Terms and Conditions

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
• 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 29 February, 3 March, 17 & 20 October 2008.
• Long courses do not take place on public holidays 21 & 24 March, 5 & 26 May, 25 August 2008, although new students should attend College for testing
• Richard Language College is closed on 12 December 2008 - 5 January 2009.
• 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.
• Less than 2 weeks' notice of cancellation incurs a further charge of 1 week's 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.
• 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.

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.