All  are subject to the following General Conditions, which become legally binding on acceptance of enrolment by ACCADEMIA ITALIANA (Salerno).

1. COURSES & PROGRAMS

1.a. Summer Term, Semester, Academic Year Programs   include tuition (language courses + content courses) and all the services listed in the Program. They take place with a minimum of n. 4 participants on fixed dates. In the rare event that a student is the only one for a particular Program or Content Course, his tuition will be changed into private one-to-one lessons, reducing the lessons by 50%. In the event that there are only 2 or 3 students for a Program or Content Course, tuition will be reduced by 25% (ex: 3 semi- individual lessons instead of 4 group lessons a day), given the more intense nature of a small class size.

However, when classes and courses are part of a Study Abroad Program and the students are asked to attend the scheduled number of lessons in order to earn credits, the course load will be guaranteed by adding self- study hours, online lessons and additional cultural seminars in Italian.  This procedure will be previously agreed with and approved by the Study Abroad Office.

If a student does not attend or wants to shorten his/her course after the Program has begun, missed lessons cannot be made up and tuition fees will not be refunded. Furthermore, credits will not be earned if the minimum attendance is not respected.

1.b. All Language Group Classes run from Monday to Friday except on official Italian public holidays. On their first day students must be at school by 08:30. One lesson lasts 45 minutes. Group lessons are usually held in the mornings, however occasionally (high season) these group lessons may be scheduled in the afternoon. Individual lessons are generally held in the afternoon.

The number of lessons includes the placement and progress test and the final exam.
In the rare event that a student is the only one for a particular level after taking his placement test, his tuition will be converted to private one-to-one lessons, reducing the lessons by 50%. In the event that there are only 2 or 3 students for a particular level, tuition will be reduced by 25% (ex: 3 semi- individual lessons instead of 4 group lessons a day), given the more intense nature of a small class size.

However, when the language classes are part of a Study Abroad Program and the students are asked to attend the scheduled number of lessons in order to earn credits, the course load will be guaranteed by adding self- study hours, online lessons and additional cultural seminars in Italian.  This procedure will be previously agreed with and approved by the Study Abroad Office.

If a student does not attend or wants to shorten his/her course after the course has begun, missed lessons cannot be made up and tuition fees will not be refunded. Furthermore, credits will not be earned if the minimum attendance is not respected.

1.c. Content Courses include from 45 to 60 lessons each (1 lesson 45 minutes). They can be taught in Italian or in English and they are included in the Summer Term, Semester and Academic Year Programs. Each Content Course earn the students 3 credits.  Students can attend extra content courses in addition to the one(s) included in the chosen Program, in order to earn more credits. The content courses not included in the program have additional price.

In the rare event that a student is the only one for a particular Content Course, his tuition will be changed into private one-to-one lessons, reducing the lessons by 50%. In the event that there are only 2 or 3 students for a Content Course, tuition will be reduced by 25% (ex: 3 semi- individual lessons instead of 4 group lessons a day), given the more intense nature of a small class size.

However, when classes and courses are part of a Study Abroad Program and the students are asked to attend the scheduled number of lessons in order to earn credits, the course load will be guaranteed by adding self- study hours, online lessons and additional cultural seminars in Italian.  This procedure will be previously agreed with and approved by the Study Abroad Office.

If a student does not attend or wants to shorten his/her course after the Program has begun, missed lessons cannot be made up and tuition fees will not be refunded. Furthermore, credits will not be earned if the minimum attendance is not respected.

1.d. Internship  can be included in Summer Term, Semester and Academic Year Programs

Students can choose to include an internship to their courses while attending a semester or academic year program in Italy, thus gaining 3 credits for 100-120 internship hours.

Internships are usually scheduled on the last 8 weeks of the semester or academic year program. Different dates or tailor-made programs which include language course and internship experience can be arranged. It is possible to schedule the internship while attending the program and classes in the morning. In this case, the internship experience will be scheduled in the afternoon or evening. Students can choose the professional field where they would like to make their internship experience before enrolling. A resume and a questionnaire will be given to them in order to help our staff to look for an unpaid working experience which is more suitable for the student. Once internship has begun or once the school has informed the student about the place and the company where he/ she will do the internship, it is not possible to change it. It is not possible to change the place of the internship once the student has already accepted it.

Internships are available part-time as a supplement to course study (for-credit and non-credit options available).

1.e. Transfer Credits

Students can apply to study abroad at Accademia Italiana for US transferable credits as follows:

• Through their Home Institution: students contact the Registrar Office of their University or College and ask whether they can grant credits for our courses directly. Accademia Italiana will provide students with the course syllabus. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that credits will transfer back to their home institution.
• Through our US affiliate institution- University of Mississippi (Ole Miss, Oxford- Mississippi). Since University of Mississippi is a higher educational institution fully accredited in USA, these credits are normally transferable to most American colleges and universities.

