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This section of the site answers questions which students often ask before they come to the school.
Homestay
Q:Homestay - when do we arrive?
A: Students should arrive on Sunday and leave on Saturday or Sunday. Accommodation is paid for in units of one week. No reduction can be made for part of a week. If you cancel or leave ELC accommodation without giving at least seven days' notice, a charge of £57.50 in 2010 will be made.
Q: How do we pay?
A: Most students prefer to pay their homestay direct at the rate of £115 in 2010 per week. However, it is possible to pay your homestay costs with your tuition fees and accommodation placement fee of £40 direct to ELC but this must be for the whole period of your stay. Please complete the relevant section on the application form.
Q: Do we have to pay an accommodation placement fee?
A: Yes, if we arrange accommodation for you, you will be charged the sum of £40.
Q:Can I stay with my hostfamily over Christmas and New Year?
A: Yes, as long as this will be possible, you will be asked to pay a supplement of £115 to help cover the extra costs incurred over the festive holidays.
Q: What can I expect my host family to be like?
A: It is important to understand that a "homestay family" does not always consist of 2 parents with children. A couple or a widow(er) whose children have grown up and left home often make excellent "homestay families".
Q: Will I have my own room and somewhere to study?
A: You will be given your own room (unless you ask to share with a friend). Your room should contain a chair, table and lamp suitable for studying, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers or dressing table.
Q: Will my host family be expecting me?
A: Please let your host family know approximately when you will be arriving, to ensure that they will be home to welcome you. Alternatively, you could tell us and we will pass this information on to your host family.
Q: What meals will my host family provide?
A: Your host family will give you breakfast and an evening meal each day of the week. If there is something you cannot eat because of your health or for religious reasons, please let us know at the time of booking to help us to find you a suitable host family.
Q: Will there be other students of the same mother tongue staying in the host family?
A: You should be the only student guest from your country. If there are other students in the family they should not be from countries which speak the same language as you. This is a very strict rule made by ELC, and we will find you other accommodation immediately if this rule is broken by the host family.
Q: Host family accommodation is arranged by ELC from Sunday to Sunday. Can I arrive on a different day?
A: As the majority of our students arrive and leave on a Sunday, family accommodation can be arranged only on a "back to back" basis; this is particularly important during the summer months.
Q: Will my host family meet me at the airport?
A: Your host family will be waiting for you at home. However, if you would like to use ELC's airport transfer service, please let us know.
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Courses
Q: Is there a test?
A: On the first day of a course, students are tested and briefed as part of the programme and the normal complement of lessons will not be given.
Q: What level class will I be in?
A: After your test, you will be placed in a class with other students at your level. This cannot be guaranteed on any course if you arrive after the first day of the course. ELC reserves the right to refuse to accept any student or terminate any student's course.
Q: How long are the lessons?
A: On all courses, one lesson lasts 45 minutes. Lessons are usually combined into longer periods to give continuity of learning.
Q: What course material do I need?
A: The specific course material, or course books, which are necessary for each course are provided (given or lent as appropriate).
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Transfers
Q: How do I get to the school from the airport?
A: ELC can arrange individual airport transfers on arrival and departure. Please refer to our Price list for current prices. Please mark the appropriate box on the application form to request an airport transfer booking form. You should return this form to ELC once you know your flight details.
Alternatively you may wish to use the National Express coach service which runs from the major airports to Brighton & Hove. This service is
reliable and good value - www.nationalexpress.com/timetables
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Public Holidays
Q: What happens on public holidays?
A: All courses have classes on Public holidays except Cambridge Courses, Introduction to Business English Courses and IELTS Courses.
Public holidays announced for 2010 are: 02/04, 05/04,03/05, 31/05,30/08
Q: Does the school close at Christmas?
A: ELC will close for the Christmas break on Friday 17 December 2010.
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Insurance
Q: What insurance do I need?
A: You are strongly advised to take out insurance in your own country as protection against losing money through cancellation or unexpected termination of your course due to accident, illness or for personal reasons.
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Q: Am I entitled to medical expenses?
A: You may be entitled to free medical expenses in the UK. If you are not, you should also insure yourself for payment of medical expenses for the period of your stay at ELC. This can be arranged through ELC on arrival.
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Private Lessons
Q: Can I get private lessons?
A: Students studying at ELC can choose to book additional One-to-One lessons. Lessons are charged at £41 per lesson in 2010 and each lesson lasts 45 minutes. Please indicate on the application form the number of additional One-to-One lessons you require per week.
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Visas
Q: How long should my visa be for?
A: It is very expensive to renew your visa in the UK. If you need a visa, make sure that it covers the full period of your stay in the UK when you apply in your country. To see if you need a visa, see UKVISAS information.
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Prices
Q: Do I have to pay a deposit of £200 as well as the course fees?
A: No, the deposit of £200 is a payment towards your course fees.
Q: Once I have sent my deposit and application form to ELC, can I pay the balance of my fees on the first day?
A: No, the balance of your course fees must be paid at least 3 weeks before the start of your course. ELC cannot guarantee a place on a course unless full fees have been received.
Q: Do I have to pay for my host family accommodation 3 weeks before my course starts?
A: Yes, if you are paying ELC for your host family accommodation. no, if you choose to pay your host family direct.
Q: How can I pay the fees?
A: Please see book your course.
Q: Will I lose my money if I have to cancel my course?
A: Please see terms and conditions.
Q: Can I book and pay for more courses once I am at ELC?
A: Yes, so long as there are places available on the course(s).
Q: Can I use my credit card to pay for excursions/bus passes/books at ELC?
A: ELC can accept credit card payments for a minimum of £15.00.
Q: What about group prices?
A: ELC offers special prices for groups of students coming together on the General English Course, General English + Work, General English + Exam Skills, the Summer Vacation Course and the Courses for Teachers. Details on request. We can also design a special course for your group's needs.
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Changes To Our Programme & Prices
Q: Can programme dates or prices change?
A: ELC reserves the right to alter course programmes, prices, conditions and other details.
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