Bookings can be made via the online booking form at https://www.atlanticlanguage.com/
The school will acknowledge all bookings within 2 working days.
Atlantic Centre of Education will provide a provisional confirmation of the booking by email once the completed booking form has been received.
Once the student agrees to make a booking, a detailed invoice will be issued by the school. This invoice will provide full details of the booking and the booking fees.
The payment of full fees is required at least 28 days before the arrival date.
Payment for bookings made less than 28 days before the course start date must be paid in full at the time of booking.
All bookings are subject to the school’s terms and conditions.
Notice of cancellation must be provided in writing and applies from the date it is received by Atlantic Centre of Education. * **
| Days before Arrival | Refundable Fees |
|---|---|
| 28+ days | Full fees paid |
| 14 – 27 days | Full fees paid, subject to a minimum charge of €250 |
| 7 – 13 days | 50% of fees paid, subject to a minimum charge of €250 |
| Less than 7 days | 30% of fees paid, subject to a minimum charge of €250 |
| On/after arrival | No refund |
Atlantic Centre of Education is not liable for failure to perform its obligations if such failure is as a result of Acts of God (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane, infectious diseases or pandemics or other natural disasters that are beyond the reasonable control of the parties), war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (regardless of whether war is declared), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, nationalisation, government sanction, blockage, embargo, labour dispute, strike, lockout or interruption or failure of electricity, internet or telephone service. COVID-19 is an infectious disease which is to be considered a case of Force Majeure. Refunds will not be made in such circumstances.
In the event of an outbreak of an infectious disease, all students and/or parents/guardians are required to comply with quarantine rules set by government agencies or the school.
All changes between courses, including switching from General English to Exam preparation programmes, upgrading group courses, and transitioning from group courses to private tuition, are subject to availability and at the complete and sole discretion of Management.
Course Changes requested within 7 days of course commencement are not possible
Date changes for courses are permitted with 7 days’ advance notice and subject to the availability
No refund is available where a Course Change is taken to a less intensive course: the duration of the less intensive course may not be longer than the original booking
Courses booked may not be transferred from one person to another
More than two changes to a booking will incur a €30 charge
After course commencement, students can change course once (e.g., AYGE to IELTS, AM class to PM class) without incurring a registration fee. However, any difference in the value of the courses must be paid.
All changes between courses, including switching from General English to Exam Preparation programmes, are subject to availability and are at the complete and sole discretion of Management.
A course change fee of €30 per change will apply from the second change onwards.
No refund is available if a Course Change is made to a less intensive course: the duration of the less intensive course may not exceed the original booking.
Courses booked may not be transferred from one person to another.
Course holidays cannot be amended.
Extending or upgrading a course is possible without a fee.
General English, English for Work, IELTS and Academic English Year courses start on any Monday, or, where necessary due to public holidays, on Tuesday. Classes missed due to Public Holidays will not be made up.
Special Courses, including Cambridge Examination Preparation and 30+ courses, are offered on defined dates.
All lessons = 45 minutes, except Private lessons = 60 minutes (private lessons are available during low season, and subject to request during high season)
The maximum class size for adult group classes is 14 students.
The minimum age for adult courses is 18 years.
Atlantic Centre of Education reserves the right to cancel a course if there is not sufficient demand for it. In this case, full refunds will be given.
Classes generally begin at 09.00; however, timetables may change. In any case, classes will take place from Monday to Friday, between 09.00 and 17.15. All changes will be communicated in advance.
IELTS, Cambridge Examination Preparation and Erasmus courses each require a minimum of 8 people to operate. If this number is not reached, an alternative course may be offered.
Students with special Dietary or Medical Considerations are accepted solely at the discretion of Atlantic Centre of Education.
Students who are non-EU/EEA citizens may require a Study Visa to enter Ireland. Students wishing to work while studying must be registered on an Academic Year Programme and must also register for a recognised examination.Â
A fee of €300, which is a Non-Refundable deposit, must be paid before we process the booking.Â
A minimum of 6 weeks is required for Visa Applications to be processed by the Irish authorities. Â
It is necessary to pay all school fees in advance when making a Visa Application.Â
All fees paid (except an administrative fee of €300) can only be refunded in the following cases:Â
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Fees paid for the period of the booking extension are refunded, except for any portion of an extended course that has been used.Â
Fees will not be refunded if a Visa is refused because of the submission of false informationÂ
Fees cannot be refunded once a Visa is granted, even if the issuance is delayed by the authorities. In such a case, the Course and Accommodation Bookings may be deferred in entirety by the number of weeks of Visa delay, provided that at least 14 days written notice is provided to Atlantic Centre of Education. Course Fees may change if the Course does not.Â
It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the Visa and Immigration Registration requirements of the Irish authorities. Atlantic Centre of Education will assist, but cannot be responsible for students’ legal responsibilities.Â
Applications for Refunds must be sent via email to contact@atlantic.ac. All Refund Applications must include letters of Visa Refusal, the Visa Application or GNIB Number, and clear proof that the applicant is not in Ireland.Â
The Registrations Manager will inform the Refund Applicant of the documents and evidence required to apply for a refund and confirm to the applicant when a complete application has been received.
