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IELTS Preparation

IELTS Preparation

These classes are designed for students who want to take the IELTS examination.  If you are planning to go to university or to start a job, you may need to gain a certain IELTS score.  For example, to do an undergraduate course at university you require an IELTS score of 6.0 in all four parts of the test including speaking, listening, reading and writing.  This is considered B2 of the Common European Framework Reference (CEFR).  

 

If you are planning to start postgraduate studies, you may need to gain a score of 6.5 or 7.0 in IELTS, which is C1 (CEFR).  Many students prefer to combine IELTS in the afternoons with General English classes in the mornings. This way, students improve confidence and fluency with training and practice in how to answer IELTS examination questions.  

Course Details

IELTS Course

Course Length: 1-12 weeks

Enrolment: Join this course at any time of the year and start classes any day except for weekends and Bank Holidays when we are closed.

Average class size: 7

Maximum class size: 15

Days per week: Two afternoons per week

 

Lesson times: 13:00 – 16:15

Hours per week: 6

Course Cost

1 week 15 hours per week: £130 (rates are lower when you book for longer)

Registration:

£50      Courses up to 4 weeks (students may pay more to buy the coursebook if they wish)

£75      Courses more than 4 weeks (includes the cost of the coursebook)

 

Exams: If you want to take an IELTS or Cambridge ESOL exam, we can book this for you at a local test centre or you can take the Trinity English Exam at our Academy. Please see all related costs below.



Entry Requirements

You must be 16 years-old or over at the time of registration.  Students can start at any level from B1 to C1 according to the result of the placement test.  You may need a Student Visitor Visa depending on which country you come from.

Apply for This Course

* If you require a bespoke English course or one to one lessons, please contact us and we can give you a personalised quotation.

Total Cost: £
Please note that this fee does not include costs that you may incur by joining our leisure activities.
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Refund Policy

Refunds

When accepting an offer of a place of study at the Academy, a prospective student is required to pay the full amount of the tuition fees for their selected course as set out in our most recent publicity material including the web site.

Tuition fees, as agreed by the student in the Terms and Conditions and in the Learning Agreement signed on induction, will NOT normally be refunded.

This includes, by way of example only;

 

  • if an international student obtains a visa to study at the Academy, enters the UK, but then chooses not to take up studies at the Academy
  • if a student enrols on a chosen course of study, is inducted into the Academy, but then discontinues the course
  • if a student is removed from the Academy due to non-compliance with the Academy’s Procedure 4.4 Attendance monitoring, serious misconduct or other reason
  • if a student is continuously late, absent, or leaves before the course ends
  • if there is an event outside of our control which prevents the course from continuing such as the Academy being forced to close fees will not normally be refunded

However, the tuition fees MAY be refunded in special circumstances.

These include, but are not limited to;

  • if a student wishes to cancel a booking and gives two weeks’ notice in writing before the start of the course
  • if a prospective international student has made a deposit of their fees, but then fails to obtain a visa to study at the Academy. In this case the student or his/ her consultant must send scanned copies of their DAL Offer Letter/s, Visa Refusal Letter and passport by e-mail to the Academy for verification
  • if a prospective international student obtains a visa to study at the Academy, but then, before entry to the UK, decides not to take up the offer of admission
  • if there are strong compassionate or health grounds, supported by the presentation of suitable evidence

An application for a refund must be made on the Tuition Fee Refund Application form (available from the website or in hard copy on request) submitted to the Finance Manager. A decision will be made by the Finance Manager, which is subject to review at the discretion of the Academy Directors, whose decision is final, there being no further appeal. The decision will aim to take into account all the known circumstances and the overall reasonableness and fairness of the case.

A refund, if approved, will be limited to the tuition fees paid to the Academy less an amount proportional to the time spent by the student at the Academy.  The Academy shall not be liable in any case for bank charges incurred, monetary loss suffered due to currency fluctuations or any other consequential loss. Due to the above procedures the Academy requires a minimum period of 42 days to process any refund.

 

Terms and Conditions

These Terms and conditions are for students and prospective students wishing to join a course of study at Docklands Academy London (DAL), which from herein is referred to as ‘the Academy’.

Admissions

After completing your application you will be informed if the course you would like to do is available and if you meet the entry requirements. When accepting an offer of a place of study at the Academy a prospective student is required to pay the full amount of the tuition fees for their selected course as set out in our most recent publicity material including the web site apart from circumstances explained in the Refund Policy, course fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

You are responsible for obtaining the correct visa  to study in the UK as required. Students who require a short-term study visa for up to 6 or 11 months will be sent a letter of acceptance after they successfully apply for a course. Please see the following link for details of study visas to the UK:  https://www.gov.uk/study-visit-visa.  The Academy will not take responsibility for students who have failed to obtain the right visa without which they are not permitted to stay and study in the UK.

Minimum age

For our adult classes of English and Higher Education the minimum age is 16 years old but we have  English summer programmes for groups of children aged 10-15.

Medical and Travel insurance

Full comprehensive travel insurance is recommended for any period of study in the UK.

Safeguarding

Please refer to our U18s page for our safeguarding policy.

Personal Injury or Loss

The Academy accepts no responsibilty for personal injury, loss or damage to property apart from harm occuring due to negligence on the part of the Academy or its employees.  Valuables should not be brought to the Academy and left unattended.  The Academy does not accept responsibility for any harm resulting from events beyond its control, including but not limited to natural disasters, poor weather conditions, war, industrial action, transportation delays or accidents, illness or quarantine.

