CIS Africa Tour March 2017

CI S CIS Africa Tour 3 - 13 March 2017 Johannesburg, South Africa Lusaka, Zambia Harare, Zimbabwe Nairobi, Kenya Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Cairo, Egypt (...
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CIS Africa Tour 3 - 13 March 2017 Johannesburg, South Africa Lusaka, Zambia Harare, Zimbabwe Nairobi, Kenya Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Cairo, Egypt (optional)

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Shaping the future of international education

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ABOUT THE TOUR In response to feedback from counselors, we’ve moved our long running and very successful tour of Africa to the Spring. The Spring 2017 CIS Africa tour will begin in Johannesburg, South Africa, where tour participants will attend the CIS-AISA Institute of International Admission and Guidance. After a productive weekend building relationships with counsellors and knowledge about educational systems in Africa we’ll jump into a week of school visits and college fairs in South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Ethiopia. The tour will conclude with an optional add on to Cairo, Egypt (shared with the CIS Middle East tour). Participants who wish to continue on to the Middle East tour QUICK FACTS can do so seamlessly.

FROM 2015 TOUR

The cost of the tour is $10,864 (including deposit). Tour participants are able to choose to participate from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa or pay the additional fee for the stop in Cairo. The add-on to Egypt is $2,661. The cost of the add-on to Egypt will include the flight from Addis Ababa to Cairo, three hotel nights, visa, and all transportation between airport, school visits, and hotel. Wren and Fida will work with each individual traveler for flights and hotel nights needed in Cairo.

15 Schools Visited 2,350 Students Seen 1 Optional Add-on

What makes CIS Tours unique? 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 focus entirely on undergraduate recruitment. Tour events only include invited students from high quality CIS member schools and outstanding national schools with student populations preparing to study abroad. CIS tours offer inclusive pricing which covers all logistics and events. There are no surprise bills at the end of the tour. CIS tours are truly educational. During the tour, participants “The CIS conduct in-depth workshops to help students, parents, Africa tour is perfect counselors, and teachers learn more about various for a school like St. Olaf to admission related topics. Daily interactions with connect with a lot of wonderful admissions professionals from other CIS member prospective students and families in institutions allow you to learn from the experiences the most productive and efficient way.  of others, share ideas, and build your network.

In a region that is relatively new for us, we have seen immediate results.  I love tours for the camaraderie as well - traveling on an extended tour with colleagues and friends is the perfect way to collaborate and learn from each other along the way!” -Jenny Howenstine, St. Olaf College

MEET THE TOUR DIRECTORS TOUR DIRECTOR Jordan England Associate Director, International Admissions and Recruitment Office of Undergraduate Admissions University of California, Davis [email protected] +1.530.752.2971 Jordan England is the Associate Director of International Admissions and Recruitment at the University of California, Davis, and serves on the Committee for Europe, the Middle East and Africa with the Council of International Schools. She earned a Master of Education in College Student Personnel at the University of Maryland, and a credential in School Counseling at Sonoma State University.

ASSISTANT TOUR DIRECTOR Samuel Dunlop Associate Director, International Recruitment and Outreach Office of Undergraduate Admission Portland State University [email protected] +1.503.725.5592 Samuel joined Portland State University in September of 2011 and leads the office of undergraduate international admission. Samuel has worked in higher education since 2005, with work experience in both community college and small private college environments.

TRAVEL SUPPORT Douglas Wren Vice-President Wren & Fida International Email: [email protected]

TENTATIVE ITINERARY THU

02 Mar

Johannesburg, South Africa

Individual Arrivals. Overnight in Johannesburg

FRI

03 Mar

Johannesburg, South Africa

CIS-AISA Institute in Africa. Overnight in Johannesburg

SAT

04 Mar

Johannesburg, South Africa

CIS-AISA Institute in Africa. Overnight in Johannesburg

SUN

05 Mar

Johannesburg, South Africa

CIS-AISA Institute in Africa. Orientation Meeting. Opening Dinner. Overnight in Johannesburg.

MON

06 Mar

Lusaka, Zambia

Flight to Lusaka. School Visits in Lusaka. Return flight to Johannesburg. Overnight in Johannesburg.

TUE

07 Mar

Johannesburg, South Africa

School visits in Johannesburg. Overnight in Johannesburg.

WED

08 Mar

Harare, Zimbabwe

Flight to Harare. School Visits in Harare. Flight to Nairobi. Overnight in Nairobi.

