EVAKONA EDUCATION GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.    ENROLMENT :

1.1　EVAKONA EDUCATION reserves the right to change or cancel courses without prior notice.
1.2　Group classes require a minimum of THREE STUDENTS per class (unless otherwise specified).

2.    PAYMENT :

2.1　Fees must be paid in full, in advance, for the term of enrolment.
2.2　Course fees are calculated in complete weeks and any part of a week is counted as a full week.
2.3　No compensation is given for public holidays when EVAKONA EDUCATION is closed.

3.    CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:

3.1　For courses of less than 5 weeks, a student can cancel within the first two days of the course and still receive a refund. The refund will be based on actual fees used, but at least 50% of fees paid will be refunded. The registration fee and the accommodation arrangement fee (if the accommodation has already been confirmed) will not be refunded. For courses of less than 5 weeks, there is no refund if the student withdraws later than 2 working days after the beginning of the course.

3.2　For courses between 5 and 12 weeks, a student can cancel within the first 5 days of the course and still receive a refund. The refund will be based on actual fees used, but at least 75% of fees paid will be refunded. The registration fee and the accommodation arrangement fee (if the accommodation has already been confirmed) will not be refunded. For courses of between 5 and 12 weeks, there is no refund if the student withdraws later than 5 working days after the beginning of the course.

3.3　For courses of 13 weeks or more, a student can cancel within the first 10 working days of the course and still receive a refund. The refund will be based on actual fees used, but at least 75% of fees paid will be refunded. The registration fee and the accommodation arrangement fee (if the accommodation has already been confirmed) will not be refunded. For courses of 13 weeks or more, there is no refund if the student withdraws later than 10 working days after the beginning of the course.

3.4　In the unlikely event that EVAKONA EDUCATION has to cancel a course for reasons beyond their control, an alternative commencement date will be recommended.  If the suggested alternative is unacceptable, all unused fees will be refunded.

3.5　Course fees are not refunded if:

• the student arrives late for the course without notifying EVAKONA EDUCATION in advance.
• the student takes time off during the course without prior arrangement with EVAKONA EDUCATION.
• the student leaves before the course is completed.
• the student changes course after commencement of a course.

3.6　Cancellations must be made in writing.

4.    ACCOMMODATION:

4.1　Homestay fees are not refundable if the student leaves their homestay early without prior agreement with EVAKONA EDUCATION and the homestay family.
4.2　 Homestay fees are not refundable for absences of 3 days or less without prior agreement.
4.3　Any request to change or terminate a homestay placement must be made 14 days prior to the proposed change.
4.4　Students must be prepared to vacate their homestay upon completion of their course at EVAKONA EDUCATION.

5.    ATTENDANCE :

1.1    Students are expected to attend all lessons punctually at the notified class time.  Lack of regular attendance or early withdrawal from classes can lead to cancellation of the Student Visa by the New Zealand Immigration Service.
1.2    Attendance must comply with the conditions of the student’s visa to stay in New Zealand.

6.    LIABILITY :

EVAKONA EDUCATION cannot be held responsible for any damage, loss, sickness or injury incurred within the school premises, the homestay, other prepaid accommodation, on school activities or on optional adventure activities.

7.    　INSURANCE :

All students must have appropriate Travel and Medical Insurance as a condition of their enrolment.  The term of the Insurance must cover at least the period of the Course.  EVAKONA EDUCATION can assist in purchasing the appropriate Insurance cover.

8.    　SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES :

8.1    If, after starting the planned course, the student is  unable to participate in regular group lessons and/or activities because of physical or mental health or behavioural issues, or because of learning difficulties, and those issues and/or difficulties were not disclosed or sufficiently explained to EVAKONA EDUCATION during the enrolment process:

• the student may be deemed unable to study at the school, in which case the refund policy outlined in (3) above will apply.
• the student may be offered private lessons instead of group lessons, at the higher private lesson rate.
• any decisions will be made by EVAKONA EDUCATION after consultation with the student’s parents or legal guardian if the student is under 18 years of age.

8.2    If, a student in a homestay is found to have special needs due to physical or mental or behavioural issues, and those issues were not disclosed or sufficiently explained to the School during the enrolment process:

• the student may be deemed unable to remain at the homestay, in which case the refund policy outlined in (3) above will apply.
• the student may be asked to pay a surcharge in order to remain at the homestay. The amount of the surcharge will be depend on the nature of the student’s special need.
• any decisions will be made by EVAKONA EDUCATION after consultation with the student’s parents or legal guardian if the student is under 18 years of age.

8.3    Any extra expenses incurred by EVAKONA EDUCATION due to special circumstances as described above will be charged to the student, or to the parent or legal guardian if the student is under 18 years of age.

9.    　NEW ZEALAND LAW :

9.1　Students must comply with the laws of New Zealand, EVAKONA EDUCATION rules and the conditions of their visa.  Failure to do so will result in expulsion from EVAKONA EDUCATION and forfeiture of School Fees.
9.2   All above conditions are governed by New Zealand law.