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Language Courses AbroadLanguage study and university placement programmes for students and adults in Switzerland, France and Germany

Montreux | Lyon | Berlin | Freiburg

Dates & fees | Enrolment form | Terms & conditions

www.sprachenmarkt.de, Tel: +49-711-12 85 15 40, [email protected]

Dates & fees in CHF / Swiss FrancsStart dates

Elementary to advanced levels, A1 > C1: Course starts every Monday

Start dates for absolute beginners, minimum 2 weeks booking: 06.02.2017 / 03.04.2017 / 29.05.2017 / 03.07.2017 / 07.08.2017 / 02.10.2017

Bank holidays, lessons are not substituted (school closed): 26.12.2016 - 06.01.2017 / 14.04 / 17.04 / 25.05 / 05.06 / 01.08 / 18.09 / 25.12.2017 - 05.01.2018

Group courses Price per week

Lessons per week – lpw

STANDARD INTENSIVE PREMIUM COMBI 5 COMBI 1020 lpw 25 lpw 30 lpw 20+5 lpw 20+10 lpw

1 week 455 565 775 1080 14552-3 weeks 425 535 745 925 14254-7 weeks 400 505 705 900 14008-11 weeks 375 465 665 875 137512 weeks* 4140 5220 7500 10140 1614013-23 weeks 345 435 625 845 134524 weeks* 8160 10320 14880 20160 3216025-35 weeks 340 430 620 840 134036 weeks* 12060 15300 22140 30060 4806037+ weeks 335 425 615 835 1335

*Total price / Low season discount applicable on all fees

Private courses Lesson fees 1 lesson = 45 minutes

1-4 lessons 150 5-9 lessons 125 10+ lessons 100

Exam preparation course for DELF/DALF B1, B2 & C1 Organised at the Alpadia Montreux school

Lessons per week / lpw 30 lpw IMPORTANT INFO4 weeks 2820 ¡ Available 4 weeks prior to the exam dates.+ Course material 30 ¡ Exam fees not included.

Start dates: TBC

Exam – DELF/DALFOrganised at the regional examination centre. Registration deadline: see www.delfdalf.ch

Levels & fees: DELF B1 280 / B2 370, DALF C1 410, obligatory examination onlyDates: TBC

Exam – TCF Organised at the Alpadia Montreux school. Registration deadline: min. 1 month in advance

Levels & fees: A1 > C2 120, obligatory examination only Dates: 23.02 / 30.03 / 25.05 / 29.06 / 28.09 / 26.10 / 30.11.2017

Level Programme prior TCF exam Price**Beginner 10 months 14000

A2 Elementary 8 months 11200

B1 Pre-intermediate 6 months 9120

B2 Intermediate 4 months 6880

C1 Pre-advanced 2 months 3600

**Not including application process fee of CHF 500, invitation letter of CHF 150 and DHL Express shipping of CHF 100

French language & internship Requirements: Level B2 / From 18 years old / Minimum duration; 2 months

Min. 6 weeks of Standard 20 to begin work placementBegins every Monday / Registration min. 4 weeks in advance

Price: Group course price (as listed above) + CHF 550 placement fee

Accommodation Weekly fees From Sunday to Saturday

Host family Student apartment Studio

B&B HB

Single room 285 355 335 355

Double room 235 305 230 255*

Additional night / single 50 60 60 65

Additional night / double 40 50 40 45

*only available for 2 participants booking this option together, fee per participantLow season discount applicable on all fees

Transfer 190 one way, from Geneva Airport GVA

Additional informationIncluded in the price: Tuition, learning material, assessment test, Alpadia certificate, activity programme, student card, accommodation placement and taxes.

Low season discount: – 10% on course & accommodation fees ¡ from Sunday 23rd October 2016 until Saturday 28th January 2017 ¡ from Sunday 22nd October 2017 until Saturday 27th January 2018

Enrolment fee: 110

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Address

Grand-Rue 42, 1820 Montreux, Switzerland

Courses

In group / private

Exam preparation DELF/DALF / TCF

University & internship programmes

Accommodation

Host family

Student apartment

Studio

Hotel

Transfer

Geneva Airport GVA 60 min.

