Terms and Conditions

General

1.The course fees and deposit are valid only for the person, course[s] and dates specified on the application form.

2.The Registration fee is not refundable.

3. If you cancel your course before arrival due to visa refusal or you are refused entry to the UK, we shall refund your course fees in full minus a £50 cancellation charge.We need to see the original refusal letter in order to give you a refund.You must apply for refund within six months of refusal date. If you cancel your course after arrival or leave your course early, no refund or credit will be given.

4.The minimum age limit is 16.There is no upper age limit.

5. Class sessions have total breaks of up to 30 minutes.The Overseas Teachers of English courses include a one hour
lunch break. One to one lessons include 10 minutes break if more than one hour is taken at a time.

6. General English classes from 15.30-18.30 may be partly taught by trainee teachers under the supervision of an experienced teacher.The fees are reduced for this reason.

7. Class sizes range from 8 to 16 students.

8.When necessary, the College reserves the right to alter the timetable and/or transfer students from one class or course to another, from one time of study to another, and to merge small classes or cancel classes and courses. Fees may also be subject to change. During July and August, Oxford House
College uses additional classrooms in local colleges/universities.

9. If you are a complete beginner we may not have a suitable class.

10. Books are not included in the course fees. Students are required to buy their own books [Cost approximately £15 each]

11.There is no reduction in fees where there is a UK public holiday. See school closing dates.

12.You are strongly advised to organise medical and cancellation / curtailment insurance before travel.

13. Holidays can be taken by arrangement but we require at least
2 weeks’ notice.

14.You cannot change from a full time course to a part-time course or One to One class.

15. Students whose behaviour prejudices the best interests of the College will be asked to leave before the end of their course and no refund on the course fees will be payable by the College.

Accommodation

16. In arranging accommodation, Oxford House College is acting as the supplier’s agent.

17.The accommodation finding fee is not refundable.

18.The accommodation rent is valid only for the person and dates specified. Any changes of dates must be notified to us in writing or by e-mail at least 2 weeks before the arrival date.

19.We reserve the right to allocate alternative accommodation without prior notification.

20. It is the client’s responsibility to obtain the accommodation address before travelling to the United Kingdom.

21.Two weeks’ rent is not refundable except in the case of a visa refusal.

The College will not be open on the following dates:

2006 – 28th August; 25th-29th December

2007 – 1st January; 6th & 9th April; 7th May; 28th May; 27th August; 24th- 28th December