Fees
CultureWorks gives you great value for your money. Your tuition fees include 25 hours of class per week, all Canadian Studies activities and access to campus facilities. You also have 24-hour a day access to the computer lab, your own personal e-mail account, access to student visa assistance and free placement testing.
There is no application fee for CultureWorks, however we require a deposit to secure your space in the program. You can pay your deposit via wire transfer, cheque or bank draft. If payment is made by wire transfer you will be charged bank fees.
You will also require medical coverage while you're studying at CultureWorks. This may be purchased before you leave your home country or at CultureWorks when you arrive. The cost is $2.00 per day.
A breakdown of costs is below:
| Costs | 12 Weeks | 24 Weeks | 36 Weeks | 48 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,125 | $8,250 | $12,375 | $16,500 |
| Textbooks | $240 | $480 | $720 | $960 |
| Accommodation Placement Fee | $225* | $225* | $225* | $225* |
| Homestay/Roomstay | $2,520/$1,530 | $5,040/$3,060 | $7,560/$4,590 | $10,080/$6,120 |
| Medical Insurance | $195 | $390 | $585 | $780 |
| Airport Pick-Up | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| TOTAL | $7,405/$6,415 | $14,485/$12,505 | $21,565/$18,595 | $28,645/$24,685 |
* Accommodation placement fee is non-refundable
Payment Policies and Details
Tuition
If you are studying for six months or less, full payment is required during your first week with us. If you are studying for more than six months, we will require a payment of six months of tuition during your first week and a second payment during the fifth month of study for the remainder of your tuition. Unfortunately, CultureWorks ESL cannot accept monthly payments.
Homestay/Roomstay or Dormitory
Students requiring Homestay/Roomstay or dormitory accommodations are required to pay a one-time non-refundable placement fee of $225 and three months of accommodation fees before they arrive. Students who cancel their requests for Homestay/Roomstay or dormitory will be charged a 30 day penalty. Homestay/Roomstay fees may be refunded at the discretion of the CultureWorks program.
Refund Policies
CultureWorks offers fair refund policies that are in line with refund policies for universities and other ESL schools. We will work with any student or potential student on an individual basis to ensure the our refund policy is upheld in all instances.
Students who are denied a study permit will have their deposit and accommodation placement fee refunded when we receive documentation from the Canadian Embassy.
Students who would like to leave the program and receive a refund of their tuition fees must give notice no later than the fifth day of the term. These students will then receive a 100% refund for that term, less $200 for administrative fees. Students who decide to leave the program later than the fifth day of the term will not be refunded for that term.
Written notice is required (email is acceptable) to CultureWorks. The tuition refund will be given two weeks after the written notice is received and refunds must be requested within six months of cancellation.
Students who enrol in the CultureWorks program with the help of an agent must contact the agent directly for a refund of any commission fees paid.
Medical Insurance
All students attending CultureWorks must have medical insurance. Students may purchase this insurance in their home countries or through the school. Students who purchase their own policies will be asked to provide proof of medical insurance when registering.
For additional questions regarding the refund policy please contact: Deb Leeming, Registrar at dleemin@uwo.ca.
Program Dates 2010
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| January 15th, 2010 | April 15th, 2010 |
| April 16th, 2010 | July 8th, 2010 |
| July 23rd, 2010 | October 14th, 2010 |
| October 15th, 2010 | January 13th, 2011 |
