APPLICATION FORM AND FEES 2014/2015

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1 APPLICATION FORM AND FEES /2015 TUITION FEES PER ANNUM Chelsea Duff Miller Lansdowne Pre-GCSE 15, GCSE excluding English 15,650-15,650 ADDITIONAL FEES Registration 200 Deposit 2,500 Insurance 400 GCSE including English 19,400-19,400 Accommodation Deposit (Fulham Palace Road) 500 Pre A-Level 15,650-15,650 A-Level (AS & A2) including English 23,500 23,500 23,500 A-Level (AS & A2) excluding English 19,750 19,750 19,750 6 month AS including English (January 2015-June 2015) * 15,875 15,875 15,875 6 month AS excluding English (January 2015-June 2015) ** 13,125 13,125 13,125 Fast track 1 year A-level including English 26,500 26,500 26,500 Fast track 1 year A-level excluding English 22,750 22,750 22,750 BMAT UKCAT Medical and Dental Prep Oxbridge Prep week IELTS Prep for students not studying English 2, term Intensive Academic English 3,950-3,950 International Foundation Year Business ,995 International Foundation Year Humanities ,995 International Foundation Year Engineering 14, International Foundation Year Science 14, Homestay booking fee 500 Exam Fees Fees do not include examination fees which are charged at time of entry. Exam fees and miscellaneous additional fees will be deducted from the deposit. Airport pick up (driver only) Airport pick up with staff (with Airport Angels staff member) INSURANCE AIRPORT TRANSFER FEES London City Gatwick Heathrow Luton Stansted It is compulsory that all students in our care have adequate personal insurance. The full cost of insurance will be automatically added to your invoice at the following rates unless you can provide proof of alternative adequate cover. The cover, arranged by Endsleigh Insurance, costs 9.09 per week ( 400 per annum) and will commence from the point of booking to cover cancellation and travel to the UK. Full cover will begin from the start of your course until the end of the academic year (June 30th). If you wish to arrange your own insurance, please tick the box on page 5 and attach a copy of your insurance policy from a recognised insurance provider to this application form. Pre-sessional English (5 weeks) 2, Pre-sessional English (10 weeks) 4, * As part of an 18 month A-Level programme followed by A2 including/excluding English in 2015/16 ** As part of an 18 month A-Level programme followed by A2 excluding English in 2015/16 PER ANNUM WEEKLY ACCOMMODATION FEES 1 term (September or January start) 2 terms (September or January start) 3 terms (September to June) For pre-sessional students Fulham Palace Road: single catered en-suite 6,610 12,710 18, Fulham Palace Road: shared catered en-suite 4,910 9,445 13, Homestay: superior half board (Zone 2, 3 and 4) 3,075 6,150 8, Homestay: superior full board (Zone 2, 3 and 4) 3,300 6,600 9, Homestay: executive half board (Zone 1 and 2) 3,750 7,500 10, Homestay: executive full board (Zone 1 and 2) 4,050 8,100 11,

2 TERM DATES / ALL COLLEGES ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Start Half term Finish GCSE IELTS 5.0 or above Autumn term 8 September October 17 December A-level IELTS 5.5 or above 10 week Pre-sessional English Up to 1.0 below academic programme entry requirement Spring term 5 January February 27 March week Pre-sessional English 0.5 below academic programme entry requirement International Foundation Year IELTS 5.0 or above Summer term 13 April June 2015 If your first language is not English, you will be required to attend IELTS classes, unless your IELTS score is already high enough for your intended university and degree. Most universities require students to achieve an IELTS score of at least 6.5 to 7.0. Requirements may be higher for more competitive degrees and universities. PAYMENT PROCEDURE Fees are paid in two equal instalments at the start of the Autumn Term in September and the start of the Spring Term in January All fees for one or two term courses must be paid in full in advance Fee invoices for students enrolling after the start of term are payable on receipt One term s notice must be given to withdraw from tuition and/or accommodation Fees are normally reviewed in September each year, but in exceptional circumstances may be revised at any time Notice of any change will be given in advance Payment may be made by cheque, sterling bank draft, telegraphic transfer, Visa or MasterCard Once an offer of a place has been accepted we require a deposit of 2,500, the Registration Fee of 200, together with the 500 Accommodation Deposit or Homestay Booking Fee if you require accommodation. You will also be required to pay in advance the insurance fee unless you have provided proof of alternative cover. Our bank details are as follows: Chelsea Independent College Duff Miller Account name Address Sort Code Account No. Swift Code IBAN Number Chelsea Independent College Ltd Duff Miller and Company (London Tutors) Ltd Lloyds TSB Bank Plc, PO Box 1000, BX1 1LT