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General Conditions - Language Links Lausanne
3. Stopping courses and absences
a) intensive courses of 6 to 12 months with an “entry visa”
If the student does not begin the course or stops attending during the
first 6 months, for whatever reason, even in the case of expulsion form
Swiss territory, there will be no reimbursement of the tuition fees.
After the first 6 months, any interruption of studies must be announced
in writing by registered letter, 1 month in advance of the end of the
current school term (when the interruption can begin). The Population
Service will also be informed. A fee of CHF 250.-, to close the
student’s file will be charged. In the case of circumstances
beyond the student’s control (“force majeure”)
– and following a written request from the student –
Language Links may allow the student to continue the course at a later
date.
b) Other intensive or weekly group courses
For group courses no refund or compensation will be granted for
absences, excused or not. If the participant does not start the
studies, he is obliged to pay for the course until he provides a
written request to stop the studies. In this situation the first month
will be automatically charged. When a participant
wishes to stop attending a course, he or she must inform Language Links
in writing (letter, fax, e-mail). To be valid, this communication must
reach the school before the end of the current month. If attendance is
interrupted mid-month, feed for the whole month are due.
c) Private and semi-private courses
Any cancellation of private or semi-private course must be announced 24 hours in advance.
4. Absences due to holidays
For weekly group courses, absences due to holidays – and planned
for a duration of at least 2 consecutive weeks – or due to
military service, must be announced in writing 2 weeks in advance.
There will be no reimbursement. However, the next billing period will
be lengthened by the same number of weeks.
5. Absences in case of accident or illness
In the case of an accident or serious illness, the student’s
participation can be postponed until later in the year. A medical
certificate will be required. Any other absence from a group course,
for whatever reason, cannot be taken into consideration and the course
will be charged to the participant.
6. Billing
Group courses are billed quarterly (every 3 months) dating from the
student’s registration before the beginning of the course. The
fees for private and semi-private courses are billed before the
beginning of the course. The paid fees are valid for 1 year. Fees paid
for courses not taken within this time cannot be refunded.
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