancellation On or before 15 April 2016 After 15 April through 5 May 2016 After 5 May through 20 May 2016 After 20 May 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: Renee Loayza-Damergi Director of International Admission Lynn University Tel: rloayza@lynn.edu For any questions concerning the travel arrangements contact: Carol Alegre Director of International Programs Wren & Fida International Tel: or Fax: calegre@wfintl.com 5 / 5 CIS Student Recruitment Tour Latin America 2016