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University placement programme

Requirements: High school diploma and TCF are required for entering universityIntensive 25 course + Exam Prep 30 in the last month Entry level is determined by Alpadia online test when you enrol University entry date: September


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Dates & fees in € / EUROStart dates

Elementary to advanced levels, A1 > C1: Course starts every Monday

Start dates for absolute beginners, minimum 2 weeks booking: 27.02.2017 / 15.05.2017 / 03.07.2017 / 31.07.2017 / 04.09.2017 / 30.10.2017

Bank holidays, lessons are not substituted (school closed): 26.12.2016 - 06.01.2017 / 17.04 / 01.05 / 08.05 / 25.05 / 05.06 / 14.07 / 15.08 / 01.11 / 25.12.2017 - 05.01.2018

Group coursesLessons per week – lpw



*Total price / Low season discount applicable on all fees

Private courses Lesson fees 1 lesson = 45 minutes

1-4 lessons 85 5-9 lessons 81 10+ lessons 79

Exam preparation course for DELF/DALF B1, B2 & C1 Organised at the Alpadia Lyon school


Exam – DELF/DALFOrganised at the regional examination centre. Registration deadline: see www.ilcf.net

Levels & fees: DELF B1 107 / B2 110, DALF C1 134, obligatory examination onlyDates: DELF B1 & B2: TBC DALF C1: TBC

Exam – TCF Organised at the Alpadia Lyon school. Registration deadline: min. 1 month in advance

Levels & fee: A1-C2: 65, obligatory examination onlyDates: 23.02 / 30.03 / 30.05 / 29.06 / 27.07 / 28.09 / 26.10 / 23.11.2017

University placement programme Requirements: High school diploma equivalent to the French BAC

TCF is required for entering University Intensive 25 course + Exam Prep 30 in the last month Entry level is determined by Alpadia online test when you enrol University entry date: September

Level Programme prior TCF exam Price**Beginner 10 months 7200

A2 Elementary 8 months 5760

B1 Pre-intermediate 6 months 4320

B2 Intermediate 4 months 3200

C1 Pre-advanced 2 months 1920

** Not including application process fee of EUR 500, invitation letter of EUR 110 and DHL Express shipping of EUR 70

French language & internship Requirements: Level B2 / From 18 years old / Min 6 weeks course to begin work placement

Internship of maximum 2 months Begins every Monday / Registration min. 4 weeks in advance

Price: Course (as listed above) + € 550 placement fee


Host family Student apartment

1) Hotel- residence**

1) Hotel- residence***

2) Residencemonthly fee

B&B HB no meals no meals no meals no meals

Single room 205 255 235 300 590 720

Double room 165 215 165 - -Min. 1 month

stay.Extra night/ single 35 45 40 45 90

Extra night/ double 30 40 30 - -

Low season discount applicable on all fees 1) Not including local tourist tax € 1.10 per day / 2) Arrival & departure only on weekdays > Sunday night stay in hotel required. Deposit € 450 and cleaning fee upon departure (€ 35 p/hour)

Transfer 110 one way, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport LYS


Low season discount: – 10% on course & accommodation fees ¡ from Sunday 23rd October 2016 until Saturday 28th January 2017 ¡ from Sunday 22nd October 2017 until Saturday 27th January 2018

Enrolment fee: 75

School

Minimum age 16


Internet free

Size Small


Address

Quai Jules Courmont 6, 69002 Lyon, France

Courses

In group / private

Exam preparation DELF/DALF / TCF


Accommodation

Host family

Student apartment

Residence

Hotel-residence**/*** / hotel

Transfer

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport LYS 30 min.

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Berlin

School

Minimum age 16


Internet free

Size Large


Address

Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin, Germany

Courses

In group / private

Exam preparation Goethe-ZertifikatTELC Deutsch / TestDaf


Accommodation

Host family

Student apartment

Self-catering homestay

Residence & Hotel

Transfer

Berlin-Schönefeld Airport SXF 30 min.

Berlin-Tegel Airport TXL 30 min.

