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    A beautiful British location to study in

    Bournemouth's sandy beaches, vibrant city, beautiful countryside and great location make it the perfect destination for your language course.

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    A full range of quality courses

    Our small class sizes and quality teaching team ensure your success on our courses, accredited by the British Council and EAQUALS.

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    Bournemouth's IELTS Test Centre since 1994

    Get the IELTS or Cambridge exam grade you deserve on one of quality courses taught by the experts.

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    Carefully chosen host families

    Stay and develop your English in one of our carefully chosen local host families.

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    An interesting and varied social programme

    Enjoy a varied and interesting programme of accompanied activities and excursions with our other students.

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Terms of Enrolment

May be signed by:

  • Adult Applicant
  • Sponsor
  • Parent or Guardian (CLAS)


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 2 days Feb/March, 2 days October.
  • Long courses do not take place on public holidays 2 days at Easter, 2 May Bank Holidays and the August bank holiday, although new students should attend College for testing
  • Richard Language College is closed for 3 weeks at Christmas/New Year
  • Other holiday dates must be agreed before arrival.
  • No refund will be made for the holidays above or for other 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
  • 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, which must be in writing, result in the enrolment fee forfeited
    Less than 31 days notice 15% of the total price
    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 on the day of arrival or 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 full weekly rate.
  • Extra nights are charged pro-rata.
  • Particular needs, interests or medical problems should be indicated when registering.


Liability

  • We do not accept liability for any loss, damage or misadventure you may suffer in the school, accommodation, or elsewhere.


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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Upcoming Events

Conversation ClubTuesday, 07 January 2014
Friday BBQThursday, 11 July 2013

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