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ORGANISING AN OVERSEAS LANGUAGE TOUR

ORGANISING AN OVERSEAS LANGUAGE TOUR. Living Lessons since 1960. Finding a reputable travel company. Established in 1960 Australia’s largest and most experienced school tour operator Head office in Melbourne Sales Offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville and Wellington

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ORGANISING AN OVERSEAS LANGUAGE TOUR

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  1. ORGANISING AN OVERSEAS LANGUAGE TOUR Living Lessons since 1960

  2. Finding a reputable travel company • Established in 1960 • Australia’s largest and most experienced school tour operator • Head office in Melbourne • Sales Offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville and Wellington • Sole business is school group travel • Offer tried and tested brochure programs or tailor made itineraries and assistance to suit school’s specific aims and objectives

  3. Language Tour Destinations • Japan • New Caledonia • France • Reunion Islands • China • Malaysia • Vietnam • Korea • Greece • Spain/South America • Germany • Italy • Turkey

  4. Philosophy of Language tours • to extend the classroom into the environment being studied and to offer students experiences beyond the conventional tourist dimension. • G.E.T’s philosophy - “Living Lessons” • programmes are designed around Australian Curriculum • Many of our staff are ex teachers – understand unique learning environment • Teaching and learning programs for New Cal, other destinations to follow

  5. Benefits of International Touring and Immersion for Language students • Enhance students’ communication skills • Gain knowledge & understanding about family life, school life, general history, housing, food and table manners in a different culture. • Gather authentic materials and resources. • Understand more about Australia after experiencing a different culture. • Encourages a sense of responsibility by taking care of themselves and their belongings, and by working together as a team. • Gives students an experience of life in a foreign language culture and to foster their appreciation of it. • Develop students’ abilities in reading and writing in a foreign language (eg. Signs, menus, directions) • Expose our students to the richness of other traditions and cultures. • Give our students the challenge of organising themselves for and experiencing overseas travel.

  6. G.E.T services • Competitive Airfare quotes • Itinerary Planning and Booking • Homestay co-ordination and placement • Accommodation choices (hostel – 3 star hotel) • Coach charter • Rail passes or point to point tickets • Sightseeing / guided tours • Language Lessons

  7. Complimentary services In addition to those services – the following are also included • Information nights at school • Assistance with risk assessments • Group departures at Sydney airport • 24 hour emergency contact numbers while overseas • Follow up tour surveys

  8. Steps for Organising an International Study Tour 1) STEP 1. CONTACT G.E.T. FOR QUOTE / ITINERARY Contact G.E.T. to gain an accurate quote for your proposed tour and itinerary 2) STEP 2. THE FIRST MEETING WITH SCHOOL ADMIN Arrange a meeting with school administration to discuss your proposal and plans for a study tour. 3) STEP 3. THE FIRST MEETING WITH STUDENTS Call a meeting of interested students and provide them with a letter for parents outlining the objectives of the tour, anticipated dates, approximate costs and advantages of the tour. Include a tear-off response sheet to return as an expression of interest and seeking further details. 4) STEP 4. A PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER MEETING If sufficient interest is shown organise an evening. G.E.T. can supply a powerpoint of a recent school excursion to the destination. 5) STEP 5. LODGE DEPOSIT WITH G.E.T. A deposit is necessary so that tour arrangements may be confirmed with carriers, accommodation houses etc. An invoice will be sent for amount with payment deadline quoted.

  9. Steps for Organising an International Study Tour 6) STEP 6. BALANCE OF PAYMENT Send a letter of receipt to parents, and outline a schedule for balance of payments based on deadline for final payment advised by G.E.T. 7) STEP 7. FINAL PAYMENT Final payment invoice will be sent to you with a deadline 65 days prior to date of travel. With this payment it will be necessary for us to receive a full names list of passengers. 8) STEP 8. THE FINAL MEETING Hold another information session for parents to discuss the finer details of the tour, spending money, accommodation, packing suggestions, meeting times, etc., 9) STEP 9. THE DEPARTURE On day of departure a G.E.T. representative will be at the airport to co-ordinate check-in.

  10. The G.E.T. Advantage • Educational Tours Specialist • Understand and respond to the needs of Australian schools • Attend & present at information sessions as required • Professional service and personal attention • Understand and respond to the unique demands of specialised group travel arrangements • Well established reputable company with nearly 50 years experience in organising Educational Tours • Registered Australian travel agent – IATA, AFTA. • Huge selection of finely planned itineraries – or create your own • Ongoing Support, prior to, during and on return from your tour

  11. Some Recent Study Tours

  12. Photos of our destinations

  13. Have you considered… • Language / Music Tour Combinations • Language / History Tour Combinations • Language / Sporting Tour Combinations • By combining two faculties you are able to widen your pool of prospective students and offer wonderful opportunities and itinerary suggestions.

  14. Questions www.getours.com.au Ph: 02 8088 3310 Fax: 02 9221 2544 Email: get@getours.com.au

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