2020 PRICE LIST - ACE ENGLISH MALTA
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Course Price List - 2020 Short Stays (1 to 7 Weeks) All Prices are in Euros (€) and per Person per Week ADULTS Lessons may be held in the morning or afternoon Each Lesson = 45 Minutes LESSONS PER WEEK COURSE DESCRIPTION 10 20 30 40 General English Courses Low High Low High Low High Low High ACE Group 20 20 General English Group Lessons 160 210 ACE Group 30 ACE Group 20 + 10 Group Conversation Classes 240 290 ACE Combination 30 ACE Group 20 + 10 Private 1 to 1 Lessons 400 450 ACE Combination 40 ACE Group 20 + 20 Private 1 to 1 Lessons 630 680 ACE Conversation 10 Group Conversation Classes (Afternoon Only) 80 ACE Personalised 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 1 to 1 Private Lessons 240 290 470 520 700 750 930 980 1 to 2 Private Lessons 190 215 390 400 550 575 725 750 Subjects for Personalised Courses: General English, Business, Exam Preparation, Academic, Teacher Training, Architecture & Civil Engineering, Art & Design, Aviation, Creative Writing, Finance, Historical & Cultural Engagement, Hospitality, Law, Maritime, Medicine, Photo- graphy, Travel & Tourism Business English Courses ACE Business 20 20 Business English Group Lessons 280 330 ACE Business 30 30 Business English Group Lessons 420 470 ACE Business 40 40 Business English Group Lessons 560 610 ACE Business Combination 30 ACE Business 20 + 10 Private 1 to 1 Lessons 520 570 ACE Business Combination 40 ACE Business 20 + 20 Private 1 to 1 Lessons 750 800 Exam Preparation Courses (Exam Fee NOT Included) Cambridge ESOL (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE) 250 300 IELTS - 6 Weeks Minimum 250 300 Teacher Training Group Courses (Erasmus+ Funding Available) Practical Methodology - Primary Review & Refresh Modern Teaching Strategies 400 450 Practical Methodology - Secondary Review & Refresh Modern Teaching Strategies 400 450 Practical Methodology - Dyslexia Ideas to Facilitate Learning for Dyslexic Learners 400 450 Practical Methodology - IWB Hands-On Interactive Whiteboard Training 400 450 Practical Methodology - CLIL Teaching Subjects through English 400 450 Other Fees School Registration 45 One Coursebook (Any additional book/s will be at a charge) 35 Airport Return Transfers (Obligatory when booking Apartment or Host Family Accommodation) 50 Visa Letter Administration 40 Health and Travel Insurance (Optional) From 8 per Week HIGH SEASON 7th JUNE TO 20th SEPTEMBER 1
Accommodation Price List - 2020 Short Stays (1 to 7 Weeks) All Prices are in Euros (€) and per Person per Week ADULTS Twin/Triple Room Single Room Apartments Low High Low High ** ACE Superior Sharing Apartment (Sleeping 2/3 per Room) - Less than 10 minutes’ walk to school 200 250 300 400 ACE Standard Sharing Apartment (Sleeping 2/3 per Room) 180 230 280 380 Supplement for Private Bathroom *40 80 * Price per person for sharing bathroom in bedroom ** Air Conditioning (Bedrooms are equipped with air-conditioning systems which can be operated at an additional cost. Prepaid electrical metre cards can be purchased from the School Reception). Twin/Triple Room Single Room Host Family Low High Low High Host Family on Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner) 200 250 300 400 Host Family on B&B (Breakfast) 180 230 280 380 Supplement for Private Bathroom N/A 100 Low Season Mid Season High Season Hotels Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Intercontinental Malta (5*) B & B 600 1200 900 1800 1100 2200 be.HOTEL Malta (4*) B & B 330 500 490 980 650 1300 - Rates over Christmas, New Year and Easter vary and are available on request. Low Season: 01/01 to 31/03 & 01/11 to 31/12 - Triple rooms are available on request. Mid Season: 01/04 to 31/05 & 01/10 to 31/10 - Twin rates are only applicable when 2 students travel together. - When a single student is booked alone in a double room the single room price shall apply. High Season: 01/06 to 30/09 Short Stay Package Offers - 2020 Sample Bookings of 1 to 7 Weeks (Low Season) Course ACE Grp 20 Course ACE Grp 30 Course ACE Grp 20 Course ACE Grp 30 Course Only Course Only + Standard Apt. + Standard Apt. + Superior Apt. + Superior Apt. ACE Group 20 ACE Group 30 Weeks (Sharing Room) (Sharing Room) (Sharing Room) (Sharing Room) 1 Week 240 320 510 590 530 610 2 Weeks 400 560 850 1010 890 1050 3 Weeks 560 800 1190 1430 1250 1490 4 Weeks 720 1040 1530 1850 1610 1930 5 Weeks 880 1280 1870 2270 1970 2370 6 Weeks 1040 1520 2210 2690 2330 2810 7 Weeks 1200 1760 2550 3110 2690 3250 Return Airport Transfers N/A Included Accom. Service Fee N/A Included School Registration Fee Included One Coursebook Included Weekly Supplements Price per week Upgrade to ACE Group 30 Course (when applicable) 50 High Season Supplement on Course (when applicable) 50 Upgrade to Single Room in Superior or Standard Apartment (when applicable) 100 Upgrade to Single Room with Private Bathroom in Superior or Standard Apartment (when applicable) 180 Upgrade to Single Room in Host Family (when applicable) 100 Upgrade to Single Room with Private Bathroom in Host Family (when applicable) 200 High Season Supplement on Accommodation (Sharing Room) (when applicable) 50 High Season Supplement on Accommodation (Single Room) (when applicable) 100 Upgrade to Private Sharing Bathroom in Superior or Standard Apartment (when applicable) - Price per person *40 HIGH SEASON 7th JUNE TO 20th SEPTEMBER ACE English Malta - Price List 2020 2
