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LEARN LANGUAGES ABROAD

Terms and Conditions

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"The school" refers to the language school at which the course is offered.

"The Agency" refers to Learn Languages Abroad Limited.

How to register for a course

If you have any difficulty with any aspect of the booking procedure, please feel free to contact us.

On Line Registration

Enter the details requested on the on – line Booking Form and click the "Submit" button.

2 Off – Line Booking.

You may fill in the booking details on screen, print the completed form, sign it, and forward it by post to:

Learn Languages Abroad Limited, "Sceilig", Ballymorefinn, Glenasmole, County Dublin. Ireland.

Alternatively, send a note to info@languages.ie and we will send you a booking form by post or Fax.

Age Limit

Participants must be at least 18 years of age. Any exception to this is subject to special arrangements.

Right of entry

Before enrolling in a course, participants must make sure that there are no restrictions preventing them from participating in a language course in the country of choice.

House and course rules

Participants are obliged to abide by the course and house regulations applicable at the school and at the places of residence.
Failure to abide by such rules may result in the student's course and accommodation being withdrawn with. In such circumstances,  no refunds will be made.

Liability for damages


The participant is liable directly to the aggrieved party for any and all damage he or she causes. Should the participant cause any damage for which the school or agency is held liable, the school and the agency are entitled to indemnification by the participant

Force Majeure

Neither the school not the agency assumes any liability should either be prevented by force majeure, or by any other reason for which it is not responsible, from providing its services.

Time Constraints

Applications should reach the school agency 6 weeks before the beginning of the course together with the deposit.

Deposit

The deposit is 20% of the course price plus the booking fee.  The deposit will be deducted from the total amount payable. Upon receipt of confirmation of the course, the balance of the course fees are payable 30 days before the beginning of the course. Where a booking is made within 6 weeks of commencement of the course, the entire cost of the course must be paid at the time of booking. Note that special booking and payment arrangements apply where the student requires a Visa. See below.

Confirmation of Booking

Bookings cannot be confirmed until the deposit is paid. Following payment, confirmation will be issued by email, fax or land mail to the participant. Participants should not book flights until written confirmation is received.

Making Payments

Payments may be made to the following account.

 

Bank:

NATIONAL IRISH BANK LIMITED

Address

27 College Green, Dublin 2. Ireland.

Bank Sorting Code

95 - 15 - 01

Account:

Learn Languages Abroad Limited

Company Address

"Sceilig", Ballymorefinn, Glenasmole, County Dublin, Ireland.

Account Number:

01323938

IBAN

IE52DABA95150101323938

BIC

DABAIE2D

 

All the costs of the transfer must be borne by the student.

 

Payment can also be made by credit card, but details should not be sent by email for reasons of security.

You may send the details by Fax to: +353 1 4511636

The following details are required:

  • Card Type (Access / Visa only)

  • Card Number

  • Name of Card Holder (as it appears on the card)

  • Date of Expiry

  • 3 digit security number on rear of card

  • Amount of the Payment

  • Signature of Cardholder

 

Payment can also be made by international Euro cheque or by personal Euro cheque drawn on an Irish Bank to:

 

Learn Languages Abroad Limited

"Sceilig",

Ballymorefinn,

Glenasmole,

County Dublin,

Ireland.

Cancellations:  
Cancellations must be sent to the agency by e-mail, registered letter, or fax. Telephone notification is not accepted.

If a cancellation is made more than 21 days before the beginning of the course, the total amount will be refunded less the deposit, which can be credited for a future course within 12 months after the original course starting date.

If a cancellation is made less than 21 days before the beginning of the course, 50% of the total cost is retained.

If cancellation is made within 3 days of commencement of the course, the entire cost is retained.

The same is valid for accommodation fees.

Late Arrival

If the participant intends to arrive later than on the first day of the course, he or she is obliged to inform the school of this in good time. Without such information, the school is entitled to reallocate the vacancy thus created 5 days after the course has commenced.

Changes to Bookings

Changes to bookings (e.g. changes to the course dates, the type of course, the type of accommodation) must be submitted to the school at the latest 3 weeks prior to commencement of the course. If this date is not adhered to, the school is at liberty to charge the participant for the costs thereby incurred. Changes to bookings must be confirmed in writing by the school.

Modification

Should the minimum number of participants required for a specific course exceptionally not be met at the start of the course period booked, the school is entitled to run the course  in a modified form.

Insurance

Neither Learn Languages Abroad Limited nor the School accept any responsibility for loss or injury to students while attending courses. It is a condition of booking that the student, if a citizen of a member state of the European Union, have a valid form E111, and that they take out a travel insurance policy which remains valid for the duration of their stay. Non EU nationals must arrange insurance to cover them against illness, accident and civil liability.

Visas                    return to top                    return to "deposits"

Citizens of member states of the European Union do not require a visa to enter other EU member states. Citizens of other countries should contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of the country of choice to check the Visa requirements. Certificates of enrolment will only be issued by the schools after a registration has been received and the deposit paid.

Where a student is unable to get a Visa, the payment will be refunded, less the registration fee and an administration charge of 200 plus any applicable bank charges. The agency will require proof of refusal of the Visa prior to making any refund.

If a student cancels a course following the issue of a Visa, no refund will be made and the agency will advise the appropriate authorities of the cancellation.

Accommodation

Part Board means bed, breakfast and an evening meal.

Full Board means bed, breakfast, an evening meal and a packed lunch. Saturday and Sunday lunches are usually taken with the host families.

Class Duration

Unless otherwise stated, class duration is 45 minutes.

Disputes

Any disputes relating to services provided will, where necessary and as a final resort, be heard in the courts of the Republic of Ireland, this being the country where the bulk of the services being provided to clients is carried out.