Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Enrolment

Acceptance of enrolment, evidenced by confirmation of the Student’s booking, will constitute a legally binding agreement, governed by English Law, for the period specified on the enrolment form. Students’ statutory rights are not affected by the conditions below.

2. Payment

All fees in respect of services specified on the Application for Enrolment 2010 are due for payment in full 14 days before the starting date. The School reserves the right not to provide such services in the event that such fees have not been paid by the due date.

It is essential that the Student’s name and invoice number is clearly stated on the bank transfer documentation. A 2% surcharge will apply to all credit card transactions. Surcharges do not apply to debit card transactions.

3. Cancellation

The Student may cancel the programme for whatever reason, but will be liable for the following proportion of the total tuition fees:

15+ days before the start of the course – enrolment fee only (£70)

7-14 days before the start of the course – 50% plus enrolment fee (£70)

less than 7 days before the start of the course – 75% plus enrolment fee (£70)

no refunds are given once the course has started

In the case of cancellation less than 7 days before the start date, 1 week’s accommodation will be charged (if applicable).

In the case of a refund, bank charges will apply.

4. Postponement

The Student may postpone their course start date by giving the School a minimum of 7 days’ notice. All fees will be transferred to a later starting date.

5. Tuition Fee Refunds

No refund will be given if the Student leaves the course early. The Student is not entitled to a refund for lessons missed due to absence or public holidays. Unused accommodation fees are refundable.

6. Personal Information

Students must show their passport or national ID card, which the School will keep a copy of. Students are also required to provide the School with full and accurate contact details and it is the Student’s responsibility to inform the School of any changes to contact details.

7. Christmas / New Year Closure

The school will be closed for two weeks for the Christmas / New Year holiday as follows:

2009/10 – from 21 December 2009 to 1 January 2010 inclusive

2010/11 – from 20 December to 3 January 2011 inclusive

All homestay accommodation during the 2-week Christmas / New Year closure must be full-board.

8. Public Holidays

The School will be also closed for public holidays on the following dates in 2010: 2 April, 5 April, 3 May, 31 May, 30 August. There are no reductions or discounts in tuition fees for courses that include public holidays.

9. Attendance & Punctuality to Lessons

Students are expected to attend all their lessons. It is the Student’s responsibility to inform the School immediately of any illness or other reason for absence. If average attendance is below 80%, a course certificate will not be issued. Absence due to illness will be taken into account.

The Student has a responsibility to arrive on time to their lessons. Late arrivals cause disruption to the teacher and other students, and late entry to classes is at the School’s discretion. Failure to comply with the School’s policy on attendance and punctuality may result in expulsion.

10. Class Changes

The School reserves the right to rotate teachers, change rooms and lesson times, and to combine classes if necessary.

11. Changing Course

The Student can be transferred to another course if they wish. There is no extra administration fee for this. This does not apply to Private (1:1) Tuition.

12. Misconduct

In the case of serious misconduct the Student may be required to leave immediately in which case no refund will be made. The School will be the sole arbiter of what constitutes serious misconduct.

13. Damage

The Student, whether or not adjudged guilty of serious misconduct, will be required to pay for any damage they have caused.

14. Accommodation

Accommodation fees are payable in advance. If the Student wishes to cancel their accommodation, they are required to give 1 week’s notice and will receive a full refund for the outstanding period booked. The School does not charge an administration fee for this. The School keeps £7 per week from the published homestay prices as a contribution to wards the admini strative costs. The balance is paid to the family. Shared homestay accommodation is initially charged at the single room rate. The shared room discount of £10 per week is only applied on completion of a week sharing with another student.

15. Insurance

The School advises the Student to take out a comprehensive medical, travel and personal insurance. The School can arrange this for you. Visit www.lewis-school.co.uk for more information.

16. Liability

The School does not accept liability for accidents or illness, or loss, damage or theft of personal items. This does not negate your statutory rights.

17. Use of Images in Promotional Material

It is automatically assumed that pictures taken during lessons or activities can be used in Lewis School brochures or other printed or online promotional materials, unless the Student objects at the time the photograph is taken.

18. Changes to Prices & Services Offered

All prices and information as indicated in Lewis School promotional materials, including the Lewis School website, are presented in good faith. However, the School reserves the right to alter programme prices and details without prior notice.

ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR STUDENTS REQUIRING A VISA

19. Visa Documentation

Full payment of course fees is required before the School issues a visa letter or any other documentation to support the student’s visa application.

20. Cancellation of Course

In the event of cancellation, no refunds are given except in the case where a visa application is unsuccessful. If the visa application is unsuccessful, the School will issue a full refund minus the enrolment fee (£70), provided official documentation from the British Embassy or Consulate confirming the visa refusal has been received. All bank charges must be paid by the Student.

21. Course Holidays

The Student can take holiday from classes in a ratio of one week’s holiday for every 8 weeks studied. Thus:

up to 8 weeks of study: no holiday permitted

9-15 weeks: maximum 1 week’s holiday

16-23 weeks: maximum 2 weeks’ holiday

24-31 weeks: maximum 3 weeks’ holiday

32-39 weeks: maximum 4 weeks’ holiday

We must receive one week’s notice in writing for holiday requests. Please note that the School is closed for two weeks for the Christmas/New Year holiday. This must form part of the Student’s holiday allowance.

22. Attendance

Students who have been issued with a visa must comply with UK Border Agency (UKBA) regulations. Please note that the UKBA treats any unauthorized absence of 10 consecutive days as a breach of its regulations, which will result in the withdrawal of the Student’s right to remain in the UK. The School is required to report this absence to the UKBA.

Lewis Schools Ltd (trading as Lewis School of English). Registered in England, No. 03312844. Registered office: 33 Palmerston Road, Southampton SO14 1LL, UK.

Terms & Conditions last updated 19 May 2010.