LOYDGB21027 GB13-LOYD LOYDGB21027 GB13-LOYD Lansdowne College Lansdowne Tutors Ltd LOYDGB21027 GB13-LOYD PLEASE CHECK THAT YOU HAVE ATTACHED Completed and signed International Student Enrolment Form Scanned copy of student s IELTS certificate or equivalent English language test result Scanned copy of student s most recent academic transcripts/reports/results (officially translated) Scanned copy of student s passport and all valid visas DECLARATION - PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR TUITION AND ACCOMMODATION FEES Full name address Please print name Date Declaration: I have read and agree with the attached terms and conditions, and can confirm the information above is correct. Signature of person responsible for fees 2

3 STUDENT DETAILS Family name First name Preferred name Title Gender M F Date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY) Nationality Country of birth Religion Passport number Passport expiry date (DD/MM/YYYY) Home address (including zip/postcode) Home telephone number Mobile telephone number Student will will not be aged 16 or above on proposed start date PARENT/GUARDIAN DETAILS Relationship to student Home address (including zip/postcode) Country Home telephone number Mobile telephone number AGENT DETAILS IF APPLICABLE Address (including zip/postcode) Telephone number EDUCATIONAL HISTORY of schools/colleges attended from age 11 Dates from To Qualifications obtained Month/year taken Grade (or predicted) ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (FOR NON UK NATIONALS ONLY) How long have you been studying English? Level of fluency Fluent Good Fair Weak Do you currently hold an English Language qualification? NO YES If yes answer below and enclose copies of all English qualifications. Qualification Date Result 3

4 COLLEGE Which college are you applying for? Chelsea Independent College Duff Miller Lansdowne College What is your proposed career / degree course? COURSE SELECTION (TICK ONE) SUBJECT CHOICES Pre-GCSE GCSE 1 year GCSE 2 year Pre-A level A-Level (AS) A-Level (A2) A-Level (18 months) Fast track 1 year A-level International Foundation Year Business English Economics Maths Business Studies or Society & Politics International Foundation Year Engineering English Economics Society Business Studies & Politics or International Relations International Foundation Year Humanities English Maths Chemistry Physics or Biology International Foundation Year Science English Maths Chemistry Physics BMAT UKCAT Medical and Dental Prep Oxbridge Prep Pre-sessional English 5 weeks (30 June - 1 Aug) 5 weeks (4 Aug - 5 Sept) 10 weeks (30 June - 5 Sept) 6 week IELTS Prep for students not studying English 1 term Intensive Academic English ACCOMMODATION Boarding Fulham Palace Road catered en-suite Single Shared Homestay superior (Zone 2, 3 and 4) Half board Full board Homestay executive (Zone 1 and 2) Half board Full board Homestay pet preference Dogs Cats Don t mind No pets Do you have any special dietary requirements (e.g. halal, vegetarian, no pork, food allergies) If accommodation is not required, please give your term time address of guardian Telephone number AIRPORT TRANSFERS Airport Transfers for all students under the age of 18 are compulsory and will automatically be arranged unless specified otherwise below; all students under the age of 18 who do specify otherwise must be accompanied by parents or a relative approved by parents and proof of approval provided in advance. Students should arrive 24 to 48 hours prior to the start of the course. Flight details including date and flight number should be sent to the College as soon as possible to arrange for airport collection. Astrum Colleges work with Airport Angels to offer a premium airport collection service. Students choosing this service will be met by a driver AND a member of the Airport Angels team who will accompany the student on the journey and help them settle in their room. Do you require airport collection? Yes No Driver only Accompanied by Airport Angels staff From which airport? Heathrow Gatwick London City Luton Stansted 4

5 CONFIDENTIAL MEDICAL DECLARATION This section MUST be completed in full. Failure to disclose a medical condition constitutes a breach of contract between the parent / guardian of a student and the college. Has the student received any medical treatment in the last two years? NO YES (please give details) Has the student got any medical conditions or allergies? NO YES (please give details including required medication) Is the student regularly taking prescribed medicine? NO YES (please give details) Does the student suffer from any illness and/or injury not mentioned above? NO YES (please give details) Does the student suffer from fainting or blackouts? NO YES (please give details) Does the student suffer diabetes? NO YES (please give details) Please give details of any infectious/contagious illnesses in the last three months. