POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
PROCEDURES
Register online at www.afsarsota.org or Register in person at the AFS Office or by phone 941 955 0700.
GENERAL ENROLLMENT POLICIES
By registering for a class, students acknowledge that they agree to the policies as stated on the AF website.
A minimum of three students is required to open a course. If this minimum is not met, students who have already registered for the course will be offered other options, including registering for another class. A refund will be given if this option is not acceptable. If students who have already registered wish to keep the course open with only two students, they will be given the option of a semi-private class. (Please contact us for details)
COURSE CANCELLATIONS BY AF
The AF reserves the right to cancel a class due to an insufficient number of students.
MEMBERSHIP IN AF
The non-refundable membership fee is good for 12 months. Students do not have to be members but will pay a higher tuition fee. Membership privileges include: eligibility to enroll in our French language instruction program at a reduced cost, free or discounted admission to various cultural and leisure activities, participation in our Club Conversation, French book club and use of our extensive lending library.
PLACEMENT TEST
Any student who is a true beginner (no previous experience or only high school/ college course from long ago) will not require a placement test. Any other student will be required to complete a placement test on-line before registering for a class. The placement test fee of $10 will be refunded if the student signs up for a class.
PAYMENT
Course fees must be paid before a student attends a class. We accept credit cards (Except Am Ex.). Personal checks and cash are preferred payment methods.
CLASS DISCOUNTS
Non-members pay an additional $25 for each course. Members receive a $25 discount for each classes.
BOOKS
Books that are used for the Core classes may be purchased at the AF prior to the start of class. Books are not included in the price of tuition.
LATE ENROLLMENT / PRO RATED CLASSES
For some classes late enrollment may be permitted and pro-rated. There will be no credits for classes missed due to student travel, illness or inability to attend a class. Please note that this policy will only be revised in exceptional circumstances and approved by the Director.
If indicated prior to the start of a class that a student will miss 3 weeks of an 8-week class, the course may be pro-rated. There will be no pro-rating for 4-week classes.
WITHDRAWALS, CANCELLATION, CREDITS AND REFUNDS
CANCELLATIONS
All cancellations of enrollment must be received 5 days prior to the first class to receive a credit. Please note that absence from a class does not constitute notice of withdrawal. The student has the option of a refund or a credit or making a tax-deductible donation to the AF. Just so you know, refunds will only be made by a check to the student. A $15 fee will apply to all refunds to cover our administrative costs. A credit cannot be converted to a refund at a later date.
WITHDRAWALS
If a student withdraws before the second class has started, the student may choose a credit pro-rated for remaining classes after withdrawal notice. The student must notify the AF in writing of the withdrawal three business days prior to the NEXT class. If a student withdraws after attending the second class, the student will receive a 50% credit towards a future class. No REFUNDS after the second week of a class.
REFUNDS
Fees are NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE after the second class. If a written withdrawal request is submitted prior to the end of the first class a $15 administrative fee will apply. For private French classes, if a student is a no show they will forfeit that time.