How to Enroll
The first step to enrolling is to book online. Complete the booking process as far in advance as possible to be sure and reserve the dates, course and lodging option which works best for you. This begins the booking process. When we receive the registration, we will send you an e-mail confirming receipt of the application and payment of your course deposit. One of our Language Travel Advisors will call you to confirm your course, lodging and start date preferences. You will then be able to log in to the secure section of our site using the login name and password you created and complete the requests for information on accommodation, course details, emergency contact, insurance, and airport arrival information. You can also pay the balance of the course through our secure site!

Once you have completed this information and paid your course in full, you will receive a course Confirmation e-mail within 72 hours confirming that you are officially booked on the course of your choice. You will also receive specifics about the city and school you will be visiting, as well as insurance information, emergency phone numbers, etc. We recommend not purchasing your plane ticket until you have received your final confirmation.

Late Payments
Please remember that your lodging and classes with the school can not be confirmed until your have paid in full. Full payment must be received at least 14 days in advance of the course or accommodation start date to avoid a US$100.00 non-refundable late/rush charge.

Last Minute Bookings
Course booking requests made within 14 days of the course/lodging start date are considered "last minute bookings". A US$100.00 non-refundable late/rush charge is added to all last minute bookings.

Refund Policy
If you choose to cancel or postpone your program, you can do so by sending an e-mail to your BridgeAbroad Bookings Advisor. Your cancellation will become effective from the day BridgeAbroad receives this notification.

The following refund policy applies:

1. If you cancel or postpone 15 days or more before your start date, you will receive a full refund of all monies paid.

2. If you cancel or postpone between 14 and 8 days before your start date, you will receive 100% of the tuition paid and 75% of accommodation fees paid.

3. If you cancel or postpone between 7 days or less before your start date, you will receive 50% of the tuition paid, and 50% of accommodation fees paid.

4. If you cancel or postpone once your program has started, (either the first day of housing or the first day of class, whichever comes first) no refund will be issued. Similarly, if you choose to leave your program early, no refund will be issued.

5. Refund requests regarding the quality of your program will only be considered if the below complaint procedure is followed. BridgeAbroad reserves the right to investigate and validate the accuracy of the student's claims. In the event that the student's reasons for dissatisfaction are justified, a refund of up to 100% on tuition may be issued depending on school policies.

Complaint Procedure
In the event that you wish to complain about your language program or the services provided by BridgeAbroad, its partner organizations, and/or affiliates, you must notify the in-country coordinator immediately in order to give him/her a chance to rectify the situation. In the event that you cannot obtain satisfaction from the in-country coordinator, a formal written complaint must be submitted to the in-country coordinator and to BridgeAbroad, preferably by email (BAbookings@bridge.edu), or by fax (1-303-785-8893). You may also submit your complaint by phone (1-303-945-2234) if you do not have access to email or a fax machine. BridgeAbroad can resolve most issues by simply contacting the local staff on your behalf. We will take all necessary steps to solve any problems you are having. No requests for refunds will be considered unless the above procedure is followed.

Course Changes & Postponements
Changes to your course can be made more than 14 days before the start date without any additional charges. Changes made after that time such as, but not limited to, changing locations, dates, course length or type, accommodation requests etc. are not guaranteed and are subject to the cancellation fees outlined above in our Refund Policy. Fees do not apply when adding additional services to the end of your program.

Best Price Guarantee. In the unlikely event that you find a lower rate for the tuition and lodging cost of your language course abroad from another U.S. - based language travel agency, within 7 days of your course start date, we will credit or refund to you the difference. This Best Price Guarantee is subject to the terms and conditions listed below.

Notifying BridgeAbroad of a Claim. You must contact BridgeAbroad within 7 days of your course booking to make a claim under the Best Price Guarantee. The lower rate must be available for booking at the time you contact us, as determined by our language travel advisors.

Must be "Apples to Apples" Comparison. The Best Price Guarantee is available only for exact itinerary matches, for example, specific school, course, lodging type, applicable refund policy, and the exact same dates and times of travel or service as booked through BridgeAbroad. For any stand-alone product booking (for example, lodging or tuition), the comparison must be to the same product purchased stand-alone through another U.S. based language travel agency (i.e., not part of a course + lodging package). Except as noted below, the Best Price Guarantee applies only to the cost of a booked program, as presented in the BridgeAbroad booking engine or web page, without including any taxes and fees. The Best Price Guarantee is not available for bookings on web sites where the course, lodging or similar booking details are unknown until after purchase. You must meet all requirements imposed on the lower price (if any), including, without limitation, residency, regional and age-related requirements.

