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General Terms and Conditions 2024

Registration, Payment and Booking Procedure

Customers book our courses by submitting a completed online registration form on our website or at the school reception. The contract with FU International Academy referred to hereafter as FUIA, is only considered concluded once customers have received written confirmation of such contract from FUIA; if no such confirmation is received, the customer has no entitlement to the booked service.

To complete the registration for a course, customers will have to pay an initial payment of 150€. Customers may pay the full amount for the course and the accommodation at the time of registration. The remaining cost of the course and accommodation must be paid in full at least 30 days before the course starts.

The schedule of payment for GROUP bookings:

80% of the total amount to be paid six weeks before the beneficiaries arrive and the remaining 20% to be paid two weeks after the project takes place.

Bookings by minors must be signed by the tutor. In this case, the contract does not go into effect until the customer has received written confirmation from FUIA and FUIA has received the declaration signed by the tutor.

FUIA will not pay any bank charges – if they are outstanding at the start of the course the student will be asked to pay for them. When we receive the payment or the payment confirmation we will confirm the reservation and provide all the necessary information before the student’s arrival.

How Can I Pay?

Please pay by one of the following methods:

1. Make a bank transfer using the information given below.

All transfers must clearly indicate the applicant’s full name and invoice number so that he or she can be easily identified for future reference.

Account holder: Formación FU S.L.
Bank Address: Avenida Melchor Luz. Puerto de la Cruz.
Bank name: La Caixa.
Account number IBAN: ES16 2100 6971 5022 0005 7914.
BIC / SWIFT: CAIXESBBXXX

2. Pay by PAYPAL/Credit Card using the application on the school website.

FUIA will not pay any bank charges – if they are outstanding at the start of the course the student will be asked to pay for them. When we receive the payment or the payment confirmation we will confirm the reservation and provide all the necessary information before the student’s arrival.

Important! Kindly review the invoice and the initial payment receipt before proceeding with any payment. In the event of an accidental overpayment, a 30€ fee will be applied for the return of the excess amount.

Cancellation

All cancellations must be made in written form. The cancellation date will be the date on which FUIA receives the written cancellation. We strongly recommend that you arrange insurance coverage to protect yourself against the possibility of cancellation due to illness or accident.

Cancellation fees (course and accommodation)

All cancellations must be made in written form. The cancellation date will be the date on which FUIA receives the written cancellation. 

We strongly recommend that students arrange insurance cover to protect themselves against the possibility of cancellation due to illness or accident.

COURSE AND ACCOMMODATION CANCELLATION FEES
  • Up to 6 weeks before the start date > Full refund
  • Between 6 and 4 weeks before the start date > Deposit (€150)
  • 4 weeks or less before the start date > No refund
  • Long Term Courses (more than 8 weeks) : If the participant cancels within 4 weeks of the start date, “no show,” or leave a course or occupied accommodation mid-term, a cancellation fee equivalent to 4 weeks of the program (course and/or accommodation) plus all confirmed extras will be charged.
  • All refunds are subject to a flat fee of 30€, including those for overpayment.
  • An administration fee of 50€ may be deducted or charged from any changes made.
  • FUIA will not refund any fees due to absence or illness. 
 
CANCELLATION DUE TO VISA REFUSAL

The following terms apply for a letter of invitation issued by FUIA for the Spanish embassy: Should the visa not be issued, FUIA guarantees the refund transfer of payment, fewer costs incurred, such as postage costs (e.g. DHL), bank charges and an administration fee of € 150. The rejection must be documented in an official confirmation presented with the original letter of invitation. Cancellation of the course after receipt of the visa is only possible when supported by documentation from the Spanish embassy proving that the participant has renounced entry into Spain. If the participant has already entered Spain, cancellation of the course is no longer possible.

Insurance

The school’s insurance provides cover for accident/injury on the school premises only. Students are not insured by the FUIA against illness, theft, damage or loss of personal effects and FUIA accepts no responsibility in the event of such an occurrence. You must have your own personal insurance for the duration of your stay.