THU

09 Mar

Nairobi, Kenya

School visits in Nairobi. Flight to Addis Ababa. Overnight in Addis Ababa.

FRI

10 Mar

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

School visits in Addis. Tour Debriefing. Closing Dinner. Individual departures or Flight to Cairo for optional add-on. Overnight in Cairo.

SAT

11 Mar

SUN

12 Mar

MON

13 Mar

(Optional Add-On)

Cairo, Egypt (Optional Add-On)

Cairo, Egypt (Optional Add-On)

Cairo, Egypt

Institutional Time. Overnight in Cairo

School Visits in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

School visits in Cairo. Individual departures or Flight to Amman for CIS Middle East tour.

TRAVEL DETAILS

DESTINATIONS Johannesburg (SOUTH AFRICA), Lusaka, (ZAMBIA) Harare (ZIMBABWE), Nairobi (KENYA), Addis Ababa (ETHIOPIA), optional add on to Cairo (EGYPT) TRANSPORTATION All flights will be coach/ economy class. For regular tour participants, flights begin in Johannesburg and end in Addis Ababa (or Cairo for optional addon). International flights outside of this itinerary are not included, though Wren & Fida can assist you with flight booking ACCOMODATIONS Nine (9) nights at first class hotels, single rooms, taxes, breakfast and internet included. Hotel list will be posted to the Wren & Fida website. (Optional add-on includes 3 additional nights) 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 Johannesburg and debriefing in Addis Ababa.

MEALS Daily breakfast. Opening dinner in Johannesburg and closing dinner in Addis Ababa. GRATUITIES & TAXES All gratuities and taxes related to transportation, accomodation and transfers are included. Airport and hotel porters, drivers and guide 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 six empty visa pages. Non-US passport holders will be reimbursed the budgeted amount for visas and are responsible for obtaining necessary visas. Wren & Fida International will help secure visas upon arrival to Lusaka, Zambia; Harare, Zimbabwe; Nairobi, Kenya, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. For those travelers who choose to participate in the Cairo, Egypt Add-On, the cost of the on arrival visa is included in Add-On Tour Package. COUNSELLOR PROGRAMMES Participation in the CIS-AISA Institute in Africa is included as part of the tour fee.

TOUR GUIDANCE 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 and mobile Tour Guidebook App 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.

GENERAL CONDITIONS •

CIS tours are available to CIS Higher Education member institutions only.



Participants must be full-time, permanent international admission officers of the member institution.



Participants must have at least two years of full-time professional admissions experience.



Participants must adhere to the Council of International Schools Code of Ethics and the Guiding Principles for Higher Education Members.



Participants must take part in the entire tour itinerary; deviations from the tour itinerary are not permitted.



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.



Any substitution in the person traveling must be reviewed and approved by CIS at least 45 days prior to the start of the tour. The new participant must submit a completed application and is required meet all of the conditions for participation. Once approved, substitute travelers will pay a USD 1,000 change fee plus any additional tour expenses.



Due to space restrictions, floor displays at school visits are prohibited. Promotional giveaways are also not permitted. Participants must remain behind their tables when interacting with attendees.



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’s sole and exclusive discretion.

COST OF PARTICIPATION PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE USD 10,864 (USD 13,525 with add-on) 15 December 2016 PAYMENT & REGISTRATION • 15 December 2016 - Tour application with USD 1,000 deposit (excl. VAT) is due to CIS. Participants must meet the conditions for participation and application deadlines in order to be considered. • 6 January 2017 - Balance of 9,864 (12,525 with add-on) is due to Wren & Fida. There is a late fee of 5% assessed after January 6. • 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. CANCELLATION/PENALTIES CIS and Wren & Fida will only accept written cancellations. Fees will be assessed for cancellations in the following manner: • • •

Cancellations prior to 15 December: 100% of the tour balance is refundable, including the USD 1,000 tour deposit. Cancellations between 16 December and 6 January: 100% of the tour balance is refundable, less the USD 1,000 tour deposit and any unrecoverable tour expenses. Cancellations between January 7 and January 20: 50% of the tour balance is refundable, less the USD 1,000 tour deposit and any unrecoverable tour expenses. No refund will be made if cancellation is received after January 20.

CONTACT THE TEAM CIS Higher Education Services [email protected] www.cois.org

Shaping the future of international education