CIS Student Recruitment Tour | Africa - 30 March - 12 April 2019 - Council of International Schools
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Shaping the future of international education CIS Student Recruitment Tour | Africa 30 March - 12 April 2019 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Kigali, Rwanda Nairobi, Kenya Turi, Kenya Port Louis, Mauritius Lusaka, Zambia Maputo, Mozambique Gaborone, Botswana Johannesburg, South Africa
ABOUT THE TOUR
The CIS Africa tour is organized by university representatives that make up the
volunteer CIS Committee on Europe, The Middle East, and Africa (CEMA). With their
knowledge of institutional requirements and limitations, they have created a tour with
fellow universities in mind. The tour will provide a productive yet complete itinerary
across East and Southern Africa, passing through eight countries over thirteen days.
A busy first week will end in Mauritius for a weekend pause before moving
on to Johannesburg where participants will be based for the second
week, carrying out day trips to the remaining destinations. All
flights reserved for this year’s tour will be direct flights. Highlights
include:
- Being part of a fully organized tour with a complete itinerary
QUICK FACTS across Eastern and Southern Africa
FROM 2018 TOUR - Passing through eight countries over 13 days as a diverse
group, a fast-paced yet efficient tour to see students and their
13 Schools Visited parents
1,972 Students Seen - New schools and country stops on this year’s tour that are
eager to host and have students who are excited to learn about
their study abroad options
What makes CIS tours unique?
CIS tours have stood the test of time.
CIS is a non-profit organization that has been sponsoring recruitment tours
for nearly 40 years. Our tour leaders are experienced admissions professionals
working at CIS member universities. They understand your needs and goals.
CIS tours are targeted.
Tour events include invited students from CIS member schools and outstanding
national schools with student populations preparing to study abroad.
CIS tours offer inclusive pricing.
There are no surprise bills at the end of the tour. The tours are assisted by highly
experienced travel professionals to manage all the logistics.
CIS tours are truly educational.
During the tour, participants lead workshops
to help students, parents, counsellors, and Tour Mentorship
teachers learn more about admission-related
topics. Daily interaction with admissions
Programme
professionals from other CIS member
On CIS Tours, participants who are new
universities allows you to learn from others,
to admissions and recruitment (less than
share ideas, and build your network.
2 years of experience) are matched with
experienced admission travelers who serve
as their mentors. The programme aims to
support mentees in building relevant skills
and expertise as student recruitment/
admission experts travelling
internationally.
MEET THE TOUR DIRECTORS
TOUR DIRECTOR
Sheena Mehta
Director, UK & Ireland
IE University
Sheena.Mehta@ie.edu
+44 (0)2037272614
Sheena’s roots originate from India, she was born in
the UK and her love for languages took her to Spain.
She started her journey at IE University, based in
Madrid in 2009. She joined the IE London office in 2013
where she is now the Director and contact person for
IE’s undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
ASSISTANT TOUR DIRECTOR
Carolyn O’Keefe
Memorial University of Newfoundland
carolynok@mun.ca
+1 709-864-8754
Carolyn has over eleven years of experience in the higher education
industry and has extensive recruitment and travel experience in Africa, the
Middle East, Turkey and China. As a member of the CIS Canadian Higher
Education Committee, she led the Africa tour and served as assistant tour
director on the Middle East tour.
TRAVEL SUPPORT
Wren International
Veronica Mann
vmann@wrenintl.com
+1 (508) 561-2283
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
SAT 30 Mar Addis Ababa Individual arrivals, overnight in Addis Ababa.
Orientation Meeting. Opening Dinner. Overnight in
SUN 31 Mar Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa.
MON 01 Apr Addis Ababa School visits, Flight to Kigali. Overnight in Kigali.
TUE 02 Apr Kigali School visits. Flight to Nairobi. Overnight in Nairobi.
Flight to Turi. School visits. Flight to Nairobi.
WED 03 Apr Nairobi/Turi
Overnight in Nairobi.
THU 04 Apr Nairobi School visits. Overnight in Nairobi.
School visits in Nairobi. Flight to Port Louis.
FRI 05 Apr Nairobi
Overnight in Port Louis.
SAT 06 Apr Port Louis Institutional Time. Overnight in Port Louis.
SUN 07 Apr Port Louis Institutional Time. Overnight in Port Louis.
School visits in Port Louis. Flight to Johannesburg.
MON 08 Apr Port Louis
Overnight in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg/ Flight to Lusaka. School visits. Flight to
TUE 09 Apr
Lusaka Johannesburg. Overnight in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg/ Flight to Maputo. School visits. Flight to
WED 10 Apr
Maputo Johannesburg. Overnight in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg/ Flight to Gaborone. School visits. Flight to
THU 11 Apr
Gaborone Johannesburg. Overnight in Johannesburg.
