LEARNING ENGLISH IN COMMUNITY BOOKING FORM

To register for a course, print out this booking form, complete it and mail or fax it to:

Findhorn Foundation College, St. Leonards Rd, Forres IV36 2RD, Scotland, UK
Fax: +44 (0)1309 673113

When we receive your Booking Form, we will confirm your booking as soon as possible. Please wait for confirmation of your booking before making travel arrangements. Please contact us if you have not received confirmation in 2 weeks

Please print in BLOCK CAPITALS

PERSONAL DETAILS


Family name: _______________________________________

First Name: _______________________________________

Other name: _______________________________________

Gender (M or F): ______

Date of Birth: (DD/MM/19YY) ___________

Postal Address: (House/Apt#, Street) _______________________________________

_______________________________________

Town/City: _______________________________________

State/Country: _______________________________________

Zip/Postcode: _______________________________________

Country: _______________________________________

Email address: _______________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________

Fax: _______________________________________

COURSE BOOKING

I wish to enrol in Learning English in Community starting on:

Start Date: ________

Cost GB pounds: ________

I have done the Findhorn Foundation Experience Week (Y or N): ________

(You do not have to have done Experience Week before booking a College course, but it helps us to know if you have done it)

SELF-EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE

If you would like to apply for the course, you need to complete this questionnaire. This will enable us to check that your level of English is suitable for the course we are going to run.

If necessary, please ask someone to help you to understand all the information. HOWEVER WE ASK YOU TO FILL IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE AND WRITE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION WITHOUT HELP. Please answer the following questions as honestly as possible. This will help us make the best decision for you.

How have you studied English in the past? (Please indicate all those relevant)

English courses in my country

At School. If you checked this box, please tell us when this was _________________________________________

Occasional intensive courses abroad

By myself using books/cassettes/video/CD-ROM

Travelling

Other

Have you ever taken any official English exams, such as Cambridge First Certificate, Cambridge Advanced, IELTS, TOEFL? (Y or N)

If Yes, which one and what was the grade?

Using the scale below, how would you rate your ability in the following areas of English language? Indicate the appropriate number as follows (5 = very good; 4 = good; 3 = average; 2 = not good; 1 = I have a lot of difficulty)

Reading?

Writing?

Grammar?

Vocabulary?

Pronunciation?

Speaking to one person?

Listening to one person?

Speaking in front of a group of people?

Taking part in group discussions?

Listening to groups of people?

Listening for a long time?

How comfortable would you feel in the following situations? Indicate the appropriate letter as follows (A = Fine, no problems; B = OK, maybe a little anxious but I’d like to try; C = No. I wouldn’t like it at all).

Talking about how I feel in front of a group of people?

Discussing my past experiences and relationships with others?

Discussing issues like spirituality, personal growth, beliefs, values?

Being with people for most of the day?

Working together in small groups?

Sharing a bedroom?

Now we would like to have an example of your written English.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU WRITE THIS ON YOUR OWN, WITHOUT HELP FROM A FRIEND, A TEACHER OR A DICTIONARY/ELECTRONIC TRANSLATOR. This helps us to assess your level of English to decide if your level is similar to that of the other incoming students.

Please write a letter of at least 250 words and include answers to the following questions.

- Why do you want to learn English at the Findhorn College?
- What do you expect to get out of the time you spend here?
- Do you have experience of working in groups?
- Tell us a bit about your spiritual background, if any.
- Tell us a little more about your life.

Do you have any medical condition or special needs that could affect your time with us, including special diet, any disability, or physical or mental health issues?

__ yes __ no

If you answered ‘yes’, please tell us about it in your letter

It will help us to provide you with the best possible learning experience if you answer the questions below:

Do you have a physical disability that requires special accommodation or facilities?
Do you have special dietary needs?
Do you have, or think you may have, an infectious disease?
Are you taking psycho-active medication?
Have you now, or have you previously had any emotional or health difficulties that are affecting your life now?
Do you have any other special needs?

ACCOMMODATION

The price includes accommodation and meals in the Findhorn Foundation.

Meals are vegetarian.

Accommodation is in shared rooms with shared facilities. There are no rooms with en-suite facilities.

If you plan to arrive before your course starts, or stay after it ends, you may be able to stay in Foundation accommodation, but this cannot be guaranteed. The College cannot make such bookings for you. Please contact the Findhorn Foundation Bookings Department about this. Phone: +44 (0)1309 691 653; email: bookings@findhorn.org

Alternatively, there are many Bed & Breakfast businesses and hotels in the area.

Please send me a list of local accommodation.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND PAY AGREEMENTS

If you would like to apply for financial support or a pay agreement please, see Note 3 for more detailed instructions.

If you would like to help others to participate in College courses, please make a donation to our Financial Support fund.

Otherwise, please go to the next section of the Booking Form.

PAYMENT

We cannot confirm your booking until we have received a deposit of GB Pounds 95 per course or module. This deposit is not refundable except in certain circumstances (See Note 2).

Please note that payment in full is required 4 weeks before the starting date of your course. You may pay in full now if you wish.

We regret that we cannot accept payment in Euros or any currency other than GB Pounds, or by any other method than those listed below.

I wish to pay now:

A deposit of GB pounds 95 per course module ______
The full course fee GB pounds ______

I wish to pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Delta or Switch only), details below

I will telephone the College to make the payment
(Phone +44 (0)1309 674 247. Office hours are 9am - 12.30pm and 2 - 5 pm (British time), Monday to Friday. If you leave a message we will return your call)

I will arrange for payment by SWIFT bank transfer and pay all bank charges ___ (See instructions below)

I enclose a bank or personal cheque (GB pounds only)

By credit or debit card:

We can take Visa, MasterCard, Delta or Switch card (but not American Express).

