Why Educational Travel?

2. Why Educational Travel? Explore and Experience Foreign Cultures Firsthand Interact with Locals, Speak Foreign Languages Form a New Perspective on the World and Appreciation of America’s Important Place in it Bring Your Classroom Lessons to Life Gain Independence and Confidence in a Safe Environment Improve your Grades Earn Academic Credit Enhance your College (and job) Applications Helps students stand out from the crowd on college admissions and job interviews Have Fun with Your Friends and Make New Ones It’s a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience!

3. Why NETC? All NETC services are guaranteed: Comfortable 3 and 4 star hotels near the sights you have come to see. Safe Central Locations mean you can explore easily in small groups. A healthy breakfast gets each day off to a great start Hearty dinners in local restaurants are well balanced and reflect local cuisine. Experience the country you are visiting while enjoying plenty of really good food! Program is fully escorted by excellent tour directors who stay in the hotels with the group and keep them busy morning noon and night! Dependable support for students and families with excellent internet access for trip information An unparalleled track record of supporting teachers and groups abroad 24 hour presence and support both in the USA and overseas A free, automatic and simple payment plan, the EZpay Plan. Included Basic Travel Insurance PLUS…..

4. Why NETC? (cont’d) NETC is the ONLY organization that offers LEAP!-Enriched, Student Centered, Experiential Learning Experiences. Which means…. NETC programs go far beyond sightseeing Escape the tourist bubble! - Get immersed in local culture Enjoy loads of unusual fun experiences, debates, role plays, scavenger hunts to mention but a few Everybody gets involved “Experiential touring that is unlike any other travel program. NETC’s LEAP activities connect you to the local culture and people.” NETC tours are led by a LEAP!-Trained tour director who stays in your hotel and helps you understand all that you see...People like….

5. Meet some of NETC’s Tour Directors Vanessa NicolBorn in Edinburgh, Scotland Now lives in Rome, ItalyStarted with NETC in 2006 Pablo Navazo Born in Madrid, Spain Lives in Madrid Started with NETC in 2007 Caroline Buizza Born in Lyon, France Lives in Lyon, France Started with NETC in 2008 Manni Coe Born in Leeds, UK Now Lives in Andalucia, Spain Started with NETC in 2000 Ada Elguera Born in Cusco, Peru Lives in Lima, Peru Started with NETC in 2005

6. Safety and Behavior An impressive track record for almost 20 years 24 hour network in the USA and abroad Hotels located in safe central areas of large cities Tours fully escorted by trained bilingual tour directors Teacher/chaperone to student ratio of 1:6 All participants enrolled with ACE American Insurance Company in important travel insurance and support program. Tours visit countries that welcome American visitors and are keen to understand our culture as well as share their own The NETC Agreement covers behavior and your teacher/chaperone will also provide you with a Code of Conduct

7. Where Are We Going?

11. LEAP!™ Activities on This Tour Behind the Carnival Mask

12. Tour Cost

13. What’s Included in the Program Fee? Round-trip flights Accommodations in three and four-star hotels. Rooms are Doubles and triples and occasionally quads. 3 Course dinner and continental breakfast daily. Full-time Tour Director LEAP!™ Educational program Transportation and sightseeing as described in the itinerary 24-hour assistance at home and abroad Basic travel insurance

14. Additional Expenses You Will Incur Passport and visa fees Beverages with meals Lunches Local transportation overseas Transportation from your home to the departure airport and back Tips to Tour Director and long- distance bus driver Spending money

15. Total Surety Plan NETC strongly recommends the Total Surety Plan What you get: Protection from cancellation penalties if you have to cancel any time for any reason. Extra Protection in case a parent should lose a job forcing cancellation Enhanced medical and other benefits Cost: $25 per day of your tour, due upon enrollment

16. How To Enroll? Enrolling Online Visit your My NETC group site at: www.EducationalTravel.com Enter Username: italy2012 Enter Password: geis Click “Enroll Now” Complete the online application Make your initial payment by credit card or by electronic check. Enrolling by Mail Complete the application form attached to the Enrollment Guide which can be downloaded at EducationalTravel.com/Enrollment.aspx Make a check or money order payable to NETC for the initial deposit

17. What Parents Thought About Their NETC Tour “I had high expectations for the experience and each and every expectation was met.  She learned a little more about the world, she was able to use and improve her language skills and she was able to gain confidence travelling in a new country.  She also learned firsthand about valuing another culture.” - Kimberley Krauss, Michigan, Traveled in Summer 2010 “The tour guides were exceptional, the lodging amazing, and the experiences top notch.  This tour wasn't a travel-by-bus and get out and take photos and get back on and travel-by-bus tour. It was geared for adolescents and their energy level and took the time to really teach them at their level.  It wasn't superficial.”  - Sarah Rodseth, Michigan, Traveled in Summer 2010 “The ROI of this trip is immeasurable. It helped [our daughter] to have a different perspective about her higher education. It was an empowering and positive experience.” - Debbie Gunzelman, Connecticut, Traveled in Spring 2010 “An absolutely tremendous experience, one she will carry with her always.  The smiles on her face when she talks about it are priceless.” - Janet Cherbonneau, Maine, Traveled in Spring 2010

18. What Students Thought About Their NETC Tour “Since history is one of my favorite subjects, I found it really exciting to make connections between the sites and the knowledge I possessed.  Beyond the connections, it was mind-boggling to just be in the places that have been talked about in my classes.” - Scott Bouwense, New Jersey, Traveled in Spring 2010 “As a young student, it is hard for me to think of things and events and people that we learn about in school as more than mere stories. On the trip, the entire history of modern culture seemed to unfold before me, and everything sort of materialized into reality. I gained a sort of sentimental attachment to places like the Vatican and the streets of Capri that I couldn't have gotten from a textbook or a lecture.” - Natalie Catlett, Tennessee, Traveled in Spring 2010 “My friends and I tried to list every adjective that described the trip on the plane back. We had a list that ran three pages long, but I think the most apt description would be eye-opening. I learned about the world and myself in equal amounts, I found that I will always have a desire to explore, and I had the most fun I've ever had!” - Natalie Catlett, Tennessee, Traveled in Spring 2010 “I loved everything about the tour.  My tour guide was incredible, the food was excellent, and there was never a dull moment!  I was worried about being paired with kids from other groups, but we ended up having a great time together. My language skills from school were extremely helpful - I was surprised by how much I could recognize.  And the history that I had learned in school really came alive while on tour.” -Hannah Gersten, Illinois, Traveled in Summer 2010