School visits. Closing Dinner. Overnight in
FRI 12 Apr Johannesburg
Johannesburg.
SAT 13 Apr Johannesburg Individual departures.
TRAVEL DETAILS
DESTINATIONS ORIENTATION/ planned and will lead this tour.
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), DEBRIEFING A professional tour manager
Kigali (Rwanda), Nairobi The orientation meeting from Wren International will
& Molo (Kenya), Port in Addis Ababa will also travel with the group
Louis (Mauritius), Lusaka be mandatory for all to handle all technical travel
(Zambia), Maputo participants as well as the details.
(Mozambique), Gaborone final debrief meeting in WEBPAGE
(Botswana), Johannesburg Johannesburg. A webpage providing tour
(South Africa). MEALS details to support travelers
TRANSPORTATION Daily breakfast. Opening will be made available to
All flights will be booked dinner in Addis Ababa participants. Login details and
in economy class. Flights and closing dinner in a password will be provided
covered within the tour Johannesburg as part of the pre-tour
price will begin on leaving communication.
GRATUITIES & TAXES
Addis Ababa until arriving TOUR MATERIALS
All gratuities and taxes
into Johannesburg. Appropriate pre-tour
attached to transportation,
Tour participants will be information and pre-trip
accommodation and
responsible for arriving into literature will be provided to
transfers are included in the
Addis Ababa and arranging all tour participants. Luggage
tour price. This is also the
to leave from Johannesburg. tags and a mobile “Tour
case for airport and hotel
While international flights Guidebook” app, will be
porters, drivers, country
outside of this itinerary provided for all participants.
guide gratuities and airport
are not included, Wren
departure taxes. TRAVEL INSURANCE
International can assist with
flight bookings. PASSPORTS/VISAS A group coverage policy is
A valid passport is required included for all participants.
ACCOMMODATIONS
to travel, along with a A copy can be obtained from
The tour cost will cover Wren International.
minimum validity of six
fourteen nights at first class
months from the scheduled MISCELLANEOUS
hotels. Offering single,
return date and six empty Information on the schools
individual rooms for each
visa pages. Visas are not which form part of the tour as
traveler, taxes, breakfast and
included in the cost of the well as cultural background
internet access.
tour. Wren International information on the countries
TRANSFERS can assist with letters of to be visited will be provided
Included from airport to invitation and/or referrals to in advance. A CIS brochure
the hotel and vice versa, our partner CIBT as needed. with information about each
by private motor coach. All TOUR GUIDANCE participating institution will be
group transfers for school provided to all host schools
The Tour Director and
visits and college fairs are to share with prospective
Assistant Tour Director are
included. students and school
experienced admissions
professionals who have 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.
• Preference is shown to participants with at least two years of full-time university
admissions experience. A limited number of places are available for participants with
less than two years of experience who agree to participate in the CIS Tour Mentorship
Programme to support their professional development while on the tour.
• Participants must adhere to the CIS 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 travellers 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 travelling 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 to meet all of the conditions for participation. Once
approved, substitute travellers 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 authorize 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 15,600 7 JANUARY 2019
PAYMENT & REGISTRATION
• 7 January 2019 - Tour application with USD 1,125 deposit (excl. VAT) is due to CIS.
Participants must meet the conditions for participation and application deadlines in
order to be considered.
• 15 January 2019 - Balance of USD 14,475 is due to Wren International. There is a late fee
of 5% assessed after 15 January 2019.
• Tour price and itinerary are subject to change due to: revaluation of the US dollar, fuel
surcharges, government taxes, airport departure taxes, reciprocity taxes, entry visa
fees, changes in security situation, itinerary changes (before and during the tour) and
all other items not in the control of Wren International and the Council of International
Schools.
CANCELLATION/PENALTIES
CIS and Wren International will only accept written cancellations. Fees will be assessed for
cancellations in the following manner:
• Cancellations prior to 7 January 2019: 100% of the tour balance is refundable, including
the USD 1,125 tour deposit.
• Cancellations between 7 January 2019 and 15 January 2019: 100% of the tour balance
is refundable, less the USD 1,125 tour deposit and any unrecoverable tour expenses.
• Cancellations between 16 January 2019 and 31 January 2019: 50% of the tour balance
is refundable, less the USD 1,125 tour deposit and any unrecoverable tour expenses. No
refund will be made if cancellation is received after 31 January 2019.
If you have chosen to pay with a credit card, your tour deposit will be processed when
you click Submit Application. All wire transfers must be made within 30 days of the tour
application date. The tour deposit is refundable should a tour applicant not be selected for
the tour.CONTACT THE TEAM
CIS Higher Education Services
highereducation@cois.org
www.cois.org
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