Health Insurance – As an EU citizen you may be entitled to free medical treatment in Spain (please check before leaving your country). However, students are strongly recommended to take out full travel, health, money and baggage insurance in advance. EU nationals should also bring their EU Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Form E 111.

Public Holidays

In 2024 the Academy is closed on public holidays:

01.01., 02.02., 28.03. y 29.03., 01.05., 03.05., 30.05., 16.07., 15.08., 01.11., 06.12., and 25.12.

We are open all year, including at Easter, Christmas and New Year except on the public holidays as specified above.

Visas

Students from EU countries do not need a visa to enter Spain. Students from non-EU countries may need a visa and should check with their nearest Spanish Embassy before booking. We will refund all prepaid money minus €150 for administration costs, on all visa refusals. You must send us official written proof of the visa refusal from the Embassy, otherwise, no refund will be made.

General Notes

  1. Group size: Our groups are made up of a minimum of 3 (Digital Marketing Courses) and 6 (Soft Skills and Teacher Training) a maximum of 15 students. FUIA reserves the right to cancel a course up to 6 weeks before the scheduled start date if a minimum number of participants is not reached. To prevent any inconvenience, we strongly suggest securing travel insurance to cover potential cancellations. 
  2. The course price includes weekly leisure activities, internet access, and a course attendance certificate. Additional material or books used in the course are not included in the course fee. Travel and the cost of weekend activities are not included in the price. One Trial Surf lesson has an additional cost.
  3. Misconduct: Participants are expected to display impeccable and disciplined conduct toward landlords, roommates, fellow participants, and all FUIA staff members. FUIA reserves the right to refuse admission or terminate the contract without notice and a refund of fees, in the event of misconduct, unsatisfactory attendance, or unsatisfactory work. In the event of unruly behavior, as well as violations of Spanish law (e.g., theft, drug abuse, damage to property or personal injury, illegal downloads), FUIA reserves the right to immediately exclude participants from the course or program. The participant or their parent/guardian must then cover the costs for early departure.
  4. If the school is closed due to meteorological warnings, the classes will neither be held nor be made up at a later date.
  5. Accommodation: Students in FUIA organised accommodation (shared flats or Homestay) must leave a copy of their ID or Passport and pay a €50 deposit on arrival. This deposit will be retained for the duration of the stay. When the student checks out and if the apartment is seen to be clean and tidy, and there is no damage to the fixtures and fittings, and provided that the house rules have been followed, the deposit will be returned. Weekly accommodation terms/conditions: check-in on Sundays, check-out on Saturdays. There will be no discounts if the stay is less than a week – the full week must be paid for. If the student moved into their accommodation and is not entirely happy with it, the student can request a change once depending on availability.
  6. Extracurricular activities: Free time activities arranged by FUIA are an additional service provided, with the school as an intermediary party. Although we always care for the service provided and communicate frequently with the operating partners we do not take responsibility for their actions. Accordingly, we also inform you that, when accidents occur during the free time activities, the damages should be assumed by your insurance or the insurance of the operating partners.
  7. Trial Surfing Lesson: One trial surf lesson has an additional cost. The lesson can only be organised for a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 people. If more than 6 people sign up for the trial lesson, we hold the right to either withdraw the participants or to organise a second surf day.
  8. Surf course: Once the surf course has been started, FUIA will not refund any fees due to absence, illness, or fear of waves. Surfing requires a certain level of fitness and is not a sport for everyone, therefore we strongly recommend doing a trial surf lesson before booking a whole surf course.
  9. Photos: During daily school life and extracurricular activities we will often take pictures or record videos of our students and the school atmosphere. If you do not consent to pictures of you being published on our website, Facebook, or other media related to the school, please advise us in advance so that we can take it into accountLITS reserves the right to cancel a course up to 6 weeks before the starting date if a minimum number of participants is not reached. We will inform you about the final course status 6 weeks before the starting date.

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