Basil Paterson Terms and Conditions

EFL Enrolment Terms and Conditions

There is a non-refundable deposit of £300 to reserve your course.
We will only reserve the course when we receive the deposit or a copy of the bank transfer.
All fees must be paid in full before the course starts

Please also see General Enrolment Procedures and Terms and Conditions below.

University Foundation Course Enrolment Terms and Conditions

All fees must be paid in full before the course starts.
Deposits will not be refunded if the course is cancelled before the course start date.
No refunds will be given after arrival.
Students are tested on arrival. If a student’s level of English does not meet the Foundation Course requirements, an alternative course will be offered.
Basil Paterson reserves the right to cancel any course if student numbers are too low. In this case an alternative course will be offered.
All students should take out Medical and Travel Insurance for the duration of their course.
High quality tuition and support for University Entrance will be provided, but the college cannot guarantee students a University place.
Attendance at all lectures is compulsory. Students who fail to show required commitment, produce work of good quality and on time, or whose attendance falls below 80%, will be asked to leave the college and the Immigration authorities will automatically be informed

Please also see General Enrolment Procedures and Terms and Conditions below.

Tutorial College Enrolment Terms and Conditions

There is a non-refundable deposit of £450 to reserve your full-time course. Flexible tuition must be paid in advance of the lesson taking place. If cancelling a flexible tuition lesson, please inform the college by 9.00am on the day of the lesson. Otherwise the lesson must be paid for.
We will only reserve the course when we receive the deposit or a copy of the bank transfer.
All fees as per the invoice must be paid in full before the course starts.

Please also see General Enrolment Procedures and Terms and Conditions below.

CELTA Enrolment Terms and Conditions

If your application is successful, you will be interviewed (in person or by phone). If you are offered a place after the interview, and you accept a place on our Cambridge CELTA course, you will need to understand and agree to the conditions of acceptance:

The course is devised and delivered according to Cambridge ESOL requirements.
It is a practical course which requires full participation.
Teaching practice, observation and group feedback are integral to the course.
Assessment is carried out by tutors and is externally moderated.
You are required to attend 100% unless you are ill.
It is a very intensive course – it requires a great deal of time outside course hours.
Any other commitments must be kept to a minimum.
You are expected to behave in a professionally responsible manner.
Acceptance onto the course does not guarantee a pass.
You are required to complete the pre-course tasks and reading before the start of the course.

CELTA Payment

You need to pay a £300 non-refundable deposit to secure your place on the course. This should be paid no later then 1 week after you have been offered a place. Failure to pay the deposit within 1 week may result in your place being offered to another candidate.

You will be invoiced for the remainder of the fees approximately 4–6 weeks before the start of the course, and a date will be clearly given for payment. Failure to pay the fees in full by the due date may result in your place being offered to another candidate. Please direct any enquiries about payment to Marjorie Howie or info@basilpaterson.co.uk

CELTA Deferral

Should you decide to defer your place to a later course, you will incur an administration fee of £50. You must let us know at least 2 weeks before the start date of the course for which you originally applied. Failure to give this notice will result in the loss of your deposit. You may only defer on up to 2 occasions.

CELTA Withdrawal

Should you withdraw before the start of the course, fees paid can only be refunded (less the deposit/enrolment fee of £300) if a replacement is found. We do not usually accept candidates less than two weeks before the start date. No fees will be reimbursed should you decide to withdraw after the course has started.

CELTA Accommodation

If you withdraw from the course having booked accommodation you will be liable for two weeks' accommodation fees. If you give two weeks' notice before the start of the course, no charge will be made for accommodation.

General Enrolment Procedures

Applicants should follow the instructions below.

Complete and SIGN the application form and return to Basil Paterson with:
(a) 2 passport size photographs.
(b) Credit card details including number, valid from and expiry dates or cheque/copy of bank transfer. NB Only British bank cheques can be accepted.
Following receipt of the application form and deposit, course confirmation and invoice for any outstanding amount will be sent. All courses should be fully paid 30 days before the course begins.

Methods of Payment

Credit/Debit Card:
Visa, Mastercard, Delta and Solo are accepted.
Post Office or Girobank account.
Travellers Cheque in UK Sterling.
For EFL, UFC and CELTA courses, Bank Transfer to:
The Language School Company Limited
T/A Basil Paterson
Fortis Bank NV-SA, 23 Camomile Street, London, EC3A 7PP
Account Number: 38957707
Sort code: 40-52-62
Swift code: GEBAGB22
IBAN: GB24GEBA40526238957707
For Tutorial courses, Bank Transfer to:
The Education & Training Co. Limited
Fortis Bank NV-SA, 23 Camomile Street, London, EC3A 7PP
Account Number: 38958501
Sort code: 40-52-62

Cancellation

Deposits will not be refunded if the course is cancelled before the start date.
No refunds will be given after arrival because of sickness or any other cause.
If a student wants to cancel accommodation after arrival they must give 10 working days notice.
Basil Paterson reserves the right to cancel any service or course if the student numbers are too low. In this case an alternative course or a refund may be offered.
External examination fees (Cambridge, IELTS, SQA/OCR/AQA/Edexcel) are not refundable.

General Terms & Conditions

Basil Paterson is not liable for any loss, damage or injury to persons or property except where liability is expressly imposed by law.
Basil Paterson recommends students take out Medical and Travel Insurance for the duration of their course.
Damage to building premises/equipment caused by any student will result in liability of the full cost of repair or replacement.
Basil Paterson reserves the right to expel any student for unacceptable behaviour or conduct. In this event a refund will not be given.