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Autism ADHD Dyslexia Dyspraxia Asperger s Syndrome Hearing impairment Visual impairment Other Please give details: EMERGENCY CONTACTS Relationship to student Telephone number Relationship to student Telephone number VISA INFORMATION (FOR NON UK/EU NATIONALS ONLY) Have you ever visited the UK before? NO YES If yes give details: Have you ever been refused a visa for the UK? NO YES If yes give details: Do you currently hold a UK visa? NO YES If yes give details: Visa number Valid from Visa type (e.g. General, Child, Tier etc) Valid to By completing this application form you are consenting for any correspondence with the UK Border Agency (UKBA) to be sent direct to the college. INSURANCE I attach proof of my alternative policy (The full cost of insurance will be added to your invoice unless you can provide proof of adequate alternative cover) 5

6 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1 Application and enrolment To enrol a student at the College, the application form must be completed, signed by the student and the person responsible for the fees. Send your application directly to Admissions with the following items: a) The student s full academic transcripts/ reports and evidence of English language level b) A copy of the student s passport and all prior UK visa pages if applicable. Students are required to fully disclose any prior application to enter the UK, including any visa refusals received, together with information about the level and content of any prior studies undertaken in the UK, as this is an immigration requirement before we can sponsor any student. c) Four passport-size photographs d) Payment of: i) 200 for Domestic students to cover the registration fee or; ii) 200 registration fee, 2,500 tuition deposit and 500 boarding deposit/homestay booking fee if accommodation is required e) The College will confirm as soon as possible whether or not the enrolment has been accepted. Formal enrolment documentation will be sent to you once the application has been accepted. 2 Payment of tuition and accommodation Fees a) The fees are paid in two equal instalments at the start of the Autumn Term in September and the start of the Spring Term in January. b) If payment of the relevant term s fees has not been made in full on the first day of term, the College reserves the right to suspend or cancel tuition and/ or accommodation. The student may be prevented from sitting examinations where fees remain unpaid in whole or in part. c) Fees may be paid in two ways: i) By bank transfer to the bank details shown on the invoice. Please provide a payment reference so that the College can easily identify funds upon arrival. The reference must be the student s reference number and full name as written in English. ii) By credit/debit card Please contact the College Bursar by telephone on to arrange payment by credit card. 3 Provision of tuition The College reserves the right to make alterations to programmes shown in the prospectus or other College literature. 4 Increase of Fees The College reserves the right to increase fees at short notice should circumstances demand it. 5 Additional Services All additional services (trips, examination fees, etc) must be paid for in advance in cash if the College so requests. Any invoiced expenses will be due for payment within seven days. 6 Cancellation and Withdrawal a) In order to withdraw a student from a Programme, or from part of a Programme that has already started, the person responsible for the payment of fees is required to give notice, in writing, for the remainder of the current term plus one full academic term. Failure to give such notice will oblige the person responsible for the fees to pay the College the remainder of the academic term s fees plus one term s fees in lieu of notice. In the event of a student being withdrawn without a full term s written notice being provided to the Principal and receipt acknowledged in writing, fees will be charged for the remainder of the current term plus a full term s fees. Any student withdrawing will be required to provide documentary evidence of their return to their home country or their sponsorship by a new educational establishment (eg CAS documents from new sponsor). If an International student cancels and withdraws after confirmation but prior to arrival then: i) 200 non-refundable Registration Fee is retained ii) 2,500 deposit is retained unless a visa is refused through no fault of the student iii) 500 accommodation deposit is retained unless a visa is refused through no fault of the student iv) The first terms fees remain due unless a visa is refused through no fault of the student b) It is assumed that the student intends to remain at the College until completion of both the AS and A2 components of a full A-Level course. If a student wishes to withdraw from the College before completion of a full A-Level course the fees for the following term remain payable unless written notice is received by the College on or before the first day of the last term to be attended by the student. Receipt of this notice must be confirmed in writing by the Bursar. c) Notice of discontinuation of any subject must be given in writing one full term in advance, otherwise payment for the next term will be required. Receipt of this notice must be confirmed in writing by the Bursar. d) Any International students withdrawing from a College Programme of study will be reported to the UKBA. Any student withdrawing will be required to provide documentary evidence of their return to their home country (eg visa stamp) or their sponsorship by a new educational establishment. 