Non-Refundable fees: The following fees are non-refundable where applicable: Deposits, registration fees, course materials, insurance fees, courier, and accommodation fees. If EC cancels a programme after a student’s enrolment, EC will refund all monies already paid to EC. Students who require a visa/temporary residence permit may not be able to shorten their course due to the terms of their visa/ temporary residence permit. When determining the number of weeks of a student’s programme, EC will consider a partial week the same as if a whole week were completed, provided the student was present at least one day during the scheduled week. In the event that a refund is due, prorated refunds will be calculated on a weekly basis. All refunds will be made within 60 days of cancellation, unless otherwise stated by local legislation. All students attending an EC Centre will be subject to destination specific Enrolment and Refund Agreement policies.
CANCELLATION PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
All Schools – Tuition: To students cancelling 14 days or more prior to the course start date or to students who have had their visa application rejected, EC will refund fees received in full less non-refundable charges (see fees listed above), the value of these fees varies according to region, the costs are listed for each school in the price list. Students who are cancelling or postponing in less than a 14 day prior to the course start date will be charged a cancellation fee equivalent to 1 week of tuition and all non-refundable charges (see fees listed above). All schools – Accommodation: Students cancelling or postponing 14 days or less prior to their accommodation dates, for reasons other than visa denial, will be charged a two-week accommodation fee at the rate quoted in the price list for the accommodation booked and the accommodation placement fee. Accommodation booked through EC that is not subject to the standard cancellation terms, must be cancelled or postponed according to the cancellation terms quoted at the time of booking to avoid a cancellation fee which may amount to the full stay charge. Please also refer to the T&Cs for each residence, which are available on the relevant factsheets found on our Partners site or check with your EC representative.
CANCELLATION, REDUCTION AFTER ARRIVAL, OR “NO SHOWS”
All Schools - Tuition: After the start date of a student’s course, any lesson hours reduced, cancelled, or shortened, at the student’s request, are non-refundable. All schools – Accommodation: Students leaving their accommodation must give notice in writing 4 weeks prior to termination. If the 4-week notice period is not provided, a cancellation fee equal to 4 weeks of the accommodation cost will apply. After deducting the price of accommodation used at the rate quoted in the price list, including the required notice period charged at the same rate, students will be refunded the remaining accommodation costs. Please note: Certain accommodation options may be subject to alternative cancellation charges. Should these differ from above, students will be notified at the time of booking. Please also refer to the T&Cs for each residence, which are available on the relevant factsheets found on our Partners site or check with your EC representative. Refund Due Dates (all schools): For students cancelling before arrival, refunds will be made within 60 days of the first scheduled day of class or the documented date of cancellation, whichever is earlier. For students cancelling after arrival, the refund due will be paid within 60 days from the date of determination of cancellation. Any refunds due will be paid to the person or organisation who originally paid the fees.