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ACCOMMODATION POLICIES
ACCOMMODATION POLICIES FOR MINORS (UNDER 18)
EXPULSION
EC reserves the right to expel students from an EC course and/or EC housing for unacceptable or unlawful behaviour or lack of attendance. No refund will be given, and any unpaid fees become immediately payable (excluding US and Vancouver). Repatriation is at student’s own expense. Students expelled from an EC course are no longer eligible for EC housing. Housing refund policies will apply. EC has a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, bullying and harassment in the workplace, the classroom and accommodation. EC expects students to behave in a manner that is considerate of those around them. Inappropriate conduct includes, but is not limited to:
2. deliberate destruction, misuse, or theft of EC property, EC accommodation, or the property of fellow classmates, homestay hosts, or housemates.
3. violence or threats of violence towards persons or property of students or school staff.
4. sexual harassment, including unwanted advances or any other inappropriate behaviour of a sexual nature.
5. improper use of email or Internet access.
6. failure to comply with copyright laws.
7. use of drugs (including marijuana where legal) or alcohol on EC premises including EC housing and/or when under age
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
Students must pay the full cost of any damage they cause to property. Damage deposits may apply to certain accommodation options. These are payable upon check in, or on the first day of school.
LIABILITY
EC and its staff and representatives will not be liable for loss, damage, or injury to persons or property howsoever caused, except where liability is expressly imposed by law. EC will not be liable in the event that any service contracted to be supplied by EC becomes impossible to supply for any reason or any cause outside the control of EC.
ACCOMMODATION CANCELLATION PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
Students cancelling or postponing 14 days or less prior to their accommodation dates, for reasons other than visa denial, will be charged a two-week accommodation fee at the rate quoted in the price list for the accommodation booked and the accommodation placement fee. Accommodation booked through EC that is not subject to the standard cancellation terms must be cancelled or postponed according to the cancellation terms quoted at the time of booking to avoid a cancellation fee, which may amount to the full stay charge. Please also refer to the Terms & Conditions for each residence, which are available on the relevant factsheets found on ecenglish.com or check with your EC representative.
ACCOMMODATION CANCELLATION, REDUCTION AFTER ARRIVAL, OR “NO SHOWS”
Students leaving their accommodation must give notice in writing 4 weeks prior to termination. If the 4-week notice period is not provided, a cancellation fee equal to 4 weeks of the accommodation cost will apply. After deducting the price of accommodation used at the rate quoted in the price list, including the required notice period charged at the same rate, students will be refunded the remaining accommodation costs. Please note: Certain accommodation options may be subject to alternative cancellation charges. Should these differ from above, students will be notified at the time of booking. Please also refer to the Terms and Conditions for each residence, which are available on the relevant factsheets found on our Partners’ site or check with your EC representative.
CHANGES TO ACCOMMODATION
EC reserves the right to charge an administration fee of $150/50GBP/80EUR each time accommodation is changed or postponed after EC has confirmed the requested accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION TERMS
Student Residences:
Summer / Student Residence: A building designated for the accommodation of students with common area space and normally containing additional facilities.
Shared Accommodation:
Student House / Apartment: An individual dwelling occupied only by students. Additional facilities are not normally available.
Shared House / Apartment: An individual dwelling that may be occupied by students or employed individuals.
Board Basis
Room Only: There are no meals and no cooking facilities.
Self-Catering: Students have access to a kitchen or kitchenette and may prepare all of their own meals.
Bed & Breakfast (B&B): Only Breakfast is provided.
Half Board: Breakfast and Dinner included.
Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Room Type
Studio: A space that combines bedroom, bathroom & kitchenette into a single room with one bed. There may be also a small seating area.
Single Room: A bedroom occupied by one person only. The room may have one or more beds. Kitchen facilities are in a separate room and shared with other residents.
Twin Room: Twin Room A bedroom occupied by two people in separate beds. The beds may be single, double or queen sized.
Twin for Sole Use: Twin for Sole Use A student may choose to purchase a twin room for sole occupation and pay double the twin rate.
Bathrooms
Ensuite: A bathroom that is immediately adjoining a bedroom and forming part of the same set of rooms. Both a single and a twin room can be ensuite.
Private Bathrooms: A bathroom that is for the sole use of a student in a designated room that is not ensuite. Applies to single rooms only.
Shared Bathrooms: A bathroom that is shared by two or more students. Only one student occupies the bathroom at any time.
Communal Bathrooms: A bathroom that is shared by multiple students, normally on the same residence floor. The large room will contain multiple toilet stalls and separate shower stalls. Multiple students may use this facility at the same time
EARLY ARRIVALS AND EXTENSIONS
When a student requests a stay of less than 7 days, or additional nights are required at the start or the end of a stay, the following rules will apply:
For stays of 1 or 2 nights
For stays of 3+ nights