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Canada’s Battlefields in Europe

March 2014

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Why take an educational tour?

• Experience new cultures and explore famous sights firsthand

• Improve your grades and enhance college/university applications and resumes

• Have fun with your friends and make new ones

• Gain independence and confidence

• Bring classroom lessons to life

• Experience what the world has to offer and enrich your life

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Why a Canada’s Battlefields tour?

• -to enrich and complement the OSSD curriculum, specifically the Grade 10 Canadian History course- Canada in the Twentieth Century

• -to better understand Canada’s role on the world stage from 1914 to the present day

• -to trace the development of Canadian identity and political nationhood

• -to bear witness to the sacrifice of Canadians, both at home and at the front and the international recognition of their efforts

• -to better understand the changing roles of the Canadian military in the twenty-first century within the current political context

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May 25/13, Toronto Star

Vimy Ridge tour gives hope to Canadian vets of Afghan War suffering from PTSD

The scale of the devastation on Vimy Ridge, even with the passage of almost 100 years, is breathtaking, and made Capt. Andrew Richardson, who fought in Afghanistan, wonder where the survivors found the strength to not only carry on, but flourish.

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Best valueEF guarantees the lowest prices on every tour without sacrificing safety, quality or comfort.

Best support EF has over 40 years of experience and supports you with our helpful Customer Service Department, full-time tour directors, around-the clock emergency assistance and offices around the world.

Cutting-edge innovations EF keeps you connected to your destinations and other travelers with EF using blogs, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

EF means “Education First”Education guides us, learn it by living it.

Why travel with EF?

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Safety is EF’s top priority

• Hundreds of EF offices in over 50 countries.

• 24-hour emergency on-call service .

• Bilingual professionally trained EF Tour Director accompanies your group 24 hours a day.

• EF’s Peace of Mind Program allows you to change your tour and/or departure date should your school board not allow you to travel for safety reasons.

EF’s North American Headquartersin Boston, Massachusetts

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Where are you going?

 ITINERARY

Day 1 Fly overnight to Amsterdam

Day 2 Amsterdam

Day 3 Amsterdam

Day 4 Amsterdam /Vimy Region

Day 5 Vimy Region

Day 6 Vimy Region/Normandy

Day 7 Normandy Region

Day 8 Normandy Region /Paris

Day 9 Paris

Day 10 Depart for home     

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Tour Fee Details

• Program Fee: $2970 includes departure fees, taxes, weekend supplement

• All-inclusive insurance: $149 (or traveler’s own)

• Weekend Supplement $80

• Peace of Mind Program Free

• Total for students with Insurance: $3199 (payable to EF Tours)

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What IS included?

• Round-trip airfare

• Superior tourist-class hotel accommodations

• All motorcoach and flight transfers

• Breakfast and dinner daily

• 24/7 bilingual EF Tour Director

• Sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides

• Entrance fees to included special attractions

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What is NOT included?

• Beverages, snacks and lunches (unless specified)

• Customary gratuities for your tour director and bus driver(40 euros per traveller covers entire trip)

• Personal spending money: souvenirs, shopping, public transit and admissions if not on itinerary (optional)

• EF's all-inclusive insurance package (medical, cancellation, baggage)

are included in our price

• Passport/visa fees

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What is the All-Inclusive insurance plan?

• $149 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan includes:» Medical and Accident» Baggage and

Property» Tour Cancellation and

Interruption» 24-hour access to an

English speaking representative

• For more information, call EF’s Customer Service Department at 1-800-263-2806.

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Passport and Visas

• Valid passports are required for all travelers

• Passports may take up to eight weeks to process

• Some destinations may require travel visas

• Non-Canadian citizens may require special visas or other travel documents

• Obtaining passports and visas are travelers' responsibilities

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Payment schedule

Payment Schedule

• $99 with application

• $700 due 30 days after enrollment

• Final payment due 99 days prior to departure (except with AutoPay option)

• *payment schedule can vary pending enrolment date.

Standard payment schedule AutoPay Program

• Convenient monthly payments charged to a bank account or credit card

• Free to enrol• No late fees • Monthly Payments the last

Wednesday of each month• 2 extra months to pay• Participant must have at least 4

scheduled payments to qualify for Autopay

• Contact Customer Service for a plan that suits your budget

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Visit your EF website

• Log in to your own personal website at www.eftours.ca/student to:

» Learn more about your destination

» Make online payments

» Take note of important dates and information

» Our tour number is #129851PW; it is on the label on the application form

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How do I enrol?

Bring your completed application form and a deposit of $99. To Ms. Foster or Mr. von Bulow to reserve your place.

Once accepted, parents are to call EF to arrange Autopay if desired, or follow payment schedule as outlined in the application booklet.

Our price is locked down until June 30 after which prices may be subject to change.

EF’s Price Guarantee means that there will

be no surprises!

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Connect with EF!

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I want to go! What do I need to bring?

RESERVE YOUR PLACE ON THE TRIP BY SUBMITTING:

• Peel contract signed by parent and student traveler

• Completed application form from EF booklet. Read carefully, have parent SIGN the application and detach from booklet

• $99.00 deposit (subtracted from program fee), either bycheque made out to EF Tours OR pay by credit card directly on the application form

• You can also register online at www.eftours.ca. Click on “Enrol” and type in our tour number #1298581PW

35 students and wait listACT NOW!

Ms. Foster and Mr. von Bulow

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