Terms and Conditions

Admissions

Students must be at least 16 years old.
An application form must be completed.
An up-to-date passport must be provided.
All students must complete an accurate medical form and inform Yorkshire College of any issues that may affect learning.
Students must update Yorkshire College on any changes to visa status, arrival times, or relevant information.
It is the student's responsibility to apply for the correct visa. Yorkshire College is not responsible for visa refusals.
All students must agree to abide by the policies of the school.

Payments

The tuition fee will be stated in the invoice. Payments must be made in advance for both tuition and accommodation. Yorkshire College is not liable for cancelled bookings due to unpaid fees.

UK law requires 20% VAT to be charged for services consumed in the UK, including English courses.

Student Cancellation and Refund Policy

Course and accommodation fees are handled separately. The school must be notified of cancellations at least 2 weeks in advance. A £100 registration fee is always charged. Late cancellations will incur 2 weeks' tuition deduction in addition to the registration fee.

See our Policy document for full cancellation details.

Visa Refusal

Refunds require official documentation (e.g., visa refusal letter or medical reports).

Postponing

Courses start on Mondays (Tuesdays on public holidays). Students must inform the school of any delays and provide updated travel/visa info at least one week in advance.

Attendance and Punctuality

Minimum 80% attendance is expected. Absences and lateness without valid reason may lead to disciplinary action. Sponsors may be informed.

Classes and Teaching

Students are placed based on level. Yorkshire College may merge/split classes during the term. Students cannot choose teachers or classes. Decisions by the Director of Studies are final.

Holidays

Holidays must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Unauthorized holidays count as absences. No refunds for public holidays or the Christmas break.

Insurance

Students must arrange their own insurance. Yorkshire College recommends travel/student insurance covering medical needs and personal property.

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided by third parties. Students must review and comply with the accommodation provider's terms and rules.

UK Visas & Compliance

Students are responsible for obtaining a valid visa. Contact info and immigration status updates must be reported to the school immediately. Refer to gov.uk for visa guidance.

Privacy & Data Protection

By enrolling, students agree to Yorkshire College storing and processing their personal data. This includes education, medical, visa, and contact details. Data may be shared with necessary parties under lawful conditions or emergencies. The school complies with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Photographs and Filming

Students must notify Yorkshire College in writing if they do not consent to their photos or videos being used in promotional materials. The school is not responsible for other students sharing images on social media.