Course Price List - 2020 Long Stays (8 Weeks & Over) All Prices are in Euros (€) and per Person per Week ADULTS Lessons may be held in the morning or afternoon Each Lesson = 45 Minutes SPECIAL LONG STAY OFFER - NO HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT LESSONS PER WEEK General English Courses 20 30 From 8 to 11 Weeks Low High Low High ACE Group 20 20 General English Group Lessons 130 ACE Group 30 ACE Group 20 + 10 Group Conversation Classes 180 From 12 to 19 Weeks ACE Group 20 20 General English Group Lessons 120 ACE Group 30 ACE Group 20 + 10 Group Conversation Classes 170 From 20 to 35 Weeks ACE Group 20 20 General English Group Lessons 100 ACE Group 30 ACE Group 20 + 10 Group Conversation Classes 150 From 36 Weeks + ACE Group 20 20 General English Group Lessons 90 ACE Group 30 ACE Group 20 + 10 Group Conversation Classes 140 Other Fees School Registration 45 One Coursebook (Any additional book/s will be at a charge) 35 Accommodation Price List - 2020 Long Stays (8 Weeks & Over) BOOKINGS OF 24 WEEKS AND OVER HAVE NO HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT Twin/Triple Room Single Room Apartments Low High Low High ** ACE Superior Sharing Apartment (Sleeping 2/3 per Room) - Less than 10 minutes’ walk to school 155 205 230 330 ACE Standard Sharing Apartment (Sleeping 2/3 per Room) 135 185 210 310 Supplement for Private Bathroom *40 80 * Price per person for sharing bathroom in bedroom ** Air Conditioning (Bedrooms are equipped with air-conditioning systems which can be operated at an additional cost. Prepaid electrical metre cards can be purchased from the School Reception). Twin/Triple Room Single Room Host Family Low High Low High Host Family on Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner) 180 230 250 350 Host Family on B&B (Breakfast Only) 155 205 230 330 Supplement for Private Bathroom N/A 100 Other Fees (Obligatory when booking Apartment or Host Family Accommodation) Accommodation Reservation Fee 40 Airport Return Transfers 50 HIGH SEASON 7th JUNE TO 20th SEPTEMBER 3
Long Stay Package Offers - 2020 Sample Bookings of 8 Weeks & Over (Low Season) ADULTS Course ACE Grp 20 Course ACE Grp 30 Course ACE Grp 20 Course ACE Grp 30 Course Only Course Only + Standard Apt. + Standard Apt. + Superior Apt. + Superior Apt. ACE Group 20 ACE Group 30 Weeks (Sharing Room) (Sharing Room) (Sharing Room) (Sharing Room) 8 Weeks 1120 1520 2290 2690 2450 2850 9 Weeks 1250 1700 2555 3005 2735 3185 10 Weeks 1380 1880 2820 3320 3020 3520 11 Weeks 1510 2060 3085 3635 3305 3855 12 Weeks 1520 2120 3230 3830 3470 4070 13 Weeks 1640 2290 3485 4135 3745 4395 14 Weeks 1760 2460 3740 4440 4020 4720 15 Weeks 1880 2630 3995 4745 4295 5045 16 Weeks 2000 2800 4250 5050 4570 5370 17 Weeks 2120 2970 4505 5355 4845 5695 18 Weeks 2240 3140 4760 5660 5120 6020 19 Weeks 2360 3310 5015 5965 5395 6345 20 Weeks 2080 3080 4870 5870 5270 6270 21 Weeks 2180 3230 5105 6155 5525 6575 22 Weeks 2280 3380 5340 6440 5780 6880 23 Weeks 2380 3530 5575 6725 6035 7185 24 Weeks 2480 3680 5810 7010 6290 7490 25 Weeks 2580 3830 6045 7295 6545 7795 26 Weeks 2680 3980 6280 7580 6800 8100 27 Weeks 2780 4130 6515 7865 7055 8405 28 Weeks 2880 4280 6750 8150 7310 8710 29 Weeks 2980 4430 6985 8433 7565 9015 30 Weeks 3080 4580 7220 8720 7820 9320 31 Weeks 3180 4730 7455 9005 8075 9625 32 Weeks 3280 4880 7690 9290 8330 9930 36 Weeks 3320 5120 8270 10070 8990 10790 48 Weeks 4400 6800 10970 13370 11930 14330 52 Weeks 4760 7360 11870 14470 12910 15510 Return Airport Transfers N/A Included Accom. Service Fee N/A Included School Registration Fee Included One Coursebook Included Weekly Supplements Price per week Upgrade to ACE Group 30 Course (when applicable) 50 High Season Supplement on Course - Only from 8 to 23 Weeks (when applicable) N/A Upgrade to Single Room in Superior or Standard Apartment (when applicable) 75 Upgrade to Single Room with Private Bathroom in Superior or Standard Apartment (when applicable) 155 High Season Supplement on Accommodation (Sharing Room) - Only from 8 to 23 Weeks (when applicable) 50 High Season Supplement on Accommodation (Single Room) - Only from 8 to 23 Weeks (when applicable) 100 Upgrade to Private Sharing Bathroom in Superior or Standard Apartment (when applicable) - Price per person *40 NO HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT ON ACCOMMODATION OF 24 WEEKS AND OVER ACE English Malta - Price List 2020 4
