ECHANGE FRANCO-AMERICAIN

FRENCH-AMERICAN EXCHANGE

TRINITY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL

WITH

LYCÉE JEAN XXIII, LES HERBIERS, FRANCE

WHO:  Eighteen French teenagers (ages 15-16) and eighteen Trinity Collegiate students (rising 9^th graders and high school)

WHEN:

• DATES FOR THE AMERICAN HOMESTAY – February 11-25, 2008 (15 days)

            (This includes 3 days in New York City and 11 days with the host family.)

• DATES FOR THE FRENCH HOMESTAY – June 5-19, 2008

            (This includes 4 days in Paris and 10 days with the host family.)

REQUIREMENTS:

• English must be the language spoken at the home of the Trinity host family.

• Trinity student desires to improve his/her French language skills and has an interest in discovering the culture and civilization of France.  This is a linguistic exchange; therefore, the student must be serious and diligent in the study of French. 

• Trinity student has no academic or discipline problems preventing him/her from participating.

• Complete the “Host Family Application Form” and return it to Mrs. Marschel.   Include a formal letter of introduction and attach a passport sized photo.

• Priority will be given to upper school students.  You may be in the 8^th grade to receive a student, because you will be a rising 9^th grader at the time of our trip to France.  You must be a student of Trinity Collegiate School in order to host.

• Next year’s 7^th graders must wait until the next exchange in 2010 to go to France.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR REQUESTING A FRENCH STUDENT:

The deadline was last May 2007; however, we still need three host families wishing to host a girl.

DECISION TO GO TO FRANCE:  It is not required that you go to France in order to receive a French student in February 2008.  Details and costs will be discussed when we begin classes in August.  A final decision will be needed by November 2007.

Thank you for your interest in continuing our unique relationship with our sister school in France,

Marilyn Marschel

ÉCHANGE FRANCO-AMÉRICAIN

AVEC LYCÉE JEAN XXIII

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ITINERARY SPECIALLY PREPARED FOR MARILYN MARSCHEL 

Departure date:                                                                                      June 5, 2008

Return date:                                                                                          June 19, 2008

Departure city:                                                                                       Charlotte, NC

Overnight stays:                                                                                     Paris                (3)

                                                                                                            Home Stay        (10)

Meals:                                                                                                  Breakfast and Dinner

Rooming:                                                                                              Triples and Quads 

PLEASE NOTE:     PARTICIPANTS ENROLLING BY JUNE 15, 2007 WITH A $295 DEPOSIT WILL RECEIVE A $350 DISCOUNT FROM THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM FEES!

Program Fee:                           For 40-44 paying participants      $2229

                                                            For 35-39 paying participants      $2239

                                                            For 30-34 paying participants      $2259

                                                            For 25-29 paying participants      $2279

                                                            For 20-24 paying participants      $2309

                                                            For 15-19 paying participants      $2369

Minimum number of paying participants:                                                  15

If you fail to reach this minimum number, NETC can reprice your itinerary on the smaller number or you may transition to an available catalog itinerary.

Registration fee:                                                                                     $95

U.S. departure tax, custom hall, security fee, and fuel surcharge*:             $299

Weekend supplement:                                                                            n/a

For departure or return flights requested on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday                        

Adult supplement (24 years and older, including twin accommodations):                 $105

Optional Total Surety Plan (Recommended by NETC):                                          $120

Optional Surety Plan :                                                                            $78

Final Payment Deadline:                                                                         February 15, 2008

*Please note: Fees do not include Tour Director/Bus Driver Tipping. Departure taxes, customs hall fees, security fees and fuel surcharges is an estimate based on current charges from governments and airlines.  Any increases that occur will be the responsibility of the participants not NETC. All prices quoted are subject to the terms and conditions in the Agreement. Any changes made to your requested itinerary, departure date or departure city will invalidate this cost worksheet. Please call your NETC tour consultant for a replacement. Please read the NETC Enrollment Guide carefully! It details all terms and conditions, including insurance options, late fees, cancellations fees, and payment deadlines.

Date Prepared:                                                                                                                                        Tour Code: 506ZMN

Any changes you make to your itinerary will invalidate this cost worksheet.  Please call NETC for a replacement.

ITINERARY SPECIALLY PREPARED FOR MARILYN MARSCHEL

DAY 1             DEPARTURE DAY. Take off for Europe on an overnight flight at the start of your educational trip.

DAY 2             PARIS.  Welcome to Paris, the “City of Light” and capital of France. You will be met by your NETC tour director and transferred to the hotel. Why not begin your stay with a visit to the Champs Elysées to enjoy the atmosphere of a streetside café before your tour director conducts an arrival briefing this evening?

DAY 3             PARIS. This morning enjoy a half-day sightseeing of the city with a local guide. Learn how the city has developed over time and about the significant events which have shaped it. Pass along the wide tree-lined boulevards and see many majestic buildings including the Arc de Triomphe, with its Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Napoleon’s gold-domed Les Invalides, Place de la Concorde, Paris’s most famous symbol, the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees. Also included is a tour inside Notre Dame Cathedral, renowned for its flying buttresses and intricately carved gargoyles. Begun in 1163, this structure is one of the triumphs of French architecture and, interestingly, the cathedral square in front of the building is the point from which distances along the great highways radiating from Paris are measured. Legend has it that if you jump on the golden star outside the cathedral you will return to Paris, so be sure to do this before you leave!

This afternoon is free to discover yet more of this spectacular city. The variety of activities on offer is endless, from visiting one of the many excellent museums to taking a trip up to the top of the Eiffel Tower. NETC recommends a visit to the Musée D’Orsay, an art museum housed in an old railway station. Here you will be able to see some incredible 19th century paintings and sculptures. Particularly interesting is the collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, with works by Cezanne, Manet, Monet, Pisarro and Van Gogh.

DAY 4             PARIS.  This morning’s excursion takes us to Louis XIV’s magnificent palace of Versailles, which dates from the 17th century and took 50 years to build. It is the apogee of Pre-Revolutionary royal luxury and authority and was the biggest and most opulent of all European palaces. NETC’s walking tour includes a visit to the Royal Apartments. Most impressive is the King’s Grand Apartment, with six luxurious drawing rooms and the Hall of Mirrors, which was designed to reflect the light from the fountains outside. You will also see the Marble Court, where visiting noblemen could be seen by the King as they drew up in their carriages.

Return to the city this afternoon for more free time for you to discover the delights of Paris at your leisure. For those interested you may wish to visit the old artists’ quarter of Montmartre, where the famous white Sacre Coeur basilica crowns the highest point in Paris.

DAY 5 - 14     HOMESTAY.  This morning leave Paris behind as you board a train to Nantes to begin the 10 day homestay program organized by the group leader.

DAY 15          Return to Nantes  where you will fly home to the United States with many new perspectives and memories.

INFORMATION FOR CHAPERONES:

Version:                                                                                  One

Prepared by:                                                                         

                                                                                                Stephen Florence

                                                                                                Customized Itineraries

Included Entrance Fees and Special Activities:                            Versailles

A Local Guide is included in the following places:                        Paris

Special services from NETC

At home

*Experienced staff specializing in the needs of educators*

*Comprehensive liability coverage for chaperones and schools*

*Direct billing for participants*

*Included medical and cancellation insurance*

*Independently administered escrow account*

*ARC bonded and IATAN approved*

*24 hour emergency hot line*

Overseas

*On the spot overseas offices and staff*

*Three and four star quality hotels*

*24 hour NETC tour director throughout*

*Private coach service exclusively for your group*