Accommodation

We do not provide our own acommodation.  You can make your own arrangements for accommodation or we can arrange it for you which may work out cheaper.  We only use reputable accommodation providers including the links given below.  If you want to book accommodation through us, you must make the required payment to us in full a minimum of two weeks in advance. If after booking accommodation through us you wish to cancel and receive a refund, you may be liable to pay a cancellation fee according to the terms and conditions of the provider. Please see the following links for more details.

http://www.bethnalstudentliving.com/

http://www.ukguests.co.uk/

https://www.hfslondon.com/

http://www.perfecthomestay.co.uk/

Student holidays

As long as the Academy is informed one week in advance, students will be able to take a holiday for up to a month. They would then be able to return and complete the time they have paid to study. We may allow multiple holidays according to the same conditions, but this must first be approved by senior staff at the Academy.

Public (Bank)Holidays

The Academy is closed for 8 days of public holidays per year.  No fees are charged for these days and your course will be extended if it coincides with any Bank holidays.

Making a payment

You cannot start the course until the required payment is made in full, including any accommodation fees.

You may pay by:

  • Bank Transfer in £ sterling
  • Credit and Debit Cards

Fees include:

  • Course registration fee (includes a coursebook for courses over 4 weeks long)
  • Course fee
  • Teaching materials other than the coursebook
  • Accommodation fees (if applicable)
  • Bank transfer fee (if applicable)
  • Airport transfer fee (if applicable)

 

Promotional Offers

Any special offers apply from the date of publication and are not valid after their expiry date.

 

Entry Requirements

Students will be assessed before being placed in a class at the appropriate level.  Please see individual course details for the specific entry requirements of each course.  The Academy reserves the right to interview applicants and refuse entry to anyone. The Academy will not be obligated to provide reasons for rejecting an application by discussion or correspondence.  We accept students on the assumption that they are of sound health and are at the appropriate age required for their course.

 

Code of Conduct

The Academy has an expectation that all students will engage with our Code of Conduct. Copies of the code are displayed around the Academy building.  The Academy has drawn up the Code of Conduct with reference to Chapter B4 of the UK Quality Code.

Good conduct means:

  • realising that you are a member of the Academy community and will behave accordingly. This applies anywhere and at any time but is particularly important in the local community around the Academy, whilst on fieldwork, whilst on other study away from the Academy and whilst engaged in any other Academy-related activity
  • recognising the diversity of the Academy community and not discriminating against others on the basis of their: age, ethnic origin, race, nationality, membership of a national minority, culture, language, religious faith or affiliation or lack thereof, political affiliation or opinions or lack thereof, gender, gender identity, sexuality, sexual orientation, marital status, caring or parental responsibilities, illness, ability or disability, mental health status, medical condition, physical appearance, genetic features, parentage, descent, full or part-time student status, socio-economic background, employment status, trade union affiliation, spent or irrelevant criminal convictions or any other irrelevant distinction
  • acting responsibly and being honest
  • being considerate, respectful and courteous towards others
  • behaving in a respectful manner towards others so that they do not feel that they are being harassed or bullied
  • abiding by the law

In the Academy

When attending classes or other activities in the Academy you must follow the rules laid down for academic activity.  This means:

  • being punctual for all classes and other appointments
  • informing the relevant person in an appropriate manner if you are going to be absent or delayed for an activity where you are expected to attend
  • being aware of and acting upon the advice and assistance available on academic and other matters from sources such as personal, programme and departmental tutors
  • seeking help when you need it

While around the Academy

You must show respect for Academy property informing yourself of Academy Health and Safety procedures and follow them. This means:

  • playing your part in maintaining security and being prepared to produce your identity card when requested
  • caring for the environment of the Academy by respecting buildings, spaces and facilities
  • recycling and disposing of litter responsibly
  • acting upon the Academy’s advice for saving energy
  • showing consideration for others (eg. switching mobile phones off in classes)
  • ensuring that any activity you engage in using the internet, including virtual learning environments, social networking sites (eg. My Space, Facebook, Twitter etc ), blogs or other web resources, refrains from causing offence and could not be regarded as bullying or harassment
  • respecting the right of freedom of speech provided it is within the law

Students are admitted on condition that they accept these terms and conditions and all the rules and expectations regarding their behaviour in line with four key values of the Academy and all the rules as stipulated in the application form and student declaration documents. The Academy will make every effort to inform and warn students, agents or parents if there are any breaches of rules.  Reapeated breaches or incidents of gross misconduct may result in a sanction such as suspension or dismissal from the Academy.  In such cases students will not be reimbursed fees and the students may incur costs they will be required to pay.

 

Airport Transfers

We can help you arrange an airport transfer service for a fee upon request.  If you book this service, someone will meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation.

 

Health & Safety

The Academy is fully compliant with all UK Health and Safety legislation with respect to adult and child safety including the implementation of a safeguarding and prevent strategy policy.  All contact staff have DBS police record checks and receive regular Health and Safety training updates according to the recommendations of relevant bodies such as English UK.

 

Medical Conditions and Emergencies

The Academy has qualified first-aiders and fire marshals.  Any medication that a student brings with them must be labelled in English and the Academy Welfare Officer must be informed.  Any medical condition including allergies must be declared on your application form.  Regretably any student arriving with a serious medical condition not previously reported on the medical and personal information form may be sent home with no refund of fees.

 

Force Majeure

In the event of ‘force majeure’ such as fire, flooding, infectious diseases and other events outside the Academy’s reasonable control which may cause the closure of the school, no refund of fees will be made to students, except at the Academy’s discretion in exceptional circumstances.

 

Disclaimer

All details are published in good faith as of July 2017. All programmes are subject to availability and minimum class numbers. We reserve the right to alter any particulars such as fees at the discretion of the Academy. We reserve the right to cancel any course or close the school for whatever reason. Should this be necessary, we will do our best to find an alternative course for you. If this is not possible, you may be able to apply for a refund. Please see our refund policy.