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Dates & fees in € / EURO


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Start datesElementary to advanced levels, A1 > C1: Course starts every Monday Start dates for absolute beginners, minimum 2 weeks booking: 09.01 / 06.02 / 06.03 / 03.04 / 02.05 / 06.06 / 03.07 / 17.07 / 07.08 / 04.09 / 02.10 / 06.11 / 04.12.2017 Bank holidays, lessons are not substituted (school closed): 26.12.2016 - 06.01.2017 / 14.04 / 17.04 / 01.05 / 25.05 / 05.06 / 03.10 / 31.10 / 25.12.2017 - 05.01.2018

30+ Standard 20 course: 26.06-18.08.17

Group courses

Lessons

per week – lpw

STANDARD INTENSIVE PREMIUM COMBI 5 COMBI 10

20 lpw 25 lpw 30 lpw 20+5 lpw 20+10 lpw1 week 195 235 275 410 595

2-3 weeks 150 205 250 350 550

4-7 weeks 140 195 240 340 540

8-11 weeks 130 185 230 330 530

12 weeks* 1440 2100 2640 3840 6240

13-23 weeks 120 175 220 320 520

24 weeks* 2760 4080 5040 7560 12360

25-35 weeks 115 170 210 315 515

36 weeks* 3960 5940 7200 11160 18360

37+ weeks 110 165 200 310 510

*Total price / High season supplement applicable on all fees / €150 discount to be applied when booking min. 12 weeks

Private courses Lesson fees 1 lesson = 45 minutes 1-4 lessons 45 5-9 lessons 43 10+ lessons 40

Exam preparation course for GOETHE & TELC B1, B2 & C1, TestDaf Organised at the Alpadia Berlin school

Lessons per week / lpw 30 lpw IMPORTANT INFO4 weeks 1060 ¡ Available 4-5 weeks prior to the exam dates.+ Course material 25 ¡ Exam fees not included.

Exam – GOETHE ZERTIFIKAT Organised at the regional examination centreLevels & fees: B1 180 / B2 200 / C1 250 // Dates: TBC

Exam – TELC Deutsch & TestDaf Organised at Alpadia Berlin TELC levels & fees: B1 100 / B2 110 / C1 150 // TELC dates: TBC

TestDaf levels & fees: B2 & C1 175 // Dates: 14.02 / 26.04 / 14.06 / 19.07 / 20.09 / 16.11

German language & internship Requirements: Level B2 / From 18 years old / Internship of max. 3 months

Min. 6 weeks of Standard 20 to begin work placementBegins every Monday / Registration min. 4 weeks in advance

Price: Course (as listed above) + € 550 placement fee


Host family Shared apartment WG Residence Student apartment

Duration B&B Single

HB Single

B&B Double*

HB Double*

no meals Single

no meals Double*

no meals Single

no meals Double*

1 week 225 310 165 240 195 150 305 240

2-3 weeks 215 300 155 230 185 145 305 240

4-7 weeks 210 295 150 220 185 140 305 240

8+ weeks 205 290 145 210 180 135 305 240

additional night 40 55 30 45 35 33 65 55

Transfer 75 one way, from Berlin-Schönefeld SXF and Berlin-Tegel TXL Airports


High season supplement: +10% on course & accommodation fee ¡ from Sunday 25th June until Saturday 26th August 2017

Enrolment fee: 75

*only available for 2 participants booking this option together, fee per participant / High season supplement applicable on all fees

Level Price***

Beginner 6600A2 Elementary 5440B1 Pre-intermediate

Programme prior TestDaf exam* / Studienkolleg entry**

10 months8 months6 months 4080

Entry level is determined by Alpadia online test when you enrol

* Direct access: TestDaF/TELC exam session in April and university starts in October (for some fields possibility to start in March/April)

** Studienkolleg deadlines: September (entry exam May/June) or February (entry exam in December/January)*** Not including application process fee of 500 EUR, Invitation letter fee of 110 EUR and DHL Express shipping of 70 EUR

Requirements - Studienkolleg


Requirements - direct accessHigh school diploma equivalent to the German Abitur

Intensive 25 course + Exam PREP 30 in the last month

TestDaf C1 or TELC Hochschule C1 is required for entering University

30+ STANDARD


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Dates & fees in € / EURO

Start datesElementary to advanced levels, A1 > C1: Course starts every Monday Start dates for absolute beginners, minimum 2 weeks booking: 20.02.2017 / 18.04.2017 / 15.05.2017 / 12.06.2017 / 14.08.2017 / 11.09.2017 / 09.10.2017

Bank holidays, lessons are not substituted (school closed): 26.12.2016 - 06.01.2017 / 14.04 / 17.04 / 01.05 / 25.05 / 05.06 / 15.06 / 03.10 / 31.10 / 01.11 / 25.12.2017 - 05.01.2018

