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1 Create Discover Learn with English for your future New York & Miami 2014 FEES & DATES

2 RENNERT: 2014 DATES AND FEES Prices in USD. American English Program Intensive communicative courses for adults 17 years and older The duration of Rennert American English lessons is 50 minutes NYC SoBe NYC SoBe NYC SoBe NYC SoBe Course Names Size Levels Lessons/wk 1-6 wks 7-11 wks wks 20+ wks Vacation N Learn Max Rapid Progress 20 Max Rapid Progress 30 Max Business English Max Electives Max Absolute Beginners* English Essentials Tutorial Max Options 4-10 wks wks 4-10 wks wks Business English in Action: add to any 20-lesson American English Program NYC SoBe 4 wks 5-8 wks 4 wks 5-8 wks Vacation and Volunteer: add to any Vacation N Learn program of 8 weeks or less All English students may start on any Monday. Business English, Business English in Action students and Vacation and Volunteer students must have an upper-intermediate level of English (Rennert Level 7). A qualifying pre-interview by Skype or phone is required. * Absolute Beginners may book the 5-lesson English Essentials Tutorial during their first 2 weeks (Max 2 weeks; Absolute Beginners only). This program must be booked in addition to a 16-, 20- or 30-lesson program. Multi-Destination Packages New York and Miami (Minimum 2 weeks in each destination; must be booked at time of registration) 2 weeks NYC + 2 weeks SoBe: 5% discount on English tuition 4 weeks NYC + 4 weeks SoBe: 8% discount on English tuition 6 weeks NYC + 6 weeks SoBe: 10% discount on English tuition For Combination bookings of 12+ weeks: 10% discount on English tuition and no registration fee Academic Year Program Discounted pricing for long-term students NYC SoBe NYC SoBe NYC SoBe Course Size Levels Lessons/wk wks wks 48 + wks Academic Year 20 Max Academic Year 30 Max Start Dates Academic Year start dates: Any Monday Exam Preparation Course Preparation for internationally recognized language tests NYC SoBe NYC SoBe NYC SoBe NYC SoBe Course Names Size Levels Lessons/wk 4-6 wks 7-12 wks 10 wks 12 wks TOEFL Success Max NYC TOEFL students may start any Monday. SoBe TOEFL programs start on the first Monday of the month. TOEFL course enrollment is a 4-week minimum. Students must have an intermediate level of English (Rennert Level 6). Students may register for the TOEFL exam at TOEIC Preparation Max NYC TOEIC students may start any Monday. TOEIC Preparation can be added to any RP 20 program as an afternoon elective. TOEIC exam is held on the last Friday of every month on-site. Exam fee not included. Cambridge FCE Max NYC: FCE 10 week course: Monday, January 6, FCE test date is March 14. NYC: FCE 12 week course: Monday, March 17 and Monday, September 8. FCE test date is June 10 and December 2. SoBe: FCE 10 week course: Monday, December 30, 2013, Monday, June 9. FCE test dates are March 8 and August 21. SoBe: FCE 12 week course: Monday, March 17 and Monday, September 22. FCE test dates are June 7 and December 13. Cambridge CAE Max NYC: CAE 12 week course: Monday, March 17 and Monday, September 8. CAE test dates are June 11 and December 3. SoBe: CAE 10 week course: Monday, January 6, Monday June 9. CAE test dates are March 15 and August 22. SoBe: CAE 12 week course: Monday, March 17 and Monday, September 15. CAE test dates are June 7 and December 6. CAE/FCE students should arrange accommodations for post-course exam period. 2

3 Professional English Program Intensive programs for the experienced professional NYC SoBe NYC SoBe Course Size Hours 1-5 wks 6+ wks Part-Time Professional Group Max 5 15/wk Part-Time Professional Group plus 3 (3-hour Advanced Conversation/Writing Elective once per week) Max 5 18/wk Full-Time Professional Group Max 5 30/wk Professional Combination (group+private) Max 5 (1-on-1) 30/wk (15+15) Part-Time Professional Private 1-on-1 15 /wk Full-Time Professional Private 1-on-1 30/wk Full-Time Professional Private with Excursions 1-on-1 30/wk Advanced Conversation and Writing Elective Max 5 3/wk Professional English for Specific Purposes Finance, Sales and Marketing, Law Max 5 15/wk 876 Accent Reduction 1-on-1 10 hrs min 165/hr 130/hr 165/hr 130/hr Private Lessons 1-on-1 5 hrs min 110/hr 95/hr 102/hr 84/hr International Networking Meetings 1-on-1 4-6/wk Follow-up Course (3 months) 1-on s Skype or Phone Follow-up Course (3 months) 1-on minute lessons Start Dates: Professional students must have an intermediate level of English and pass a telephone or skype interview to join this program. NYC and SoBe Professional students may start any Monday. English for Specific Purposes courses are offered on the dates below. Students must have an upper-intermediate to advanced level of English. Finance (1 week) April 14 July 14 August 4 September 