SKOLA Group of Schools - Conditions of Enrolment
COURSE FEES
DEPOSITS
Payable On Enrolment
Adults
One week’s tuition fee and one week’s accommodation fee plus the accommodation arrangement fee and the CAS supplement (see VISAS and PASSPORTS below as applicable).
Juniors
Registration fee and one week’s tuition fee and one week’s accommodation fee and accommodation arrangement fee or in the case of tuition and accommodation packages, Registration fee and 50% of the 2 week course fee. The CAS supplement (see VISAS and PASSPORTS below) is also required as applicable.
BALANCE OF FEES
Adults and Juniors – payable 4 weeks before course starts.
CANCELLATIONS
Prior to arrival: fees are non-refundable on reserved courses which are cancelled prior to arrival. For this reason, students are strongly advised to take out insurance.
During the course: SKOLA will retain that week’s fees and the subsequent week’s fees for both tuition and accommodation. Refunds are never given in cash.
VISAS AND PASSPORTS
Visa/Passport applications are the responsibility of the student. There is a supplement of £10 for any students applying for a student visa to cover the cost of the CAS (Certificate of Acceptance for Studies). This does not apply to EU nationals. Where visa applications are refused, school fees will be refunded upon presentation of supporting documentation from the British Embassy. The School will keep an administration charge of £100 for each student and one weeks accommodation fees as applicable. As it is a legal requirement that schools keep copies of passports of visa nationals, all students must bring their passport/identity card with them on the first day of school for checking and possibly photocopying.
CONDUCT
Students must attend regularly and punctually. SKOLA reserves the right to exclude or suspend students if their attendance is not satisfactory or for reasons of misconduct. Visa nationals who do not attend regularly will be reported to the Immigration Authorities. No refund will be given in such circumstances. In the case of junior students parents will be asked to withdraw a student in the event of serious misconduct and fees will not be refunded. The cost of this early return will be the responsibility of the student’s own family who are also liable to be charged for any damage caused by the student concerned. Appeals may be made in writing to the School Director.
WELFARE
SKOLA will act ‘in loco parentis’ for students under the age of 18 in accommodation provided by SKOLA. In the case where students do not follow the regulations set by SKOLA or the SKOLA homestay provider, the parents will be contacted. If this behaviour continues, the student may be asked to leave the course.
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay and private home providers reflect the multi-cultural aspect of life in England and are selected and inspected according to the British Council criteria. They are chosen for the warm welcome and care they will provide for students and not for their proximity to the school. We will take into consideration requests made by students at the time of booking and will endeavour to meet these but cannot guarantee to fulfil every request unless it concerns health factors such as allergies.
DAMAGE OR LOSS
The School does not accept responsibility for the loss, damage or theft of any personal effects including money not in its care. We advise all students to arrange full insurance for health, travel and possessions. SKOLA can arrange a suitable insurance if required. Please contact us for details.
ILLNESS
The School must be notified promptly of any absences through illness.
The School must be notified of suspected or known infectious diseases so that appropriate action can be taken.
SCHOOL CLOSURES
When UK Public Holidays fall during term time, schools will be closed except in the case of courses at Alexanders International School. Public Holidays in 2009 occur on April 10, 13; May 4, 25; August 31. International Community School also closes at other times of the year for staff training. See Website for details.
HOWTO ENROL
Please return the registration form completed in full to:
By fax:
+44 (0) 20 7706 8171
By post:
SKOLAInformation and Admissions Centre
12 Porchester Place, Marble Arch,
London W2 2BS
Once your enrolment form has been received, the booking will be
confirmed if there is availability and an invoice will be issued.
On receipt of the deposit all necessary documents will be sent.
Details of accommodation will be sent at the latest one week
before the commencement of the stay.
For further information please contact:
SKOLAInformation and Admissions Centre
12 Porchester Place, Marble Arch, London W2 2BS
Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7298 8877
Fax: + 44 (0) 20 7706 8171
Email: info@skola.co.uk
Website: www.skola.co.uk
HOWTO PAY
1. BYCREDITCARD
We accept payment by credit card for tuition, accommodation and other fees. Please note credit card details given for the payment of deposits, will automatically
be used for payment of balances due. This balance will be taken 4 weeks before the course start date unless alternative arrangements for payment have been made.
We accept the following credit cards:
VISA, MASTERCARD, MAESTRO, VISA ELECTRON, JCB, SWITCH
There is a charge of 2% for paying by credit card.
2. CHEQUE
Cheques must be in sterling and drawn on a UK bank.
Cheques should be issued as instructed on the invoice.
3. BANKTRANSFER
Bank charges are the responsibility of the student. Please add £15 to cover UK bank charges if making payment by Bank Transfer. Details of the account to which the transfer should be made will be indicated on the invoice.
PLEASE ENSURE THATTHE STUDENT’S NAME ANDTHE INVOICE NUMBER IS MENTIONEDON THE BANKTRANSFER DOCUMENTATION, ANDFORWARDACOPYTO THE INFORMATION & ADMISSIONS CENTRE.
The School reserves the right to vary details of the courses offered without notice and to cancel courses should the minimum number of participants not be reached.
CONFIRMATION
By submitting your information using this online registration system or by signing the Registration Form, you confirm that you have read and agreed to SKOLA’s Conditions of Enrolment.