Group coursesLessons per week – lpw



*Total price / High season supplement applicable on all fees

Private courses Lesson fees 1 lesson = 45 minutes1-4 lessons 45 5-9 lessons 43 10+ lessons 40

Exam preparation course for TELC, TestDaf Organised at Alpadia Freiburg


Exam – TELC Deutsch & TestDaf Organised at Alpadia Freiburg TELC levels & fees: B1 100 / B2 110 / C1 150 // TELC dates: TBC

TestDaf levels & fees: B2 & C1 175 / Dates: TBC

German language & internship Requirements: Level B2 / From 18 years old / Min. 6 weeks of Standard 20 to begin work placement

Internship of max. 3 months / Begins every Monday / Registration min. 4 weeks in advancePrice: Course (as listed above) + € 450 placement fee


Host family Student apartment Residence

Duration B&B Single

HB Single

B&B Double

HB Double Single Double Single

1 week 220 260 195 235 180 120 205

2-3 weeks 205 245 185 225 170 110 195

4-7 weeks 190 230 170 210 170 110 195

8-11 weeks 175 215 155 195 170 110 195

12 weeks* 2040 2520 1800 2280 2040 1320 2340

13-23 weeks 170 210 150 190 170 110 195

24 weeks* 3960 4920 3480 4440 4080 2640 4680

25-35 weeks 165 205 145 185 170 110 195

36 weeks* 5760 7200 5040 6480 6120 3960 7020

37+ weeks 160 200 140 180 170 110 195

additional night 40 45 35 40 50 30 50

High season supplement applicable on all fees

Transfer 65 one way, from EuroAirport Basel/Mulhouse EAP/BSL/MUL125 one way, from Zurich ZRH Airport / 160 one way, from Frankfurt FRA Airport


High season supplement: +10% on course & accommodation fee¡ from Sunday 25th June until Saturday 26th August 2017

Enrolment fee: 75

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Address

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Courses

In group / private

Exam preparation TELC Deutsch / TestDaf


Accommodation

Host family

Residence

Student apartment

Hotel

Transfer

EuroAirport Basel EAP/BSL 55 min.

Zurich Airport ZRH 2 h

Frankfurt Airport FRA 2 h

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- High school diploma equivalent to the German Abitur- TestDaf C1 or TELC Hochschule C1 is required for entering University- Intensive 25 course + Exam PREP 30 in the last month

Level Price***

Beginner 6600A2 Elementary 5440B1 Pre-intermediate

Programme prior TestDaf exam* / Studienkolleg entry**

10 months8 months6 months 4080

Entry level is determined by Alpadia online test when you enrol

* Direct access: TestDaF/TELC exam session in April and university starts in October (for some fields possibility to start in March/April)

** Studienkolleg deadlines: September (entry exam May/June) or February (entry exam in December/January)*** Not including application process fee of 500 EUR, Invitation letter fee of 110 EUR and DHL Express shipping of 70 EUR

Requirements - Studienkolleg

- If your high school diploma is not equivalent to the German Abitur, you need to attend a one-year foundation programme called Studienkolleg- B2 level is the minimum required- Intensive 25 course + preparation Studienkolleg in the last month

Requirements - direct accessHigh school diploma equivalent to the German Abitur

Intensive 25 course + Exam PREP 30 in the last month

TestDaf C1 or TELC Hochschule C1 is required for entering University


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While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of prices for our services, prices are subject to change without notice.

Terms & conditions1. Registration and confirmationAll registrations received by Alpadia Language Schools S.A. (“Alpadia”) by post, e-mail, fax or telephone and online registrations will be deemed to be valid. Registration will be confirmed within a maximum of 10 working days following receipt of a valid registration. The contract will be deemed to be finalised as soon as Alpadia has confirmed the registration, and will then be legally enforceable. Where the registered person is an adult, that person will become a contract partner of Alpadia. Where the registered person is not an adult, their legal representative will become the contract partner of Alpadia. In that event, the legal representative must sign the contract and give their exact address. The person who is contractually registered to a language course will become a participant, designated as such below. The person who signs the contract (either the person themself or, where the person is a minor, their legal representative) will be identified as a contract partner, designated as such below.

2. Information provided at the time of registration The contract partner expressly declares that the information provided at the time of registration for a language course is true and accurate. Any inaccurate information or omission may lead to immediate expulsion from the course (for example, if an “absolute beginner” overestimates their level of linguistic ability in order to be able to start a course on a date other than the official commencement date for “absolute beginners”). In that event, the costs of the course will not be refundable, either in whole or in part. At the time of enrolment, participants are required to take a compulsory language test online before confirming their booking. Alpadia reserves the right to refuse the booking if the participant fails to take the compulsory test.

