School Policies

1. SCHOOL RULE

① The school is officially registered to The Philippine Ministry of Education and Immigration.

② The school is not liable for any incidents that will happen outside of the school premises.

③ In special cases, this language school has the right to dismiss and send any student back to their own country if found with a mental illness or contagious disease.

④ The duties and responsibilities of the school are terminated as soon as the student's school days are finished

⑤ Classes consist of a 50 minute class time and a 10 minute break per hour from 8am to 6pm.

⑥ Student can fill out a Rescheduling form should there be a need for a change of tutor or class time, except in group classes. (Request forms are available in the office and must be submitted within weekdays, until Friday noon only, on a first-come-first served basis.)

⑦ Any student who wants or wishes to change a group class should inform a student manager, and must have valid reason. The student will then be notified whether the request is approved or not.

⑧ Taking the monthly test is a requisite for students who wish to change an individual class.

⑨ Students can either choose to have a class with a substitute tutor or have a make-up class if their tutor is absent.

⑩ The school observes the Philippine and Bacolod government holidays and doesn't offer make-up classes.

⑪ If the absence is due to student's illness or personal trips, make-up class is not provided.

⑫ The certificate of classic course is issued only if the percentage of the student's attendance is higher than 80% and if the student deliver a speech on his/her graduation day.

⑬  * Being close with a tutor should be given limits especially if money-matters are involved.

⑭ The regulations are subject to revision without prior notice for the betterment of the institution.

⑮ Unnecessary disturbances and class disruptions are not allowed.

16) Any damages to school property must be reported to the school authorities.

17) Charges to the student will depend on the circumstance and nature of the damage.

18) All classes should be done in the classrooms

19) The school office opens from 8am to 6pm and observes noon breaks (12 noon to 1pm).

20) Outsiders are prohibited to enter the school promises except for the family and relatives of the students. (The office should be informed in advance.)

2. Dormitory Rule

• Bounds and prohibitions

① Entering the room of the other gender.

② Bringing and drinking alcoholic beverages in the academy and Lopue's South Square premises.

③ Cooking and smoking inside the room.

④ Gambling and entering the casino.

⑤ Stealing anyone's stuff and making unnecessary noise.

⑥ Touching the CCTV's

⑦ Inviting outsiders to stay in the academy dormitory without asking permission (even tutors are not allowed except for those who live in the dorm with students).

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• Important Guidelines

① Avoid making noise in the dormitory after 10pm

② Students must lock their room whenever they go out and bring their room key at all times. (The school is not liable for any loss of valuables)

③ The use of the safe is highly recommended to keep valuables and money.

④ Rearranging of furniture and keeping of dormitory or school utensils (e.g.: cups, chopsticks, spoons, etc.) are not allowed.

⑤ Students must maintain cleanliness in their room at all times. Students are advised to store their snacks in sealed containers to avoid being swarmed by ants.

⑥ Curfew : Non-observance of the curfew is prohibited

Mon – Thu and Sun: By 10 pm // Fri, Sat and the day before the holiday: by 11 pm.

French leave is prohibited

⑦ Travel itinerary: The student must fill out a travel itinerary form from the office if it is an overnight trip or a suburban trip. (Failure to submit the itinerary form is considered a French leave.)

⑧ MEALTIME : There will be no meal available  for students who miss the mealtime.

BREAKFAST : 7 AM – 8AM / LUNCH : 12 PM - 13:pm / DINNER: 18 PM – 19 PM

⑨ CLEANING AND LAUNDRY:

      → Room Cleaning: Twice a week (Men: Mon, Thu / Women: Tue, Fri)

      → Laundry Service: Twice a week (Men: Mon, Thu / Women: Tue, Fri)

      → Please place the laundry basket outside the room, next to the door, until 8 a.m.

      → Before leaving your laundry, make a laundry list and make sure it matches the numberof clothes you are leaving.

      → The laundered clothing will be delivered to your room either on the same day or the following day.

      → The school recommends that the student manually wash their delicate garments to avoid stain, discoloration and shrinking.

      → Apparels like hats, shoes, bags and winter clothes are strictly not included in the laundry services

⑩ PAYMENT: THE ELECTRICITY AND WATER BILLS should be settled at the office during the first week of every month.

⑪ VISA EXTENSION: If you are listed in the regularly announced visa extension list, you can extend your visa by visiting the office before the specified application deadline, paying the fee, and completing the extension application. However, please be aware that if you miss the visa extension deadline, the immigration office may impose a penalty of approximately 1,000 pesos.