If you are paying the deposit only:

I authorise you to take the remaining payment from my credit card 4 weeks before the start of the course

I will contact you 4 weeks before the start of the course to authorise the remaining payment

Type of Card (visa, mastercard, delta or switch): ___________________________________

Card no: ___________________________________

Issue No: (For switch cards only) _______________

Security Code: (The last three digits on the signature strip on the back of your card.) _________

Total I wish to pay now (GB pounds): _________________ Card Valid Until: _________________

Signature: ___________________________________________________

Cardholder's Name (exactly as on card): _______________________________________

Cardholder's address, if different from that given above:

House/Apt# /Street: _______________________________________

Town/City: _______________________________________

County/State: _______________________________________

Country: _______________________________________

Postal Code/ZIP: _______________________________________

Cardholder’s signature _______________________________________

By direct bank transfer via the SWIFT system:

Important:
Make sure your bank uses the SWIFT system
Quote all the bank details listed below or your payment may not be received.
Reference your transfer with your name and the name of the course to enable us to identify your payment.
Make payments payable to: FINDHORN FOUNDATION COLLEGE

College Bank details:
Name & Address: Bank of Scotland, 102 High St, Forres, Scotland IV36 1PA
Account Name: Findhorn Foundation College
Account Number: 461560
SWIFT code: BOFSGB21290
Sort Code: 80 06 81
IBAN: GB21 BOFS 8006 8100 4615 60


DISCLAIMER

We make every effort to provide courses as described, to ensure that they are appropriate for the participants who book, and to take good care of participants while they are here. However, sometimes we have to cancel a course for reasons beyond our control, or advise an individual that we do not think it is appropriate for them. Please read the full disclaimer (Note 1) before completing your booking

FINAL NOTES

Please wait for confirmation of your booking before making travel arrangements. Please contact us if you have not received confirmation in 2 weeks

We ask that when booking your journey it is fully insured and refundable in the unlikely event of the Findhorn College having to cancel a course.

For information on getting here, when to arrive and other practicalities, see Location and travel on the website, or contact the College.

Before you submit this form, please check that you have

  • Filled out all relevant parts
  • Sent your introductory letter, including medical information if necessary
  • Made your payment in GB Pounds.
  • If applying for financial support, described your financial situation, and stated how much you are able to pay
  • If applying for a pay agreement, stated the size and timing of proposed payments, and the method of payment
  • Please read our Refund Policy

And if you have a moment before you submit your booking .....
We would very much like to know how you found out about this course (eg from a friend, the Findhorn Foundation brochure, our website, or …).

THANK-YOU! WE WILL CONTACT YOU SHORTLY...

Contact information for the College

Address:
Findhorn Foundation College,
St Leonards Road,
Forres, Moray IV36 2RD,
Scotland

Phone: +44 (0)1309 674 247
(Office Hours are 9am – 12.30pm, and 2 – 5pm (British Time), Monday to Friday. If you leave a message on the answering machine we will return your call)

Fax: +44 (0)1309 673113

email: college@findhorncollege.org

NOTES ON COMPLETING FINDHORN COLLEGE BOOKING FORMS

Note 1: Disclaimer

All information in any of our publicity is correct at the time it is published, but is subject to change. Whilst every effort is made to provide the courses as advertised, we do not accept liability for:

  • Cancellations or changes caused by unavailability of staff, low bookings, weather conditions, maintenance work, acts of God, acts of Government or any other authorities, or any other situations beyond our control.
  • Participants’ medical or psychiatric conditions which may arise before, during or after participation in one of our courses.
  • Loss of or damage to personal property of our guests.

We reserve the right to refuse a booking if we feel, after careful consideration, that participation in a particular course would be inappropriate for an individual. We reserve the right to refuse admission to our courses if, on arrival, participation appears to be inappropriate. We also reserve the right to ask any visitor to leave the College if his or her behaviour is disruptive or interferes with the rights of others. In the final instance, all matters arising from a dispute are subject to Scottish law and are under the jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.

Note 2: Deposit refunds

If your course is already fully booked or is cancelled, we will refund your deposit in full.

If you apply for financial support or a Pay Agreement, and are unable to reach agreement with the College, we will refund your deposit in full.

If you cancel your booking, your deposit is non-refundable.

If you change your mind and decide to cancel your booking after you have paid the full fee 4 weeks before the start of the programme, the full amount is non-refundable.

Note 3: How to apply for financial support or a pay agreement

Financial Support

The College does not want the price of our courses to prevent people coming here. We have a Financial Support fund to help those on a low income to participate in our courses. Whilst funds are limited, if you feel you need help we encourage you to apply.

Any financial support must be agreed before you arrive. In most cases, we cannot confirm the amount we will be able to pay until approximately 4 weeks before the start of the course.

Pay Agreement

In some cases, the College may allow you to spread the cost of your course over a maximum of 3 months through a Pay Agreement. Payment can be made by post-dated cheques or by authority to debit instalments from your credit card. However, in all cases we require a deposit before the course begins to confirm your place, and at least one third (33%) of the remaining fee by the start of the course.

How to Apply

You may apply for both financial support and a pay agreement.

Please include your application in your booking letter and send it with your Booking Form. Please include a summary of your resources, income and expenditures.

To apply for financial support, please tell us how much you are able to pay for your course.

To apply for a pay agreement, please tell us how you propose to pay.

You should send your deposit of GB Pounds 95 per course with your Booking Form as usual. This will be refunded if we cannot reach agreement on the amount of financial support to be provided and/or the schedule of payments.