Complete our online registration form and pay the $395 deposit.
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You will receive an email confirming that we received your application. In this email, you will be asked to provide us with supporting documents and a statement of purpose.
3.
Once we have received your complete application and statement of purpose a Program Advisor will contact you to schedule your initial 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 receive a refund of 50% of the deposit paid.
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Applicants who pass their initial interview will be notified via e-mail within 7-10 business days. This e-mail will also contain the contact information for our school in Santiago, BridgeChile. Applicants should immediately contact this office to schedule their 2nd and final interview.
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Following the second interview, applicants will be notified if they have been accepted or not.
a.
In the event that they are accepted, they will receive an offer via email and will have 10 business days to accept or decline the position in writing. It will be assumed that applicants who do not reply in writing to the acceptance letter have declined the offer. No refund will be issued in the event an applicant declines a position, whether written notification was submitted or not.
b.
In the event the applicant is not accepted, he or she will be entitled to a refund of 50% of the deposit paid.
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Applicants who accept the offer will be required to pay their balance in full at least 30 days before the Program Start Date.
7.
Applicants who have paid their program fees in full will receive a final Program Confirmation letter. We recommend NOT making any travel arrangements until you have received this letter.
> Payment of Program Fees
1.
A deposit of $ 395 must be paid upon applying for the position.
2.
All program fees must be paid in full at least 30 days before the Program Start Date.
3.
If program fees have not been paid in full at least 30 days before the Program Start Date, Bridge reserves the right to offer your position to someone else. No refunds will be issued in this case.
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Cancellation and Refund Policy
"Program Start Date” is defined as the first day that lodging, language classes, or the training course begins, whichever comes first.
If you choose to cancel your program, you can do so by sending an e-mail to your Program Advisor. Your cancellation will become effective the day Bridge receives this notification. Postponements are not permitted on this program.
1.
If BridgeTEFL cancels a course for any reason, a full refund will be issued.
2.
If you cancel more than 30 days before your Program Start Date, you will be issued a full refund minus 50% of your deposit. If full payment is not received 30 days before the Program Start Date, Bridge will retain 100% of the deposit paid and your position will be offered to someone else.
3.
For cancellations made by the enrollee 30-15 days before the Program Start Date, a 50% refund on program fees will be issued minus the $395 deposit.
4.
For cancellations made by the enrollee 14 days or less before the Program Start Date, no refunds will be issued. This policy reflects the fact that we held your spot on the course, thereby denying other prospective trainees.
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For cancellations made on or after the Program Start Date, no refunds will be issued.
6.
Course Satisfaction Policy - BridgeTEFL stands by the quality of its teacher-training courses. Trainees who are not satisfied with their course and who wish to cancel within the first 10 days of class must provide a detailed, written and signed explanation for their dissatisfaction regarding the quality of the course. In addition, they must have attended all classes up to and including the day the cancellation was received by BridgeTEFL. No requests for refunds will be considered unless the above procedure is followed.
BridgeTEFL reserves the right to investigate the claims of the trainee to validate the accuracy of his/her claims. In the event that the trainee's reasons for dissatisfaction are justified, a refund of up to 50% of the program fees may be issued, minus the $395 deposit.
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No refunds will be issued for trainees dismissed for disciplinary reasons (e.g. constant tardiness, lack of participation, inappropriate behavior etc.).
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No refunds will be issued for trainees who withdraw for academic reasons (i.e. unlikely to succeed in the course, insufficient level of English).
9.
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.
10.
Failure to fulfill your teaching duties in a professional and enthusiastic manner may result in dismissal from the program at the request of BridgeChile. No refund will be issued in this case.
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Any teacher accepted on this program will be subject to occasional classroom observations and evaluations by a BridgeChile staff member. If a teacher fails two teacher observations, BridgeChile reserves the right to dismiss the teacher from the program due to poor performance.
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Accommodations: BridgeChile can assist with accommodations during the IDELT course upon request. For any cancellation of accommodations made by the enrollee more than 30 days before the arrival date, a full refund will be given. For cancellations made by the enrollee 30 days or less before the arrival date, a refund will be given minus a penalty of 25% of the cost of the accommodations. Once the enrollee has occupied the accommodations, no refunds will be given.
Accommodations Satisfaction Policy - Bridge stands by the quality of the accommodations provided by the various third parties hired by Bridge for this purpose. However, participants should be aware that accommodations meet acceptable local standards, which may be lower than standards in the United States or other 1st world countries.
Participants who are not satisfied with their accommodations must contact the in-country coordinator within the first 5 days of occupancy, and provide a detailed, written and signed explanation for their dissatisfaction regarding the quality of the housing. If the in-country coordinator is not able to remedy the situation, participants may be eligible for a partial refund. Bridge reserves the right to investigate and validate the accuracy of the participant’s claims. In the event that the participant’s reasons for dissatisfaction are justified, a refund of full, unused weeks may be issued. No requests for refunds will be considered unless the above procedure is followed.
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Rush Fees
A $95 rush fee will automatically be assessed on enrollments received less than 30 days before the Program Start Date. Payment in full will be required in this case.
> Change Fees
Enrollees may change their Program Start Date for a fee of $195 if it is done more than 30 days before the program start date. No changes can be made 30 days or less before the Program Start Date. No changes may be made on or after the Program Start Date.
> 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 (btjobs@bridge.edu), or by fax (1-303-785-8893). You may also submit your complaint by phone (1-303-785-8861) 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.
> Documentation
It is the responsibility of participants to obtain all necessary documentation to enter the country and travel to, from, and within the program. You should check with the airlines and the embassy or consulate of the country to which you are traveling (www.embassyworld.com) for more information. Once in Chile, BridgeChile will aid the participant in completing all tasks to obtain a work visa for the duration of the contract. However, the participant is responsible for the cost of attaining any visas and any additional documentation as required.
> 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 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 a student, intern or volunteer, or have enrolled in a teaching certification course, with Bridge Linguatec, Inc., d/b/a Bridge ("BRIDGE"). 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, natural disasters and other hazards. I acknowledge that as a participant in the program, I may travel to urban and/or 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 BRIDGE 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 BRIDGE does not own or operate any of these Vendors. While BRIDGE has used its best efforts to select reliable and safe Vendors, BRIDGE is not responsible for any negligent or willful act or omission of a Vendor or other third party, and I hereby release BRIDGE from all claims arising out of, or related to, the willful or negligent acts or omissions of these Vendors.
I represent to BRIDGE 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 BRIDGE 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 BRIDGE 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 BRIDGE 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. BRIDGE 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 BRIDGE, 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.
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