TERMS & CONDITIONS Who may apply? EF University Preparation Abroad programs are open to students above the age of 16. Travel Arrangements EF is happy to help you with every detail of your travel arrangements. Please consult the program dates to determine when you should arrange to depart from your home country and to return home upon program completion. Please note that EF may advise you to travel up to two days before or after the dates listed. Contact an EF Representative for full information. How To Enroll Students may enroll by phone, online, by mail, at an EF office or with an EF representative. Please complete the Enrollment Form on the opposite page, choosing your program center and accommodation type and send by mail or in to person to your local EF representative along with the non-refundable Enrollment Fee of $250, and the nonrefundable Cancellation Protection Fee of $100. Programs fill up quickly, so we advise you to apply as soon as possible to ensure that you get into the EF International Language Center of your choice. Please note: If you are enrolling in a program that begins within 30 days, please send the Enrollment Form, Enrollment Fee, Cancellation Protection Fee, Course Fee, an additional non-refundable Courier Fee of $80 may be charged in order to expedite enrollment. Vacations Vacations vary from one program center to another. For programs beginning in January or April there will normally be two breaks of one to two weeks. Please call our office for more details. In general, for programs beginning in June, there will be a one-week fall break and a three-week Christmas vacation. For programs starting in September, there will normally be a three-week Christmas vacation and a one-week spring break. Your accommodation is available during vacation periods. You therefore have the choice of (a) staying with your host family or in your residence/apartment; (b) participating in optional EF tours at an additional cost; or (c) traveling independently at your own expense. What’s Included in the Program Fee? Programs, accommodation and meal plans vary by EF International Language Center, please check the detailed list on specific destination pages. What’s Not Included in the Program Fee? Enrollment/administration fee, EF Course Books, travel from home country to EF International Language Center (unless otherwise specified), transfer from airport to accommodation, transportation to and from the EF International Language Center, Internet/Wi-Fi in homestay or residence is not guaranteed, Meals and snacks outside of above specified meal plan, some activities and most excursions require a participation fee. Commission of transaction paid for by credit card is not included in the program fee. In addition, at least one external English examination (IELTS/TOEFL) is included in all programs except EF English Prep Courses, and the Accelerated College Degree Program. A limited number of university applications are included in all programs except EF English Prep Courses. For more information, contact your local EF Office or representative. Validity of Brochure Fees The prices published in this brochure are based upon currency exchange rates in effect at the time of writing [July 2014]. They are therefore subject to change, up to 30 days before departure. The prices in this brochure are valid until 30 September 2015. Methods of Payment The Course Fee must be paid to by any of the following means: 1. To the local EF office or representative 2. By credit card 3. By Bank trasfer to the following account: Account Holder: EF Language Colleges Ltd Account Holder Address: Haldenstrasse 4, 6006 Luzern, Switzerland Bank Name: Credit Suisse Bank Address: Schwanenplatz 8 6004 Luzern Switzerland IBAN: CH25 0483 5030 3195 2200 2 BIC/SWIFT: CRESCHZZ80A Clearing Number: 4835 Payment Plan As soon as we receive your Enrollment Form with your Enrollment Fee, we will send confirmation of your acceptance, along with an initial invoice detailing the payment due. A final invoice will be sent requiring the remaining balance, which is due at least 60 days prior to your program start date. If final payment is not received prior to the start of the program, EF reserves the right to charge a late payment fee for any amounts overdue.
Cancellation and Refund Policy All cancellations and terminations should be made in writing to your nearest EF office, EF local representative or EF Center Director. In all cases the Enrollment Fee, the Courier Fee and the Cancellation Insurance premium (see below) are non-refundable. Cancellation The Program Fee shown with each EF International Language Center description in this brochure comprises two elements: the Tuition Fee (40%) for tuition and the Student Services Fee (60%), which includes accommodation. The Tuition Fee is fully refundable if you cancel more than 14 days prior program start. Additional refunds will be made from the Student Services Fee and Accommodation Package as follows: – If you cancel 60 days or more before the start of the program you will receive a full refund, except for the Enrollment Fee, the Courier Fee, and the Cancellation Protection Fee and the Program Deposit. The Program Deposit will be refunded if your visa application is denied. – If you cancel less than 60 days prior to departure EF will retain 40% of the Student Services and Accommodation Fee (max. $500 for USA EF International Language Centers, for all other EF International Language Centers max. $1000) to cover the cost of prepaid accommodation and services. Late cancellations should be done in writing, before 5 p.m. (Central European Time) on the Friday prior to your program begin date to avoid an additional $250 for waiting time in the case that you have booked a transfer. Students who do not show up for the program are also liable for up to $2,500 of the program fee. For all programs in the United States: Same Day Cancellation Prior to the Start of Class: If you are accepted by EF and enter the United States on an I-20 obtained through EF and subsequently cancel prior to the start of scheduled classes, or never attend classes, EF may retain: All the tuition