Family & Kids/Teens Programme Courses for Parents & Children FAMILY All Prices are in Euros (€) and per Person per Week Each Lesson = 45 Minutes LESSONS PER WEEK 10 20 COURSE DESCRIPTION Low High Low High Parent Adult Courses Please refer to Adult Courses on Page 1 Price According to Course ACE Kids Group 20 General English Group Lessons 160 210 ACE Kids Personalised 10 or 20 1 to 1 Private Lessons 240 290 470 520 ACE Teens Group 20 General English Group Lessons 160 210 ACE Teens Personalised 10 or 20 1 to 1 Private Lessons 240 290 General English Family Package Courses for Parents & Children 20 Family Course Pack Low High 1 Parent (ACE Group 20) + 1 Child (ACE Kids/Teens 20) 320 420 2 Parents (ACE Group 20) + 1 Child (ACE Kids/Teens 20) 480 630 Extra Kid/Teen 160 210 Family Accommodation Pack Low High ACE Apartment (2/3 Bedroom Apartment) 1000 1200 All above packages are in Euros (€) and per Family per Week |Each Lesson = 45 Minutes Other Fees School Registration 45 One Coursebook (Any additional book/s will be at a charge) (Adult Courses Only) 35 Airport Return Transfers (Obligatory when booking Apartment or Host Family Accommodation) 50 Health and Travel Insurance (Optional) From 8 per Week FAMILY LESSONS SCHEDULE ACE Kids / Teens 20 ACE Adults 20 (Parents) from 9:00 to 10:30 LESSON from 9:00 to 10:30 LESSON from 10:30 to 11:00 BREAK from 10:30 to 11:00 BREAK from 11:00 to 12:30 LESSON from 11:00 to 12:30 LESSON FAMILY ACTIVITIES (Avaiable on Request) • The Highlights of Malta Tour • Malta Open-Top Bus Sightseeing • The Valletta Capital City Tour (Including Malta 5D Show) • The Gozo Highlights Tour • The Rabat Tour • Traditional Sliema Harbour & Grand Harbour Cruise • The Ancient Capital City of Mdina Tour • Comino’s Blue Lagoon • The Medieval 3 Cities Tour • Popeye Village • The Beautiful North of Malta Tour • The Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples Tour • The Sights of The South of Malta Tour • The Ten-Pin Bowling Evening • The Blue Grotto Boat Trip Tour • Malta (Night Tour) Open-Top Bus Sightseeing HIGH SEASON 7th JUNE TO 20th SEPTEMBER 5
Juniors Summer Programme - 2020 21/06/20 to 09/08/20 (7 Weeks) JUNIORS The ACE English Malta Junior Summer Programme is designed for young students looking to have a fun time while learning English in Malta. It includes expert English language teaching, safe and comfortable accommodation and a full leisure programme that offers sports, cultural visits and many other great activities. THE JUNIOR PACKAGE INCLUDES • ACE Group 20 for Juniors • Transport between Residence and School and Activities • Junior Residence Accommodation as booked • Course Materials • Outdoor Swimming Pool in Residence • Course Certificate • Full Leisure Activity Programme • Welcome Pack • Online Placement Test • Student Card • Airport Return Transfers • Free SIM Card • ACE Group Leader Supervision at School and on ACE Activities • Free WiFi at School and in Residence • ACE Group Leader Supervision in Junior Residence • 24/7 Welfare Assistance RESIDENCE FACILITIES • 24/7 Reception • 8-Ball Pool Table • Large Conference Room • Tennis Court • Laundry Service (Once a Week) • Basketball • Free Wi-Fi • Volleyball • Open-Air Dining Area • 5-A-Side Football • Mini-Market for Snacks and Drinks • Running Track • Outdoor Swimming Pool • Archery RESIDENCE FACILITIES HALF DAY International Student Pool Party MONDAY EVENING The Ancient Capital City of Mdina Quiz Night HALF DAY The ACE Bowling Tournament (Be the Best!) TUESDAY EVENING Evening at Golden Bay (Swimming under the stars!) HALF DAY Valletta - The Capital City & the ‘Malta 5D’ Show WEDNESDAY EVENING International Student Boat Party HALF DAY Games, Quizzes & Competitions! THURSDAY EVENING Sandy Beach Trip and Al Fresco Dinner HALF DAY Swimming & Shopping in Sliema FRIDAY EVENING The ACE Games & Sports Night FULL DAY Comino Island & The Blue Lagoon SATURDAY EVENING Open-Air Disco Night (Dancing in the Moonlight!) FULL DAY Sun, Sea & Sand (One of Malta’s Finest Beaches) SUNDAY EVENING Vittoriosa/Birgu Quiz Night! Junior Summer Programme (Residence + Full Board with Packed Lunch) 1 Week 2 Weeks Extra Week Extra Day Sharing Student House sleeping 3/4 per Room 880 1490 700 150 Other Fees School Registration 45 Unaccompanied Minor Fee (Mandatory if student is under 16 years of age and is not part of a group) 50 All Prices are in Euros (€) and per Person per Week | Lessons may be held in the morning or afternoon | Each Lesson = 45 Minutes ACE English Malta - Price List 2020 6
Mini-Stay & School Groups - 2020 Courses for Groups MINI STAY Ideal for groups of students between 8 and 18 years old who would like to improve their language skills in General English or in a specialised subject. We combine classroom studies with a cultural experience by organising different activities and excursions around the Maltese islands. This encourages students to practise their English in real-life situations and boosts their language confidence. PACKAGE INCLUDES • ACE Closed Group 20 Course (20 Lessons / 15 Hours) • Online Placement Test • Free ACE Group 20 Course for Leader / Teacher • Welcome Pack • Accomodation in Sharing Rooms (6 Nights) • ACE Shoulder Bag • Free Accomodation (Single Room) for Leader / Teacher • ACE Certificate • Full Board (Breakfast & Packed Lunch & Dinner) • Free SIM Card • Included: Local Orientation Tour / DVD Afternoon / Quiz • Free WiFi at School • 24/7 Student Welfare • Return Airport Transfers ACTIVITIE (Available on Request) • The Highlights of Malta Tour • The Gozo Highlights Tour • The Valletta Capital City Tour (with Malta 5D Show) • Traditional Sliema Harbour & Grand Harbour Cruise • The Rabat Tour • Comino’s Blue Lagoon • The Ancient Capital City of Mdina Tour • Popeye Village • The Medieval 3 Cities Tour • The Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples