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- All applications must be accompanied by copies of relevant certificates, ,one passport-sized photographs and copy of the passport with photo page and for International Students (based in the UK) a copy of a valid UK residence Permit (student visa) is also required . We regret that we will not be able to consider your application if the above documents are not enclosed and a copy of most recent bank statement showing reasonable funds to support your education.
- All applicants/students on their arrival in the UK will have their eligibility for their chosen course assessed by College academic staff. Following assessment, staff may, at their discretion, require the student to complete an access course successfully prior to joining their chosen course. Any applications for exemptions will be assessed by and granted only at the discretion of the staff. Any exemptions granted will be subject to conditions, e.g. students wishing to join the 2nd year of undergraduate study (or an HND) need to demonstrate successful completion of the 1st year (for instance an HNC and its associated coursework). In all cases, the decisions of the academic staff are final. There is a charge for this service.
- Students are required to attend all lectures, take all tests and submit assignments set by their tutors. Failure to adhere to these guidelines/deadlines may render the student liable to certain penalties, such as re-sits, which may in turn affect the student's duration of studies, fees, completion, etc. A medical certificate is required if there are more than three days’ consecutive absence owing to illness. Students must inform the College of any change to their UK address and/or telephone number ASAP as it is a requirement of the UKBA.
- No refund, course changes or deferments can be authorised after international students have been granted a visa. The student must notify the college of any variation to their student status to the Immigration authorities in the UK and the visa issuing authority.
- After the commencement of the course, students not reporting at the College or failing to inform the College of their visa application status will be reported to the visa-issuing authorities as no longer having a place on the course.
- London Essex College reserves the right to alter dates, fees and any particulars in the brochure without prior notice.
- London Essex College accepts no legal liability in the case of accidents, illness, loss of or damage to personal effects and mail. Students will be asked to pay for any damage they cause to the premises and/or property of the college or accommodation arranged by the college.
- London Essex College reserves the right to expel any students for improper conduct or any conduct that interferes with the well-being of other students, staff or the reputation of the College.
- It is the student's responsibility to apply and register with the relevant academic or professional bodies, where applicable, and to enter for any external examinations. Students must pay the relevant fee to the respective awarding bodies. Tuition fees paid do not include the fees payable to the awarding bodies.
- International students who are in the UK on a student visa are required by law to enrol on a full-time weekday course of at least 15 hours a week. Attendance at London Essex College is a compulsory 18-22 hours of formal daytime tuition each week. Students are required to attend tutorial sessions and will be given work to be completed in their own time. They must also comply with all other immigration regulations and laws.
- In the event of refusal of a visa, tuition fees will be refunded (not the registration fees), provided that all original documents issued by the College (acceptance/enrolment letter, receipts), proof of rejection of student visa (a letter issued by the British Embassy/High Commission Authorities, confirming the refusal of visa/entry) and photocopies of all the pages of the passport are returned to the College. All refunds will be made in UK Pounds (£). If a student wishes that a refund is made to a 3rd party, a fax letter of authority from himself/herself from his/her home country must be received in addition to all the other documents mentioned above.
- Course fees are quoted annually unless otherwise stated. Course fees may be paid by instalments at the discretion of London Essex College. There will be a charge for this facility.
- Appropriate terms and conditions and regulations of qualification awarding bodies will apply in addition to the above.
- The 1st Attendance Reminder Letter will be issued to students who fail to attend 5 expected contacts. If the student fails to response to the first letter, a 2nd Attendance Reminder Letter will be issued which will also attract a £50 charge to cover administration time. Failure to response to the 2nd letter will result to your name being removed from the college register and passed on to the UKBA.
- The College will not take any responsibility for any progress not made by student during their course of studies. Failure to show any progress to the UKBA upon renewal of your visa can have serious consequences on your Immigration Status in the UK.
- Students must agree to abide by the Terms & Conditions and Fees policy stated below. This information is updated from time to time and is available on request.
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Financial Regulations
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PAYMENT BY STUDENT
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Students who are enrolled on full time courses lasting more than five months and are financing themselves may pay their tuition fees in a single payment at the time of enrolment or by instalments.
SINGLE PAYMENT: This should be paid within 30 days of the course start date, unless payment by instalments has been agreed. If whole fees are not paid within 30 days of the start date of the course or other notified date, the student will incur supplementary charges as detailed below.
PAYMENT BY INSTALMENTS: Students who are enrolled on full-time courses lasting more than five months may pay by monthly instalments. A supplementary charge will be added to the tuition fees as follows:
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Supplementary Charge
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1
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FREE
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Up to 3
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FREE
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Up to 4
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10% of the remaining balance
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Up to 6
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10% of the remaining balance
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10% of the remaining balance
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Up to 12
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10% of the remaining balance
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INSTALMENT DETAILS
LATE PAYMENT CHARGES/ REJECTED TRANSACTIONS
- A penalty charge of £50 will be applied for late payments. The College may not accept any reason for delayed payment. Any transactions rejected by the bank will be classified as late payment.
- The penalty charge will be applied in all instances where payment has not been received by the College at close of business on the instalment due date.
BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS
All payments should be made directly to college bank account details of which are as follows:-
Bank: HSBC Bank, 126 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1DA, United Kingdom
Account Name: London Essex College Ltd
Account Number: 71696092
Sort Code: 40-25-27
IBAN No: GB47MIDL402252771696092
All cheques and Bank Drafts should be made payable to London Essex College LTD (UK) only. London Essex College will not be liable for any loss to you or to any other person for payments made to any organisations other than London Essex College LTD (UK).
REFUNDS
REGISTRATION FEES: Registration fees are non-refundable.
TUITION FEES: In order to claim a refund of tuition fees the student or sponsor must meet the following conditions:
- Advise the college in writing of withdrawal from the course four weeks before the start date of the course on the advertised start date or within a reasonable period thereafter.
- No refund will be granted if Visa has been refused on the grounds that the applicant has submitted forge documents to support their application to enter into the United Kingdom.
- International students or their sponsors must return all original documents issued by the College (acceptance / enrolment letter, receipts etc) which were issued by the College and proof of rejection of student visa (a letter issued by the British Embassy / High Commission or British Immigration Authorities, confirming the refusal of visa / entry) and photocopies of all the pages of passport.
Refunds will be calculated as follows:
- Full refund: A full refund of tuition fees will be made if the College is unable to offer an advertised course.
- Home / International students (based in the UK): Any fee/deposit paid will be retained by the College and the balance of the fees paid will remain payable.
No refund will be made if the student has not met the conditions set out above or the student is required by the Home Office to leave the UK because of non-attendance or poor-attendance, no progress and any breach of the law.
Fees are not refundable if, after the commencement of the course, the student stops attending or leaves the course before its completion or is suspended by the College owing to non-attendance, misconduct etc.
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OUTSTANDING LIABILITIES
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The College will initiate the recovery of all outstanding fees or property at the earliest practicable date after the liability has incurred. However, if a student still owes any fees (e.g. tuition fees) or is yet to replace, or reimburse the College for, property lost or damaged by her/him, admission to the course will be refused after informal notice until the debt is discharged in full.
The college reserves the right to forward your details to Debt Collection Agency/Solicitors to recover any liability. This may result to additional legal and court costs and hence impairing your credit rating.
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EXCEPTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
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Special arrangements can be made where exceptional/extenuating circumstances apply. These are at the discretion of the College.
London Essex College reserves all rights to change, vary, or defer its terms of enrolment, fees, timetable, teaching staff and financial regulations at its discretion.
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