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Ms. Brianne Gates Group Leader #111915

Salut! July 9 – 17, 2012. Ms. Brianne Gates Group Leader #111915. To enroll: 1.       Go to www.acis.com/register 3.       Choose Participant/Student 4.       Enter Group Leader ID#: 111915 5. Enter Group Leader Last Name: Gates. Agenda. Why travel? Who is ACIS? A Typical Day

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Ms. Brianne Gates Group Leader #111915

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  1. Salut! July 9 – 17, 2012 Ms. Brianne Gates Group Leader #111915 To enroll: 1.       Go to www.acis.com/register 3.       Choose Participant/Student 4.       Enter Group Leader ID#: 111915 5. Enter Group Leader Last Name: Gates

  2. Agenda • Why travel? • Who is ACIS? • A Typical Day • Learning Objectives • Cultural Connections • Trip itinerary • What’s Included • Extra Benefits • Cost • Automatic Payments Option • Protection Plans • Next Steps • Questions and Answers

  3. Why Travel? Whether visiting an outdoor market in Provence, riding horseback through a cloud forest in Costa Rica, standing atop the Great Wall in China, or ordering tapas in Madrid, ACIS students: • Acquire skills and knowledge that prepare them for future success in college and careers • Gain global perspective, cultural awareness, independence and responsibility • Develop a spirit of discovery and love of learning that lasts a lifetime “The trip was absolutely amazing. It has convinced me to study abroad. It couldn’t have turned out better!” — Amanda Kesner, ACIS Participant, New Jersey

  4. Who is ACIS? ACIS Report Card • Premier provider of the highest quality educational tours since 1978 • Division of AIFS, the leader of international education programs since 1964 • Financially secure institution with more than $130 million in annual revenue • Wherever you are, ACIS is there:We have offices in Boston, Chicago, Houston, Sacramento, London and Paris, with affiliate offices in Rome and Madrid and local representation at every destination ACIS travels to. 98% Rate overall satisfaction good to excellent 99% Rate educational content good to excellent 97% Rate ACIS Tour Managers good to excellent Percentages for travel in 2009

  5. A Typical Day 7:30-8:45 Start your day with breakfast in your hotel 9:00-12:00 Enjoy a morning activity such as city sightseeing or a bicycle tour 12:00-1:00 Lunch. Your group may choose to take a tour manager’s suggestion for the best pizza/crepes/paella in town or browse a local market and picnic in the park 1:00-3:00 Participate in a Cultural Connection designed to immerse you in the local culture, or use an ACIS Walking Tour to explore a museum or sight 3:00-6:00 Free time to shop for souvenirs, explore local neighborhoods or relax in a town square 6:30-7:30 Time for dinner 7:30-11:00 An evening activity such as a boat ride, a show or concert, or a Culture Quest will keep you entertained – or enjoy activities as organized by your group leader

  6. Learning Objectives Each trip includes specific Learning Objectives that are highlighted during the tour and which will help you reflect on the history and cultures of the place you are visiting! During your trip you will: • Learn about France’s colonial past through experiencing the multicultural and ethnic life of the capital. • Gain a sense of life in court while viewing and touring the lavish palace and gardens of Versailles.. • Examine the role monuments play in Paris’ history as represented in such renowned and imposing examples as the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower.

  7. On every tour itinerary, ACIS has included Cultural Connections—interactive experiences that enable students to engage with the places, people and cultures they are visiting! Learn more about the Cultural Connections on your tour at www.acis.com/trips. • Paris Culture Quest: Seek out the unique stories, customs and buildings of Montmartre, one of Paris’ most bohemian neighborhoods. • Monet Masterpiece workshop: See if Claude Monet’s famed subjects, his garden and home, inspire your fingertip painting using impressionist techniques. • Paris Food Challenge: Venture into Paris’ markets with your team to find the best examples of French food and lead a tasting. • Be Cézanne: At a local atelier, learn about the great artist’s techniques, then put your new skills to the test and re-create one of his masterpieces

  8. Trip Itinerary Day 1 | Overnight Flight Bon Voyage!Your ACIS Tour Manager will meet you at the airport and welcome you abroad.

  9. Trip Itinerary • Bienvenue to the City of Light! • During your visit to Paris you will: • Enjoy a sightseeing tour that shows you Paris’ famous sites including an afternoon visit to the Louvre! • Explore the artistic and cultural neighborhood of Montmartre as you compete in a Culture Quest • Soak up the sights, sounds and smells of Paris as you participate in a Food Challenge • Wonder at the beauty and majesty of Versailles…and perhaps, if there is time, find a place within the 250 acres of gardens…to paint! • You’ll have lots of time to discover Paris and find places of artistic inspiration!! Days 2-5 | Paris

  10. Trip Itinerary Day 6 | Giverny • Set off for Giverny… • Welcome to Giverny! This amazing location was the inspiration for Claude Monet’s water lily paintings. • Create your own impressionist work of art at your Monet Masterpiece Workshop.

