Before you go

Your trip is right around the corner. Be sure you don’t miss anything before you leave – from applying for visas to getting airline tickets.

Before you depart

- Create your account on

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Organize your travels - Book your ight and airport transfers - Purchase EF Campus Credits in advance to join activities and get an early discount - Book and plan your activities and excursions - Keep track of your booking and course details

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Passport

Make sure that your passport is valid for the duration of your stay abroad and six months after your return. If you’re required to have valid identi cation while at your destination, your passport will work for this. Before you leave, make a copy of it to bring along to your destination and one to leave at home – this will come in handy if your passport gets lost.

Visa

We’ll provide the instructions if you need to apply for a visa prior to departure. You’re responsible for your visa application, so be sure to start applying in time and pay all fees required for the application process. You can always get in touch with your local EF o ce for more information regarding the visa you need to travel abroad.

Travel protection

It is mandatory to be insured during your language course. Erika has been the exclusive insurance provider to EF customers for 20 years. Our EF sta are familiar with this insurance company and know what to do and where to call in case of an emergency. They also have claim forms at hand to help students with minor issues.

Flights

Your local EF o ce can help with arranging your ights. Our travel services ensure competitive prices and exible tickets – which means you can rebook your ight. Once your ight booking is completed, enter your details in EF Campus Connect, so the school sta and your homestay hosts know when to expect you and can arrange your transfer from the airport. If you have booked an EF Group travel your ight details will automatically appear here when they are con rmed.

Transfers

Your local EF o ce can help with arranging transport to and from your destination's airport – which you can reserve over the phone or on EF Campus Connect. Students who choose to use our transfer service will be met at the airport by an EF Representative and driven to their town. There they will either continue straight to their accommodation or get picked up by their Host family. Please keep in mind that we have many students arriving at the same time, so you may have to wait a little while for all students to arrive.

EF Pre-departure Meeting

You’ll nd out more about life at your destination, get a packing list and meet fellow classmates at our EF Pre-departure Meeting – which we recommend you attend. If you are under 18 years old we recommend that your parents attend together with you You’ll receive an email invitation to your Departure Meeting, which you can be either online or in person.

Medicine

If you take medicine, it’s important that you bring enough of your prescription to last for the duration of your trip – unless you’re sure you can get a prescription at your destination.

□ Sign and return the

Code of Conduct □ Sign and return the Terms & Conditions □ Sign and return your EF

Liability Waiver □ Take the Placement Test on

EF Campus Connect □ Ensure you have a valid passport Tuck away any extra medicine, glasses or contact lenses in your carry-on luggage.

Phone numbers and addresses

Make sure that you have the phone number and address of your local EF o ce, airport transfer service, EF school and accommodation lled out at the back of this handbook. These will come in handy if you need to communicate ight delays or changes in your schedule.

Money

Bring enough money to cover public transport expenses for the rst week of your stay. You may want to bring a little extra in case you’d like to purchase snacks or souvenirs. You can request the currency used in your destination from your local bank.

School supplies

Bring pens and notebooks along with you to your destination. Should you choose to bring a dictionary with you, we recommend bringing one translated into your native language, as well as one in your study language. You’ll receive all additional course material upon your arrival to school.

Checklist

□ Apply for the required visas □ Get travel insurance □ Book ights and transfers* □ Book an appointment for a PCR test or antigen test (min. 72 hours before departure) □ Enter your ight details into

EF Campus Connect □ Attend an EF

Departure Meeting □ Pack medicine □ Exchange money into your destination’s currency □ Get school supplies □ Pre-buy Campus Credits on EF Campus Connect □ If on a group course - reach out to your

Course Leader * If travelling as a group check

EF Campus Connect for your ight details.

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