How to register for a program

To secure a place in a Linguista program, please return the enrolment form together with payment or book online at www.linguista.ca
Payment of fees
On receipt of the application and payment, a letter of confi rmation is sent with a Statement of Fees which should be settled at least 4 weeks
before the program starting date. In the case of registration less than 6 weeks before the program starting date, the full amount of the cost of the
program must be sent with the Registration Form. PLEASE NOTE: students will not be allowed to start their program unless FULL PAYMENT
has been received by Linguista.

Homestay address

Students will receive details of their Homestay address at least 5 days before the program start date, unless they enrol late. This enables those
students travelling independently to let the host family know of their approximate time of arrival.

Late enrolments

There is no latest registration date for programs, but it is advisable to book at least 1 month before the program start date.
Insurance
All international students who are in Canada must have their own medical insurance. Students must provide proof of coverage on the fi rst
day of school or they will not be admitted to class. Students who do not possess medical insurance on the fi rst day of school will be required to
purchase it. Students will be liable for the full costs of any medical treatment they receive in Canada.

Immigration and Visas

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have the correct visa status to study in Canada. Full details of visa requirements are available
at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp. Linguista will advise Immigration Canada of international students studying on student authorization who withdraw from Linguista.

Cancellation conditions before the program begins

If Linguista receives the cancellation before the program starting date, Linguista will retain the deposit.
If a student is denied a visitor visa or study permit and provides Linguista with a copy of the rejection letter on or before the fi rst day of classes,
Linguista will refund the course fees.

Cancellation conditions once the program has started

The student must give written notice to the Director of Studies. A cancellation fee of 1 week’s program fees will be charged. The remaining
funds will be refunded. Students who enroll or pay through an educational agent and are granted a refund will receive that refund from the
agent. Students who pay Linguista directly will be refunded in the same form as the original payment (credit card, cash or cheque). No fees will
be transferred to another student in lieu of a refund. If a student wishes to be absent from the program for 1 or 2 weeks for the purposes of taking
a holiday s/he must give the Director of Studies at least 2 week’s notice in writing. Students will have this time deferred to the end of their
program.

Transfers

All Linguista students are eligible to transfer part of their program to another Linguista school free of charge subject to any difference in program
fees.

Upgrading and downgrading programs

Upon written notice to the Director of Studies, students may transfer to another program provided there is space available. Students who choose
to exchange their original choice of program for one of greater value must pay the difference between the two at the time of requesting the upgrade.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes and be on time. Teachers may refuse entrance to a student who arrives 10 minutes after the start of
the class. Students must attend at least 85% of their classes to receive a graduation certifi cate. Students intending to be absent from class must
advise the Director of Studies in writing. In the case of illness, students must immediately advise the school by telephone.

Further conditions

Linguista only acts as an intermediary between its students and educational agencies on the one hand and host families/host family providers on
the other. Under no circumstances can it be held responsible for any delay or accident during a journey nor can it be held responsible for any
accident which may happen during the student’s stay with the host family. Linguista will, however, endeavour to defend the student’s interests in
the event of breach of contract on the part of the educational agency or the host family / host family provider.

Wherever it is agreed between Linguista and a student that it would be benefi cial for the student to be moved to another Linguista program, only
a program of equivalent cost will be offered by Linguista.

Linguista reserves the right to cancel a program, to offer alternative dates or venues, and to make changes to program arrangements as required.

Linguista reserves the right to use photographs taken during programs to illustrate its promotional material. If a student wishes that his or her
photo should not appear in this material, they should write to Linguista within one week of the photo shoot. These photos have no commercial
or contractual value.

This website, created by Linguista, gives the only information that can be related to in the event of a disagreement between the student and
Linguista.

Linguista reserves the right to repatriate, at the student’s expense and without a warning letter, any student committing a serious offence,
especially one involving the police.

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