Academic Rules and Regulations

ACADEMIC RULES

I. REQUIREMENTS

1. Passport

2. Student's Form

II. COURSE LEVEL

On the first day of class at Blue Elephant Talk, all students will take the test and an oral interview to determine their level at which they should

begin their studies.

III. CHANGES IN SCHEDULE, CLASS TYPE, CLASS HOURS AND INSTRUCTORS

Class schedules are provided to the students on their first day. Class schedules are determined by the management based on course, level and

teacher availability. Students cannot choose to change set class schedules unless necessary and with a valid reason. Whenever necessary, the

School reserves the right to alter the timetable and/or transfer students from one class to another, from one time of study to another, and to

merge small classes or cancel classes and courses. Blue Elephant Talk has the right to change the program, curriculum and the first day of

classes at any time due to insufficient registration or whenever necessary.

IV. ATTENDANCE/MAKE-UP LESSON

Students should attend all classes and participate in activities unless there is a compelling reason. Attendance is monitored in every class by the

teacher. Blue Elephant Talk will not provide any make-up lessons missed by students due to tardiness, absence or late arrival. In cases, where

regular teachers are unable to attend scheduled classes, Blue Elephant Talk reserves the right to assign substitute teachers to take over the

classes. If and when necessary, lessons missed due to a teacher’s absence will be rescheduled by the management. If a student misses a make-up

lesson, Blue Elephant Talk is not required to reschedule it.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

1. All academic concerns (i.e. books, lessons/topics, teachers, schedules) should be addressed to the management.

2. Type of requests such as course extension, additional classes, instruction hours, or swapping should be addressed to the

management.

3. Submission of requests must be done from Wednesday to Friday only.

4. Request for class changes must be granted the following week.

5. First come, first served basis only.

6. Downgrading is not permitted.

V. CERTIFICATES

When students attend more than 90% of classes, they will get certificates from Blue Elephant Talk. Otherwise, no certificate will be given

for less than 90% of attendance.

VI. PROGRAM EXTENSION

If a student wishes to extend his course, he may do so by filling the “Request for Change/Action Form” at least two weeks before his last day of

class. Management will provide the student with an invoice outlining the cost of extending the program. The student has to pay for tuition and

accommodation fees at least 2 weeks before his last day of classes. Minimum extension period is 1 week.

Unless full payment is received, all requests are considered invalid.

VII. IDENTIFICATION CARDS

Students should wear their identification card at all times within the school campus. If lost, students should submit a letter for a replacement

stating the reason for lost.

VIII. CLASS RULES

Students should go directly to their assigned classrooms for their classes. Teachers will wait for 15 minutes for them to report after which the

teacher may report the student as absent. If you are absent, inform your teacher or the management. If the teacher is absent, wait for

a teacher or ask the management. Don’t make your voice too loud when having classes and don’t invite other students to join your class.

IX. CLASSROOM RULES

1. Food and drinks are not allowed.

2. Clean as you go.

3. No loud laughing and unnecessary talking.

4. No playing of internet games. Use headset if you need to listen to some activities.

5. No streaming as this may cause the slowdown of the internet connection.

6. Downloading of online games and viewing of pornographic materials are strictly prohibited.

7. No vandalism.

X. HOLIDAYS

There will be no classes during official Philippine Local and National Holidays. Holidays will be prior announced by the management. Some

facilities during holidays may not be available for use. There are no make-up lessons for classes not held during the holidays.

REFUND POLICY

1. Before admission/arrival

Cancellation of 3 weeks prior to departure (working days)

Refund: Full amount of registration fee charge.

2. After admission/arrival

* Security deposit, SSP issuance costs, alien registration card (ACRI-Card) costs, visa extension costs, textbooks are non-refundable.

* Security deposit refund is effective one week after the application for cancellation.

Tuition + Accommodation

Less than 50% consumed period, 30% refund of the remaining weeks.
More than 50% consumed period Tuition and Accommodation costs are non-refundable.
Due to some unavoidable circumstances, such as health problems and the immediate family’s illness, accident or death, 50% refund of the unused stay regardless of the length of the booked period with valid supporting documents.
Expulsion from school due to serious violation of house rules and grave misconduct.

Change of stay Room type

Single room changed to double or triple accommodation or double to triple room accommodation is non-refundable. However, switching back to the single room accommodation is allowed subject to the room availability.
Transaction fee of the refundable amount will be shouldered by the client and will be deducted from the refundable amount.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

In cases of business strike, delayed flights, natural calamities like typhoons, earthquakes, and other circumstances beyond our control, it is understood that Blue Elephant Talk does not have any responsibility. Blue Elephant Talk will not be liable for any loss of life, money, or property during unauthorized field trips as well.

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I have read and understood the school’s Refund Policy and would obey and respect all these.