The Bournemouth School of English
The Bournemouth School of English
These terms apply to all bookings and cover all services provided by The Bournemouth School of English (the School).
By enrolling with us, you automatically agree that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by these Terms & Conditions.
Before the School can accept a student who is under 18 years of age, a signed Contract of Care form must have been received.
It is your responsibility to read, understand, and abide by the School's policies, procedures, and guidance as found in our Student Handbook and Code of Conduct for all students. If there is anything you do not understand in these documents, please ask.
The School reserves the right to search any person, or their belongings, in the event of any reasonable suspicion of theft.
It is a requirement of enrolment that you are responsible for providing the School with accurate and full contact details for yourself in the UK and in your own country, and for your next of kin; it is also your responsibility to inform us immediately if there are any changes in these details.
In order to fulfil our obligations to you and the British authorities, it is necessary for us to see and scan your visa and passport, or equivalent proof of identity.
Neither the School, nor its representatives, are liable for loss of tuition or other services due to public disturbance, industrial action or factors outside our control. Refunds cannot be made under any circumstances. The School does not accept liability in case of illness, accident, loss or damage to personal effects or property.
Any damage to property or personal effects, whether intentional or not, must be paid for in full.
The School reserves the right to refuse or cancel an enrolment, and to refuse services, in the event of misconduct, poor attendance, unsatisfactory behaviour, or absence of advance payment. Where this student is a child, the School will contact the parent/guardian, whose responsibility it is to ensure the immediate and safe return of their child to their home country.
The School reserves the right to change the price or course details without prior notice.
The School's directors reserve the right to exercise their own discretion in all matters; their decision is final.
Supplementary Services, including Homestay accommodation, are only available to students, or group leaders of students, who are concurrently studying for a minimum of 15 hours per week.
If you cannot come to school for any reason, please inform the office as soon as possible; the School will not be able to refund any payments. However, if you contact us before 09:00 on the day of study, we will allow you to recuperate the hours lost at a mutually-convenient time.
Any unused hours of study that can be recuperated must be taken during weeks of paid study; you cannot use this time in weeks that you have not paid for.
Any payment made is automatically subject to the school's Terms & Conditions as displayed on this page at the time of booking.
All payments must be made to the School; you must not offer money to any other person; such as your teacher, your homestay host, or your taxi driver. You must also not accept any payment from other people for a service organised by the School. Any payment offered or accepted represents a breach of contract and automatically nullifies any agreement between you and the School.
All payments must be made in advance; the School cannot guarantee to provide any service unless payment has been received 14 days in advance. If you choose to pay in instalments, each payment must be made in advance of the period of study. The School offers reduced prices for longer periods of study; in order to qualify for these discounted rates, full payment must be made in advance.
We will send or give you written confirmation of every payment received; please keep this until the end of your course. It is your responsibility to provide evidence of any payment made.
Payments received for a specific service cannot be transferred to provide payment for a different service; payments cannot be transferred between students or service providers.
The Registration Fee must be paid before you begin studying; this includes your first book. If you need other books during your time with us, you will need to pay for these in the office before you join the class. If you are not sure how many books you will need, please ask in the office before you begin studying.
The School does not offer any reductions, discounts, or refunds for courses that include a public holiday or school closure; these dates are available in advance on our website. For programmes that include fewer than 30 hours of tuition each week, the School will make every effort, but does not guarantee, to provide an alternative day of study in place of any day lost due to school closure.
Our Payment Instructions and the School's Cancellation & Refund Policy are detailed in the grey-coloured section of this page. It is your responsibility to read and understand this information; please ask us if anything is not clear.
You are strongly advised to take out appropriate insurance for your stay in the UK. We suggest insurance that will cover course cancellation, as well as health problems, and accidental loss and/or damage to property. The School does not recommend any specific insurance company.
If you are forced to remain in the UK for longer than intended, or incur unexpected costs due to circumstances outside of our control, we will try to help you in every way possible but the School cannot be responsible for any costs incurred, and cannot provide any services not booked and paid for in advance.
Students are sometimes asked to be in a photograph or video that may then be used for promotional purposes. Images may be used in printed media as well as on our website or on our social media platforms. Students have the right to say no at any time, and you can instruct us to remove and delete any image for any reason. If you are not happy to be included, please inform us immediately in writing.
If you do not understand any part of these Terms & Conditions, please ask and we will be happy to explain it to you.
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023