This page contains our Rules and Regulations. You may wish to print this page for reference.

1.         By booking a course with The Spanish Course S.C. you agree to be legally bound by these terms.

2.         Courses & Accommodation

• The Courses include the following.
  • Week Courses: 15 formal lessons, 7 nights accommodation, breakfast, sandwich lunch and dinner.
  • Weekend Courses: 4 formal lessons, 2 nights accommodation, breakfast, sandwich lunch and dinner.
  • Other Courses: as agreed by customer and The Spanish Course S. C.
  • Extra teaching hour: 30.00€

• A student less than 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult or send us a legal authorization from the legal tutor.
• Maximum number of students in a class is 8. The Spanish Course S.C. does not have a minimum number of students to start a course.
• The level of the student will be assessed prior to attending the course through the free online course that we provide once a course its booked.
• During the peak season some lessons might be given in classrooms located outside our premises.
• Formal lessons will be possible only for students accommodated in our cottage.

• Accommodation will be seasonal and provided by Fernando Pérez Cos, DNI 13774598J and Mercedes Sánchez Herreros, DNI 13784841K under the following Spanish legislation: artículo 3 de la Ley 29/1994, de 24 de noviembre, de Arrendamientos Urbanos.

3.                  Fees & Reservations

• To make a reservation, students will have to fill our online registration form or send us an email requesting availability.
• Students will only have their course reserved once we receive instructions from PayPal confirming the payment of the fees or once we receive your bank transfer.
• The weekend and three days courses must be paid in full at the time of making a reservation. For courses of a week or more, we accept a 25% deposit for making a reservation. The rest of the fees can be paid at least 20 days before starting the course.
• If a student needs course confirmation in order to obtain grants or financial help from third parties (such as governments, universities, companies, etc.) the total amount has to be paid as an upfront payment. The only acceptable form of payment is bank transfer. All the bank charges will be paid by student.
•  The Spanish Course S.C. reserves the right to deny registrations. This will be communicated to the student when applying for registration.
• Extra costs can be paid once the student is in Spain when these expenses are not included in the course fees and they will be made in Euros.

4.                  Payments

• The courses must be paid for before the starting date. The student will not be able to attend or stay at the house if they have not been previously paid for.
• The upfront payment may be paid by credit card (via PayPal) or by bank transfer (bank charges will be paid by student). The Spanish Course S. C. does not accept cheques.

5.                  PayPal payments

• You agree to pay, using a valid credit card which PayPal accepts.
• For purposes of identification and billing, you agree to provide PayPal with accurate, complete, and updated information required on the online order form, including your legal name, address, telephone number(s), email address and applicable payment data (e.g., credit card number and expiration date). Failure to comply with this provision may, at The Spanish Course’s option, result in immediate suspension or termination of your right to use the Fee-Based Services.
• The Spanish Course S. C. assumes PayPal charges.
• If your credit card expires, is cancelled, is lost or is subject to use without your authorization, or if your subscription is subject to use without your authorization, notify The Spanish Course promptly.

6.                  Bank transfer

• We also accept bank transfer payments to our Spanish account (please ask for account number). All the bank charges will be paid by the student.
• In order to avoid difficulties with the transfer, we kindly ask you to send us a copy of your money order. It is important that you mention your name on your money order.

 7.                  Privacy Policy

• The Spanish Course respects your privacy. For that reason we use PayPal to process all payments in a way that we do not have access to your credit card details, just your personal data.
• Any credit card details that you provide to our websites are sent via a secure connection, in an encrypted form, so that this data is only accessible to PayPal. If you want to get more information check PayPal website.
• The Spanish Course S.C., under no circumstances, will provide your name, contact information or any other data provided by you, to a third party, unless you authorize us to do so in written form. We take your privacy and the protection of any personal details that you provide us extremely seriously.
• We will only use the details you have provided to us in order to respond to your communications with us.

8.                  Cancellations, Terminations and Refunds Policy

• Our courses are booked in advance. For this reason, we regret that fees are not refundable in full from 30 working days prior to the start date of a course and once a course has started.
• No partial refunds can be granted for courses not attended.
• Nevertheless, The Spanish Course S.C. can change your dates according to availability if the cancellation is due to an emergency.
• All cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing to The Spanish Course S. C., Barrio Cotillo s/n, Aés, 39670, Puente Viesgo, Cantabria, España or an email to merche@thespanishcourse.com or fernando@thespanishcourse.com
• The Spanish Course S.C. may terminate this contract at any time by reimbursing the proportional amount paid by the student.
• The contract will be automatically terminated under the following conditions:

• People who show violent or aggressive attitudes.