Tour • The Beautiful North of Malta Tour • The Ten-Pin Bowling Evening • The Sights of The South of Malta Tour • Malta (Night Tour) Open-Top Bus Sightseeing • The Blue Grotto Boat Trip Tour • The Chill-Out at The Beach Tour • Malta Open-Top Bus Sightseeing • The Shopping in Sliema Tour ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS Accommodation Option 1 Accommodation Option 2 Host Family (local area) in sharing twin or triple room 3* Hotel (St. Julian’s) in sharing triple or quad rooms Full Board (breakfast + packed lunch + dinner) Full Board (buffet breakfast + packed lunch + buffet dinner) Within walking distance of the school Within walking distance of the school Extra Leader Extra Leader October to March April to May June Accommodation Sharing Room Single Room Host Family 270 280 290 180 200 3* Hotel 350 370 390 240 300 Extras Hot Lunch Per Person (School Days Only) 60 (5 days) Extra Night Per Person - Host Family 30 Extra Night Per Person - 3* Hotel 40 All Prices are in Euros (€) and per Person per Week | Lessons may be held in the morning or afternoon | Each Lesson = 45 Minutes Every 15 students: 1 free leader 7
MORE INFORMATION Rates Include INFO COURSES Adults • Course as booked • School Bag • One Coursebook • Student Card • Coursebook & Course Materials - students may need to • Free SIM Card purchase additional coursebooks when they move up to • Free WiFi (School & Apartments Only) a higher level or a different course • School Internet Café • Course Certificate • Weekly Student Welcome Party • Progress Test • Online Placement Test • Monthly Individual Academic Assessment • Monthly Report • 24/7 Welfare Assistance • Optional Europass Mobility Certificate - €15.00 • Welcome Pack • Optional Exit Test for General English - €15.00 Kids / Teens • Course as booked • School Bag • Course Materials • Courses for parents and their children will run at the same time • Course Certificate • Children and teenagers will be split according to age appropriate brackets. • Welcome Pack Moreover, the materials and content provided will also be age appropriate • Student Card (Minimum age: 3 years old) • 24/7 Welfare Assistance • A selection of optional leisure activities is available to choose from. • Online Placement Test ACCOMMODATION Apartments • Fully equipped kitchen • Free Wi-Fi (in living area) • Television • Weekly maid service and change of linen • Fans and heaters • All apartments are fully-furnished and include living/kitchen/dining area, TV, free Wi-Fi (in living area), fans (in summer), heaters (in winter), bed linen and towels. Apartments are cleaned and linen & towels are changed once a week. • All students must follow and obey the apartment Rules and Regulations. A refundable damage deposit of €100.00 (cash) is required from every student. This must be paid at school reception on the first day of school and will be returned on the last day pending any issues relating to the apartment. • Any student that books apartment accommodation MUST also book return airport transfers. • Accommodation check-in time - 14:00. • Accommodation check-out time - 10:00. • Superior Apartments: Bedrooms are equipped with air-conditioning systems which can be operated at an additional cost. Prepaid electrical metre cards can be purchased from the School Reception during School opening hours. Host Family • Any student that books host family accommodation MUST also book return airport transfers. • Special Diets (Supplements apply) • WiFi (paid directly to the family) Hotels • Rates over Christmas, New Year and Easter vary and are available on request. • Triple and quadruple rooms may be available. Prices are available on request. • Twin rates are only applicable when 2 students travel together. • When a single student is booked alone in a double room the single room price shall apply. TABLE FOR REDUCTION OF LESSONS When the minimum number of students in the courses hereunder is not reached, the following reduction of lessons shall apply. Teacher Training / Business Course / Exam Preparation 20 Lessons Booked 30 Lessons Booked 40 Lessons Booked 1 Person 10 lessons received 1 Person 15 lessons received 1 Person 20 lessons received 2 to 4 People 15 lessons received 2 to 4 People 20 lessons received 2 to 4 People 30 lessons received 5+ People 20 lessons received 5+ People 30 lessons received 5+ People 40 lessons received For all the above listed informations ACE English Malta Terms and Conditions Apply ACE English Malta - Price List 2020 8
