LAL Language Centres expect students to attend 100% of all of their classes.
LAL Language Centres expect students to attend 100% of all of their classes.
In order to be eligible for a certificate of attendance and achievement, all students must have a cumulative minimum of 80% attendance across the entire course.
Students late to class by 10 minutes or more will be marked absent for the entire period (one period is equal to two 45-minute lessons).
Students who require a visa to study will be informed that any absence will be noted (unless it is deemed justified*) and, where it is in contravention of their visa regulations, they will be reported to the visa issuing authority, in accordance with current national legislation.
* Justification includes sickness and/or injury, supported by a doctor’s certificate, pre-arranged visit to embassy or consulate on official or personal business, cultural requirements including prayer and/or national feast or other holidays, agreed break day(s) for long term students.
If the student’s attendance is less than 80% over a two week period, they will be required to meet with the Student Services Manager or Academic Manager. If the absence is not justified (see above), the student will be given a first written warning. Where a student has been recruited through a third party agent, this warning will also be sent to them.
A second meeting will be arranged for 2 weeks later to review the situation. If the student’s attendance is less than 80% by the review meeting, they will be required to meet with the Student Services Manager or Academic Manager. If the absence is not justified* the student will be given a final written warning. A further final meeting will be arranged for 2 weeks later to review the situation. Similarly, this warning will be sent to any interested third party agent.
If at this final meeting the student’s attendance is less than 80% over the previous two weeks, they will be required to meet with the General Manager of the School. If the absence is not justified* the student will be immediately expelled from the school and their accommodation. There will be no refund available. This expulsion will also be co-ordinated with any interested third party agent.
If attendance is inconsistent e.g. improves after the first written warning, then after a period falls below the minimum 80% attendance level over any 2 week period, the procedure will commence again from the point it was previously at.
It could be in Portuguese, but I preferred to challenge myself and write my testimonial in English. I had Intensive English and it was four lovely weeks in LAL School. It was really good for me to interact with teachers and other schoolmates. My host mother, Bev and her mom were the best people that I met in Cape Town. I really felt at home. I will miss our conversation. Bev was a really mother for me . I have to say thanks for that.
I have been here for almost six months and it was the best experience of my life, because I’ve met a lot of people and from different countries. They are very friendly and lovely, not just the students but the staff and teachers as well.
The English courses and teachers were funny. All staff is very kind, smiled and prepared to help. I was satisfied and felt like at home. The food in lunch was really tasty.
I’d like to take this time to say something about the time I spent in Cape Town, especially the accommodation. Even if my host family is away from here by walking, Ms Bev Lucraft and her mother are friendly and they did everything they could to look after me. I recommend to the LAL to choose that host family to the others students because it is a good stay.
Teachers are good at English and they gave me all English I’m looking for and other facilities to succeed. I’ll recommend other students to take part in LAL.
Thank you for all. I really improved my English and I met a lot of amazing people. The room was perfect!