charges for up to six weeks, any actual housing costs incurred by EF and a maximum total of $500 for nonrefundable charges, including housing administration fees. In California, students who terminate in the first week will receive a full refund of the tuition fees. Withdrawal date for California students is after 60% of the booked course length. University Transition Programs are subject to the cancelation and refund policies of each host university. Please contact us for details. For all programs In the event that the World Health Organization (WHO), or an international governmental health authority issues a country-specific travel warning or forbids travel, EF students have the right to postpone or re-book travel within 365 days. If students wish to cancel, the above stated cancellation rules apply. Late Arrivals, Absences, Changes No refund will be granted if you arrive late to, or are absent during your program. Withdrawals All withdrawals need to be made in writing to EF. If you wish to withdraw from your program after arrival at the EF International Language Center, you must inform the EF School Director and sign a copy of the program change notification form. This is your proof of your withdrawal, so please keep until you have received your refund. Refunds can only be made by the EF office or representative where the program fees were paid, and EF will process all refunds within 45 days of receipt of written notification. 9-month EF English Prep Program, EF ACDP, EF University Foundation Year, EF Diploma in Business & Management, EF Pre-Master’s & EF Pre-MBA Programs, Pre-PhD Program, University Diplomas at Hult and University Transition Program. > If you withdraw within the first week of the program, we will refund 90% of the Program Fee and 75% of the Student Services Fee. > If you withdraw within the first four weeks of the program, EF will retain the Program Fee for the first four weeks and refund all unused Program Fees. EF University Preparation Abroad will also refund 75% of the Student Services Fee. > If you withdraw after the first 4 weeks of the program and before completing the first term of your program*, you must give the School Director 4 weeks advance notice. EF University Preparation Abroad will calculate on a prorated basis the unused portion of tuition and will refund 25% of the Student Services Fee. For refund calculations, weeks will be calculated on non-discounted EF University Preparation Program Abroad weekly price. A partial week will be calculated as a full week. > No refunds will be made for terminations occurring during the remainder of the program. > Refunds can only be made by the EF office or representative where the program fees were paid. The EF office or representative will process all refunds within 30 days of receiving written notification from you. * Withdrawal dates for each program are as follows: January Academic Year & Semester 2015: March 27, 2015 April Academic Year & Semester 2015: June 5, 2015 June Academic Year & Semester 2015: August 28, 2015 September Academic Year & Semester 2015: December 18, 2015 January Academic Year & Semester 2016: March 11, 2016 April Academic Year & Semester 2016: June 3, 2016
For all programs in the U.S.: If you wish to withdraw from your program after arrival at the EF International Language Center and before the mid-point of your program, EF will keep all fees for the first 4 weeks of your program and a prorated amount of tuition. Prorated refunds will be calculated on a weekly basis. A partial week will be calculated as a full week. EF may retain any actual housing cost incurred and a maximum total of $500 for non-refundable charges, including housing administration fees. If you terminate your program after the mid-point of your program, EF may retain all remaining tuition and student services charges. EF may retain any actual housing cost incurred and a maximum total of $500 for non-refundable charges, including housing administration fees. The program is defined as the entire period of booked study, i.e. it may consist of several terms or semesters, but payment is for a maximum of 12 months. For all other programs: For Tuition fees, you will receive a full refund for all remaining weeks after a four-week notice period. For the purpose of refund calculations, used weeks will be calculated on the non-discounted ILS weekly price equivalent for the relevant program. A partial week will be calculated as a full week. No Student Services will be refunded after program start. If you terminate after after the below withdrawal date*, EF may retain all remaining tuition and student services charges. Academic Materials All EF University Preparation Abroad students are required to purchase the needed program materials. This fee will be included in your total invoice. Prices may vary by destination and by the length of your program.
Rebooking Fee Each time you request a change of program town, program dates or type of accommodation type after initial enrollment, you will be charged a rebooking fee of USD75, which is payable immediately. Public Holidays In the event of a Public Holiday in the host country, the EF International Language Center will be closed. Classes missed for Public Holidays will not be made up at a later date. iLabs and the EF Efekta™ System iLabs are currently available at all EF International Language Centers of English. All EF General courses include access to the iLab upon enrollment, throughout the course and a 3-month online post-course. All EF Intensive courses include access to the iLab upon enrollment, throughout the course and a 6-month online post-course. Destination policies For students to Singapore, local additional policies will be provided when you enquire your trip. Liability EF will not be liable in any way to the student in the event of any service, contracted to be supplied by EF, becoming impossible to supply by reason of industrial dispute or other cause outside the control of EF. EF will not be liable for loss, damage, or injury to persons or property howsoever caused, save where the liability is expressly imposed beyond exclusion by statute.
