Shaping the future of international education

CIS University Counsellor Tour | Canada 2 - 9 July 2019 Montreal Hamilton McGill University McMaster University Concordia University Waterloo Ottawa Wilfrid Laurier University Guelph Kingston Queen’s University London Oshawa Huron University College at Western University of Institute of University Technology Western University OCAD University ABOUT THE TOUR

This year’s CIS counsellor tour will be exploring universities in Quebec and Ontario, Canada. The tour provides counsellors with an understanding of each university and its unique qualities, admission process, student environment, and locale. In addition, the tour provides valuable networking and contact opportunities, both peer-to-peer and with the admissions communities. You, and therefore your students, will become well informed and encouraged to explore outstanding higher educational opportunities while learning about the universities, culture, and areas within this part of Eastern Canada.

What makes CIS Tours unique?

The CIS University Counsellor Tour has stood the test of time. The CIS Counsellor Tour continues as the longest standing tour of its kind with a stellar reputation for providing a high-quality program, effective university visits and excellent opportunities for professional engagement. The CIS University Counsellor Tour leaders are experienced counsellors working at CIS member Schools. They understand your needs and goals. The tour is conveniently held each year in connection with the International ACAC annual conference. The CIS University Counsellor Tour is focused entirely on undergraduate students. Quality CIS member universities offer welcoming site visits, open and informative student interactions, sessions and panels as well as provide the opportunity to make your school known to them. The CIS University Counsellor Tour offers diversity.Traveling with your counterparts from around the world provides valuable networking and learning opportunities. TOUR DIRECTORS

TOUR DIRECTOR Ryan Jordan College and Emotional Counselor [email protected] Carlsbad International School +420 351 184 100

After working in Asia for the past several years (YCIS Beijing and Taipei European School), Ryan is working in his first year as the university and social-emotional counselor at Carlsbad International School in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. He also worked in admissions at a U.S. university for several years. Ryan has a BFA in Art Education, a Masters in Advocacy and Political Leadership and is currently working on his Masters in Educational Leadership. He also coaches the cross- country team and facilitates the music club at Carlsbad International School.

ASSISTANT TOUR DIRECTOR Claudia Botero International Relations Coordinator [email protected] Marymount School Medellin +57 4 2661555 Ext. 1112

Claudia is from Medellin, Colombia, but grew up overseas attending international schools in Japan (Seisen International School), and graduating from the American School of The Hague, in Wassenaar, The Netherlands. She holds a BA in Political Science and a Masters in International Relations. Claudia is currently in her third year at Marymount School Medellin, Colombia, and eleventh year as a college counselor. She previously worked at the Columbus School, in Medellin, where she earned her College Counseling certificate from UC San Diego in 2009. TENTATIVE ITINERARY

TUE 2 July Montreal Individual arrivals

McGill University WED 3 July Montreal Concordia University

University of Ottawa THU 4 July Ottawa Carleton University

Queen’s University Kingston/ FRI 5 July University of Ontario Institute of Oshawa Technology

University of Toronto SAT 6 July Toronto OCAD University Ryerson University

Toronto/ York University SUN 7 July Hamilton McMaster University

Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo/ MON 8 July University of Waterloo Guelph University of Guelph

Huron University College at Western TUE 9 July London University Western University

Chapel Hill, SAT 21 July Individual departures NC The information we gained about scholarships and admissions, study abroad options and the variety of campuses and programs was simply awesome. We came back to our students and had a wonderful Q&A session debunking myths and confirming realities! We also made some incredible contacts and are now feeling much more able to provide our students with an educated response to their questions or feel comfortable that we have people we can reach out to if we aren’t sure of the correct answer. -Karen Abraham, Cleveland District State High School, Queensland, Australia TRAVEL DETAILS

DESTINATIONS MEALS TOUR MATERIALS Montreal, Ottawa, Breakfast, lunch & A mobile app will Kingston, Oshawa, dinner will be provided. be used for tour Toronto, Hamilton, information. PASSPORTS/VISAS Waterloo, Guelph and TRAVEL INSURANCE London (CANADA). A valid passport is required to travel. A group coverage TRANSPORTATION Participants are policy is included for all Bus transportation responsible for participants. A copy can and gratuities and obtaining a necessary be obtained from CIS. taxes related to visa, if required. transportation are TOUR GUIDANCE included. The tour director and ACCOMMODATIONS assistant tour director Accommodation will be are experienced provided by university guidance professionals hosts. who will lead this tour. ORIENTATION PRE-TRIP MATERIALS Welcome meeting will Appropriate tour take place in Montreal. information will be provided to all tour participants. GENERAL CONDITIONS

• The CIS University Counsellor tour is open to guidance counsellors employed full-time with a school and CIS affiliated independent counsellors only. • The tour will be limited to 30 participants. • In the event that there is a waiting list for the tour prior to 1 March 2019, CIS reserves the right to limit participation to one person per school. • Participants must adhere to the Council of International Schools Code of Ethics. • Participants must take part in the entire tour itinerary; deviations from the tour itinerary are not permitted. • Additional travelers may not accompany the tour participant at any time on the tour. • The Council of International Schools (CIS) frequently photographs and/or videotapes and records its events and meetings. By attending this tour you consent to being recorded and/or photographed, and authorise 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 REGISTRATION DEADLINE USD 470 (excluding VAT) 1 March 2019

PAYMENT & REGISTRATION • Payment is due at time of registration and can be paid via credit card online or international wire transfer. Priority will be given to registrations with payment received prior to 1 March 2019. • If we are unable to accommodate you on the tour for any reason payment will be refunded. CANCELLATION • Cancellation of registration should be made online by modifying your existing registration. Cancellations made up to 30 days before the tour will incur an administrative fee of USD 50. Cancellations made 30 days or less before the event, or non-attendance at the tour itself, will not be refunded. CONTACT THE TEAM

CIS Higher Education Services [email protected] www.cois.org

Shaping the future of international education