Transcript fee for transferring credits has an extra cost  per credit and it is not included in the Program fee.

2. HOUSING

Finding lodging is a service reserved only to  students who are regularly enrolled and who attend one of our courses or programs. Accommodation is booked from 12:00 on the Sunday before the starting date of the course until 10:00 on the Saturday after the course. Extra days must be booked in the enrollment form as extra accommodation arrangements. However, it is not possible to take up the accommodation earlier than the Saturday before the starting date of the course and to stay later than the Sunday after the end of the course.

All the available accommodation has been selected by a Housing Office, according to our Inspection Scheme for cleanliness, comfort, and location. All lodgings meet with the standard level of quality and convenience and are regularly checked. All details about accommodation will be communicated to students or agents about 2 weeks before the starting date. In case of complaints, students must inform our administrative office in written form within the first week of staying and our secretary will inform the Housing Officer, who will do his/her utmost to find the best and most satisfying solution, taking into account the student’s  justifiable reason and the availability of an alternative accommodation.

Accommodation can be located at maximum 20-25 minutes walking distance.

3. PICKING-UP SERVICE

This service must be booked at least 1 week before the start of the course. All last minute changes or delays in flight arrivals must be immediately communicated directly to the private transfer company. Any changes or cancellation can be confirmed to the Secretary of the School 48 hours before the student' s arrival.

This service cannot be cancelled later than 48 hours before your arrival. The students must give written notice to the school of their time and day of arrival no later than 48 hours before. Therefore, upon receiving the accommodation address,  students have to contact the school (by e-mail) to communicate the date and time of arrival in order to punctually arrange this service. If there is no previous communication, the transfer service will not be guaranteed. The school is not responsible if students  do not follow the stated conditions.

Students arriving directly in Salerno station can take a taxi or public transport to get to their accommodation where the landlord or a member of the family will be waiting for the students to welcome them and to give them any information concerning the accommodation. In case of delay, the student must contact the landlord directly.

 

4. PAYMENTS

SEMESTER & ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS :  

Students who enroll in Semester Programs or Academic Year Programs  are asked to pay the total amount of the program fee in order to get the certificate of enrolment to apply for the Study VISA. Accommodation fees and credit transfer (if required) must be paid by 60 days before program begins. If the visa application is rejected, after receiving the Certificate of Enrolment and the school documents, a credit note with the amount paid will be issued for a future course/program within 12 months in person or online. If the VISA is definitely rejected students receive a reimbursement of the program amount minus 10% to cover administrative costs and the services already booked. After having obtained the entry visa, it is not possible to cancel or change the dates of courses.

 

CONDITIONS OF PAYMENTS

Payments can be made by bank transfers. No credit cards are accepted. All bank transfers must be made in favour of:

ACCADEMIA ITALIANA DI MEMOLI DR. FRANCESCA ROMANA SRL

BCC Campania Centro -CRA soc.coop.

Via Silvio Baratta n° 92 - 84134 - Salerno - Italia

Bank account N. 000000403222

ABI: 8378

CAB: 15201

IBAN: IT12K0837815201000000403222

BIC/SWIFT: ICRA IT RR AI0

Students must clearly specify the name and the course in the bank receipt. Bank fees are charged to the students.

5. CANCELLATION POLICY

ANY STUDENT CANCELLING HIS/HER PARTICIPATION TO THE PROGRAM:

• • Up 45 days prior to the beginning of the Program, Accademia Italiana will charge 10% of the program amount. In the case that the student has already paid the total amount, he/she will receive a 90% refund or a credit note valid for a future course in person or online, within 12 months.
  • 45-10 days prior to the beginning of the term, Accademia Italiana will charge 50% of the total amount. In the case that the student has already paid the total amount, he/she will receive a 50% refund or a credit note valid for a future course in person or online, within 12 months.
  • 10-0 days prior to the beginning of the term, the student will be liable for the full program cost. After the start of the program, liability amounts to the full program cost and no refund will be made.

FORCE MAJEURE

Accademia Italiana is not liable in cases where the school is unable to fulfill any services to which they are contractually bound because of Force majeure like pandemic, earthquake, fire, natural disaster, and act of government, failure of suppliers or subcontractors, labor disputes or other reasons which are beyond its control. In these cases, tuition fees are never refundable and no refunds are allowed to the students. The school will do its best to mitigate the troubles and credit the full tuition fee for a postponed course, issuing a voucher valid within 12 months for a future course with no cancellation fee. If a student cancels his /her course no refund is due under force majeure circumstances but the school can offer the possibility of re-scheduling the program, issuing a voucher for the amount of the course/ program paid, detracting of all the costs that have already been covered. The school can also move face-to-face students into online or hybrid courses: students attend remotely the courses and no refunds or reduced price is due. If a student cannot attend his /her course in person because of quarantine, self-isolation, etc., the school offers online lessons during all the period thus offering hybrid courses.

