The minimum age for a student’s enrolment in the Adult School programme is 17 years. The student must reach this age before the course commences.
The minimum age for a student on the Junior Programme is 8 years of each on the weeks of students under 12 and 12 years of age for all other programmes.
Course Prices
• Course prices include English level test, end-of-course Certificate, and photocopied materials
• Text books on all Junior and Adult courses are inclusive of price apart from the Exam Preparation Courses
• Exam Registration fees and textbooks are not included in the tuition price
• Course prices are non-refundable
Accommodation
• Accommodation prices include board and other facilities as described in the brochure
• Accommodation Changes: Should a student wish to change family, we will do so after giving due consideration and in discussion with both student and family.
• Accommodation is offered subject to availability, and should be booked well in advance, especially at high season
• Accommodation fees are non-refundable.
Class Size and Levels
• Class Size: max 14; average 12 for juniors and 8 for adults. If class sizes are smaller than 3 persons, a more intensive English Language programme will be put in place.
Starting Dates
• General English, Combination and Private Courses start each Monday from April – October and the first Monday of each Month from November to March.
• Arrivals and Departures are Sundays unless otherwise agreed
• Group classes are subject to a minimum booking of 1 week
Booking and Payment Conditions
Booking
• To book a course please fill the Registration Form provided by Donegal Language School and fax or email it back to us
• Courses must be booked at least 28 days before arrival.
Payment
• Upon receipt of confirmation invoice a non refundable 20% deposit is due.
• Payment should be made in EURO and should reach the school account 28 days prior to student’s arrival.
• Payments should be made by Bank Transfer or by Credit Card
• Our bank details are as follows:
Bank Details: Homefield Language and Equestrian Centre (business name)
Bank Address: Allied Irish Bank, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
Account No:. 15543523 Sort Code: 93-71-85
IBAN: IE11AIBK93718515543523 BIC Code: AIBKIE2D
• All payments should be marked with your invoice number and student’s name.
We cannot guarantee that we have received payment unless your bank transfer carries your invoice number and name.
All bank charges are the responsibility of the student.
Cancellation Policy
• Cancellation 14 days before course commencement: Full fees will be refunded except for 25%.
• Cancellation 7 – 14 days before course commencement: 50 %, of course fee will be refunded subject to a minimum deduction of 25%.
• Cancellation less than 7 days before course commences 30 % of course fee will be refunded subject to a minimum fee of 25%.
• After commencement of course: No refund will be provided
• There is no refund of fees for days missed during the course or for late arrival or early departure.
• Should a student have to cut short his stay for a valid medical reason only, the remaining fees will be refunded or credited (subject to a minimum deduction of 25%).
• Students opting for a less intensive program after the commencement of course will not receive a refund.
• Accommodation payments are non-refundable.
Insurance & Health
• Students are strongly recommended to take out full travel and health insurance in advance.
• EU Nationals should bring E111 Forms or an EHIC.
• Students are responsible for their own personal effects during courses.
• We will not cover costs that may arise as a result of the need for repatriation of a student.
• Students are advised to insure against loss of fees and/or expenses that may be incurred due to cancellation or sudden early departure from a course.
General Conditions
• We do not assume responsibility for loss, delay or accident of any kind whatsoever that may occur due to fault or negligence of any company.
• The School reserves the right to cancel any arrangements or bookings without prior notice if payment conditions are not met.
• The student is responsible for any damage he or she may cause to buildings, furniture, fittings, individuals, host family property etc etc while registered with Donegal Language School. Should a student behave in an unseemly and/or inappropriate manner that may bring the school or its agent into disrepute or cause damage to its reputation or standing in any way, either real or imagined, he/ she will be asked to leave the school immediately.
• We reserve the right to change without notice the contents, dates, times or any other details of the course/s brought about by political events, natural disasters, weather or any other events considered by the organisers to be pertinent.