15 Sales and Marketing (1 week) April 21 July 21 August 11 September 22 Law (1 week) April 28 July 28 August 18 September 29 Private Lesson Packages General English Packages Size Hours NYC SoBe 10 Lessons Package 1-on-1 10 lessons 950* Lessons Package 1-on-1 20 lessons 1780* Lessons Package 1-on lessons 75/hour* 65/hour * NYC general English private lesson times will be afternoons, after 4:00pm weekdays and will be subject to teacher and classroom availability. Junior Packages (SoBe Only) 10 Lessons Package 1-on-1 10 lessons Lessons Package 1-on-1 20 lessons Lessons Package 1-on lessons 65/hour Spanish Packages (SoBe Only) 10 Lessons Package 1-on-1 10 lessons Lessons Package 1-on-1 20 lessons Lessons Package 1-on lessons 65/hour Private lessons are not listed per week and can be spread over the duration of a student s stay. Private lesson packages are not considered full-time programs and students are not eligible to request an I-20 for private package programs that are booked independently. Family Program Package (SoBe Only) 1. Year Round Option SoBe Adults can book any regular program in General or Professional English Programs. Children can book any Junior Private Lesson Package. Pay one registration fee of $200 per family. Study Materials Fees apply per person. *Note: minimum age for children is 8 years old. Parents/Guardians must be physically present on site during junior lessons. Accommodation Options for families available include: South Beach ApartHotel or West Avenue Apartments. Please inquire for availability. 2 Week Adult General English Vacation program (16 lessons/week), Junior 10 Lesson Private Package (one adult, one child) Week Adult PEP Part-time group program (15 hours/week), Junior 10 Lesson Private Package (one adult, one child) Summer Program Option SoBe Teens ages join our Summer plus! program in Miami and adults join any regular program in the General English or Professional English Program. (See tuition prices for adults). Accommodations are at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel with the family sharing one double room with 2 double beds. Accommodations for adults includes 19 meals/week. Teen prices include English and plus! courses, activities, accommodations and 19 meals/week. First Adult Accomodation in DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Additional adult per week Teen plus! program price 800/wk 455/wk 1350/wk Teen Summerplus! Start Dates (2 Week minimum enrolment required) June 22nd - August 9th. Last start date is July 27th. 3

4 Arts plus English Programs Must be booked in addition to an English course. English course fees are not included. Start dates are for English portion of program. Course Term Price Start Dates New York City Steps On Broadway 2 week minimum 112/wk Any Monday Fashion Intensive (minimum enrollment required) 4 weeks 1350 April 7, July 7, August 4 Fashion Styling Saturdays (minimum enrollment required) 6 weeks 475/6 wks March 3, September 29 Music: Private Lessons 2 week minimum 170/wk Any Monday Make-Up Artistry 9 weeks 885/50 hrs January 6, March 24, June 2, August 11, October 20 Photography 1: Digital (includes a free class in Mac Basics) 7 weeks 990/7 wks June 30; Inquire about Fall dates Photography 1: B & W Camera and Darkroom 4 weeks 795/4 wks July 7; Inquire about Fall dates Photography: Traveling in New York (intermediate level photography. Must submit jpgs of your work) 4 weeks 495/4 wks July 7; Inquire about Fall dates iphone Photography (Classes held on Saturday and Sunday for 7 hours each day) 2 weeks 430/2 wks August 4 to August 15 Visual Arts: Painting 4 weeks 140 /4 wks December 30, 2013, January 27, Feb 24, March 31, Visual Arts: Drawing 4 weeks 140 /4 wks April 28, June 2, June 30, July 28, September 2, Visual Arts: Sculpture 4 weeks 150 /4 wks September 29, October 27, December 1 Super-Intensive Film or Digital Filmmaking NYC SoBe January 6 February 3, March 10, April 7, 4 weeks of English; 4 weeks of Filmmaking 8 weeks total May 5, June 9, July 7, August 11, English course fees not included. September 8 Filmmaking Materials Fee Filmmaking students must have an upper-intermediate level of English. 