Education in Finland and Sweden An EF/PDK Professional Development Tour October 22 31, 2012
Education in Finland and Sweden An EF/PDK Professional Development Study Tour Departure date: Monday, October 22, 2012 Day 1 Monday, October 22, 2012 Board your overnight flight to Helsinki! Day 2 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Arrive in Helsinki Welcome to Finland! Helsinki is the country s capital and largest city, with a population of just under 600,000. Walking tour of Helsinki Explore Helsinki this afternoon with your Tour Director. (The exact route is dependent upon your flight arrival time and location of the hotel.) Day 3 Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Guided sightseeing of Helsinki A local guide will introduce you to Helsinki today. See some of the city s most famous landmarks, including Temppeliaukio Church. School Visit Discuss teaching practices with Finnish educators during your visit today. (Visit is pending confirmation.) Day 5 Friday, October 26, 2012 Guided excursion to Tallinn Travel by ferry across the Gulf of Finland to the capital of Estonia. The economy of this former Soviet Republic surged when it joined the EU in 2004. It now boasts a very strong IT sector which led, among other things, to the development of Skype. Day 6 Saturday, October 27, 2012 Visit to the Finnish Ministry of Education Examine education policy on the national level as you visit the Ministry today. (Visit is pending confirmation.) Free time in Helsinki Enjoy time to explore the Finnish capital at your leisure, before your ferry to Stockholm. Night ferry to Stockholm Enjoy overnight accommodations on board the ferry, departing this evening bound for Stockholm. Overnight aboard ferry Day 4 Thursday, October 25, 2012 School Visit Examine the methods that lead to high results on PISA and other forms of student assessment. (Visit is pending confirmation.) Visit the Finnish National Board of Education The FNBE is responsible for education at all levels from primary through post-secondary, including adult education and vocational training. Today s visit will highlight Finnish education from a policy point of view. Day 7 Sunday, October 28, 2012 Arrive in Stockholm Disembark this morning in Sweden s capital and largest city.
Walking Tour of Stockholm After your arrival, your Tour Director will lead you through Stockholm s Gamla Stan (Old Town). Järntorget, its famous square, was home to the city s copper and iron trade in the 16 th and 17 th centuries. Free time in Stockholm Prepare for your educational visits this afternoon, before relaxing at one of Stockholm s many cafés. Overnight in Stockholm Day 8 Monday, October 29, 2012 Day 10 Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Transfer to the airport for your return flight Your tour director assists with your transfer to the airport, where you ll check in for your return flight home. Itinerary is subject to change For complete financial and registration details, please refer to the Booking Conditions at www.eftours.com/bc. Guided Sightseeing of Stockholm A local guide will introduce you to Stockholm s impressive architecture and rich history. See City Hall, where the Nobel is awarded, Skansen, and the famous Vasa Ship, located on the island of Djurgården. School Visit Compare education in Finland and Sweden as you visit a school in Stockholm this afternoon. (Visit is pending confirmation.) Overnight in Stockholm Day 9 Tuesday, October 30, 2012 School Visit Compare education in Finland and Sweden as you visit a school in Stockholm today. This visit may take place at a grundskola (compulsory school) or a gymnasieskola (upper secondary school). (Visit is pending confirmation.) School or University Visit This afternoon, examine teacher training in Sweden. How does it compare to what you observed in Finland? What aspects of teacher training would you want to implement in your home school? (Visit is pending confirmation.) Overnight in Stockholm
Tour Highlights and Details Overnight stays: Helsinki (4) Ferry (1) Stockholm (3) Comprehensive sightseeing tours led by an expert local guide of the following: Helsinki Stockholm Entrances included to the following sites: Temppeliaukio Church School/university visits, Helsinki* Finnish National Board of Education, Helsinki City Hall, Stockholm Vasa Ship, Stockholm School visits, Stockholm* *Visits pending confirmation. Included in the Program Fee: Round trip airfare Transfers to and from the airport and hotel and between destination cities (as per program itinerary) Overnight in hotels with private bathrooms Continental breakfast daily Dinner daily Full-time services of an EF Tour Director Not included in the Program Fee: Customary gratuities for your tour director, local guide and driver Porterage Personal Insurance Beverages and lunches Public transportation to free time activities
Education in Finland and Sweden TOUR INFORMATION Education in Finland and Sweden PDK Tour Number 1203427 Departure Date Monday, October 22, 2012 Return Date Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Number of Days 10 Days, 8 Overnights This EF/PDK Professional Development Tour will be comprised of members from across the United States. Prices below reflect program fees for the departure cities indicated. If your departure city is not listed, please contact EF at (800) 872-8439 or at pdtours@ef.com for pricing from your nearest major airport. Program fee* Based on a departure from New York City, NY (NYC)** $2,245 Based on a departure from Atlanta, GA (ATL) $2,320 Based on a departure from Chicago, IL (CHI)** $2,340 Based on a departure from Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (DFW) $2,345 Based on a departure from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) $2,425 Land Only Package^ $1,595 *Program Fee valid for all who enroll through March 31, 2012. All other fees subject to change. **For New York City, NY departure and returns, EF uses JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty Int l interchangeably. For Chicago, IL departures and returns, EF uses O Hare and Midway interchangeably. ^Land only participants may make their own international flight arrangements. Departure fees do not apply for land only participants. EF will make every effort, but cannot guarantee, transfers to/from the hotel for land only participants. Land only tours begin at the hotel on day 2. ***These are the current departure fees as of today. They include taxes and surcharges levied by governments and airlines and are subject to change. These fees do not include any applicable baggage-handling fees imposed by the airline. Your departure fees are finalized 30-50 days prior to departure. Additional Fees Departure Fees*** $534 TOTAL COST OF TOUR For Educators From New York City, NY $2,779 From Atlanta, GA $2,854 From Chicago, IL $2,874 From Dallas-Fort Worth, TX $2,879 From Los Angeles, CA $2,959 Land Only $1,595 Additional Tour Items Available (Not Included in Total) All Inclusive Insurance Plan Single Room Supplement Quote created on 12/1/2011. Prices quoted are subject to change. $145/participant $320
Education in Finland and Sweden Enrollment Information Submit EF s enrollment form and your $95 deposit to: EF Educational Tours 1 Education St. Cambridge, MA 02141 Forms can also be faxed to (800) 318-3732. To enroll by phone, or if you have questions, please contact EF at (800) 872-8439. Please reference tour number 1203427 on your application. Applications submitted without a deposit will not be processed. Refer to the application booklet for payment schedules/options. For complete financial and registration details, please refer to the Booking Conditions at www.eftours.com/bc.