REGISTRATION AGREEMENT

Welcome to East Coast School of Languages! We are proud of our school, and we're sure that you will improve your English skills very quickly - while having a wonderful social and cultural experience. However, we need your help, too. Please follow these conditions of enrollment, so that together we can make your stay with us rewarding and enjoyable.

Classes:

Your classes will be assigned after your placement test. If we are not able to offer the classes of your choice, at your level, we will suggest an alternative.

You must pay your fees in full at least 2 weeks before your start, or extension, date.

You must speak English in the school and during school activities. The first time you speak another language, you will not be allowed to attend school the next day. The second time you speak another language, you will not be allowed to attend school for three days. The third time you break the policy, you will be suspended from the school, without a refund.

Health Insurance:

All ECSL students must have health insurance to attend classes or social activities.
Either: Show us your health insurance from your own country (make sure it covers your stay in Canada).
Or: Purchase insurance for your study period when you arrive at ECSL.

ECSL Policies:

1.  If a student is refused a Student Authorization from the Canadian Embassy and informs ECSL in writing before the start date, the school will refund all fees except Registration Fee and Homestay Placement Fee.  Written documentation must be sent to ECSL and the original Letter of Acceptance must be returned.

2.  Cancellations:

3.  The Registration Fee and Homestay Placement Fee (where applicable) are non-refundable.

4.  Refunds due on unused fees will be paid within 20 days of written notification.  ECSL does not refund tuition fees that have been retained by an ECSL agent.

5.  Refunds are not given for the three-month EAP Programs  on/after start date.

6.  Health insurance is mandatory and must be purchased through ECSL or proof of insurance must be shown.

7.  Deposits are non-refundable.

Program Changes and Vacations:  (Students must give a 2-week notice)

• If you reduce your hours of tuition but continue unbroken study at ECSL, you may use any remaining fees, which will be calculated by the Director of Finances, to extend your study period.
• You may take vacation once in a 4-month period, after 2 months of continuous study. No refund will be given, but if you pay an administration fee, you may extend your study period by your vacation time.

Requests for cancellations, program changes and vacations must be written. Ask our Receptionist for the appropriate form and continue your current classes until you meet with a Director, within one week.

The Director of Student Services and/or the Director of Studies will be happy to help you if you have concerns. They will explain your situation to you and give you a final decision.

Privacy:  ECSL respects your privacy.  Your consent will be requested before informaiton relating to your studies or well-being is shared with a third party.

ECSL Agreements shall be interpreted by the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia and the parties hereby accept the jurisdiction of the courts of that Province in resolving any disputes.