Terms & Conditions Opening Hours Level of English The School is open from Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 18:00. We strongly recommend that students do their Placement Test prior to their arrival in Malta as they will then be able to go straight to class on their first day and will not Booking Enquiries & Enrolment Procedures miss any lessons. The Placement Test is available on the ACE English Malta website. Enquiries can be made directly through ACE English Malta or our agents. A reply If a student does not have the minimum level of English required to follow a specific confirming availability will be sent by the School within one working day. course as determined by the test, then the School reserves the right to move the Once the School has all the required information, we will send you a Booking Con- student to another appropriate course. firmation and an Invoice. Your booking is fully confirmed once a minimum of 25% or A Progress Test is held at the school every two weeks. If students make no request the full amount of the invoice is paid to the School by bank transfer. If a deposit is to change their level within their first week, they have to wait for the next Progress paid, then the balance must be settled at least 2 weeks prior to arrival at the School. Test. Only those students who have been in the same level for one month and have attended at least 80% of their course are eligible to take the Progress Test. Minors Enrolments for students under 18 years of age must be accompanied by the School’s Our courses are levelled in accordance with CEFR guidelines: signed Parental Consent Form. • Beginners = A1• Elementary = A1+• Pre-Intermediate = A2 • Intermediate = B1• Upper-Intermediate = B2 • Advanced = C1• Proficiency = C2 Students with Special Needs Students suffering from any illness, learning disability, or special needs and/or condi- Reduction of Lessons tions are obliged to inform the School upon registration providing all of the relevant If less than four students are taking part in a particular course, then the amount of details. Extra facilities and/or personal attention may incur additional charges. lessons will be reduced. As soon as there are additional students in class, the normal lesson times will be resumed. The lessons will be reduced as follows: Payment ACE Group 20 - Reduced to 15 lessons per week / ACE Group 30 - Reduced to 20 Payment can be made in cash, by major credit/debit cards or by bank transfer (SWI- lessons per week. FT) or through PayPal. Payments by credit card incur an extra charge of 4% of the total invoice while payments through PayPal incur an extra charge of 5% of the total For Business, Exam and Teacher-Training Courses please refer to the table on Page 8 invoice. Our bank details are provided on the School’s invoice. Please note that indicating the number of lessons that will be provided. bank transfers may take 5 to 6 working days to reach our account. Payment can be made in any currency which will be converted to Euros at the rate of exchange Course Book on the date payment is made. All additional foreign and / or local bank fees and Students on an adult course are provided with one coursebook throughout their stay charges must be paid by the student/agent. If bank charges are not fully paid, it is at the School. Students may need to purchase additional coursebooks when they ultimately the responsibility of the student to pay any outstanding fees. Students/ move up to a higher level or change course. agents must advise the School by email when any payments are made, clearly sta- ting the student’s full name and invoice number. Holiday Breaks Long stay students are entitled to a holiday break whilst studying at ACE English Mal- Visas ta. The length of their holiday depends on the duration of their course. There is no Students are responsible for their visas and must ensure that they apply for the requi- holiday entitlement for courses shorter than 8 weeks. • Courses from 8 to 23 weeks red travel documents in plenty of time before they travel. The School will provide a can apply for 2 weeks holiday • Courses of 24 weeks and over can apply for 4 Booking Confirmation and Visa Letter to facilitate the student’s visa application. A weeks holiday Visa Administration Fee of €40.00 will apply. Visa applications that are requested less The School will extend the student’s tuition course (if requested) free of charge. The than two weeks prior to the expiry date of stay in Malta will incur a charge of €80.00 School will NOT extend the student’s accommodation. If the student is staying in our for the visa application to be processed. The school cannot be responsible for any accommodation, then they must pay the brochure price to extend their accom- late applications which are consequently refused by Malta Immigration Office. modation. The School can only extend the accommodation subject to availabili- If a student has to cancel their booking due to a visa refusal, they must send the ty. Students returning from their holiday break cannot expect to return to the same School a copy of the visa refusal letter and the School will refund the fees, less class, teacher, or accommodation (unless the accommodation is paid in full during €100.00 (non-refundable deposit) and €45.00 (Registration Fee)and any other co- the holiday break). If a student leaves his/her belongings at their place of accom- sts directly related to the visa application (eg. courier fees etc). Refunds will only modation (booked through ACE English Malta), the School will guarantee the same be made to the person who paid the original fees and using the same method of room. Students requiring a visa for study purposes must ensure that their visa is issued transaction. No refunds will be provided for visas refused by Malta Immigration for for the correct dates to include any holiday breaks. All students must notify the Scho- absenteeism from school. ol at least 2 weeks