500 Super-Intensive Acting 4 weeks of English; 4 weeks of Acting English course fees not included. Acting students must have an advanced level of English. Miami South Beach 4 8 weeks total NYC SoBe January 6 February 3, March 10, April 7, May 5, June 9, July 7, August 11, September 8 SoBe Water Sports: Paddleboarding plus Surfing (2 week minimum) 2 weeks 399/ 2 wks Start any Monday SoBe Water Sports: Kitesurfing plus Surfing (2 week minimum) 2 weeks 499/ 2 wks Start any Monday DJ Academy (minimum enrollment required) 9 hours of class over 6 weeks 9 hours of class over 3 weeks 6 weeks 3 weeks 350/6 wks 350/3 wks Salsa on Lincoln Road (minimum enrollment required) 1 week minimum 60/wk Any Monday Frequent start dates Please inquire at southbeach@rennert.com TESOL Teacher Training Internationally recognized teacher training certificate programs New York City only. Students must have an upper-intermediate level of English and successfully complete the application process. Course Size Hours of Course Term Price SIT Best Practices in TESOL Certificate Max wks 3575 Start Dates: February 3, March 24, May 12, June 30, September 8, October 22 Rennert TESOL Certificate Max wks 2450 Start Dates: January 6, August 11, December 8 (5 wks course due to holiday closure) Practicum Intensive Max wks 1100 Begins after the SIT Best Practices in TESOL Course. Start Dates: 2-week Practicum: March 17, May 5, June 23, August 11, October 20 Teaching English to Young Learners Certificate (TEYL) Max wks 825 Begins after the Practicum Intensive Course Start Dates: March 31, May 19, July 7, August 25, November 3, December 8 Total TESOL Package Max 10 Max wks 12 wks 4 weeks of English, followed by SIT Best Practices in TESOL program, Practicum Intensive and TEYL Certificate. Start Dates: January 6, February 24, April 14, June 2, August 11; 12-wk program does not include Practicum Intensive: September 29 English Improvement Rapid Progress 30 Additional weeks of Rapid Progress 30 may precede any TESOL course. See American English Program for pricing. Teaching Business English Certificate (TBE) Max wk 550 Begins after the SIT Best Practices Course in April and July, and after Practicum Intensive in November Start Dates: February 3, April 28, August 4, October 20 TESOL Refresher Courses Max 10 Max wks 4 wks Start Dates: 2-week courses (Course A): January 6, July 21; (Course B): January 20, August 4; 4-week course (Courses A & B): January 6, July /2 wks 1550/4 wks

5 2014 NEW YORK CITY ACCOMMODATIONS MEAL PLANS Breakfast Lunch Meals are NOT included in Rennert accommodations, however meal tickets may be purchased and redeemed Monday to Friday at local eateries close to all Rennert locations. Meal tickets can be added for Saturday and Sunday for $4/breakfast ticket and $8/lunch ticket. 20/wk 40/wk Tickets are non-refundable. HOMESTAY PROGRAM Single Double Manhattan - Minimum stay is two weeks Breakfast 7 days + Dinner 5 days 505/wk +90/wk Queens/Brooklyn - Minimum stay is two weeks. Doubles are for two students traveling together. Single with Breakfast 7 days + Dinner 5 days + Dinner 7 days 350/wk +60/wk +90/wk 245/wk per person +60/wk per person +90/wk per person RESIDENCE HALLS Single Double Economy Residence: Vanderbilt YMCA/West Side Y (walking distance to school) Maximum stay is 90 days. Doubles are for two students traveling together, except during summer months. Rates include use of the swimming pool, gym and internet access where available Summer supplement June 29 - September /wk +25/wk 365/wk per person +25/wk per person Standard Residence: De Hirsch Residence 92nd Street Y 490/wk Rates include use of the library, gym, and internet access where available. Summer supplement June 29 - September /wk 1760 Residence Double rooms with private, ensuite bathrooms in modern, newly-renovated residence. Located on Upper East Side of Manhattan, short distance from school by public transportation. Summer supplement June 29 - September /wk per person +25/wk per person MANHATTAN APARTMENTS Single and double rooms available within walking distance to the school or a short distance by subway. Please inquire for additional information. All apartments require a refundable $300 security deposit, paid at school upon arrival. Students must be at least 18 years old to stay in apartments. Students must arrive on a Sunday and depart on a Saturday. Maximum of 1 additional night in apartments; extra cleaning charges may be incurred SoBe ACCOMMODATIONS MEAL PLANS Breakfast Lunch Meals are NOT included in Rennert accommodations HOMESTAY PROGRAM Single Double Single with Breakfast 7 days (provided Monday through Sunday) 350/wk Dinner 7 days (additional meals may be added) +90/wk Minimum stay is 2 weeks Hotels Single Double South Beach Efficiencies Single rooms, private bathrooms and kitchenette for light cooking. 500/wk Designer Hostel Quad rooms, with ensuite bathrooms and access to shared kitchen facilities and swimming pool. 230/wk and up Apartments Single Double Miami Apartment Share Apartment shares with local, screened Miami residents 275/wk and up Minimum stay is 4 weeks West Avenue Apartments Single and double rooms in fully-furnished, equipped apartments 490/wk 270/wk Apartments shared with other Rennert students of mixed gender South Beach ApartHotel Single rooms in fully-furnished and equipped apartments 575/wk and up Rates include 13% hotel tax. Students must be at least 18 years old to stay in apartments. Apartments require a refundable $300 security deposit. Students arrive on a Sunday and depart on a Saturday. Weekly rate surcharge may apply during holiday periods. 5

