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  • Lifeworks International Dates and Tuition Fees
  • " Our goal was for Alex to challenge himself with a new experience, in a new place, with new people. Lifeworks seems to have 'over delivered' on our expectations which is a rarity these days. He had a wonderful time and has learned many new things, including a lot about himself. Thanks to all involved in the program. "
  • Ms. Gannon, Richmond, Virginia

Dates and Fees

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program location course code dates days tuition
british virgin islands
British Virgin Islands LW BVI 1 June 19 - July 9 21 $4970
LW BVI 2 July 11 - July 31 21 $4970
LW BVI 3 August 2 - August 18 17 $4470
costa rica
Costa Rica LW CR 1 June 28 - July 18 21 $4970
LW CR 2 July 20 - August 9 21 $4970
galapagos & ecuador
Galapagos and Ecuador DARWIN June 28 - July 18 21 $5870
LW GPS 2 July 20 - August 9 21 $5270
peru
Peru INCA June 28 - July 18 21 $5270
LW PERU 2 July 20 - August 9 21 $4870
thailand
Thailand LW THAI July 20 - August 9 21 $4870
china
China LW CHN 1 June 28 - July 18 21 $4870
LW CHN 2 July 20 - August 9 21 $4870
india (dharamsala)
India LW IND 1 June 28 - July 18 21 $4770
LW IND 2 July 20 - August 9 21 $4770
our 6 and 7 week programs
Any two consecutive programs may be joined to form one extended course. In the interim between programs, students stay with staff. The total cost is determined by combining the cost of each program and subtracting the 5% extended course discount (this discount also applies toward any trips adjoining our sister programs, ActionQuest and/or Arc Expeditions). Lifeworks and/or ActionQuest / Arc enrollment for any two programs in the same summer will be considered as a single extended program in the event of withdrawal or dismissal from the trip at any time.
about the dates
When booking travel, students should be aware that the program start date (as shown above) is the date upon which the Lifeworks group flight(s) departs the hub airport in the U.S. Due to time zone differences in certain program locations (e.g. China, Thailand, and India), the group flight may actually land in the host country the day after. The program end date (as shown above) is the date upon which the Lifeworks group flight departs the host country. Students that are not booking on our scheduled group flight(s) must contact our office prior to booking to ensure they are arriving and departing the host country at appropriate times. Please see the Travel Information pages for more details.
about the tuition
Checks should be made payable to Lifeworks. Lifeworks tuition fees cover the following:
• All in-country program accommodation, meals, and ground transportation
• Full-time service adventure staff, local guides, and tips
• All group activities including service projects and materials, sight-seeing trips, and educational excursions
• Physical and monetary donations to our partner organizations
• One certificate of the President's Volunteer Service Award upon successful completion of the program
Not included in the Lifeworks tuition fees are personal expenses such as the cost of obtaining passports, visas, vaccinations, airport taxes, extra baggage fees, health and travel insurance, medical and evacuation expenses, personal spending money, e-mail, phone calls, laundry, souvenirs, etc. As students come from all over the world, air transportation, including in-country flights, are not included. Please see our Travel Information page for more details. A one-time total tuition fee deduction of 5% is granted for any two programs or for two or more students from the same family.
terms and agreements
Due to the contractual agreements of Lifeworks, the following procedures and terms shall apply.

Most students enroll early to ensure a space in the program of their choice yet there is no set application deadline. To enroll, complete and return this application with the application deposit fee to Lifeworks. Standard application deposit is $750 before April 1st and $1500 on/after April 1st. We accept credit cards for this program deposit payment. $500 of this deposit is fully refundable until January 1st if your plans change for any reason; after that date the deposit is forfeit or up to $750 is applicable to any future participation by the same family over the next 24 months.

On March 1st, one half of the tuition is due. The tuition balance is due April 1st. Applications are accepted after these dates where space is available. A $100 late fee will be applied to the balance of tuition outstanding on May 1st. Payment and late fee extensions are given to those applying after these deadline dates, please call for details. Tuition payments are accepted by check or wire transfer. Credit cards may also be used for tuition payments, but the tuition amounts will be slightly higher, as our published tuition fees reflect a 3% discount for direct payment. Once enrolled, any request to switch programs in the same summer will be considered on a case-by-case basis. It should be understood that it is not our policy to allow program switches within 30 days of the program start date. If any tour, program or activity is canceled or changed for any reason prior to commencement, Lifeworks shall have no liability beyond the refund of deposits and monies paid to them. It is understood that the route and itinerary, facilities, personnel or activities of any program may be changed at the discretion of the director to suit the needs of the program without notice or obligation. Except for flight irregularities, failure to arrive on the designated program start date will be considered as a cancellation unless previously approved by a Program Director.

The Director reserves the right to dismiss any Student who is: A. in breach of (or associated with those in breach of) any agreement as set forth in the student agreement contract or B. anyone who is, in the Director’s judgment, detrimental to the program. In any dismissal case, or in the event of a withdrawal from the program for any reason prior to or during a program, it is understood that all fees, including tuition and deposits, are non-refundable. Also, it should be understood that the costs of any additional travel, housing and flights that are incurred for both the departing Student and staff chaperone (when required) are the sole responsibility of the parents. In the unlikely event of a medical emergency or dismissal, parents (or designee authorized to make decisions) must remain contactable at all times throughout the program and hereby agree to be available to coordinate the return of their Student on the same day as receiving a call from a Program Director. Enrollment for any two programs (including sister programs of Lifeworks) in the same summer will be considered as a single program in the event of withdrawal or dismissal.

Please Note: Information on Trip Cancellation Insurance is available on our website here that offers a full refund for a small percentage of the amount insured in the event of cancellation up to departure and including interruption after departure. We strongly recommend that insurance is purchased to avoid any loss after fees are paid. Lifeworks reserves the right to cancel not fully paid applicants without refund and accept others into the program. Your signature on this form indicates agreement with all terms, conditions and refund policies published on our website, in the brochure and on the registration and application form.