in advance before they take a holiday. No holidays should be taken without first informing the School. If students do not notify the School they will Airport Transfers be marked absent and the School may need to notify the Visa Immigration Office Students booking return airport transfers must provide arrival and departure flight which might make it difficult for students to retain or extend their visa. No refunds will numbers and times, at least 7 days prior to their arrival in Malta. The School will not be given in these cases. be responsible for missed transfers if details are not sent in time and no refunds will be granted. ANY STUDENT WHO BOOKS AN APARTMENT OR HOST FAMILY ACCOMMODA- Public Holidays TION MUST ALSO BOOK RETURN AIRPORT TAXI TRANSFERS. ACE English Malta will be closed for some Public Holidays in 2020. Lessons will not be made up. Only One-to-One private lessons will be made up in full. The following are Refunds, Postponement & Cancellation Fees the public holidays in 2020 when the School will be closed. On all other public holi- Students may postpone their booking start date by giving the School a minimum of 14 days that fall during the week, the School will be open for classes as usual. days’ notice. The School will not give refunds once a student has started their course. Cancellation of a booking must be received in writing and is subject to the following CLOSED Wednesday, 1st January - New Year’s Day cancellation fees: CLOSED Monday, 10th February - Feast of St. Paul’s Shipwreck • More than 14 days before the start of the course: €100.00 Non-Refundable Deposit + CLOSED Thursday, 19th March - Feast of St. Joseph €45.00 Registration Fee + Visa Administration Fee (where applicable) CLOSED Tuesday, 31st March - Freedom Day • Less than 14 days before the start of the course: 1 week’s course + 1 week’s accom- CLOSED Friday, 10th April - Good Friday modation (where applicable) + Registration Fee + Accommodation Reservation Fee + CLOSED Friday, 1st May - Workers’ Day Visa Administration Fee (where applicable). CLOSED Tuesday, 8th September - Victory Day No refunds on any course or accommodation will be provided if student’s study visa CLOSED Monday, 21st September - Independence Day is rejected / revoked / cancelled due to the student’s due to the student’s absente- CLOSED Tuesday, 8th December - Feast of the Immaculate Conception eism from school and the minimum lesson attendence required by Malta Immigration CLOSED Thursday, 24th December - Christmas Eve Office is not met. CLOSED Friday, 25th December - Christmas Day Any bank charges incurred in any refund transaction will be paid by the student / CLOSED Friday, 1st January - New Year’s Day 2021 agent. If a student has booked School accommodation and postpones their arrival, they must notify the School at least 14 days before their booked arrival date. If they Reissue of Lost / Damaged Student Certificates or Cards notify the School less than two weeks before their booked arrival date, they will be €25.00 (+ postage where applicable) charged a €100.00 Postponement Fee. Students who are absent for lessons will not get a refund for any missed lessons. There will be no refund given if the student de- Changes to Booking cides to terminate the course earlier than booked. If a student cancels and leaves The School reserves the right to change any part of the student’s package to another mid-week, they will lose the remainder of their course for that particular week. Under type of similar, or better, standard where circumstances beyond the School’s control no circumstances can a student transfer unused lessons or accommodation to other necessitate such changes. In such cases no charges will apply. students. The School will not give a refund on cancellation/postponement/curtailment of bookings. The school strongly suggests that students purchase an insurance policy in Agents case they are unable to start or finish their course for reasons outside their control (e.g. These Terms and Conditions are applicable to direct students and agents unless illness, family emergencies, work commitments). variations are expressly agreed between the agent and ACE English Malta in writing. 9
Terms & Conditions Attendance Policy & Discipline Apartment Deposit It is the policy of ACE English Malta that no student is allowed into their classroom if they A refundable deposit of €100.00 (payable in cash) is required from every student are more than 5 minutes late for class. They will, therefore, miss the relevant morning or staying in self-catering apartments. This must be paid at school reception on the first afternoon lessons on that day. This is to minimize disruption to other students and the day of school and will be returned on the last day, pending any issues relating to teacher. Lessons missed due to lateness are not replaced. the apartment.Failure to comply with the Self-Catering Apartment Accommodation ACE English Malta students are required to attend at least 80% of scheduled classes. House Rules as described above and detailed in our Student Handbook will result in Failure to do so may result in the withholding of their end-of-course certificate. If a penalty charges which will be deducted solely at the