Comparison Rates Must Be Available to the General Public Online. The Best Price Guarantee applies only to prices both advertised and available to the general public on a US-based web site. For example, this does not include rates offered on membership program web sites, corporate discounts or rates; group, charter, rewards program, incentive, meeting, convention, consolidator or interline prices; prices obtained via auction or similar process; or prices available only by using a coupon or other promotion not offered to the general public. The lower rate may not come from a web site where you call to get the rate, or from an e-mail that you received. The rate must be quoted and booked in US dollars (and without reference to currency converters).

Important Note Regarding Activities and Travel Packages. When you book an activity, or a travel package i.e., course + lodging, course + lodging + activity, etc., booked together as a package on the same itinerary with BridgeAbroad, the Best Price Guarantee applies to the cost of the activity or the travel package, respectively, plus all taxes and fees.

Verification of Claims. All requests, including receipts, are subject to verification by BridgeAbroad. BridgeAbroad will not accept screen shots or other purported evidence of a lower price that cannot be independently confirmed by BridgeAbroad personnel. Nor will BridgeAbroad verify any request that it believes, in its sole discretion, is the result of a printing or other error or is made fraudulently or in bad faith. Verified requests will receive a credit to the credit card used for the booking, within approximately 7-10 days of verification.

Changes. BridgeAbroad reserves the right in its sole discretion to modify or discontinue the Best Price Guarantee or to restrict its availability to any person, at any time, for any or no reason, and without prior notice or liability to you. The terms that are in effect at the time of your booking will determine your eligibility under the Best Price Guarantee. The failure by BridgeAbroad to enforce any provision of these Terms & Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

Fee-Free. This fee-free promotion ONLY applies to the registration fee of USD 95.00. All other fees, such as late fee, rush fee, book fees, pick up fees, etc. still apply to the course bookings.

Discounts for Returning Students. BridgeAbroad offers a 10% discount on tuition to students who have studied with us before. This applies to any of our study abroad schools. One-week courses and special programs are not included in the discount offer. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts.

Special Offers and Promos. Special offers cannot be combined with any other offer or discount and is subject to availability. Regular course refund and cancellation policies apply. Special offer discounts apply to tuition only and do not apply to special courses nor Teach & Travel Ambassadors Program.

Long-Term Courses. BridgeAbroad also offers discounts for long-term courses. A discount of 5% on tuition is available to students who register and pay in advance for courses of 12-23 weeks. A discount of 10% on tuition is available to students who register and pay in advance for courses of 24 weeks or more. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts.

Holidays. Should a national holiday fall on a class day, group class hours cannot be recovered, nor are they refundable. Private classes, however, can be rescheduled at the majority of our schools. A list of national holidays can be found on the BridgeAbroad web site. BridgeAbroad will do its best to inform the student of these holidays. However, each school reserves the right to change its schedule if necessary. We are not responsible for missed class due to holidays.

We recommend that students not buy plane tickets or make other travel plans until the course has been paid in full and confirmed, as holidays and availability can change between the original invoice and the time of the purchase of the study abroad program.

Extra Fees for Activities, Books, Excursions and Airport Pickup. With most schools, weekly activities and excursions are provided to the student at no additional charge. However, some activities and excursions at some schools require the student to pay a fee, usually for (though not limited to) excursions outside the city of study. Please also note that books are also included in the majority of our programs, but may have to be purchased in some cases, such as if a student advances past the included curriculum. Some of our schools also require additional payment for airport pickup.

Student Behavior. It is understood that any participant in a BridgeAbroad program will obey the laws of the host country and behave in a respectful manner to both school employees and fellow students. BridgeAbroad reserves the right to expel (without refund) any student whose behavior violates the center's policies or those of special program providers, tour operators, etc. Grounds for dismissal include abusive behavior, frequent tardiness or failure to attend class and illegal drug use. Any expenses incurred by the center in terminating the program of a student who violates the center's policies will be the responsibility of the participant.

Documentation. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain all necessary documentation to enter the country and travel to, from, and within the program. Some countries have additional requirements for minors. You should check with the airlines and the embassy or consulate of the country to which you are traveling (www.embassyworld.com). When available, we will provide minimal visa information pertinent the school you have chosen. All requirements for visa acquisition including letters of invitation, applying for the correct visa, and timely application for visas should be verified by the student with the consular division of the appropriate embassy. In general students should request a standard tourist visa - not a student visa! Likewise, students should declare the purpose of the visit to be tourism, not study.

Enrollment Terms & Conditions Teach & Travel Ambassadors™

Satisfaction Guaranteed

If you are not satisfied with your Teach & Travel Ambassadors™ program once you begin, we will promptly assist you in resolving the issue.  In the event that we are unable to resolve the issue to your satisfaction, a refund may be applicable in accordance with our policies outlined below.