7 Refund of deposits The initial deposit cannot be used by the student to pay for expenses or cover shortfall in fees. The deposit that is required by the College cannot be refunded until the final account has been settled in full. Only once a student s account has been fully settled will any remaining deposit funds be returned to the student or person responsible for paying the fees, as applicable. 8 Vacation charges a) Charges will be made should the student remain in College accommodation during vacation periods. b) Charges will be made if the student leaves belongings in College accommodation during vacations in such a state that it is impractical to clean, maintain or repair their room. 9 Illness or injury a) The College is unable to refund fees when the student is absent due to illness or injury or other emergency, unforeseen event or change in personal circumstances. The person responsible for the fees is therefore advised to arrange adequate insurance to provide cover for the refund of fees. b) If, as a result of illness or injury or other emergency, unforeseen event or change in personal circumstances, a place at the College is cancelled, or a student is withdrawn from a Programme, then the relevant charges or fees, set out in section 7 above, will apply. c) Students studying for less than 6 months are not eligible for NHS treatment beyond accident and emergency and should ensure they obtain medical cover prior to their arrival. 10 Grounds for Exclusion from the College a) The student must abide by the College s rules as set out in Student Handbook or as may be published or announced by the Principal. b) The College reserves the right to require a student s withdrawal including immediate withdrawal from a Programme, or part of a Programme, for a serious or aggravated disciplinary or behavioural matter including continued or repeated misconduct, or if it is considered by the Principal that such a withdrawal is in the best interests of the student or the study group. c) In the event of a student s temporary or permanent withdrawal from a Programme, or expulsion from the College, no refund of the term s fees or deposit will be made. d) In the event of a student being withdrawn from a Programme or part of a Programme arrangements will be made for the student to return home at the earliest possible opportunity, and the student will be required to confirm their safe arrival to their home country. Their visa sponsorship will be withdrawn. In this event, any relevant costs and expenses incurred by the College, including the costs of shipping/ storing personal property, shall become payable by the person responsible for payment of the fees. e) Students are required to maintain appropriate levels of attendance and may be expelled and/or reported to the UKBA should this fall below the required level. vi) Parents confirm that they will as soon as possible, inform the college in the student develops any new medical condition, disability or learning difficulty whilst they are a student at the College. If the medical condition is a communicable disease parents agree that the student will be kept from the College until medical advice is provided stating that it is safe return to the College. 11 Academic performance a) The student is accepted at the College on the understanding that progression through the relevant Programmes is conditional upon satisfactorily attending lessons and attaining reasonable performance targets. English for Academic purposes will form part of a student s study Programme until such point as they reach IELTS 7.0. b) If, in the reasonable opinion of the Principal, the student has not satisfactorily attended lessons or has achieved below 80% attendance, or has failed to attain reasonable performance targets, the College may not enter the student for examinations or allow the student to continue with the programmes for which enrolled. In such circumstances the student will be offered suitable alternative Programmes or asked to withdraw from the College. In the event of a student being withdrawn no refund of the term s fees or deposit will be made. See section 6. c) Any student found to have misled the College as to their qualifications, prior