North High School Custom France Summer 2024 Discover the land famous for mountains, chocolates and cheese! Delve into the rich cultural heritage of Switzerland through its historic museums and castles as you travel through Lausanne and Montreux. This unique French language immersion experience begins for your student group when they meet their famille d’accueil. French language skills learned in the classroom come to life in this in-depth language immersion experience in France. Our unforgettable Family Stay Experience® allows students to become temporary locals and appreciate the French lifestyle. Students live, speak the target language, and learn about cultural exchange in a very authentic way. Conclude your journey in Paris, “The City of Lights.” (Dates listed are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.)

Program Overview 14 Days Teacher Led Family Stay: Xperitas Family Stay From $5,239.00 pp from Chicago

Features Round-trip airfare Overnight accommodations per itinerary In-country transportation per itinerary Insurance 24/7 emergency support while abroad

Program Itinerary

Day 1	En Route
	En route to Geneva, Switzerland. Included Meals: None
	Included meals: None

Day 2	Lausanne
	Called the “San Francisco” of Switzerland because of its hills and beauty, Lausanne is home to the Musée Olympique and to Switzerland’s largest university. You can take the funicular metro that runs from the lake to the top of the city or visit the Cathédrale de Lausanne, one of the largest medieval churches in the country.
	Included meals: Dinner

Day 3	Montreux
	A motor coach will take you to the resort city of Montreux with its picturesque views of the Lake Geneva, enhanced by the beautiful background of the Alps. Walk the cobblestone streets of the small village of Gruyère, visit the cheese factory and enjoy a raclette lunch. Visit the Broc fabrique, home of Nestlé chocolate, and enjoy complimentary chocolate samples.
	Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4	Montreux
	Visit the Château de Chillon, built in the mid-12th century, home to the Counts of Savoy. Continue your day with an interactive visit to the Food Museum in Vevey. Your day concludes with a relaxing boat ride on Lake Geneva.
	Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 - 9	Family Stay
	Today is the day you’ve been waiting for! Take the train to Lyon, or Annecy and meet your famille d’accueil. Enjoy six days practicing French and experiencing their daily lives. Included Meals: Day 5 - Breakfast, Dinner | Days 6-9 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Included meals: None

Day 10	Paris
	Take the TGV to Paris and enjoy the “City of Lights.” Explore the Quartier Latin and the Jardin de Luxembourg. Then stroll through the Quartier St. Michel where you can take a walk down the Seine River on the Île de la Cité. Visit the Cathédrale de Notre Dame, la Sainte Chapelle et la Conciergerie.
	Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11	Paris
	Discover the Louvre and its famous pyramid, and then experience the quaint Montmartre district. Visit the Basilique du Sacré Coeur and celebrate French artistry at the Place du Tertre.
	Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12	Paris
	Take in the city by night during your Bateaux Mouches Seine river cruise.
	Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 13	Paris
	Visit le Musée d’Orsay and/or le Musée Rodin on your way to Les Invalides. Enjoy a farewell dinner before ascending to the top of the Eiffel Tower.
	Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 14	Return
	Transfer to airport and return to the U.S.
	Included meals: Breakfast

Pricing

PRICE RANGES:

• $5299-5399 based on 10-14 students + 2 leaders
• $5199-5299 based on 15-19 students + 3 leaders
• $4939-5039 based on 20-24 students + 3 leaders
• $4939-5039 based on 25+ students + 4 leaders

*Ranges based on estimated numbers of participants and leaders.  Final prices are determined by dates, air arrangements, family stay communities and other program components as confirmed by Xperitas, as well as the total size of their group at the time of final billing. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange rates and airfare costs beyond the control of Xperitas.

The order of this itinerary and all itinerary items are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances that may arise prior to or during the program.

INCLUSIONS

EXCLUSIONS

• Insurance for minor illness or accidents, and trip cancellation insurance for medical reasons for all participants and leaders • Liability insurance for leaders • $10 International phone allowance per day for one leader while in country • Estimated international round-trip airfare for the routing ORD - GVA, CDG - ORD , including fuel surcharges • Two (2) airport transfers, plus transportation per itinerary • Five (5) family stay nights for participants (all meals at home included for participants during the family stay) • Five (5) hotel overnights or family stay for leaders (all meals at home included for leaders during the family stay, breakfast only for hotel stay) • Seven (7) hotel overnights for participants and leaders with breakfast (leaders in double rooms and participants in triples/quads) • One Xperitas-arranged lunch and all dinners for participants and leaders when students are not with family stays • $75 per student entrance fee allowance • $20 per student public transportation allowance Activities included: Entrance to Tour Eiffel Ticket to Bateaux Mouches Seine river cruise Entrance to Musée du Louvre Excursion to the village of Gruyère Xperitas-arranged raclette lunch

• Airline baggage fees • Transportation to/from U.S. departure cities • Any costs incurred due to delayed or missed flights • Passport, visa or other travel document processing fees • Activities, excursions, meals, etc., listed on the attached itinerary but not in program inclusions, above, are to be paid using the student entrance fee allowance • Tips (guides, drivers, hotels, restaurants, etc.) • Spending money and gifts

Enrollment Information

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Xperitas Financial Aid

Families with a household income of $60,000 or less qualify to receive financial aid. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and can be found at https://www.xperitas.org/language-immersion-programs/faq/financial-aid-for-students

Payment and Cancellation Schedule

Summer Programs 2024

Billing and Payments: Xperitas will email a bill for the final payment approximately three weeks before it is due. For all other payments please refer to this schedule. A payment reminder will be sent to you via email a week before a scheduled payment is due. Payments can be made by credit/debit card via the Xperitas portal or by check or money order payable to Xperitas.

Cancellations: Any cancellation made through October 15, 2023 will receive a full refund. Cancellations made after this date will be calculated on an individual basis at the time of cancellation and follow the schedule and terms below.

Payment Schedule

Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2024
June 15 (Early Bird); October 15, 2023 (Final)	$500 due with application*
November 15, 2023	$1000
January 15, 2024	$1000
March 15, 2024	Balance

*Once the online application and $500 deposit are submitted and processed, participants will receive enrollment confirmation.

Cancellation Schedule

Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2024
Date of Cancellation	Refund Amount
Cancellations received through October 15, 2023	Full refund – No administrative fee charged
October 16 – November 30, 2023	Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee*
December 1, 2023 or later	Refund of all money paid MINUS a $500 administrative fee* AND any air/land expenses incurred by Xperitas (Varies by program and cancellation date)
30 days prior to departure	No refund possible