How to Enroll

1. Complete our easy 3-step “Book Online” form and pay the $395 deposit.

2. You will be automatically enrolled in the 120-hour TEFLOnline.com course and may begin immediately.

3. You will receive an email confirming that we received your registration and requesting a background check and photo.

4. Once we have received your questionnaire and handbook receipt, a Travel Advisor will call you to confirm your program dates and location and conduct a screening interview. We will only accept applicants who are dedicated to fulfilling his/her teaching obligations in a professional and enthusiastic manner. Applicants who are not accepted will received a full refund of the deposit paid.

5. Log in to the secure section of our site using the login name and password you created when you signed up and complete the requests for information on accommodation, course details, emergency contact, insurance, and airport arrival information.

6. Upon receiving your clean background check, Bridge™ will present up to two (2) host families in your country of choice for your consideration. If you are unwilling to accept placement with either of these families, Bridge™ will deem that all responsibilities have been fully met, will retain the deposit, and will assume no further obligation to provide additional placements for you. While Bridge™ is genuinely committed to honoring your host family preferences, it’s important that participants remain flexible as placements can be influenced by several factors, including but not limited to: time of year, program availability and the schedules of the host families themselves. Bridge™ strives to accommodate the location preferences of its applicants. At the time of enrollment, applicants have the ability to select the country of their choice. While requests for city-specific locations will be noted, under no circumstances will Bridge™ guarantee placement in such locations.

Under no circumstances will Bridge™ compensate you for travel (to, from and within the foreign country in which the position is located), accommodations or any other expenses unrelated to the program.

7. Pay the balance of the program through our secure site. Once you have paid your program in full, you will receive a final Program Confirmation via e-mail in 3-5 business days confirming that you are officially booked on the program. We recommend not purchasing your plane ticket until you have received this final confirmation. 

8. You will be sent specifics about the city where you will be living and about the host family you will be staying with, as well as insurance information, emergency phone numbers, etc.

Payment of Program Fees:

1. A deposit of $ 395 must be paid upon enrollment.
2. All program fees must be paid in full at least 31 days before the Program Start Date.
3. A $95 rush fee will automatically be assessed on enrollments received 30 days or less before the start date of the course. Payment in full will be due immediately in this case. The same rush fee will be assessed on balances that are not paid in full at least 31 days before the start date of the course.
4. If a program balance has not been paid in full 31 days before the Program Start Date, Bridge™ reserves the right to cancel the program. No refunds of monies paid will be issued in this case.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If you choose to cancel your program, you can do so by sending an e-mail to your Bridge™ Travel Advisor. Your cancellation will become effective from the day Bridge™ receives this notification.

1. If you cancel more than 30 days before your program start date, you may choose to:
   1. Not complete your TEFLOnline.com course. In this case, you will receive a full refund of all monies paid, minus a pro-rated refund for any modules not completed on the TEFLOnline.com course. The Grammar Advisor and endorsements are non-refundable.
   2. Complete your TEFLOnline.com course. In this case, Bridge™ will retain the $395 deposit and issue a refund for any other monies paid.
2. If you cancel or postpone 30 days or less before your program start date, no refunds will be issued.
3. If you cancel or postpone on or after your program start date no refund will be issued.
4. You are expected to complete the full duration of the program. Failure to do so will be considered abandonment and no refund will be issued. In addition, Bridge™ will be entitled to recover any reasonable costs incurred as a result of such abandonment.
5. Failure to fulfill your teaching duties in a professional and enthusiastic manner may result in dismissal from the program at the request of the host family. No refund will be issued in this case.
6. Refund requests regarding the quality of your program will only be considered if the below complaint procedure is followed.

Complaint Procedure

In the event that you are not satisfied with your program or the services provided by Bridge™, its partner organizations, and/or affiliates, you must notify the in-country coordinator immediately in order to give him/her a chance to rectify the situation. In the event that you cannot obtain satisfaction from the in-country coordinator, a formal written complaint must be submitted to the in-country coordinator and to Bridge™, preferably by email (BAbookings@Bridge.edu), or by fax (1-303-785-8893). You may also submit your complaint by phone (1-303-945-2234) if you do not have access to email or a fax machine.

Bridge™ can resolve most issues by simply contacting the local staff on your behalf. We will take all necessary steps to solve any problems you are having. However, no requests for refunds will be considered unless the above procedure is followed.

Bridge™ reserves the right to investigate the claims of the program participant to confirm their accuracy. In the event that the participant’s reasons for dissatisfaction are justified, a refund not to exceed 50% of the program fees, minus the $395 deposit, may be issued.

1. Enrollees may change their program start date or location for a $95 change fee if it is done more than 30 days before the program start date, availability permitting.
2. No changes may be made 30 days or less before the program start date.
3. No changes may be made on or after the program start date.

