TtMadrid TEFL Course in Madrid
Terms and Conditions
By enrolling in a TtMadrid program, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. Application and Disclosure
- All information provided in your application must be true and accurate.
- You must disclose any medical conditions (including mental health and medication), learning impairments, or special requirements that may affect your studies or other trainees.
- You must disclose any past or current criminal proceedings. If you become involved in any criminal proceedings during the course, TtMadrid reserves the right to withdraw your place immediately.
- Failure to disclose relevant information may result in withdrawal from the course without refund.
2. Attendance and Conduct
- You are expected to attend all timetabled hours and arrive on time. Failure to do so may lead to failing the course. Missed classes may only be rescheduled where availability exists.
- You must behave in a professional and respectful manner toward trainers, peers, and anyone connected with TtMadrid. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the course without refund.
3. Course Completion and Resits
- If you fail the course, you may be given one opportunity to retake it (or elements of it), subject to the accrediting body’s approval and sufficient evidence of self-study.
- A moderation resit fee of €100 will apply. If you fail again, you will not be entitled to retake or receive a refund.
4. Insurance and Liability
- You are responsible for obtaining appropriate health and/or travel insurance, covering illness, accident, medical expenses (including evacuation), and repatriation.
- TtMadrid accepts no responsibility for your health, injury, or death before, during, or after the course.
5. Media and Materials
- Unless you inform TtMadrid in writing, your image and course evaluation comments may be used for publicity.
- All course materials are protected by copyright and cannot be used for commercial purposes without permission.
6. Fees and Payments
- A deposit of €450 (TEFL only) or €870 (TEFL + visa program) is required to secure your place on your chosen start date.
- If an enrolment letter for visa purposes is required, an additional payment €1,200 towards tuition fees must be made in advance.
- The remaining tuition balance must be paid at least one month before the start date of your in-person classes. Failure to do so may result in losing your deposit and your place.
- For second and third year visa renewal programs, an initial payment of €2,500 is required in order for us to instruct our lawyer and begin the renewal process. The final tuition payment is due at month 4 of your program.
- Discounts are capped at €100 and cannot be combined.
7. Changing Start Dates
- To change your in-person start date, at least 28 days’ notice is required. A transfer fee of €100 applies for the first change. All subsequent start date changes will be subject to a transfer fee of €500 per change.
- If you give less than 28 days’ notice, you must pay a new deposit to re-join a later course (€450 TEFL only, €870 TEFL + visa).
- If you give less than 7 days’ notice, you will lose all tuition fees.
- All decisions regarding start date changes are at the Director’s discretion.
8. Eligibility for Visa Programs
- To join a visa program, you must hold a valid degree and provide your certificate and transcripts before arriving in Spain.
- Failure to provide these documents will result in exclusion from the course without refund.
9. Refund Policy
- Deposits are non-refundable except if your visa is officially denied due to program accreditation (with a stamped, signed, and dated letter of denial).
- If you withdraw 28 days or more before the course, you will receive a refund of fees paid minus the deposit.
- If you withdraw less than 28 days before the course, no refund will be given. However, fees (minus the deposit) may be transferred to another course date.
- Once a visa has been approved, no refunds will be granted under any circumstances.
- No refunds will be given if you leave after the course has started.
- Refunds can only be issued to the person who paid and via the same payment method. Refunds are processed within 28 days.
- If you cancel your renewal program before your visa has been approved, provided you have not taken any classes, we will require the stamped and signed visa cancellation confirmation from the Extranjería in Madrid, along with proof of an outward flight ticket. In this circumstance, you are eligible for a refund of tuition fees, minus administration costs of €800.
10. Visa-Specific Conditions
- Spanish classes linked to all visa programs (including renewals) must be taken within the visa period. Unused classes cannot be postponed or refunded.
- If you cancel your course or return home after your visa program has started, no refund will be given.
- Once fees are received, your university enrolment letter will be issued. If you require postal or courier delivery, costs must be covered by you.
- If you withdraw after receiving an enrolment letter, authorities will be informed and your visa may be cancelled.
11. Accommodation
- TtMadrid is not responsible for any accommodation agreements between students and providers.
12. Job Placement Guarantee
Our job placement guarantee applies if you:
- Successfully complete the course with a minimum grade of 80%.
- Complete all CV preparation and work-related modules.
- Subscribe to our job alerts email service.
- Notify us promptly if you are struggling to find work, so we can provide support.