• • 6. VISA

American Students who are not EU citizens who want to enroll for a period exceeding 3 months need to make a request for an Entry Visa for Study Purposes in their country. Accademia Italiana will issue a Certificate of Enrolment and school documents to students who apply for this entry visa, only after receiving the total fee and only for the duration of the program booked.  If the visa application is rejected, after receiving the Certificate of Enrolment and the school documents, a credit note with the amount paid will be issued for a future course/program within 12 months in person or online. If the VISA is definitely rejected students receive a reimbursement of the program amount minus 10% to cover administrative costs and the services already booked. Once in Italy, every non-EU student must request a Staying Visa "Permesso di Soggiorno" from the local Police (Foreigners Office) within 8 days from their arrival. Accademia Italiana takes the responsibility to inform the Authorities in case of no-show for 3 consecutive days, without any justified reasons. To qualify for any refund, a written notification and receipt of relevant supporting documentation must be presented to the school.

 

• • 7. ACCIDENT AND MEDICAL INSURANCE

We advise students to take out a medical and personal insurance before leaving their home country. Citizens from the European Union are entitled to free medical care in Italy if they hold an E111 Form which can be obtained from their local health authority in their home country. Non-European Union Citizens must conform to the requirements issued by the Italian Government. Details can be obtained at their local Italian Embassies.

• • 8. RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES.

If a student wishes to complain about any aspect of the school and its services, the complaint must be made in the first instance to the Administrative office in writing which will try to find an adequate solution. In the event that the matter is not resolved, the student or agent must make a complaint in writing to the Director of the school. Such complaints will be taken into consideration provided that:

- The complaint is received by the end of the course

- The complaint has been officially made in written form

- The total amount of courses and accommodation have been settled in full.

• • 9. LIABILITIES

Accademia Italiana is not held liable for any accident, damage, injury to persons or property no matter the cause. The school is not held liable for theft, damage or loss of objects within the school or within the spaces used for extra activities and within student accommodation. Furthermore, the school is not liable in the event of the school being unable to supply services to which it is contractually bound resulting from causes outside the school’s control such as, but not limited to, natural disasters, government actions, pandemics, etc. Refunds will not be made in such circumstances

• • 10. POLICY ON HARASSMENT, BULLYING AND DISCRIMINATION

Students at Accademia Italiana come from more than 30 different countries and the school is committed to providing with a working and learning environment that is free from all forms of harassment, bullying and discrimination.

The school makes all students and employees aware of the policy forbidding harassment, bullying and discrimination

and their responsibility to comply with the policy. This policy is clearly stated in our terms and conditions so students are perfectly aware of it and accept it. Appropriate action, which may include warnings and dismissal/disciplinary proceedings for serious or repeated offences, may be taken against any student or employee who violates this policy.

Staff and students of Accademia Italiana are committed to treating everyone equally and without discrimination.

• • 11. VALID PRICES

Price lists in brochures and on our website are valid from January 1st until December 31st. of this year.

• • 12. EXPULSIONS.

Accademia Italiana reserves the right to dismiss any student whose conduct is unsatisfactory at the discretion of the Director, whose decision is final. There will be no refund for fees in cases of expulsion.

• • 13. ACCEPTANCE OF THIS REGULATION

All enrollments are subject to the above mentioned General Conditions, which become legally binding on acceptance of enrolment through electronic and/or signed registration form or any written form of registration (also through agencies and representatives), the applicant tacitly agrees to accept these General Conditions.

• • 14. APPLICABLE LAW
        

Any dispute, claim, litigation or other matter concerning the interpretation or implementation of these Conditions of Enrolment will be subject to the current Italian law and shall exclusively be brought in the court of competent jurisdiction of Salerno (Italy), in the place where the services covered by the contract take place, conforming to the normal practice in the Italian law.

• • 15. PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

Accademia Italiana may arrange to photograph or shoot video footage of students or use their written feedback for promotional purposes. Any student who does not wish to participate should advise the school in written form at the time of booking and state at the time of the photographing or video shooting. By accepting these terms and conditions the student  gives consent to the use of these photographs or video footage without further consent or notification.

• • 16. CHANGES TO THE TERMS &CONDITIONS

Accademia Italiana reserves the right to amend or alter its terms and conditions without providing further notice. In such cases, any newer version automatically replaces a previous version and becomes valid for all courses and students from the date of its implementation.