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Courses
Each lesson is 45 minutes.
Course fees include: placement tests, registration,
tuition, use of self-study facilities, progress assessment,
some social activities, Internet use.
The book fee includes books, teaching materials, student's
file, Lingusitic
Profile and a Certificate of Attendance.
Course fees do not include: examination fees where
relevant, the cost of some social activities, insurance, bank
charges and course books unless otherwise specified
The school reserves the right to change course content
& class times.
We expect students to behave well and attend lessons.
We may dismiss a student for improper behaviour without
a refund.
Holidays
Short courses - no holidays, courses take place on
public holidays.
Long courses - half-term holidays 09 & 12 March, 05 & 08 October 2012.
Long courses do not take place on public holidays 06 & 09 April, 07 May, 04 & 05 June,
27 August, although new
students should attend College for testing.
Richard Language College is closed from 10 December 2011 - 2 January
2012.
Richard Language College is closed from 14 December 2012 - 7 January
2013.
Other holiday dates must be agreed before arrival.
No refund will be made for holidays requested after
arrival.
Payment
To guarantee your place full fees must be paid before
arrival.
Payment can be by bank transfer, credit card or sterling
cheques.
Payment instructions will be given with the confirmation.
Booking, Alterations and Cancellations
We require minimum 1 week's notice for changes to any
course booking or your accommodation booking (not including
cancellation).
While we make every effort to make the change you request,
we cannot guarantee changes requested less than two weeks
before your original start date.
All cancellations must be in writing.
In the case of cancellation the registration fee is
forfeited.
Cancellation charges
Less than 15 days
notice: 30% of the total price
Less than 10 days
notice: 50% of the total price
Less than 2 days
notice: 90% of the total price
In the event of cancellation after arrival no refund
of tuition fees can be made. In special cases the Principal
may exercise his discretion.
If we are unable to provide you with the accommodation
or airport transfer service or a reasonable alternative, we
will refund in full.
All bank charges must be paid by the student.
Homestay Accommodation
Accommodation is normally reserved from 12.00 noon
Saturday to 12.00 noon Saturday.
Students wishing to arrive and depart on a Sunday may
do so by prior arrangement.
Students arriving on a Sunday and leaving on a Saturday
will be charged the weekly rate.
Extra nights are charged pro-rata.
Particular needs, interests or medical problems should
be indicated when registering.
Airport Transfer
Prices include parking and 1 hour waiting.
Delays beyond 1
hour are charged at £15 per hour plus extra parking if applicable.
The shared transfer prices are based on same airport/
same arrival/departure time.
Liability
We do not accept liability for any loss, damage
or misadventure you may suffer in the school, accommodation,
or elsewhere.
Insurance
Purchase of an appropriate policy is strongly recommended,
covering eventualities such as cancellations, delayed travel
and medical emergencies.
Governing law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the Law of England and Wales.
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