Wednesday 30th November 2017

Dear Parents/Guardians,

RE: ELSS Cultural Exchange trip to Shanghai China 21st– 29th March 2018

I am happy to inform you that your child has been accepted to go toShanghai on the China Easter

Exchange trip which is from Wednesday 21st till the 29th March 2018.

They have the opportunity to visit Shanghai as part of an exchange with the prestigious Shanghai Shuguang Middle School. ELSS pupils will be staying with host families for the duration of the exchange, allowing for pupils to fully immerse themselves into the Chinese culture. ELSS hosted a number of SSMS pupils last academic year. They were so impressed with our school, that they have agreed to subsidise the cost of the trip.

The total cost per pupil for the trip covering accommodation, flights, visas, transfers, entry to tourist venues food and drink is £650.

The itinerary for the exchange will be as follows:

Days 1-2 Wednesday 21stand Thursday 22ndMarch
Travel to LHR airport. Flight to China overnight. Arrive in Shanghai and meet host families.

Day 3 Friday 23rdMarch

Shanghai City Tour including the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan and The Bund.

Day 4 Saturday 24th March

Day trip to Suzhou visiting Tiger Hill, Master of Nets Garden and Pan Gate.

Days 5-7 Sunday 25th- Tuesday 27th March
Pupils in Shanghai Shuguang Middle School, including martial arts, calligraphy and language lessons.

Day 8 Wednesday 28th March

Shanghai- Sightseeing and shopping with host families.

Day 9 Thursday 29th March

Departure and flight to LHR, arriving at 18.40.

All pupilsare required to have a current valid passport to take part in this residential visit.

Please ensure that your paperwork to obtain a visa are valid and correct, another letter is

attached to inform you of the requirements needed for the visa application.

Payment are to be made in instalments according to the schedule detailed below to ensure your child secures their place.

Payment Plan:

8th December / £100 / Deposit
12th January / £100 / 1st Instalment
2nd February / £100 / 2nd Instalment
23rdFebruary / £150 / 3rd Instalment

9thMarch £200 4th Final Instalment

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Total Payment £650

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Please pay deposit to Wisepay

All payments must be made by Wisepay or handed to Miss Patel and Mr Boakesat Clock Mill reception and a receipt will be issued to you.

Please make sure payments are made on the scheduled date or you may forfeit your place on the trip

This visit is a unique cultural and educational experience for our pupils.

If you have any questions about the visit, please do not hesitate to contact me at school.

Yours Sincerely

Mr Paul Cornish

China Exchange Lead Teacher

Vice Principal and Educational Visits Coordinator