School’s Discretion from your student repeatedly does not attend classes, then disciplinary action may be taken. accommodation security deposit or directly paid in cash on top of your deposit to In the case of any student requiring a visa to study in Malta, and failing to attend the school. The accommodation security deposit must always have a minimum cash balance of €100.00. The penalty charges are listed in our Student Handbook. classes regularly, the appropriate authorities will be informed by ACE English Malta Deposits not collected will be sent by bank transfer and an administration charge of of their absenteeism. Regular absenteeism could lead to the student being expelled. €15.00 shall be applied. No refunds on any course or accommodation will be provided if student’s study visa is rejected / revoked / cancelled due to the student’s due to the student’s absente- Student Complaint Procedure eism from school and the minimum lesson attendence required by Malta Immigration If a student needs to make a complaint or feels uncomfortable for any reason, they Office is not met. must contact School administration without delay. Complaints that have not been The use of mobile phones in the classroom is strictly forbidden. Mobile phones are to brought to the attention of School administration during the student’s stay will not be be switched off during lessons. ACE English Malta’s teachers reserve the right to ask a addressed at a later date. student to place their mobile phone aside unless it is used as poart of the lesson. Concerns regarding courses, accommodation, or any other service provided by the ACE English Malta expects all students to maintain decent and reasonable standards School or its subcontractors are to be registered with the relevant members of the of behaviour at the School and in the accommodation. If a student regularly misbeha- School administration, either verbally at the time of occurrence or in writing within ves or causes disturbance of any kind or fails to observe School policies, guidelines, ru- 24 hours. Queries, problems or issues cannot be resolved unless this procedure has les and regulations, they will be subject to any disciplinary action that ACE English Mal- been followed. No complaints and/or claims for compensation will be accepted by ta may deem fit. The School has every right to deduct fees from the student’s deposit the School if queries, problems or issues are brought to the School’s attention after 24 in such cases and the student will have no right or claim to any refund whatsoever. hours of occurrence or after the enrolment end date. Policies & Rules Insurance & Liability All students are bound to abide by the policies and rules of ACE English Malta and by All international students who study at ACE English Malta are strongly encouraged the laws governing the country. When a reservation is made by an agent or third party, to have adequate health and travel insurance. Students are advised to purchase the person making the booking is responsible for informing the student about the Scho- insurance, including medical insurance, to cover all eventualities before leaving their ol’s terms, conditions, policies and rules. The School’s policies and rules are provided in own country. Students may be held liable for any loss, damage or injury to persons or the Student Handbook. Ignorance of the policies and rules will not be accepted as an property, no matter how this is caused. excuse for non-compliance and may lead to expulsion of the student from the School. Should a student be ill and require medical assistance, the School will do its utmost to help and will put the student in contact with a qualified doctor at a local pharmacy. Expulsion The doctor will charge the student directly in cash. Prices for a home consultation visit The School expects all its students to be well-motivated, polite and considerate are in the region of €20.00 to €30.00 per visit. The School should be notified in advan- towards staff, host families, other students and the public in general. The School may, ce if a student has an existing medical condition, allergy, etc. It is strongly suggested without being held liable in any manner whatsoever, exclude students from any ser- that EU citizens get a European Health Insurance Card. If a student needs to take out vice applied for, if, in the opinion of the Directors, management, or staff they appear additional insurance while in Malta, this can be arranged by the School. likely to endanger their own health, safety or comfort, or that of other students, or da- mage the property or reputation of the School, subcontractors or third parties. Force Majeure If a student regularly disregards School and/or accommodation policies and rules, the In the event that ACE English Malta is unable to fulfill any of its obligations as a result Directors, management, or staff reserve the right to expel the student. There will be no of an event or events beyond ACE English Malta’s reasonable control, ACE English refund, and in the event of repatriation, the School shall have the right to reclaim any Malta will not accept responsibility or liability. Such events include, and are not limi- costs incurred. ted to terrorist