English language school with a difference - Malta Language School

Business Terms

THE SCHOOL:	Maximum capacity of 75 students.
SCHOOL CALENDAR:	Open all year round, except on public holidays and from 13/12/10 to 9/01/11.
	Group courses start on Monday and are spread over 5 days.
LESSONS:	Each lesson is 45 minutes long. Lessons missed due to public holidays, are made up on other days of the week.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:	February 10th, March 19th, March 31st, April 4, May 1st, June 7th, June 29th, August 15th, Sept 8th, Sept 21st, Dec 8th, Dec 13th.
MORNING PROGRAMME:	9.15-10.45 hrs11.15-12.45 hrs.
AFTERNOON PROGRAMME:	13.15-14.45 hrs< break >15.00-16.30 hrs
MINIMUM LEVEL:	Required to follow a group course is A2. (Elementary or Waystage).
	The student's level is assessed upon arrival and if found to be below A2, the fees paid
	will be converted into individual lessons.
GROUP COURSES:	Standard group max. 12 students, average 6 students in low season & 8 in high season.
	Standard afternoon group lessons are available in closed groups.
	Mini Group max. 6 students, average 4 in low season & 5 in high season.
	Long term course prices apply only for bookings of 8 weeks and over, 15% discount on home stay & self catered apartments when accommodation and tuition are booked. Business English 30: participants must have a minimum level of B2. (Intermediate or Vantage) Exam Preperation 30: Exam fees not included. Note: When there are from one to three students in a course, the improved teacher attention and increased quality time will enable us to offer a more personalised course focused on 60-65% of the ordinary number of lessons. One may note that students will be receiving more teacher contact time, leading to better quality tuition at no extra cost.
CLUB 50+	These 2 week courses start on the 23rd May, 26th Sept & 17th October. Max. 10 in each class, Minimum level Elementary.
BUS Service:	This is a shuttle bus/mini van service that operates from the airport to the ferry quay and vice versa. Students will be booked on this form of transport unless stated otherwise.
ACCOMMODATION:	Home stay - single rooms are only available from September to June. Superior home stay - provides a higher level of comfort. Extras: private bathroom €7.00 daily, air-conditioning €7 daily (on request). Apartment Prices for 2 or more persons, reduce quoted prices per person by 30%. BELS Residence for 2 or more persons staying in one room, reduce quoted prices by 30%.
	Hotel prices for 2 or more persons staying in one room, reduce quoted prices per person by 25% Home stay, residence & apartments - linen change, towels & cleaning are provided weekly.
PAYMENTS:	Bookings received directly from students are subject to a 25% deposit upon confirmation. Full payment is to reach us 21 days before student's arrival by swift transfer to BIC: VALLMTMT, IBAN: MT17VALL22013000000014811560013 at Bank of Valletta - Marsa Branch. We accept both VISA and MasterCard credit cards. Such payments are subject to a 3% administration fee. Payments are to be received free from overseas and local bank charges. Any short payment, will become due upon arrival. Kindly quote proforma/invoice number on your details of payment.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS:	A cancellation fee equivalent to one week tuition & accommodation will be applied for cancellations effected seven days prior to arrival. Any changes in accommodation effected during stay will incur a 100% cancellation fee. No refunds will be given for late arrivals, early departures or cancellations during stay.
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS:	CCan only be booked as part of a complete package.
INSURANCE:	Acquiring a travel, health & cancellation policy is highly recommended.
LEISURE FACILITIES:	Include private garden, sun terrace, air-conditioned premises & pool or beach club (in summer months). A full leisure programme is also offered at an additional charge.
ILLEGAL ABUSE & ALCOHOL:	Are not permitted on school property. Smoking is acceptable outdoors.
LIABILITY	BELS will not be held liable for loss, damage or injury to persons or property.
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