3. Registration feesAlpadia will charge the following registration fee for each registration: CHF 110 / EUR 75. This fee is non-refundable.

In the event of late registration, from two weeks before commencement of the language course, participants will be charged an extra fee of CHF 50 / EUR 35 for express processing of their file.

4. Agreement modification feesIn the event that a participant wishes to modify the type of course or accommodation following confirmation of registration by Alpadia, a modification fee of CHF 80 / EUR 55 will be charged and will be payable with the modification request. No additional charge will be required if the participant decides to extend their language course at the same centre.

5. Conditions of paymentFees will become payable immediately on receipt of confirmation of registration as follows:

• a deposit of CHF 250 / EUR 170.

• the registration fee of CHF 110 / EUR 75 (not included in the cost of the language course).

• payment of the premium for the cancellation insurance and/or the health insurance (where policies have been taken out).

• in the event of payment by credit card, any transaction fees are charged to the participant

• in the event of booking within 2 weeks of the commencement of the language course, the full amount is due at registration. This total amount must be paid by credit card.

The balance of the total fees must be paid at least 4 weeks prior to commencement of the language course. Neither the course nor the accommodation will be deemed to have been paid for unless the relevant amount has been received into the account details of which will be provided by Alpadia upon confirmation of registration.

6. Payment periodIn the event that the payment periods specified by Alpadia in the confirmation are not complied with, the contract partner will be held liable. In such circumstances, Alpadia reserves the right to refuse entry to the course. No claims will be accepted by Alpadia.

7. Proof of paymentParticipants may be asked to provide documentary proof of payment of the full fee for their course and accommodation either before or on commencement of the language course. Failure to do so may mean that entry to both the course and the accommodation will be refused. In the case of late registration, Alpadia will ask for proof before sending the pre-arrival documentation.

8. Language course + internship programme Participants must register minimum 4 weeks prior to the course start date, sending at the same time their CV and cover letter in French, English or German. Confirmation of enrolment will not be possible without these documents. Our placement service will confirm the possibility of organising an internship within 10 days. We cannot guarantee an internship in a specific field. Once you are on site, we will organise one interview with a company. Should they refuse you, a second interview at another company will be organised. If the company accepts the participant, they must accept the position. If the participant refuses an internship offer for no valid reason (according to Alpadia) no refund will be offered.

9. University placement programme To benefit from our language course and university placement programme, the candidate must demonstrate, at the moment of registration, their capacity to follow the chosen programme of study. Only the Alpadia language placement test will be taken into account to determine the language level of the candidate. According to the proposed programmes, the candidate must comply to the requests made by Alpadia, whether or not they are mentioned in their promotional materials. In case of non-compliance with these requests, the candidate will not be able to access our university placement programme as Alpadia will be unable to process the application. There will be no refund. Where a visa is required, the participant remains responsible for obtaining the correct visa – Alpadia only proposes assistance. In the case of visa refusal, Alpadia cannot be held responsible and no refund can be claimed. We operate our university placement programme in partnership with schools and universities.

In case of nonfulfillment or failure by one of these partners, Alpadia cannot be held liable for any damages or loss incurred.

10. Cancellation prior to commencement of the course A contract partner may cancel their contract in writing at any time prior to commencement of the language course. In that event, Alpadia will be entitled to seek payment of appropriate compensation, the amount of which will depend on the period of time remaining between the date on which Alpadia receives the cancellation and the date of commencement of the language course. In accordance with this principle, the amount of compensation is calculated as follows:

11. 56 days or more prior to the first day of the language course: 10% of the total invoiced price

12. Between 55 and 30 days prior to the first day of the language course: 20% of the total invoiced price



15. Between 14 days and the first day of the language course: 100% of the total invoiced price

16. Failure to participate in the course or cancellation after the given deadlines: 100% of the total invoiced price

The registration fee of CHF 110 / EUR 75 and the insurance costs will remain due. The cancellation amount must be received at the latest 10 days following receipt of the cancellation invoice. In the event that a participant is refused a visa and the original refusal document issued by the Swiss/German/French Embassy is supplied, Alpadia undertakes to reimburse the whole amount paid, less the administration fee of CHF 150 / EUR 100 and the bank charges of CHF 60 / EUR 40.

