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The English Language Centre
Student Regulations and Code of Conduct
Full-time students
Tier 4 students and visa requirements
The school is approved by the UKBA as a Highly Trusted Sponsor for full-time overseas students. All
students with a Tier 4 study visa must attend a minimum of 15 hours per week during the day, with
32 weeks attendance in one academic year. Please read and sign the Full-time Student Agreement.
For detailed information on visa regulations from the United Kingdom Border Agency please look at
the website: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. When you start your course, you will be given further
information regarding full-time studies.
The school will monitor your attendance and will notify the United Kingdom Border Agency if you do
not fulfil the requirements of your visa.
The school is also approved to sponsor students on a Student Visitor visa for 6 months study period,
and an Extended Student Visitor visa for a maximum of 11 months.
Part-time students
After an initial assessment of language skills, each student chooses how many classes he/she needs
each week. Each class lasts 2 hours. Part-time students can attend day or evening classes. All
students must buy the course book and workbook. If you cannot attend regularly, you can study at
home and check what you may have missed in class.
Student code of conduct
1. Students are expected to respect and observe the rules of the school.
2. Students should behave in an orderly manner in their academic and recreational activities
while they attend the school or are resident in homestay accommodation.
3. Students should respect the rights and privacy of members of staff and other students at all
times.
Abusive behaviour and bullying
Abusive behaviour and bullying will not be tolerated within the school. This includes:
 shouting
 pushing
 bullying (hurting physically or mentally)
 upsetting behaviour
If you are the victim of abusive behaviour or bullying you should tell the School Principal as soon as
possible.
The School Principal will investigate any example of abusive behaviour or bullying and will take
appropriate action against the person responsible. In the case of students this will be dealt with
under the student disciplinary procedure.
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School rules
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NOISE: Students are asked to be aware of other people in the building and not cause a
disturbance to those working on the Ground Floor.
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FOOD AND DRINK: The kitchen is shared between the school and the Therapy Centre, and
should be left clean and tidy at all times. Always wash up cups and dishes that you have
used. Only eat in the classrooms before or after a class, not during. You are welcome to take
your drinks with you during a class. PLEASE PUT ALL PLASTIC BOTTLES IN RECYCLING BIN
(kitchen)
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MOBILES: Mobiles must be on silent during the class and if you are waiting for an urgent call,
please inform the teacher at the beginning of the class.
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TOILETS: Please leave the toilet in a clean state, and never put used toilet paper in the waste
bin.
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PAYMENT: part-time students should pay in the office before the class starts, in advance or
on a pay-as-you-go basis. Full-time students will pay yearly or termly. (See Full-Time
agreement)
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PUNCTUALITY: Make sure you arrive in time for your class. It is very disturbing for the other
students and the teachers when a student is late. It may also be difficult for you to follow the
teacher’s instructions if you miss part of the class. If you know in advance that you will be
late, please inform the teacher or the office staff.
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BIKES: do not bring bikes into the school. Always lock bikes securely in the street but not on
the plastic drainpipes which can be cut or broken. Use street lamps.
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FELLOW STUDENTS AND STAFF: please respect those studying and teaching around you and
try not to cause any unnecessary disturbance.
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RESOURCES: if you want to use any resources (books/cassettes etc) in the school, outside
class times, please talk to the teachers or Kate for permission. Do not remove resources
from the school.
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