LASC - Language Scholastics Los Angeles, USA
3530 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 190 - 90010 Los Angeles - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Private tutoring is available to all students.
- One of the oldest English schools in Los Angeles founded in 1982
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Optional language workshops.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
- Additional costs of course material of approx. 80 US$ per course level
Location: LASC - Language Scholastics Los Angeles is located in the famous city of Los Angeles, USA. A city known as the home of the American entertainment industry, LA is full of exciting, unique and often very interesting social and cultural happenings. The school is housed in the Korea town neighbourhood of LA, a short distance from Central LA. There are amenities, supermarkets, shopping centres, and eateries within walking distance, with many of the city's attractions just a short journey away. Sites of interest within walking distance of the school include The Wiltern music venue, California Market, Korea town Plaza shopping mall and more.
Getting around: A short 5-minute walk from the Wilshire/Normandie subway station and with ample bus routes running by its doors, the school is very well placed for students to travel in and around LA easily.
Social and cultural: LA is a city with many attributes of social and cultural interest. Some of the city and surrounding area's most popular attractions and sites of interest include Santa Monica Pier, the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood sign, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Grand Central Market, several gardens and green spaces and much more. The city is also home to Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood theme parks.
Course selection: The school provides traditional English courses for the development of students of all levels. In addition to the General English programmes, the school also specialises in University Pathway programmes and Business English.
English Courses
General Language
English as Second Language 18 - 2-Day
18 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$195$186 / week More
English as Second Language 18 - 2-Day
18 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$195$186 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 740 703 | 925 879 | 1,110 1,055 | 1,295 1,231 | 1,480 1,406 | 1,850 1,758 | 2,220 2,109 | 4,218 4,008 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 17:30
Afternoon: 17:30 - 19:50 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Core Class - Part-time10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$120$114 / week More
Core Class - Part-time
10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$120$114 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 120 114 | 240 228 | 360 342 | 400 380 | 500 475 | 600 570 | 700 665 | 800 760 | 900 855 | 1,000 950 | 1,200 1,140 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 11:00 - 13:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Elective Class - Part-time8 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$110$105 / week More
Elective Class - Part-time
8 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$110$105 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 110 105 | 220 209 | 330 314 | 380 361 | 475 452 | 570 542 | 665 632 | 760 722 | 855 813 | 950 903 | 1,140 1,083 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 10:50 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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English as Second Language 18 - 3-Day18 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$195$186 / week More
English as Second Language 18 - 3-Day
18 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$195$186 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 740 703 | 925 879 | 1,110 1,055 | 1,295 1,231 | 1,480 1,406 | 1,850 1,758 | 2,220 2,109 | 4,218 4,008 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:50
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
English as Second Language 18 - Morning18 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$195$186 / week More
English as Second Language 18 - Morning
18 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$195$186 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 740 703 | 925 879 | 1,110 1,055 | 1,295 1,231 | 1,480 1,406 | 1,850 1,758 | 2,220 2,109 | 4,218 4,008 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
Afternoon: 17:30 - 21:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
English for Academic Purposes 18 - Morning18 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$195$186 / week More
English for Academic Purposes 18 - Morning
18 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$195$186 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 740 703 | 925 879 | 1,110 1,055 | 1,295 1,231 | 1,480 1,406 | 1,850 1,758 | 2,220 2,109 | 4,218 4,008 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
Afternoon: 17:30 - 21:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
English as Second Language 18 - Evening18 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$195$186 / week More
English as Second Language 18 - Evening
18 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$195$186 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 740 703 | 925 879 | 1,110 1,055 | 1,295 1,231 | 1,480 1,406 | 1,850 1,758 | 2,220 2,109 | 4,218 4,008 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 17:30 - 21:55 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
English for Academic Purposes 18 - Evening18 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$195$186 / week More
English for Academic Purposes 18 - Evening
18 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$195$186 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 740 703 | 925 879 | 1,110 1,055 | 1,295 1,231 | 1,480 1,406 | 1,850 1,758 | 2,220 2,109 | 4,218 4,008 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 17:30 - 21:55 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Business
Business English 2-Day18 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$165$157 / week More
Business English 2-Day
18 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$165$157 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 165 157 | 330 314 | 495 471 | 620 589 | 775 737 | 930 884 | 1,085 1,031 | 1,240 1,178 | 1,550 1,473 | 1,860 1,767 | 3,534 3,358 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 12:30 - 16:40
Afternoon: 17:30 - 21:55 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for LASC - Language Scholastics include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
LASC - Language Scholastics
- Accreditations and Quality seals
Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM)- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at LASC - Language Scholastics and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 1982
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Self-study areas
Business centre
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with organizing transportation
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Guidance for further higher education (paid)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Wheelchair access to reception
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to classroom
Additional comment about facilities of school
Well localized with plenty of public transportation. A variety of restaurants around the school. Covered and safe parking lot.
