The General Terms and Conditions (GTC ́s)
Integration Courses/Language Courses
Student Help/Tutoring
Integration courses/language courses
1. Services
The Private Institut für Bildung & Sprachen GmbH organizes integration courses for foreign citizens. The courses are partly offered in cooperation with the adult education centres or in cooperation with other educational institutions. The courses are accessible to all. An integration course usually includes 600 or 900 hours of language course and 100 hours of orientation course. The total duration of the courses varies depending on the type of course (women's courses, general integration courses, intensive courses). The integration courses are funded by the BAMF (Federal Ministry for Migration and Refugees). Eligibility is required to participate.
On request, the Private Institut für Bildung & Sprachen GmbH supports the participants in the application process.
2. Registration / Start of contract
Registration for the individual courses is possible at any time. At the beginning, a placement test is mandatory.
The course fee (own contribution) is due at the beginning of the respective module and is debited from the account of the course participant or must be transferred at the beginning of the course. If the bank refuses to debit by direct debit for reasons for which Private IfB & Sprachen GmbH is not responsible, the bank fees due shall be borne by the course participant.
Dues:
| Course | Hours | Cost | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integration Course | 15 – 25 | 220,00 € per module | 440,00 € per module |
| With funding from BAMF | Without funding from BAMF | ||
| *) 1 lesson UE = 45 minutes | |||
Note: According to current legal regulations, the prices are without VAT. If, due to a legal change, the exemption from VAT ceases to apply, The Private Institut für Bildung & Sprachen GmbH is entitled to invoice the VAT accruing from then on in addition.
3. Contract Term/Contract Termination
Registration takes place for the duration of the individual courses.
4. Lesson dates / Cancelled lessons
The teaching dates are bindingly determined by the Private Institute for Education & Languages GmbH. A relocation for operational reasons is possible.
Lessons that are cancelled for reasons for which the Private Institut für Bildung & Sprachen GmbH is responsible will be made up.
Participants of the integration course who are unable to attend classes due to illness are obliged to present a medical certificate. If a participant is prevented from attending for other reasons (official appointments, etc.), he or she must inform the course instructor immediately. A certificate or receipt must be submitted. Unexcused absence will be charged to the participant without a subsidy in full hourly amount (4.40 €/h).
5. Teaching materials
Teaching textbook is determined by the Private Institute for Education & Languages GmbH. It will be left to the participant at the purchase price. On request, participants can buy their own books.
6. Holiday arrangements
During the school holidays of the respective federal state as well as on all public holidays, no lessons take place. Exceptions will be communicated to the course participants.
7. Rest months
Rest months, e.g. due to prolonged illness, can be requested. No fees will be charged during this time.
8. Data protection
The contractual partner agrees that his personal data will be processed electronically by the Private Institute for Education & Languages GmbH. All personal data arising will be collected in accordance with the applicable regulations for the protection of personal data only for the purpose of contract processing and to safeguard our own legitimate business interests with regard to the support and advice of our contractual partners. The data will not be passed on by us to third parties.
Student Help/Tutoring
1. Services
Individual / group lessons
The Private Institute for Education & Languages GmbH offers lessons in small groups and individual lessons. One lesson lasts 60 minutes per teaching day / subject. The groups are composed of a maximum of 5 students who are homogeneous in age or performance.
Trial lessons
Each student has the opportunity to participate in a free 60-minute group lesson before registering for the first time.
Learning Counselling / Parent Talk
Each registered student receives free personal learning advice in the form of a personal interview. Learning problems are identified and the basics of learning, concentration and time management techniques are explained. These techniques are practiced either as part of the subject lessons or, if necessary, in additional fee-based courses. On request, the Private Institute for Education & Languages GmbH can also contact the specialist teachers of the public school visited.
Parents can inform themselves at any time about the performance level of their children. If necessary, the Private Institute for Education & Languages GmbH will arrange a personal or telephone appointment after consultation with the responsible specialist teacher or with the management of the institute.
2. Registration / Start of contract
Registration at the Private Institute for Education & Languages GmbH is possible at any time. The one-time registration fee is € 50.00 and is due upon conclusion of the contract. The tuition fee is payable in advance on the 3rd of each calendar month. If the bank refuses to debit by direct debit for reasons for which the Private Institute for Education & Languages GmbH is not responsible, the bank fees due shall be borne by the student or his legal representatives.
Tuition fees:
We are happy to inform you personally or by phone about our prices for individual and group lessons.
Note: According to current legal regulations, the prices are without VAT. Should the exemption from VAT cease to apply due to a legal change, The Private Institute for Education & Languages GmbH is entitled to invoice the VAT accruing from then on in addition.
3. Contract Term/Contract Termination
Registration with the Private Institute for Education & Languages GmbH takes place for an indefinite period, but initially for an agreed minimum term of 6 or 12 calendar months. In compliance with the minimum term, the contractual relationship can be terminated by both parties with a notice period of 2 months to the end of a calendar month. The termination must be made in writing.
4. Failure to attend classes
If there is a timely apology, missed lessons will be made up as soon as possible during the absences. An apology is considered timely at the latest 24 hours before the lesson. Late cancelled lessons will not be made up and will not lead to a reduction in tuition fees. No fees will be charged for lessons cancelled in time.
5. Lesson dates / Cancelled lessons
The teaching dates are bindingly determined by the Private Institute for Education & Languages GmbH. A relocation for operational reasons is possible. Lessons that are cancelled for reasons for which the Private Institute for Education & Languages GmbH is responsible will be made up within 14 days. In order to ensure a smooth course of lessons, students can be excluded from lessons for this day in the event of improper conduct after prior warning by the subject teacher, without the payment obligation being reduced.
6. Holiday arrangements
Lessons also take place during the holidays; excluded are summer and Christmas holidays, as well as all public holidays. No monthly fee is due for August, the contribution for September is only due on a pro rata basis.
7. Rest months
Rest months, e.g. due to prolonged illness, can be requested. No fees will be charged during this time.
8. Data protection
The contractual partner agrees that his personal data will be processed electronically by the Private Institute for Education & Languages GmbH. All personal data arising will be collected in accordance with the applicable regulations for the protection of personal data only for the purpose of contract processing and to safeguard our own legitimate business interests with regard to the support and advice of our contractual partners. The data will not be passed on by us to third parties.