Documentation

It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain all necessary documentation to enter the country and travel to, from, and within the program. Some countries have additional requirements for minors. You should check with the airlines and the embassy or consulate of the country to which you are traveling (www.embassyworld.com). When available, we will provide minimal visa information pertinent to the country you have chosen. All requirements for visa acquisition including letters of invitation, applying for the correct visa, and timely application for visas should be verified by the participant with the consular division of the appropriate embassy. In general, participants should request a standard tourist visa – not a student or work visa. Likewise, participants should declare the purpose of the visit to be tourism, not study or work.

Background Checks

Some programs, in accordance with our partner organizations' enrollment policies or in accordance with certain countries' visa application processes, may require a background check. For these programs, you will be required to obtain a criminal background check for yourself, at your own expense, and send it to us. Bridge™ and its partner organizations reserve the right to deny enrollment on the program if information is found that disqualifies the participant. In the event that you are denied enrollment on a program, you will be refunded all monies paid to Bridge™ minus any non-refundable deposits. If you sign up for a program that requires a background check, you will receive a detailed notice from Bridge™ explaining the procedures for obtaining the criminal background check and for submitting the report to Bridge™.

Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, & Insurance Requirements

This document is a legally enforceable waiver of my legal rights.

I. Release of Liability and Assumption of Risks

I am voluntarily participating in a study abroad program as either a student or a volunteer, or have (has) enrolled in a teaching certification course, with Bridge™ /Bridge™-Linguatec, Inc. ("BL").   I acknowledge that travel to, from and within the foreign country in which the program is located, including at my chosen school, accommodations and any in-country excursions, have inherent risks and dangers that I may be exposed to and possibly harmed by.   These include, but are not limited to, personal injuries, property damage, accidents involving motor vehicles, aircraft and other forms of transportation, sickness, diseases (including food, water or insect borne diseases that are not commonly encountered in the United States), riots, political instability, crime, acts of terrorism, detention by government authorities or individuals, burglary, assault, encounters with dangerous wildlife and other hazards.   I acknowledge that as a participant in the program, I may travel to remote rural areas and will lodge and eat with the residents in those areas.   As such, the accommodations, food and sanitary conditions may be below, or substantially below, the standard I am accustomed to in the United States. I also acknowledge that healthcare facilities, medical supplies and medical personnel on the program may be very limited and, if available at all, may be below or substantially below U.S. standards.
I understand that BL has contracted with independent local organizations, outfitters, suppliers and vendors for the provision of certain aspects of the program, including, accommodations, food and excursions ("Vendors"), and that BL does not own or operate any of these Vendors. While BL has used its best efforts to select reliable and safe Vendors, BL is not responsible for any negligent or willful act or omission of a Vendor or other third party, and I hereby release BL from all claims arising out of, or related to, the willful or negligent acts or omissions of these Vendors.

I represent to BL that, to the best of my knowledge, I am in good mental and physical health.   I am voluntarily participating in the program, with knowledge of the risks and dangers involved.   I expressly accept and assume all known and unknown risks on behalf of myself.

In exchange, and in consideration for participation in the program, I hereby release BL and its employees, agents, volunteers, officers, directors and representatives (each, a "Releasee") from any and all injuries, deaths, losses, liabilities, damages, claims, actions, suits and judgments whatsoever including costs, expenses and attorney fees (collectively, "Claims") that I may have now or in the future, directly or indirectly, arising from, connected with or related to my participation in the program, including with respect to the attached medical durable power of attorney, whether caused by any Releasee or some other person or cause. I agree that I will not, at any time, directly or indirectly, on behalf of myself, my child and my heirs, commence or prosecute any action, suit or other proceeding against any Releasee arising from, connected with or related to my participation in the program.   I agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend each Releasee from and against any and all Claims whatsoever that the Releasee may suffer arising from, connected with or related to my participation in the program, whether inside or outside of the U.S.
Further, I hereby grant full permission to BL to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, website images, recordings, comments I make in questionnaires or letters or any other record of the program for purposes of commercial advertising, marketing or promotional literature without the need for further consent from me.  

II. Insurance Requirements

I acknowledge that I have been fully advised and warned by BL that it is compulsory that I purchase and maintain both personal travel insurance and health insurance which covers medical expenses, emergency medical evacuations, accidental death or dismembership and repatriation of remains for the period that I am traveling and participating in the program. It is my responsibility to make certain that the insurance covers such costs incurred outside of the U.S. BL may, from time to time, offer health or travel insurance coverage through selected insurance providers so that I can obtain a group rate, but they are under no obligation to do so. Should I choose to select any insurance package provided through BL, I acknowledge that I have independently verified the sufficiency of the coverage for my needs.

III. General; Signatures

*Governing Law. This document shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, United States, and shall be honored in any jurisdiction where it is presented.

*Binding Effect; Modifications. This document shall be binding upon me and all persons having or claiming rights on my behalf.   If any provision of this document is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this document shall be not affected thereby and shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.   This document may not be modified orally.