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| China | 25% |
| Thailand | 25% |
| Japan | 15% |
| Brazil | 10% |
| Vietnam | 5% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| USA | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Israel | 2% |
| Spain | 2% |
| Iran | 2% |
| Venezuela | 1% |
| Italy | 1% |
| Germany | 1% |
| Sweden | 1% |
| Chile | 1% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 7% |
| 18-24 years | 50% |
| 25-34 years | 25% |
| 35-50 years | 10% |
| >50 years | 8% |
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 150Throughout the year: 150
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 7Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 30 years
Information for all courses offered by LASC - Language Scholastics
- Lesson duration
- 50 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $150
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately $80 per course level.
- Comments about courses
Supplemental fees:
- F2 application fee: USD 100 (each dependent).
- Initial I-20 deferral processing fee: USD 100 (after first deferral).
- College conditional acceptance processing fee: USD 350.
- Change of status application fee: USD 400.
- Extended service fee: USD 100.
- Express mail service: USD 100 (depending on destination).
- Certificate of completion (hard copy): USD 20.
- Official transcript / Enrollment verification letter: USD 15.
- F2 application fee: USD 100 (each dependent).
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 65 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 25 Mar 2026, 26 Mar 2026, 25 May 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 03 Jun 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 26 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 24 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- The school has many free activities, thematic games and potlucks for adults on the most popular American holidays such as 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Christmas, including end of the quarter party.
Adults - Paid activities
- Not published.
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 3 km |
| Baseball | | 1 km |
| Basketball | | 2 km |
| Cooking | | - |
| Cricket | | - |
| Dancing | | 1 km |
| Diving | | 5 km |
| Field Hockey | | - |
| Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
| Golf | | 2 km |
| Horse riding | | 7 km |
| Ice Hockey | | - |
| Mountainbiking | | 3 km |
| Music | | 1 km |
| Rugby | | - |
| Sailing | | 5 km |
| Skiing | | 12 km |
| Squash | | 5 km |
| Swimming | | 3 km |
| Table Tennis | | - |
| Tennis | | 3 km |
| Volleyball | | 1 km |
| Windsurfing | | 5 km |
| Yoga | | 1 km |
Accommodation
Universal Student Housing Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Private bathroom
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Universal Student Housing
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Private bathroom
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$395/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | -- | -- | -- | 1580 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 300 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Price per person
Price per person
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival a refundable deposit of $100 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 300US$.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Questions and answers about LASC - Language Scholastics
If I complete my application on your site and they don't grant me the visa, what would happen to my payments?
“As we indicate in the profiles of each of our associated schools, the cancellation policies vary from one to another.
In the case of LASC, the school agreed that students booking online on LanguageCourse.Net will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180. This means that if you show us/prove that you have not been granted a visa before the start date of your course, everything you have paid up to that moment will be refunded to you and the school will only keep a maximum of EUR 180.”
In the case of LASC, the school agreed that students booking online on LanguageCourse.Net will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180. This means that if you show us/prove that you have not been granted a visa before the start date of your course, everything you have paid up to that moment will be refunded to you and the school will only keep a maximum of EUR 180.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 29, 2022
FAQ about LASC - Language Scholastics, Los Angeles
What is the best price for a course at LASC - Language Scholastics, Los Angeles?
“English courses at LASC - Language Scholastics start at 105 US$ for Elective Class - Part-time course with 8 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is it possible to take a course at LASC - Language Scholastics as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: English as Second Language 18 - 2-Day, Core Class - Part-time, Elective Class - Part-time, English as Second Language 18 - 3-Day, English as Second Language 18 - Morning, English for Academic Purposes 18 - Morning, English as Second Language 18 - Evening, English for Academic Purposes 18 - Evening, Business English 2-Day”
Which countries are students of LASC - Language Scholastics from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at LASC - Language Scholastics comes from Thailand with a 25% representation, followed by students from China (25%) and Japan (15%).”
LASC - Language Scholastics offers courses for which ages?
“LASC - Language Scholastics offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of LASC - Language Scholastics
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Sisa English Institute, Inc | Tax registration ID: 03-58972546
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- School fee for issuing the visa documents:
- 150 US$
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 100 US$
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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