LINGUISTA Terms and Conditions
How to register for a program
To secure a place in a Linguista program, please return the enrolment form together with payment or book online at www.linguista.ca
Payment of fees
On receipt of the application and payment, a letter of confirmation is sent with a Statement of Fees which should be settled at least 4 weeks before the program starting date. In the case of registration less than 6 weeks before the program starting date, the full amount of the cost of the program must be sent with the Registration Form. PLEASE NOTE: students will not be allowed to start their program unless FULL PAYMENT has been received by Linguista.
Homestay address
Students will receive details of their homestay address at least 5 days before the program start date, unless they enrol late. This enables those students travelling independently to let the host family know of their approximate time of arrival.
Late enrolments
There is no latest registration date for programs, but it is advisable to book at least 1 month before the program start date.
Insurance
All international students who are in Canada must have their own medical insurance. Students must provide proof of coverage on the first day of school or they will not be admitted to class. Students who do not possess medical insurance on the first day of school will be required to purchase it. Students will be liable for the full costs of any medical treatment they receive in Canada.
Immigration and Visas
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have the correct visa status to study in Canada. Full details of visa requirements are available at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp. Students who will study in the Province of Quebec for more than 26 weeks will need to obtain a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ). Full details are available at http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/students/index.html . LINGUISTA will advise Immigration Canada on international students studying on student authorization who withdraw from LINGUISTA.
Cancellation conditions before the program begins
If LINGUISTA receives the cancellation before the program starting date, LINGUISTA will retain the deposit.
If a student is denied a visitor visa or study permit and provides LINGUISTA with a copy of the rejection letter on or before the first day of classes, LINGUISTA will refund the course fees.
Cancellation conditions once the program has started
The student must give written notice to the Director of Studies. A cancellation fee of 1 week's program fees may be charged. The remaining funds will be refunded. Students who enrol or pay through an educational agent and are granted a refund will receive that refund from the agent. Students who pay LINGUISTA directly will be refunded in the same form as the original payment (credit card, cash or cheque). No fees will be transferred to another student in lieu of a refund. If a student wishes to be absent from the program for 1 or 2 weeks for the purposes of taking a holiday s/he must give the Director of Studies at least 2 week's notice in writing. Students will have this time deferred to the end of their program.
Transfers
All LINGUISTA students are eligible to transfer part of their program to another LINGUISTA school free of charge subject to any difference in program fees.
Upgrading and Downgrading programs.
Upon written notice to the Director of Studies, students may transfer to another program provided there is a space available. Students who choose to exchange their original choice of program for one of greater value must pay the difference between the two at the time of requesting the upgrade.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes and be on time. Teachers may refuse
entrance to a student who arrives 10 minutes after the start of the class. Students must attend at least 85% of their classes to receive a graduation certificate. Students intending to be absent from class must advise the Director of Studies in writing. In the case of illness, students must immediately advise the school by telephone.
Further Conditions
LINGUISTA only acts as an intermediary between its students and educational agencies on the one hand and host families/host family providers on the other. Under no circumstances can it be held responsible for any delay or accident during a journey nor can it be held responsible for any accident which may happen during the student's stay with the host family. LINGUISTA will, however, endeavour to defend the student's interests in the event of breach of contract on the part of the educational agency or the host family / host family provider.
Wherever it is agreed between LINGUISTA and a student that it would be beneficial for the student to be moved to another LINGUISTA program, only a program of equivalent cost will be offered by LINGUISTA.
LINGUISTA reserves the right to cancel a program, to offer alternatives dates or venues, and to makes changes to program arrangements as required.
LINGUISTA reserves the right to use photographs taken during programs to illustrate its promotional material. If a student wishes that his or her photo should not appear on this material, they should write to LINGUISTA within one week of the photo shoot. These photos have no commercial or contractual value.
The LINGUISTA brochure, issued by LINGUISTA , gives the only information that can be related to in the event of a disagreement between the student and LINGUISTA. LINGUISTA reserves the right to repatriate, at the student's expense and without a warning letter, any student committing a serious offence, especially one involving the police.
