Terms & Conditions of Enrolment

A binding agreement shall arise between you and ADL – Academy for Distance Learning, 8 Vernon Place, Canterbury KENT, CT1 3WH UK, when you accept the Terms and Conditions by:

• Signing and returning the original copy of the Application of Enrolment Form, or:
• Ticking the box "I agree to the Terms and Conditions" within the online enrolment form, or:
• Making your first course payment

Course Material

Courses, course notes and materials are not to be sold, loaned, copied, or used in any way outside of the pursuit of studying the course by the person who is enrolled in the course, unless permission is sought and granted in writing by the principal

Course Fees

Once enrolment has been accepted, the course fees are due for payment according to the level of study, as detailed below:

• 100 hour Course (Certificates): Full course fees are due once enrolment has been accepted and before course materials are delivered. Payment plans are available for these courses.
• Advanced Certificates:  The full courses fees are due once enrolment have been accepted and before course materials are delivered. Payment plans are available for these courses.
• Diplomas: These are 600 hours duration. Course fees for the first module are due once enrolment has been accepted and before course materials are delivered. Payment plans are available for these courses. The second course material will be available once the first module payment has been completed in full.
• Advanced and Higher Diplomas: These are 800 to 1200 hours duration. Course fees for the first module are due once enrolment has been accepted and before course materials are delivered. Payment plans are available for these courses. The second course material will be available once the first module payment has been completed in full.
• Course Delivery Information
• Course material delivery times vary depending on the delivery method.
• Online: course material will be made available online within 24 hours of first payment.
• Correspondence and e-learning: course material will be compiled and posted within 3 days of first payment. Parcels are sent via registered post or courier depending on destination. Postal times vary depending on client destination.

Payment Plan Policy

Recovery Costs: It is acknowledged that in the event of default in payment of an amount due to ADL – Academy for Distance Learning will result in a £15 dishonour fee per offence. Repeated failure will result in referral of any resultant debt (inclusive of any accrued interest or other fees whatsoever incurred in accordance with these Conditions of Enrolment) for collection by a mercantile agent plus any additional collection costs incurred.

It is your responsibility to inform ADL – Academy for Distance Learning in writing of any corrections or changes to your personal details including name, address and phone numbers, payment options and banking details.
       
Refund Policy

ADL's refund policy is fair and equitable. Notification of withdrawal from a course must be received in writing within 14 days of enrolment*, in order to qualify for a full refund (less postage, handling and administration costs – minimum GBP £50). No refund is available if withdrawal is sort after course commencement (i.e., course materials have been sent to the student) and the total course cost or the total cost owing will be charged.
 
Recovery action

If you are granted a payment plan, you are liable for all payments even if you discontinue your study. Failure to remit payment may result in the debt being referred to a debt collection agency for recovery and legal action. Costs for this action will be incurred by the debtor and no future Time To Pay plans will be approved.

Disclaimer

Every attempt is made to ensure all information from the academy is accurate and that the student has attained the competencies taught in a course, at the point of their assessment. Beyond this point, the graduate is responsible to maintain their acquired competencies, and apply acquired knowledge and skills in a way which is appropriate to the unique characteristics of each application. This will release the school from any liability, action and claims of whatsoever nature in connection with, or arising from any such information instruction or advice, given by any student or ex-student, whether directions given during the course are followed or not

These Terms and Conditions are subject to change without notice. You should always check our website for the current and official version of this agreement

* Enrolment date is the date which the application for enrolment is received and accepted by the academy’s  office.