Updated Dec 2024 (DM)
WSE is not open on Saturdays or Sundays or public or bank holidays. Classes missed as a result of a bank or public holiday will not be refunded or made up.
The following rules relating to student holidays apply:
1. If you wish to take a holiday, you must give notice in writing to Reception. If you are a sponsored student, you must have permission from your sponsor.
You must give at least 7 days’ notice to Reception for holidays from the school.
You must give at least 14 days’ notice to Reception for holidays from your Homestay.
2. Refunds are not given for holiday periods, but you may be able to extend your course.
Extension for holidays can only be given if you are studying for 16 weeks or more.
The maximum holiday extension is 2 weeks for every 16 weeks of study.
Extensions can only be made for full calendar weeks.
No extensions will be given for students who take holidays during courses with set dates or examination courses. We strongly discourage students from taking holiday during examination courses.
When planning a holiday please note your UK VISA EXPIRY DATE. Courses can only be
extended up to this date. You cannot extend your course after your UK visa expiry date.
If you take a holiday from your homestay, you will be charged 50% of your homestay rate, provided you have given us 14 days’ notice.
If you are staying in a student house, a student residence or the Justin James, and you take a holiday, you will be charged the full rate for your accommodation during your holiday period.
3. Holidays on long-term courses:
Students on long-term courses may take up to 4 weeks’ holiday but you are advised to provide the dates at the time of booking. Your holiday must be taken on the dates you have booked.