  11. Trip Itinerary Day 7 | Paris • Return to the City of Light! • Continue your discovery of this amazing city! • You will have plenty of time to find yet more inspirations for your work – maybe the nature of the Jardin du Luxembourg, the architecture of the Eiffel Tower or perhaps even Parisians enjoying coffee at a café!

  12. Trip Itinerary • Journey to the South of France! • Take the TGV South to Avignon… be sure to enjoy the scenery on the way! • Continue to Aix-en-Provence where you’ll have a chance to Be Cézanne and paint one of his masterpieces! • Continue to Nice for dinner and enjoy your last evening in France! Day 8 | Nice

  13. Trip Itinerary Day 9 | Fly home Au revoir!

  14. What’s Included • Round-trip flights on commercial airlines • Service of an ACIS Tour Manager—a highly trained, multilingual guide, educator and travel expert who provides educational commentary and activities and manages travel logistics • Daily continental breakfasts and dinners • Accommodations in three- and four-star conveniently located hotels • Surface transportation and airport transfers • Excursions and activities as indicated in your tour itinerary, including comprehensive walking tours and Cultural Connection activities • Basic Protection Plan which provides medical coverage and cancellation insurance • Job Loss Protection included on every tour • 24-hour global support network and on-call emergency service

  15. Travel Essentials • TripStream • Take your family and friends along with youas ‘virtual’ guests! Your tour manager will be sending updates each day of your activities • ACIS’ Travel is Education Scholarship Contestawards students up to $1,000 off their tour • ACIS backpack and luggage tags • Destination Information—www.acis.com is loaded with information on what to pack, souvenir suggestions and more. Plus, an informative and fun ACIS Travel Journal to bring along on tour. • ACIS eKit Global phonecards, which save you up to 70% on international phone calls, are available for purchase. • ACIS Travel Prepaid Visa Cards are a secure and convenient way to access funds while on tour.

  16. Cost Program Fee** $2,599 Registration Fee $ 95 Departure Fee $ 486 Extra Night in Nice / Aix en Provence Excursion $ 369 Total$3,549 Additional fees: Adult Surcharge $95 Single Room Supplement $560 Double Room Supplement $280 Ultimate Protection Plan $225 Comprehensive Protection Plan $180 Loire Valley Excursion $125 Le Train Bleu with Illumination Drive $109 Recommended Tipping: Tour manager $5 per person/day Bus driver $3 per person/day **Please note: Price is valid until December 31st, 2010, with $195 deposit

  17. Automatic Payments Option • Automatic Payment Advantages: • FREE enrollment • Avoid late fees • 24/7 control over your trip budget and scheduled payments • Even payment amounts over a longer period of time • You can set your last payment to be processed as late as 45 days before you departBonus: All 2011 participants who enroll in Automatic Payments are entered into our contest to win a free trip! Automatic Payments makes planning your trip budget easy because your payments are spread out evenly, giving you more time to pay. • You choose a payment frequency (every 2 weeks, every 4 weeks, monthly, or quarterly) and your payments are automatically deducted from your checking or savings account. • To sign up or to learn more about Automatic Payments visit My Account on www.acis.com and follow instructions.

  18. Protection Plans Your ACIS Registration Fee includes Basic Protection coverage. For your peace of mind, we offer a range of enhanced protection plans from which you may choose. ACIS recommends that participants purchase the Ultimate Protection Plan designed specifically for your travel needs.

  19. Next Steps • Register for your tour by going online to www.acis.com/registeror sending in the registration form. An amount of $195 ($95 Registration Fee plus a $100 program fee deposit) is due at sign-up. • Choose a Protection Plan. Information can be found in the Registration Booklet or at www.acis.com/studentsparents/insurance/cfm. • Get your travel documents ready. • Choose a Payment Plan: Automatic Payments or Manual Payments • Use MyAccount—your online hub that makes reviewing automatic payments made or keeping track of manual payment deadlines & making payments online a snap. • Explore www.acis.com for information on pre-trip preparation, what to expect on tour, fundraising suggestions, travel resources and more! Questions? Contact ACIS Client Services at 877-795-0813 or accounts@acis.com

  20. www.acis.com • 877-795-0813 •info@acis.com Join the ACIS online community! ACIS Facebook Page ● ACIS YouTube Group ● ACIS MySpace Group ● ACIS Flickr Group

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