Payments may be made direct to school by bank transfer or credit card and must be received in full 14 days prior to the course start date. A deposit must be paid immediately upon booking. A booking confirmation will only be sent when a deposit has been received. Bank details are provided on the invoice. Payment must include all bank transfer charges (including intermediary bank charges). Shool Course Registration Fee $160.

- Payment must be received in full prior to any visa documents being issued. There is a charge of 70USD/75CAD/50GBP/55EUR each time documents have to be sent by courier. If a visa application is rejected and we receive written evidence at least 7 days prior to arrival, we will refund the fees received in full, less any bank charges and any non-refundable fees (tuition fee 150USD (US only), registration fee, courier fees and bank charges).
- A cancellation fee equivalent to 1 week of accommodation and tuition in addition to non-refundable charges (above) will apply if we receive written evidence of visa rejection fewer than 7 days prior to arrival.
- Should EC receive positive visa application results fewer than 7 working days prior to arrival, EC reserves the right to offer alternative accommodation.
- Should the arrival day be postponed due to delayed visa applications, EC cannot guarantee the original accommodation allocation.
- Whilst EC endeavours to support students at all times, EC cannot be held responsible for decisions taken by embassies or immigration police regarding entry visas or visa extensions.
- EC can assist with queries regarding the visa application process at the time of booking, however EC cannot be held responsible for information which is constantly being updated through visa websites. It is therefore the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the most updated regulations/processes are being followed. EC cannot be held responsible for any visa regulation changes which occur after the booking has been confirmed in compliance with the then existing regulations.

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATION FEES
For students cancelling prior to the course start date, or students who have had their visa application rejected, EC will refund fees received in full less all accommodation charges incurred plus any non-refundable charges (tuition fee 150USD, accommodation placement fee, registration fee, courier fees and bank charges).
- Students who enter the US on an I-20 obtained through EC, who cancel (or never attend) prior to the course or accommodation start date (whichever comes first) will be charged a cancellation fee as follows:
For a programme of less than 12 weeks: all tuition charges for up to 4 weeks, all accommodation charges incurred plus non-refundable charges (tuition fee 150USD, accommodation placement fee, registration fee, courier fees and bank charges).
For a programme of 12 weeks or more: all tuition charges for up to 6 weeks, all accommodation charges incurred plus non-refundable charges (tuition fee 150USD, accommodation placement fee, registration fee, courier fees and bank charges).
Course cancellation, reduction after arrival or
“no shows” UK, Malta & South Africa:
No refunds of tuition, registration fee or placement fees will be given by the school once the student has started his/her course. However courses can be shortened as follows:
- Short courses (1-7 weeks): Courses cannot be cancelled or shortened, or lessons reduced in number. Tuition fees are not refundable.
- Long courses (8-23 weeks): Students can shorten courses by a maximum of 2 weeks. Students must give a 2 week period of notice. Credit is not transferable or refundable. Visa restrictions may apply.
- Course of 24+ weeks: Students can shorten courses by a maximum of 4 weeks. Students must give a 2 week period of notice. Credit is not transferable or refundable. Applicable in low season only and visa restrictions may apply.