• People carrying weapons or items that can be used as weapons.

• People with symbols or clothes that incite to violence, racism, xenophobia or discrimination.

• People who can be dangerous or bother other students, neighbours, staff or any third persons.

• People consuming illegal drugs or having symptoms of have consumed illegal drugs.

• People who are drunk.

• People impeding the normal course of activity.

• Cancellations for any of these reasons will automatically imply expulsion from our premises and no refund granted.

• The following charges will apply:

• Fees will be refunded in full when cancelling more than 30 working days prior to the start date of a course. However, PayPal expenses will be deducted.

• If cancellation is received between 30 and 15 working days before the start of the course, 25% of the total fees will be deducted from refund.

• If cancellation is received between 15 and 7 working days before the start of the course, 50% of the total fees will be deducted from the refund.

• Refunds could be granted after 30 days at the sole discretion of The Spanish Course S. C. depending on special circumstances.

• Fees will be fully refunded if a course is cancelled by The Spanish Course S. C. due to any reason beyond our control, unless one of the mentioned reasons for expulsion is applied. If the course has already started, the proportional fee will be reimbursed.

• Refunds will be made within 15 days of receipt of the request for refund.

• PayPal or any other bank expenses will be deducted in all cases.

• If the cancellation is for a course which included a course confirmation in order to obtain grants or financial support from third parties, official refusal papers from the granting body have to be presented in order to obtain the refund of the amount paid. Previous charges apply.

9.         Disclaimers and limitation of liability

• You represent and warrant to The Spanish Course S.C. that you are at least eighteen (18) years old or that you possess the legal right and ability to enter into this agreement and to use the content in accordance with this agreement. If you are less than eighteen years old, you will have to send us a legal authorization from your tutor.
• The Spanish Course S.C. will not be held responsible in any way for any accidents, illness, lost of personal effects, thefts, or change in personal circumstances inside or outside school.
• Students will have to accept the rules and regulations of the house. In cases of bad behaviour, students may be expelled from their housing without the possibility of a refund for the weeks not attended.

10.       Insurance

• Travel insurance is recommended, as is personal liability insurance for any claims that may arise. Please make sure that you have personal liability insurance.
• European Community nationals are insured through the state insurance fund against accident and illness. Before travelling ask for the E111 form at your local health insurance office.
• Non-European Community nationals should have an international health insurance policy that is valid for Spain.

11.       Travelling

• Students must confirm flight number, departure place and arrival time before arrival in order to arrange their airport pickup.

12.       Indemnification

• You hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless The Spanish Course S.C. and its Affiliates from and against any and all liability and costs incurred by The Spanish Course or the Affiliates in connection with any claim arising out of any breach or alleged breach of any of your obligations set forth herein.

13.       Visa

• European Union citizens do not need any visa to attend our courses.

• Non-European Union citizens should get information at a Spanish embassy or consulate about requirements to study in Spain.
• If the student needs a confirmation letter from the school in order to apply for a visa, at least 50% of the total amount of the program has to be paid as upfront payment. The only acceptable form of payment is bank transfer.
• The Spanish Course S.C. will only issue confirmation letters for courses of at least a weeks length.
• Once The Spanish Course S.C. has received the upfront payment, the letter will be sent to the address given by the student. If the student requires to get the confirmation letter sent by a courier (such as UPS), student will have to pay for these costs in advance.
• Student is responsible for the whole visa application process.
• The Spanish Course S.C. recommends the student to allow enough time for visa application process.
• The Spanish Course S.C. cannot be made responsible if visa is rejected.
• If student cannot attend the course due to visa refusal, the student or representative has to present the official document of denial which clearly states the name of the student, passport number and requested visa (with date signed and stamped), issued by the embassy or consulate.
• In order to obtain a refund of the upfront payment, the cancellation (with the denial document) has to be received in writing by The Spanish Course S.C. at least 30 days before the planned course starts. The Spanish Course S.C. will refund the upfront payment minus 150 euros and possible administration costs (bank charges, faxes, phone calls, etc.). If the cancellation is received in less than 30 days before the course start, there will be no refund.
• Discount promotions and special offers are not applicable for courses requiring the above mentioned confirmation letter.

The Spanish Course S.C. may change these terms at any time by posting changes on the www.spanishcourse.co.uk website. Please, review terms & conditions regularly to ensure you are aware of any changes made by The Spanish Course S.C.

If you have any questions regarding our Terms and Conditions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

This privacy policy was updated on 9th May 2010. Any substantial changes made to our privacy policy will be
posted on our website with immediate effect.