11. Cancellation insuranceAlpadia recommends that contract partners take out a cancellation insurance policy. In the event that the participant has taken out cancellation insurance and then cancels their course, they will be responsible for notifying their insurers. Under no circumstances will a cancellation insurance policy render Alpadia liable for non-reimbursement of a course. Alpadia offers cancellation insurance on request.

12. Passports and visasThe participant will be responsible for complying with the security regulations, the regulations governing the obtaining of a visa, and the health regulations required to enter and stay in Switzerland/Germany/France. Under no circumstances will Alpadia be held liable for any notice of refusal to enter or stay in Switzerland/Germany/France given to a participant. Information relating to the regulations governing security, health and obtaining a visa can be obtained from the Swiss/German/French Embassy or Consulate in the participant’s home country. No reimbursement will be made, either in full or in part, in the event that a participant is refused permission to enter or stay in Switzerland/Germany/France by their own fault. Alpadia will provide a letter of invitation for the visa application following receipt of all the costs of the language course.

13. Accident/health insurance Every participant will be entirely responsible for obtaining accident and health cover valid for the country in which they intend to stay for the whole period of their stay. In the event that they do not have such cover at the time of registration, Alpadia sells an appropriate insurance policy covering these risks if requested.

14. Damage caused by participants / civil liability Prior to arrival at Alpadia, each participant must take out a policy of insurance to cover any loss/damage which they may cause during the course of their stay. In any event, and even if a participant does not feel that it is appropriate for them to take out such insurance, they will be liable for any losses caused to Alpadia, its commercial partners and any other third party unless the liability of Alpadia can be clearly demonstrated.

15. Obligations of participantsParticipants are required to attend the course and to arrive on time. They are responsible for choosing a course which is appropriate for their level of capability. Failure to attend the course, or irregular attendance, or any disruption to lessons caused by an individual participant’s attitude will entitle Alpadia to expel the participant. The same sanction may apply to inappropriate behavior in the place of accommodation offered by Alpadia. Alpadia will not refund or pay compensation for any part of the missed course or accommodation or any additional travel costs incurred.

16. Late arrival In order to avoid disturbing the class, any participant who arrives more than 15 minutes late should wait for the break before joining the class.

17. Inconsistent attendance Any participant who does not attend all of the classes which make up the language course will not be entitled to any reimbursement. They will not be entitled to receive their certificate unless they attend at least 80% of the classes.

18. ClaimsIn the event that a participant wishes to bring a claim, they must notify the head of the centre immediately. Any claim for compensation must be notified in writing to Alpadia Montreux, and may not arrive more than four weeks after the contractual termination of the language course. After that time, any action taken by the contract partner will be deemed null and void.

19. DisciplineIn the event that a participant is badly behaved, undisciplined, or demonstrates a poor attitude, Alpadia reserves the right to expel them immediately. In that event, Alpadia will not reimburse or pay compensation for any part of the missed course or accommodation or any additional travel costs incurred.

20. Changes affecting prices, dates or servicesFor courses of 12 weeks or more at Alpadia Berlin, we offer a discount of EUR 150 per participant. This offer is not retroactive, nor does it

apply if the course duration is extended on site. If the participant changes the course duration or school destination, before or after departure, the offer is made void and the amount of EUR 150 is charged to the participant. This offer may be stopped or modified by Alpadia at any time during the year without prior notice.

Until such time as a participant receives the confirmation of registration, Alpadia may change the dates and prices of language courses published on the internet or any other communication tools at any time. Following confirmation of registration between Alpadia and the participant, Alpadia may change its programme of services, provided that the changes are minor, unavoidable, based on good faith and do not in any way affect the teaching services. In the event that the “key” services provided by Alpadia are affected by major changes, participants may withdraw or apply to join a different course of the same value, if Alpadia is in a position to provide this. Alpadia must notify participants of any changes immediately and participants must notify Alpadia as soon as possible after receipt of such notification of their intention to exercise their rights.