Refunds are processed within 21 working days of Atlantic Centre of Education receiving a complete application for a Refund. Refunds are issued in euros and are only paid to the bank account or bank card of the registered student. Banks may apply additional transfer, foreign exchange, and receiving charges
If you are coming from outside the EU, EEA, UK or Switzerland and intend to reside in Ireland for more than 90 days, you must register a permit to remain with Immigration Service Delivery (ISD). That means registering your permit if you want to work, study, live or join family in Ireland.Â
You may have been reminded to register your permit by an immigration officer at the airport. You must register your permit within 90 days of arriving in Ireland.Â
Each permit is associated with a Stamp category. The Stamp category your permission to remain will be registered under will be determined on the basis under which your permit to remain is granted – for example, Stamp 1, Stamp 1H, Stamp 2, Stamp 4. Each Stamp category determines the conditions of your residence in the State.Â
From 13/01/2025, the responsibility of registering all applicants in the Republic of Ireland will be transferred to Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) and will no longer be carried out by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).Â
First-time registration for all residents in the Republic of Ireland will be carried out by Immigration Service Delivery (ISD).Â
Registration Office is located at: 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, D02 XK70.Â
Here’s what you need to know when making an appointment:Â
1. How to make an appointmentÂ
You must make an appointment with the Registration Office.Â
If you are registering a permit for the first time:Â
2. What to bring to your appointmentÂ
3. What to expect during your appointmentÂ
When you arrive at the Registration Office, please check in at the kiosks to receive your ticket number. Take a seat, and an immigration officer will call you when it’s your turn.Â
During your registration appointment, you will:Â
The visit should take no longer than 30 minutes.Â
All students are strongly advised to obtain comprehensive and appropriate travel and health insurance. EU/EEA nationals are advised to obtain an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card, formerly an E111) as minimum cover: see http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/schemes/EHIC/
Students from non-EU/EEA countries must have medical insurance. This can be organised by the school. The Irish immigration authorities have particular requirements which may apply: please see https://www.atlanticlanguage.com/immigration-guidelines-for-non-eea-students/ for further information.
All students from non-EU/EEA countries who are attending an Irish English Language School must have Learner Protection Insurance, known as PELÂ (Protection for Enrolled Learners). Please contact the school for further information.
Atlantic Centre of Education will not cover costs that may arise as a result of the need for treatment or repatriation of a student.
Students are responsible for their own personal property and are advised to insure against loss of fees and/or expenses that may be incurred due to cancellation, sudden or early departure, as Atlantic Centre of Education will offer no refunds for days missed, late arrival or early departure.
Host family accommodation is on a Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday basis (7 nights).
Extra-night accommodation in a Host Family may be requested and may be offered at a nightly rate of €40 for a Standard Room or €50 for a Comfort Room (with private bathroom).
Host family accommodation consists of half board Monday to Friday (breakfast and evening meal) and full board at the weekends (lunch included).
Should a student wish to change Host Family, Atlantic Centre of Education will only do so after discussing the situation and reasons with both the student and the family.
Families may host students of several nationalities. Atlantic Centre of Education will endeavour to place students in family homes with students of a different mother tongue. However, during high season, this may not always be possible.
Students staying with Host Families will have their clothes washed once a week.
Special Requests (e.g., regarding diet, pets, children, etc.) must be made at the time of the initial Booking. Atlantic Centre of Education may not be able to accommodate special requests after a student has been placed. If several Special Requests are made on behalf of the same student, the school reserves the right to prioritise the importance of each request.
There will be an extra charge of €40 for Special Dietary Requests (e.g., coeliac, vegan, lactose intolerant, etc.).
There is a Code of Conduct that must be respected between the Host Family and the student. Details are available in the Student Handbook and on request from the Accommodation Manager.
Atlantic Centre of Education provides an optional connection to Intuit QuickBooks. Use of QuickBooks—and any linked payment gateways—is governed solely by the terms of Intuit and the relevant gateway providers. We do not control these services and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, accept no responsibility or liability for any loss, delay, error, charges, data issues, or other consequences arising from their use or from your configuration of the integration. You are responsible for reviewing transactions, taxes, and reconciliation. “Intuit” and “QuickBooks” are trademarks of Intuit Inc.
Atlantic Centre of Education assumes no responsibility for loss, delay or accident of any kind whatsoever that may occur due to fault or negligence of any company or persons carrying out ancillary arrangements outside of its control.
Atlantic Centre of Education reserves the right to Refuse or Cancel Bookings in circumstances where school or accommodation facilities are unsuitable for a student’s specific needs.
Students absent from their classes for two weeks or more without a valid Medical Certificate or Prior Agreement will be removed from classes. In cases where a Medical Condition makes it impossible for a student to complete a course, and if this condition existed but was not advised to Atlantic Centre of Education at the time of the booking, Atlantic Centre of Education refuses any liability, and no refund will be given.
Should a student behave in an unseemly and/or inappropriate manner that may bring the school or its agent(s) into disrepute or cause damage to its reputation or standing in any way, either real or imagined, he/she will be asked to leave the school immediately. The Directors of Atlantic will be the sole arbitrators in any such event.
A serious misdemeanour or infringement of the laws of Ireland will result in instant dismissal from the school. Costs incurred by the student due to dismissal in these circumstances from the school are the sole responsibility of the student, and Atlantic will accept no liability of any kind.
The student is responsible for any damage or injury he/she may cause to buildings, furniture, fittings, individuals, or accommodation property, etc., while registered with Atlantic Centre of Education.
Atlantic Centre of Education reserves the right to change, without notice, the contents, dates, times, locations, or any other details of course(s) brought about by political events, natural disasters, weather or any other events considered by the organisers to be pertinent.
Atlantic Centre of Education reserves the right to transfer students between sites for academic and operational reasons.
If we do not enforce any condition of these Terms and Conditions or delay in enforcing it, this will not prevent us from retrospectively enforcing the Condition(s) and will not and will not constitute a waiver of that Condition.
