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  1. Students applying for any published WECL course (excluding postgraduate courses) are required to pay a non refundable registration fees of £250 + full tuition fees for the first academic year (refundable in case of visa refusal) to obtain an 'Enrolment Letter' (Visa Letter). For postgraduate courses a deposit of £2500 will be required. The remaining balance is payable before the commencement of the selected course.


  2. Students requiring WECL accommodation will be charged  £360 accommodation fees (two weeks advance rent + two weeks rent as deposit).


  3. All fees exclude amounts payable to the professional body for student registration, exemptions and examination entries.


  4. WECL reserves the right to terminate any student’s enrolment at any time for non-payment of fees. No fees will be refunded for any student dismissed under this section.


  5. Promotions and offers are subject to applicable terms and conditions.


  6. It is the student's responsibility to apply at least three months before the commencement of the selected course.

  7. In the event of visa refusal, a student is required to contact West End College London ("WECL") and seek advice regarding (1) the transfer of the deposit and the fees for the next intake (this option can only be used once) or (2) the refund of the tuition fees, under specific conditions listed below, to which West End College London will retain a one-time registration fee of £250 to cover related costs. The College will require the original visa refusal letters, original appeal letters issued by the BHC or British Embassy, original Enrolment Letters issued by WECL and copy of passport with refusal stamp. Refunds will be made only if requested in writing with the necessary supporting documents at least two weeks before the commencement of the course (published date). The refund process may take up to 60 days.


  8. The College will only refund the account or individual that it initially received the fees from. If the student wishes to authorize some one to collect the payment on his/her behalf College will require an authorization letter and a valid ID from the authorized person.


  9. No refund will be given to a student for the following circumstances:


    1. Failure to return the original enrolment letters issued by WECL, original visa refusal letters, appeal letters/administrative review decision letters issued by the BHC or British Embassy and copy of passport with refusal stamp at least two weeks before the commencement of the course (published date).


    2. In the event of cancellation due to a family bereavement or any other change in your personal circumstances. Students are advised to take out insurance against such unforeseen circumstances.


    3. If you are asked to leave the country by the United Kingdom Authorities or if you leave the UK during the programme period without consultation with or a covering letter from the College and are subsequently refused re-entry.


    4. If the disruption in your studies is due to your conviction, court proceedings or a litigation involving you.


    5. If you have been refused a UK Entry Clearance at any British High Commission or British Embassy due to submission of any fake or forged documents or due to false representations.


    6. Where a student has obtained an Admission Letter from WECL and then decides not to follow his/her course.


    7. Transfer of fees to another student will be solely at the discretion of WECL. A minimum of £300 transfer fee will apply. This will also require BHC removal of visa.


    8. If student's appeal against decision of Refused UK Entry Clearance is in process and decision is pending. Upon decision, if we do not receive original Appeal Decision Letter within two weeks of the decision date.


    9. if you are refused Tier 4 (General) Student entry clearance under paragraph 245ZV of the immigration rules where you are required to claim 10 points for maintenance. No further CAS will be issued under this section.


  10. College bears no responsibility in such discontinuation or cancellation of programmes due to the actions of external agencies, course providers or an accrediting body. The responsibility of carrying out necessary research and ascertaining the nature or details of the Course Providers and their degrees and awards lies entirely on the prospective students.


  11. The College has adopted the concept of Equal Opportunity whole-heartedly; therefore it makes every effort to promote it in and out of its premises. The applications of students from any of the diverse backgrounds are treated equally and fairly. It is imperative that the applicants disclose their special needs clearly in the application so that the Admissions Office can examine the extent to which the College is physically capable of providing necessary support.


  12. By signing our Application Form you are giving West End College London the right to obtain you personal data relevant to WECL from the BHC you applied from.


  13. By signing the application form and agreeing to our terms and conditions, you agree to abide by the WECL student code of conduct- Click here to read WECL Student Code of Conduct


  14. All international students must attend a minimum of 15 hours of lectures and tutorials per week in order to meet their student visa requirements. Students must familiarise themselves and comply with Home Office regulations at all times and must inform college immediately of any change in their immigration status. Students are required to have a minimum attendance of 80%.


  15. If a student is absent from college for 3 or more days,  a reminder will be issued by telephone or email. If no response is received a second reminder will be issued. No further reminders will be issued thereafter and the student’s details will be passed to the Home Office upon failure to attend 10 expected contacts.


  16. Students failing to pay their fees according to the agreed instalment plans for more than 10 working days will have their admission suspended. For re-admission, the student would have to pay the FULL balance of the tuition fees and a £100 administrative charge.


  17. Overseas students who have been granted a student visa must comply with the Immigration Rules. Please note that WECL and WECL Staff Members have no jurisdiction to overrule these.


  18. We also reserve the right to suspend or dismiss any student without refund of fees in the event of serious misconduct or unsatisfactory attendance/progress.


  19. Failure to appear at the agreed starting date without written notice will mean forfeiture of fees and notifying the home office.


  20. West End College London reserves the right to change the times of the courses. The college prospectus is correct at the time of printing but is subject to alteration.


  21. All full time students are eligible for a place in a student residence. According to College allocation policy, highest priority is given to first year students, who live furthest from the College and who have no previous experience of living in London.


  22. All students at the time of enrolment must be at least 18 years of age.


  23. The terms of this agreement shall be governed by the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts under English Law of all matters arising.