6 FEES Registration and Program Fees Registration 155 Non-refundable and due when registration is sent Study Materials 69 Includes first set of books, unlimited broadband access. WIFI and student identification card Arts plus Registration 115 Additional non-refundable registration fee for all plus English courses Express Delivery 85 Optional rush mail fee for I-20s and other forms NYC Cambridge Exam 425 Exam takes place after course completion SoBe Cambridge Exam 350 Exam takes place after course completion. TOEIC Exam (NYC only) 90 TOEIC exam offered the last Friday of every month Program change 65 Administrative fee for program changes requested after course begins Airport Transfer Manhattan 195 Optional one-way transfer to or from Manhattan to Newark, LaGuardia, JFK airports Brooklyn/Queens 225 Optional one-way transfer to or from Brooklyn/Queens to Newark, LaGuardia, JFK airports Airport Transfer Miami 125 Optional one-way transfer to or from MIA Airport to or from Miami area Airport Transfer Ft Lauderdale 160 Optional one-way transfer to or from FLL airport to or from Miami area Health & Travel Insurance 68 Non-refundable Guard.me health insurance. Minimum coverage is for 30 days; each additional day is $2. Accommodations Fees Accommodation 95 Non-refundable placement fee for all accommodation bookings Room Change 85 Applies to residence halls and apartments Additional night (Single) 95 Applies to all accommodations Additional night (Double) 85 Applies to all accommodations Three additional nights or more will be billed as one full week. Homestay Christmas week supplement of USD 50 applies to homestays in NYC and SoBe. SoBe: Arrivals and departures during weekdays will be billed as one full week. Holidays Rennert will be closed on the following days. No compensation will be given for these days President s Day Monday, February 17, 2014 Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2014 Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2014 Labor Day Monday, September 1, 2014 Thanksgiving Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28, Holiday Closure December 22-26, 2014 New Year s Day Thursday, January 1,

7 POLICIES Program Terms and Conditions Students participating in English programs at Rennert must be at least 17 years of age and non-native speakers of English. Students will be assigned to afternoon or morning schedules based on level and availability. There are no guaranteed morning classes. Prices and policies are subject to change with approval of the New York State Education Department. The binding version of the registration package can be found at This school is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Nichole Paris and Teresa Barile are certified sales agents for Rennert. They are registered with the New York State Education Department, Bureau of Proprietary Supervision and their sales license numbers are # and # respectively. For all TESOL course bookings, a non-refundable deposit of $500 must be paid at the time of booking to hold a space for the student on the course, and payment of the balance is due at least 14 days before the scheduled program start. Registration fees must be paid at the time of registration. Cancellation Policies Prior to Start Date All registrations must be paid in full at least 14 business days prior to arrival or the registration will be cancelled. All program cancellations must be received in writing at least 14 days prior to program start date to be eligible for a full monetary refund, minus the non-refundable registration fee. Registration fees for cancelled courses may be applied to future registrations in the same calendar year. Rennert will make refunds only to the person or agency that paid the school. If written cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to start date, students will be refunded all tuition fees, minus a fee of USD $345 and any additional non-refundable fees. For cancellation due to visa denial, all tuition fees will be refunded, minus any non-refundable fees. Rennert s Admissions officers must receive a visa refusal letter at least 2 business days before the original scheduled start date, otherwise no refund will be issued. After Classes Begin There are no program changes or refunds given on registrations of 4 weeks or less. All program changes require 4 weeks notice Refunds for course cancellation after a course has started is calculated based on the last date of attendance as follows, upon receipt of written notification: For courses longer than 4 weeks, with written cancellations received after