ACCESS International must be notified in writing about any
changes, cancellations, and withdrawals. In all cases, the
Application Fee and Homestay Placement Fee are non-refundable.
Refunds to students who enrolled through a representative must be
collected from the representative. ACCESS cannot be responsible for any
additional fees charged by local agents (including, but not limited to,
application, consultation, or cancellation fees).
REJECTED VISA: Students to whom admittance to Canada has
been refused are entitled to a refund of all prepaid fees. In order to
obtain the refund, students must notify the school in writing and return
the original Letter of Acceptance and original letter of rejection from
the Canadian immigration authorities. The school must be notified in
writing at least 14 days before the course start date or a CAN $200 / US
$150 cancellation fee will be charged, and one month of homestay rent
will be charged. If the school is notified of a rejected visa on or
after the course start date, a refund is given according to our policy
(please see “On Or After Course Commencement” below).
POSTPONEMENT: Regardless of cause, students who wish to
postpone their start date must contact ACCESS International in writing
as early as possible. If this notification does not reach the school 14
days before the original start date, an administration fee of CAN $ 150
/ US $100 will be charged.
CANCELLATION:**
Before Course Commencement: If a student provides
written notice of withdrawal to ACCESS International at least 4 weeks
prior to course commencement, a full refund of course fees will be
given.
If a
student provides written notice of withdrawal to ACCESS International
less than 4 weeks prior to course commencement, and before the course
commencement, a full refund of course fees will be given, less a
cancellation charge of CAN $300 / US $200.
On Or After Course Commencement:
If a student who is enrolled in a 12-week session (or
less) cancels on or after the start date, no refund is given.
For courses longer than 12 weeks, if a student cancels
when less than 20% of the course is completed, a 50% refund will be
given.
If a student cancels when 20% or more of the course is
completed, no refund will be given.
There
will be no refund for late arrival, failure to arrive, early departure,
or early dismissal. In rare cases, when the school is unable to
provide a general course placement, a full refund will be issued. No
refunds will be given for instances when ACCESS is unable to provide a
placement in an optional course (i.e. TOEFL prep., TOEIC prep., Business
English, Pronunciation & Listening, Conversation Skills, Canadian
News & Culture).
** In rare
situations beyond our control, such as war, acts or threats of
terrorism, health alerts, and natural disasters the refund policy for
both courses and homestay will not apply. In these situations, there
will be no refunds issued and only postponement will be permitted.
COURSE CHANGES:
Refunds on prepaid tuition will not be given to students requesting
course changes.
HOMESTAY: If
a student postpones or cancels less than 14 days before first scheduled
day of homestay, one full month of homestay rent will be charged.
Students who withdraw from ACCESS are also required to withdraw from our
homestay program. Postponements and cancellations must be received in
writing.
Homestay fees are to be paid in full to the school on the first
day of classes. No refund will be given for the remainder of the first
4-week period if a student withdraws from the homestay/school after rent
payment is made.
Students who wish to
withdraw from homestay after it has started must give the school 30 days
advance written notice. A cancellation charge of CAN $150 / US $100 will
apply, and all prepaid homestay fees for subsequent months will be
refunded. If less than 30 days advance written notice is given, the
following month of homestay rent will not be refunded.
Conditions
Students are responsible for obtaining their own
visas or documents allowing them to enter and remain in
Canada.
Students are required to submit the full payment of tuition and
homestay fees before beginning their studies.
Students must respect the school’s regulations: e.g.
English only policy, participating in classes, doing homework
regularly, attending scheduled classes, etc. Students must attend at
least 80% of all classes to receive the ACCESS International English
Language certificate of completion. Students who are absent from more
than 50% of their classes may be dismissed from the school without
refund.
ACCESS International will not accept responsibility for any
money or other valuables lost or stolen.
ACCESS International will not be responsible for loss, damage,
or theft of any student’s personal belongings.
Although ACCESS International strives to maintain the
originally planned activities, schedules, and services, the program is
subject to change due to special circumstances.
ACCESS International, or its appointed agency, will select a
family from those available, based on the information provided on the
homestay application form, and cannot guarantee that all personal
preferences will be met.
Students must respect all rules set by the host family.
Any
willful damage to ACCESS or host family property will be charged to
the student.
ACCESS International reserves the right to dismiss, without
refund, any student who, after being warned and asked to correct
his/her inappropriate behaviour continues to act in an inappropriate
manner.
ACCESS International will not be held liable for any personal
accident or injury resulting from participation in activities related
to our program or homestay.
Health care in Canada is expensive. It is highly recommended
that students purchase medical insurance prior to arrival in Canada.
If a student does not arrive in Canada with medical insurance, he or
she will be required by ACCESS to purchase Canadian medical insurance
with the assistance of an ACCESS staff member.
Students must abide by the conditions outlined above. ACCESS
International reserves the right to dismiss, without refund, any
student failing to abide by these conditions.
Activitiy Waiver
Exclusion of
Liability - Assumption of Risk
As a condition of
involvement in all activities at ACCESS International, I assume all
risk of person injury, death, or property loss resulting from any
cause whatsoever, including but not limited to the inherent risks
of these activities, use of equipment, collision with man-made or
natural objects or other students, travel within or beyond designated
boundaries, or negligence, breach of contract, or breach of statutory
duty of care on part of ACCESS International and its employees, directors
and agents. I agree that ACCESS International and its employees, directors
and agents shall not be liable for any such personal injury, death,
or property loss and release ACCESS International and its employees,
directors and agents and waive all claims and respects thereto. This
includes all transport to and from these activities arranged by ACCESS
International and its employees, directors, and agents.
This means that you are fully responsible for anything that happens
to you during activities organized by ACCESS. You do not have to do
any activity you do not want to. It is your responsibility to ensure
you have adequate insurance coverage.