attacks, war or the threat of war, riots, industrial action, failure of sup- pliers or subcontractors, labour disputes, natural or man-made disasters, unusually Self-Catering Apartment Accommodation – House Rules adverse weather conditions, or any other event or events that may classify Malta as • Smoking is not allowed in the apartments, common areas, elevators and stairwells. an “at risk destination” by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. • No noise or disturbance is allowed, especially after 23:00. • Guests are not allowed in the apartment at any time. Safety & Security • Parties in the apartment are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. Although a number of security measures are in place to ensure that the School and • The kitchen and bathroom must be cleared up and cleaned after each use. accommodation are safe, all personal possessions are the student’s responsibility. • The apartment must be kept clean and tidy at all times. Students are advised to take care of their belongings and never leave them unat- • On the day the apartment is cleaned, the student’s room should be left tidy and tended. Students’ possessions are not covered by the School’s insurance policy and clear of any mess so the cleaning staff can do their job. The room must be left the Directors, management, or staff cannot be held responsible for the theft, loss, or unlocked otherwise it will not be cleaned. damage to students’ valuables, even while being held for safekeeping. • Lights, fans, A/C’s, heaters and other electrical equipment must be switched off when not in use and especially before students leave the apartment. • Any abuse of electricity will result in extra charges for all the students in that Damages apartment. The full cost must be paid by students whos cause any damage to the School or pla- • If students are in a sharing room, they must not leave their things on the other bed, ce of accommodation, or during any service provided by the School or its subcon- even if it is not being used. tractors. In the case of damages caused in shared accommodation, all students in • Students are responsible for taking the garbage out for collection early in the mor- that respective accommodation will be held equally responsible if no single student ning (before 08:00) on the correct days. accepts responsibility. Breakages and damages will be charged as they arise. The • Students are responsible for their keys. Lost keys will be replaced at a charge to School retains the right to withhold the damage deposit paid on arrival. the student. • Any damages must be replaced or paid for by all students in the apartment. Data Protection • Apartment furniture must not be taken onto balconies as it will get damaged by By submitting their information, students agree to the storage and use of that infor- the sun and rain. mation by ACE English Malta. No information collected by the School will be passed • Washed clothes must not be taken out to dry on the balcony as this is illegal in on to any other organisation or third party and will be stored and processed in ac- Malta. cordance with the Data Protection Act of the country. This information will only be • School management reserves the right to enter the apartment and the bedrooms used when necessary to provide the services the student has enrolled for and for any at any time, if necessary. other purpose associated with these services. • School cleaning staff are also allowed to enter the apartment and the bedrooms for weekly cleaning and in preparation for new student arrivals. •Superior apartments are equipped with air-conditioning units in the bedrooms. The Photography & Filming air-conditioning can be operated at an additional cost. Prepaid electrical metre Students will be asked to sign a consent form on their first day in accordance with cards can be purchased from the School Reception during School opening hours. new GDPR regulations. It is automatically assumed that pictures taken during lessons or activities or any pictures given to the School or its staff can be used in ACE English Malta ECO Contribution Tax Malta brochures or other printed or online promotional materials, unless the student All students, of any nationality, aged 18 years and older, staying in apartment or host objects at the time the photograph is taken. The School will not charge the students for any photos taken during their stay, and the School will owe no remuneration or family accommodation must pay an ECO Tax of €0.50 per night with a maximum of compensation to students who are photographed or filmed. Should students wish €5.00 per stay. By law, all English language schools must collect this tax on behalf of to refrain from being photographed or filmed, they are kindly requested to let the the Government of Malta. Students must pay the ECO Contribution Tax on their first School know and the School will ensure that photos of such students will not be used day at school. The school will issue a receipt as proof of payment. This does not apply for promotional purposes. to students who have not booked any accommodation with the school. ACE English Malta - Price List 2020 10
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