1. Enrolment fee

The non-refundable enrolment fee only applies to new students. It covers processing charges and will be kept in the event of a cancellation.

2. Health insurance

The parents (or guardians) are required to notify Ecole Lemania in writing of any health and medical information, or useful information, such as previous studies and favourite pastimes, so that the school may take appropriate action where necessary. Health insurance is compulsory in Switzerland. Boarding students that are not Swiss residents must be insured through the school. Premiums must be paid by the parents / legal guardians or by the student and are already included on the boarder’s programme prices. Day students are not insured by the school but must have personal health insurance that is valid in Switzerland, the EU and the rest of the world. The school cannot, under any circumstances, be held responsible for any negligence regarding the student’s health insurance situation.

3. Accident insurance

The school provides accident insurance for all students, who are covered on the direct journey to and from Ecole Lemania and during activities organised by the school, provided that the student has taken out health insurance, which must be valid in Switzerland, the EU and the rest of the world.

4. Premature departure and cancellation of enrolment

In the case of cancellation between 30 days and 15 days before the start of the course, 50% of the fees will be refunded (excluding registration fees). If the cancellation takes place less than 15 days before the start of the course, no amount will be refunded. After the start of the courses, if early departure for personal reasons or dismissal, no amount will be refunded. Special condition: In the event of a pandemic or border closure, the School will provide a voucher of the same amount valid for 16 months for the next summer camp or any other Lemania program.

5. Student rules and student behaviour

The student must comply with all of the school and boarding school rules. The use or possession (even briefly) of alcohol or illegal substances is strictly forbidden and may lead to immediate exclusion. The students are expected to behave properly and protect the school’s reputation by acting as its ambassadors. However, Ecole Lemania reserves the right to terminate the course and / or boarding of any student whose behaviour is deemed by the school to be unacceptable. In that case, no refund will be made.

6. Right of reproduction– Copyright

Ecole Lemania and Lemania Summer Camp reserves the right to use any photos, films or videos of the students free of charge for any publications or broadcasts on the Internet / TV, in brochures, newspapers or magazines, and on posters/ signs or websites, on public or private places, etc.

7. Payment methods

Payments are accepted through Paypal, bank wire transfer and credit card. In the latter case, any refunds will be made by credit card.

8. Third-party liability insurance

Parents or responsible persons are strongly recommended to take out third-party liability insurance, as they will otherwise be held personally responsible for any damage caused by the student.

9. Pocket money

Parents may send an additional amount of money for students attending the summer camp. The school will keep this money in a safe and give the required amount to the student if needed.

10. Extra expenses/charges/medical and damages

Ecole Lemania can invoice outstanding fees for amounts due for medical or hospital care / products or tablets / services not covered by health insurance, pocket money, Europa Park activity, extra expenses, extra charges, exchange rate charges, damages to rooms or facilities, etc. Ecole Lemania provides a laundry and dry-cleaning service. We do not reimburse clothes for shrinkage due to washing or drying.

11. Food allergies

The school cannot guarantee the provision of allergen-free food. In the case of food allergies, Ecole Lemania and its staff can not be held responsible for allergies caused by certain products. Any of the food served at school or provided during activities / sports / trips could include allergenic components, and the student must take personal responsibility for checking what he or she eats and for informing the staff.

12. IELTS test

The school offers a very good IELTS test preparation. However, the school cannot guarantee a minimum of points for the IELTS test and decline any responsibility for the results. The student must work strongly and regularly during the programme to obtain the desired IELTS test level. The IELTS test takes place in Lausanne. In case it is held another city, the school will charge the night of the hotel and the train.

13. Programmes

Ecole Lemania reserves the right to modify the date, time and location of the lessons, and to cancel or postpone or change a lesson or an activity for any reason (weather, etc.) with no compensation. It may also divide classes in two if there are too many enrolments.

14. Unenforceability of Provision

If any provision of this Agreement, or any portion thereof, is held to be invalid and unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect.

15. Contract law

Any disputes will be brought before the court of appeal in Lausanne, Switzerland. Parents, guardians or representatives waive their right to initiate legal proceedings in their own country. However, Ecole Lémania (Chemin de Préville 3, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland) also retains the right to institute legal proceedings in the country of jurisdiction of any parties concerned. Contracts entered into with parents, guardians, representatives or students are subject to Swiss Law.