the 4th week but before the mid-point of their course, Rennert will retain a pro-rated amount of the tuition at the non-discounted rate. For cancellations after the mid-point of a course, no refund will be issued. Students studying under a student visa may not be able to shorten their course once it has begun, due to the terms of the program for which the visa was issued. Any student wishing to shorten their program must show proof of departure from the country immediately after the last date of attendance. Accommodations Terms and Conditions Rennert is not responsible for personal belongings or student guardianship. Rennert students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible adults. Accommodations are only available to Rennert students during their period of study. Overnight guests are not permitted. Rennert cannot guarantee availability in first choice of accommodation. Prices are subject to change due to availability. Reservations cannot be confirmed until a rules acknowledgment form is signed and a housing deposit equivalent to 2 weeks is paid. Accommodations Cancellation Policy Prior to Arrival Accommodation and room change fees are non-refundable. Accommodation cancellations must be received in writing at least 14 days before the scheduled arrival date, 60 days prior to arrival for self-catering studio apartment reservations, to be eligible for a full monetary refund minus the non-refundable accommodation fee. For accommodation cancellations received less than 14 days prior to arrival, 1 week of the accommodations fees, in addition to the non-refundable accommodations placement fee will be retained. For accommodation cancellations received less than 7 days prior to arrival, the first 2 weeks of the accommodations fees, in addition to the non-refundable accommodations placement will be retained. For self-catering studio apartments, cancellations made less than 60 days prior to arrival will not be eligible for a refund. After Arrival There are no refunds, cancellations or changes for reservations of 4 weeks or less. There are no refunds or cancellations for studio apartments after arrival. 4 week written notice is required to cancel or change accommodations, with the 4 week period taking effect from the date of receipt of the written notice. Refunds will be calculated based on the remaining time in the accommodation reservation, minus the 4 week notice period and any non-refundable fees as listed above. All refunds will be issued to the person, agent or third party who made the initial payment. 7

8 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Requirements for applying to Rennert International programs: Must be over 17 years of age Must be a non-native speaker of English In order to apply for a program, students must: Submit a completed registration form to apply@rennert.com Submit payment of the non-refundable Registration Fee For programs requiring a telephone or Skype interview, an admissions coordinator will contact you to arrange an interview time. Housing reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and are not guaranteed until you receive written confirmation of availability. Please include 2 housing choices on your registration form. If your first choice is not available, an admissions coordinator will contact you with available alternatives. An admissions coordinator will respond within hours to all requests. If a specific program or request requires additional information in order to process the registration, it will not be confirmed until all necessary information is received. For students requesting a form I-20, the following documents must also be submitted (in English or accompanied by an English translation): Copy of your passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the end-date of your expected stay Home address in your country Evidence of financial ability You must prove that you can support the cost of living and studying in the United States. Your proof of financial ability must demonstrate enough funds to cover the cost of tuition + estimated living expenses in New York (approximately $2000 USD/month, $1000 USD/month for students staying in Rennert housing). Examples of acceptable evidence are: Bank statements which state current balance. Bank statement must be less than 3 month old. Bank letter stating the date the account was opened, total amount deposited for the past year, and current balance. Letter from employer on business stationary stating annual salary. Income tax receipts & forms Sponsor letter (Funds from parents, relatives, organizations) + one of the above forms of evidence for the sponsor signing the form Additional information about student visas and the visa application process can be found on our website at: New York: SoBe: TESOL