CANCELLATION
All cancellations must be made in writing with appropriate
documentation. All payments are fully refundable up to January
1, 2010, including insurance.
March Break Programs:
• If cancelling after January 1, 2010, no monies are
refunded.
International Summer/Community Programs:
• If cancelling participation of a summer program between
January 1, 2010 and March 1, 2010, all payments, excluding
insurance, will be refunded minus a handling fee of $100.
• From March 1, 2010 to April 1, 2010, $1750 plus insurance
and registration fee is not refunded.
• After April 2, 2010, no monies are refunded.
No refunds after the program has begun.
No refunds will be given for students who voluntarily withdraw
during any program, nor will there be any refund for any student
who is asked to leave the program for use of drugs, abuse
of alcohol, or disobedience of the rules of the program.
MEDICAL
INSURANCE AND TUITION/CANCELLATION PROTECTION
We strongly recommend that you purchase the Medical Insurance
& Tuition/Cancellation Protection Plan, which costs $295
and includes:
- Trip cancellation before you leave home. If you need
to cancel your trip because of a covered illness or medical
emergency, your trip investment is protected.
- Emergency medical coverage, including access to Global
Excel, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, if you need to
be referred to a doctor, to get help in a foreign language,
to be brought home for medical attention, or to access other
assistance services in an emergency.
- Subsistence allowance up to $1500 reimbursement for commercial
accommodation, meals, essential telephone calls and taxi
fares, upon physician's advice, for a covered emergency
medical condition.
- Bedside companion's travel if you are hospitalized for
more than three days.
Medical
Insurance & Tuition/Cancellation Protection Plans
Protection Plans
1-15 days $150
15-30 days $295
Plans may only be purchased at the time of registration and
are available to residents of Canada only. Non-residents may
purchase Tuition/Cancellation protection only. Canadian residents
may purchase Medical Insurance only or Tuition/Cancellation
protection only.
Medical
Insurance Only
1-15 days $60
15-30 days $120
Tuition/Cancellation Protection Only
1-15 days $115
15-30 days $225
Pre-existing medical conditions that have not been stable
for 90 days prior to purchasing Medical Insurance are not
covered. Other exclusions apply. Refer to policy for details.
Premiums are nonrefundable after the date of purchase.
TRAVEL
PORTION
Travel services, including all air travel, transfers, hotel
accommodations, cruise accommodations, and local excursions,
are provided by Blyth Educational Travel. TICO registration
# 50016735. The travel portion of your fees is protected by
The Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund. The travel
provider reserves blocks of round-trip seats on specific flights.
Due to the nature of group fares, it is not possible for individuals
to change their departure or return dates. Transfers to and
from the airports while in destination are included for the
group flights only. Individuals who make their own travel
arrangements are responsible for their own transportation
to and from the airport. Please note that we do not have access
to the student rooms either before or after the dates of our
programs. Students who arrive before the first day or who
need to stay after the last day of the programs must make
their own arrangements. Those students who, for personal reasons,
do not want to use the flight portion included in the program
fee, may deduct air fare from their program fees. Please call
for details.
CHANGES
TO THE COURSES
Blyth Education reserves the right to cancel any course due
to insufficient enrolment by May 1, 2010. Students will be
offered any other course that does have sufficient enrolment
in any destination or a full refund.
CHANGES
TO THE ITINERARY
Due to unforeseeable circumstances, it may happen that we
are obliged to make changes to the itinerary as it appears
in the brochure. Blyth Education reserves the right to alter
the location, itinerary, accommodation, or transportation
of any of the programs, and to provide alternatives of equal
value and quality. In this event, we would endeavour to minimize
the changes.
DOCUMENTS
AND VISA REQUIREMENTS
Canadian and American citizens require a valid passport for
our programs. Students must make sure that their passport
is up-to-date and valid for at least six months after their
return date and that all necessary visas have been obtained.
Other nationalities should contact the nearest Consulate or
Embassy for details on visa requirements. Parents/guardians
of students registered for the Cozumel program may be asked
to sign a letter authorizing the student's travel to Mexico.
Blyth Academy will not be responsible for students who travel
without the required documents.
GENERAL BEHAVIOUR
Blyth Academy, Blyth Educational Travel, and the Bhutan Canada
Foundation reserves the right to dismiss any student for alcohol
and/or drug abuse or for continued disobedience of the rules,
and to send the offending student home from the program at
their own, or their parents', expense. Students are expected
to attend and to be on time for all classes and academic activities,
and to complete all of
their course requirements. Hitchhiking or the operation of
motorized vehicles is strictly forbidden while participating
in the program. Students are expected to conform to the laws
of the country while participating in the program. Any student
found in possession of, or using, illegal drugs will be sent
home from the program at their own, or their parents', expense
and may be subject to penalties under the law of the country
that they are visiting.
LIABILITY
AND RESPONSIBILITY
Blyth Academy, Blyth Educational Travel, and the Bhutan Canada
Foundation will accept no responsibility for any travel arrangements
that are recreational and not related to the academic program
or the housing portion. The travel service provider, the operator,
their agents and/or suppliers of services act only as agents
for the traveller and accept no responsibility for the services
of any aircraft, vessel, train, motor coach, or any other
conveyance used in connection with these programs, nor for
any delay, loss or accident to travellers or baggage occasioned
by such services from whatsoever cause. In the event that
it becomes necessary for the comfort and/or well-being of
the passenger, or for any other reason, to alter the itinerary
or arrangements, such alterations may be made without penalty
to the tour operator. The right is reserved to cancel any
program and to decline to accept any person as a member of
the program at any time. Any IATA or ATC member carrier may
be used for the programs. The airlines concerned are not to
be held responsible for any act, omission or event during
the time the passengers are not on board the aircraft. The
passenger ticket in use by the airline, when issued, shall
constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchasers
of those tickets and/or passengers.
REFERENCES
Available on request.

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