EF English Preparation/ACDP..............Semester / Year All locations........................................ 150 USD / 200 USD EF University Foundation Year.............Semester / Year UK..........................................................................350 USD Singapore..............................................................400 USD USA..................................................... 300 USD / 400 USD Canada................................................ 300 USD / 400 USD Australia.................................................................500 USD EF Diploma in Business and Management UK .........................................................................350 USD EF Pre-Master’s & EF Pre-MBA........... Semester / Year UK........................................................ 250 USD / 350 USD USA & Canada..................................... 400 USD / 500 USD Australia............................................... 400 USD / 500 USD For Hult academic resource fees please contact us.
Photography and film material By accepting EF’s terms and conditions, the participant accepts that EF freely can use all photography, film and sound material that has been created by EF and or by EF’s staff during the trip, without asking further approval from the participant.
Class Schedules and Duration of Lessons Classes are offered at all EF centers worldwide in a block schedule format on weekdays from 8:00 to 20:00. In some centers, classes may take place on the weekends. Students will continue to have two consecutive days off. EF language lessons have a duration of at least 40 minutes, (except in Rome).
Expulsion Students are admitted on condition of these terms and rules published by EF University Preparation Abroad. EF University Preparation Abroad reserves the right to expel any student who seriously breaches school rules. There will be no refund in the event of expulsion.
When an EF International Language Center has a General language group of five students or fewer, EF reserves the right to reduce the numbers of lessons per week. My EF web service All EF students will automatically receive an online account for My EF. Any correspondence, photos and other media used on My EF will be considered private and EF will not accept any responsibility for such correspondence or media. Parent/s or legal guardian-/s of students under the age of majority traveling with EF give their consent for the student to use the My EF web service. Arrival and Airport Transfers Please indicate on your enrollment form if you would like an EF University Preparation Abroad representative to meet you at the nearest major airport to the school. The fee for this one-way optional transfer varies by school and prices are listed in this application booklet. The cost covers administration, greeting services and transportation. The transfer service is offered between 0700 and 2100 hours local time on Sundays. If you arrive any other time, we can arrange a special transfer for you at an additional cost. Academic Criteria To graduate from the University Foundation Year, Accelerated College Degree Program, University Transition Program, Diploma in Business and Management, PreMaster’s/Pre-MBA Programs, Pre-PhD Program and University Diplomas at Hult, students will be required to meet prescribed academic standards and assessed regularly throughout the term. The assessment will take into consideration class work, examinations and attendance. Students must also achieve the minimum English requirements for degree programs to be considered successful program graduates. This will require the successful completion of the necessary English exam in the study country. Should a student not perform satisfactorily or not meet the required minimum English levels for admission to a degree program, they will not be allowed to proceed with their original program but will be offered an alternative program or invited to withdraw without a refund. For all programs, upon arrival you will take a written examination to determine that you are at the stated level of English for admission to EF University Preparation Abroad Programs. For the EF English Prep courses, upon arrival you will take a written examination to determine the level at which you should begin your studies. Every EF University Preparation Abroad Center will provide up to six levels. Please note: when a school has a beginners’ group of less than five students, EF University Preparation Abroad reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons per week.
Cancellation Protection EF Cancellation Protection is charged at a one-time fee of $100 and is non-refundable. If you are forced to cancel before departure due to illness, or illness in your immediate family, EF will refund the Course Fee. Cancellation must be given in writing at your local EF office no later than your course start date. A doctor’s documentation must be provided within 10 days of the claim.
Travel and Medical Insurance 9 months $990; 6 months $740; 11 months $1,290 All our students are required to have medical and accident insurance. We have negotiated tailor-made coverage for EF students with the insurance provider Erika Insurance Ltd. We strongly recommend this policy as it protects you against expenses incurred through accident or illness, and provides coverage for loss or theft of baggage and personal effects. It also provides coverage against interruption of your EF program due to very serious illness and includes Liability and Legal coverage. If you do not wish to take this policy, you will need to provide us with a copy in English of the alternative insurance policy you have taken out individually. Please note: students enrolling at Sydney or Brisbane are required by the Australian Government to insure themselves medically with an Australian company. EF can provide students with Medibank Private insurance. Please contact us for more detailed information regarding the cost of Medibank insurance. Students from Norway, Sweden and Belgium are exempt from this requirement as the Australian Government has reciprocal arrangements with these countries. Liability EF will not be liable in any way to the student in the event of any service, contracted to be supplied by EF, becoming impossible to supply by reason of industrial dispute or other cause outside the control of EF. EF will not be liable for loss, damage, or injury to persons or property howsoever caused, save where the liability is expressly imposed beyond exclusion by statute. All programs are supplied by EF Education First Ltd., Switzerland. Please fax or send completed Enrollment Form to the office of the EF representative on the back of this brochure. Or fax to: EF University Preparation Abroad Bärengasse 25 CH-8001 Zürich Switzerland Tel: +41 43 430 4200 Fax: +41 43 430 4210
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