UK Visa history and suitability for entry will be subject to expulsion from the College without recourse to refund of tuition fees already paid Accommodation a) The student is expected to live in College accommodation unless either living at home with a parent or guardian aged at least 21 years (subject to College approval), within reasonable travelling distance of the College. b) While the College will endeavour to provide a student with the accommodation requested on the application form, their preference is not guaranteed and confirmation will be made prior to arrival. c) The student may at any time be asked to change accommodation where this is due to misbehaviour, negligence, act or omission of the student. Any additional supplement shall become immediately payable. d) Should the student wish to change or move out of College accommodation the person responsible for the payment of fees is required to give notice, in writing, for the remainder of the current term plus one full academic term. Failure to give such notice will oblige the person responsible for the fees to pay the College the remainder of the academic term s fees plus one term s fees in lieu of notice. In the event of a student being withdrawn without a full term s written notice being provided to the Principal and receipt acknowledged in writing, fees will be charged for the remainder of the current term plus a full term s fees. e) From time to time the college needs to inspect its residential premises. Whenever possible, reasonable notice will be given of such visits but the college reserves the right to conduct unannounced checks of accommodation, including student bedrooms. 13 Fines and Penalties a) The student is liable for any loss or damage caused by the student to the premises in which the student is being taught or is living. b) The College may impose a reasonable penalty or fine for other forms of misconduct such as contravening health & safety regulations or infringing College policy. 14 Personal property The College does not accept responsibility for students personal possessions. Parents are advised to ensure that the student s property is covered by an adequate insurance policy. 15 Publicity By enrolling with the College, the student, parents or guardians for the student, and the person responsible for the payment of fees, consent to the reasonable use of the student s details and achievements. This includes images or recordings of the student for promotional purposes, exam results and University destinations. 16 Liability The College shall not be liable for either death or personal injury suffered by any student except as may arise through the negligence of the College. Parents, Guardians and the student must agree to notify the College of special dietary needs, allergies or other medical conditions where special arrangements have to be made. Parents, Guardians and students also agree that the College may administer any nonprescription medication or first aid as is deemed appropriate and to seek medical, dental or optical treatment when required. 17 Force Majeure In this agreement force majeure shall mean any cause beyond a party s control (including for the avoidance of doubt strikes, other industrial disputes, act of god, war, riot, civil commotion, compliance with any law or government order, rule, regulation or direction (including that of a local authority), accident, fire, flood, storm, pandemic or epidemic of any disease, terrorist attack, chemical or biological contamination). In the event of a force majeure arising which prevents or delays the College s performance of any of its obligations under this agreement, the College shall forthwith give you notice in writing specifying the nature and extent of the circumstances giving rise to the force majeure. Provided that the College has acted reasonably and prudently to prevent and minimise the effect of the force majeure, the College will have no liability in respect of the performance of such of its obligations as are prevented by the force majeure while it continues. The College shall use its best endeavours during the continuance of the force majeure to provide educational services. If the College is prevented from performing its obligations for a continuous period greater than 90 days, the College shall notify you of the steps it shall take to ensure performance of the agreement. 18 Data protection Any information provided to the College may be held on computer and shall be used by the College in accordance with its data protection registration and the data protection principles. 19 Jurisdiction Any alterations to the above terms and conditions are rendered void unless confirmed in writing by the Principal. These terms and conditions, and any disputes arising from contracts or agreements with the College shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law under the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.