21. Minimum number of participants In the event that it is not possible to achieve the minimum number of participants required for a language course (6 persons for a group course), Alpadia will notify the contract partner at least three weeks prior to the commencement of the course and propose to convert the course into reduced lessons in a mini-group or private lessons. If Alpadia is unable to provide a replacement service, Alpadia will undertake to reimburse all fees paid to date. Under no circumstances will Alpadia pay compensation for any inconvenience or loss of time. In the event that none of the courses are appropriate for the participant’s level of ability, Alpadia reserves the right to substitute the group course for mini-group or private tuition and adapt the number of lessons accordingly. The number of hours of mini-group or private tuition will depend on the amount paid by the participant.

22. ActivitiesDepending on the weather conditions or other circumstances beyond the control of Alpadia and its organisation, Alpadia reserves the right to cancel one or more of the scheduled activities described in the brochure. In that event, Alpadia undertakes to substitute the cancelled activities with others.

23. Public holidaysThe contract partner declares to be aware that schools are generally closed on local public holidays, and acknowledges that this will not give rise to any claim for compensation against Alpadia.

24. Cancellation of Alpadia coursesAlpadia reserves the right to cancel a language course for safety reasons as a consequence of a strike, political unrest or for any other extraordinary reason. In that event, Alpadia undertakes to reimburse all costs relating to the course. Alpadia reserves the right to retain a certain amount to cover administration costs.

25. LiabilityAlpadia will assume full responsibility for the language courses offered and undertakes to organise them efficiently in accordance with its knowledge and experience in the sector. Under no circumstances can Alpadia be held liable for any loss resulting from illness, accident or inconvenience caused by poor service provided by any agent appointed by Alpadia. Neither will Alpadia be responsible for the loss of any valuables, personal items, money, etc. unless such losses were due to deliberate negligence on the part of Alpadia.

26. Safety and securityAlpadia is authorised to take all reasonable action as required to ensure the well-being and good health of the participants. Alpadia is also entitled to take all necessary measures to provide a participant with any appropriate medical care in the event of necessity. Any costs arising from such medical attention will be borne by the participant, or their legal representative if they are a minor. A written release/authorisation signed by the legal representative will be required in respect of certain sporting packages where risk is involved. Without such a signed document, Alpadia reserves the right to refuse to allow the participant to take part in certain sporting activities.

27. Protection of personal dataWithin Alpadia, personal data is only recorded in the event of a request for information, offers or registration for a language course. In principle, external organisations and individuals do not have access to the Alpadia database. Personal data is communicated in order to reserve accommodation (host family, hostel or hotel) or in response to a legal demand. In certain cases, Alpadia may provide such information to competent authorities (for example, to immigration authorities). Personal data is filed and registered at Alpadia-Montreux. In addition to such data being used to provide advice and information on reservation procedures to the participant, they may be used to provide participants with information about Alpadia products.

28. Promotional material The student (or where applicable, their parents or guardian) agrees that the student's photographs, videos, artwork or other works as well as recorded or written testimonials and details of the student's accomplishments may be used worldwide by Alpadia, or by a third party agent of Alpadia, for promotional purposes including in its printed and online marketing materials and on any social media network without further consent or notifications. Students may be photographed and/or filmed during their language course with Alpadia and they agree to this material being used for Alpadia worldwide promotional purposes, both printed and online. The student, or their legal representative, also agrees to give consent to Alpadia to store or transfer across international borders, copies of the student images, videos and testimonials for such purposes. This agreement will be deemed non-applicable only if the student or their legal representative specifically revoke this point, in writing, at the time of registration.

29. Applicable law and jurisdictionSwiss law will apply exclusively to the contractual relationship between Alpadia and the participant. Jurisdiction will lie with the courts of Montreux, Switzerland. The general terms and conditions of sale will not, under any circumstances, limit the laws applicable to the contract partner.

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Alpadia is a Swiss company with an international vision, devoted to excellence in teaching languages to enrich students' futures. Inspired by our multifaceted and multilingual country, we create an unparalleled student experience encouraging language development through immersion.

Present in Switzerland, France, Germany and England, we create a vibrant environment to foster connections, enhance experience and inspire imagination. For students who seek a multicultural setting, we offer a lifetime experience that sustains and extends people's possibilities and opens windows of opportunity. From classes for absolute beginners to official exam preparation, our schools offer a truly dedicated panel of solutions to cater to your needs.

Renamed in 2014, Alpadia benefits from the heritage of ESL Language Schools’ two decades of experience in education. Alpadia offers all year round schools for adults and summer camp junior programs in Switzerland, France, Germany and England. Each year, our schools welcome more than 6,000 students from all over the world.

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