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The International Student ID Card (ISIC) is the only internationally accepted proof of full-time student status and the card is officially endorsed by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

More than 35 million students have enjoyed the benefits of card membership since its launch in 1968, and annual membership is now in excess of 4 million young people from 100 countries around the world.

More than 20 000 students in South Africa currently carry the ISIC, and this number is now set to increase dramatically with exciting new benefits, more distribution points and the recently confirmed endorsement of the Minister of Education, Prof. Kader Asmal.

ISIC holders are eligible for significant reductions on flights, locally & internationally and receive discounts on outdoor activities, at shops, restaurants, museums, theatres, galleries and more.

Amongst the major discount providers who now support the ISIC in South Africa are Intercape Mainliner, Ratanga Junction, Hard Rock Café and Photoquick. Internationally, ISIC discount partners include powerful brands such as McDonalds, Kodak, Pizza Hut, KFC, Timberland, Lonely Planet Books together with national chains of cinemas, youth hostels, hair salons, driving schools and more.

Check out the ISIC South Africa web site for up to date information on discounts and where to find your nearest ISIC Issuing Office.

If you are planning an overseas trip, this is a definite student essential. Apart from incredible discounts worldwide, your ISIC will also keep you in touch with friends and family at home for less with ISIConnect – the communications solution for traveling students.

Your ISIC will give you a free e-mail address that you can use worldwide, access to low-cost long-distance telephone rates, access to personal voice & fax mail, a telesafe for important documents and incase of an emergency, you can call a multi-lingual ISIC Helpline adviser free of charge.

To get an ISIC is simple. All you need is an official letter from your secondary school, college or university stating that you are a full-time student for the current academic year, an ID photograph, and R50.

Visit www.isic.co.za to get an application form & details on your nearest issuing office, or to order direct, mail all details, photo and your payment (cheque or postal order) to: SASTS, Box 1381, Cape Town, 8000.

Cardholders will receive a free copy of the 2001 ISIC International Benefit Guide, listing worldwide discounts, student travel tips and useful web site addresses plus an ISIC South Africa Discount guide.