Terms of Enrolment for Teacher Refresher Courses

Comenius/Grundtvig Courses (including Preparatory Course for Shadowing)

• Each lesson is 45 minutes.
• Course fees include: placement tests, registration, tuition, use of self-study facilities, some social activities, Internet use.
• Books, teaching materials, student's file, and a Certificate of Attendance for Comenius/ Grundtvig purposes are included.
• Course fees do not include: the cost of some social activities, insurance and bank charges.
• The school reserves the right to change course content & class times.

Public Holidays

• Courses take place on British Public Holidays.
• Richard Language College is closed for 3 weeks at Christmas/New Year.
• No refund will be made for holidays requested after arrival.

Payment

• Full fees should be paid before arrival : payment can be by bank transfer
• Or in cash in Euros on arrival.
• Failure to pay by the above: your credit card will be debited in GB Pounds calculated at the rate of the day.
• Payment instructions are 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.
• Whilst we make every effort to make the change you request, we cannot guarantee changes requested less than two weeks before your original start date.
• In the event of your not receiving funding no charge is made.
• You are, however, required to inform us of the outcome of your application for funding at the earliest opportunity.
• Failure to inform us will result in a charge of one week’s family accommodation.
• In the event of cancellation after arrival no refund of tuition fees can be made. In special cases the Principal may exercise his discretion.
• 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. You must take out travel and health insurance in your own country to include cover for flight cancellations and ill health repatriation.

Governing law

• These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Law of England and Wales.