• inlingua^® teaches virtually all foreign languages
• Regardless of the language, all programs are developed especially for the student who will be receiving the training. inlingua^® does not take a program from the shelf. Instead we assess the student's current capabilities, goals, and language learning style to develop a program that best suits his/her individual needs.
• Most students who come for foreign language training study in a private tutorial setting with the teacher. inlingua^® can also accommodate groups of students.
• Flexible hours and schedules are available. The length and schedule of classes are also determined by students’ needs and personal demands. Students buy the number of hours they would like and then use them in a schedule that is most convenient for them.
• inlingua^® offers a comprehensive Resource Center with modern computers, Internet access, interactive programs on CD-ROM, educational tapes, periodicals, and other multimedia learning tools.

The rate is $48 per hour. However, if the initial purchase is of 50 hours or more, the hourly rate is reduced to $47. There is a one-time $235 registration and materials fee per person which covers the cost of registration and books, tapes and materials for the course. Certain languages and longer courses may require additional material fees. Forty hours is the minimum purchase, and classes should be at least two hours long. Payment should be made at least one week before the start of the class. You may also extend your course by simply purchasing more hours. Furthermore, if you are near the end of your course and have not used your entire materials budget, we will convert the remaining funds into tuition hours.

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Although inlingua^® does not offer organized group classes in foreign languages, you are encouraged to form your own. The same rates and conditions apply as for private individuals with the following exceptions: each additional member of the group increases the hourly rate by only $6. The $235 registration and materials fee is due for each student in the group.

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For information about Government rates, please call Deidre Doyle at 703-527-8666, or email at ddoyle@inlinguava.com, for classes in Arlington. If you are interested in classes in our Elkridge location, please call Valerie Matagne at 410-379-8599, or by email at vmatagne@inlinguamd.com.

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We will be happy to register you for a class, but require that the registration fee be paid before we can process your request and begin arranging the class. In the event that we are unable to schedule a course for you, this $235 fee will be refunded in full. However, should you need to cancel your course after we have arranged it and confirmed it with you, we will retain a $35 cancellation processing fee.

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Once your course begins, you may find that you are not able to continue because of personal or professional commitments. We are always happy to delay the course until a later date. Unused hours may be retained for one calendar year after the purchase date. However, if it becomes necessary to withdraw, a course cancellation fee will be assessed.

If you have completed 75% or fewer of your total hours purchased, there is a 10% cancellation fee on the unused hours, and the remainder will be refunded to you.

If you have completed more than 75% of your total hours purchased, no refund can be issued.

If you need further information regarding our courses, rates, and policies, please contact us at inlingua@inlinguava.com (Arlington location), or at vmatagne@inlinguamd.com (Elkridge location).

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Assessment - If you are not a beginner, you will be assessed during the
first week of class. This assessment will then allow the instructor and
coordinator to choose materials that are level and language goal
appropriate. The assessment is informal; however, should you need a
formalized exam at the end of your course, you can speak with the testing
director, Ms. Eliana Preston. Formal testing services conducted by Ms.
Preston do incur additional fees, and she can provide this information
should you need this type of structured evaluation.

There are a few other things to keep in mind regarding course cost.

• The material fee will be due with tuition. Additional materials can be
  purchased if necessary. Should any monies remain at the end of the course, they will be refunded to you by the method in which they were paid (e.g. cash for cash or check if the amount is less than $30.00; check for cash or check if the amount is over $30.00; or credit card for credit card). Unfortunately, we cannot mix payment/reimbursement methods, i.e. cash refund for credit card payment.

• The first tuition payment is due at least 48 hours prior to the start
  date of the course.

• Tuition is valid for a period of 1 (one) calendar year from the purchase
  date. Tuition not utilized within this period will be forfeited.

• Tuition can be transferred to another individual or to another language.
  Additional material fees may be necessary for transferred tuition.

• Our class cancellation policy is 24 hours' notice for Tue-Fri. Monday
  classes must be cancelled on the Friday preceding the Monday lesson (i.e. 72 hours in advance) as cancellations for Mondays are not accepted on Sat or Sun. Lessons cancelled less than 24 hours in advance are assessed the cancelled day's tuition. This penalty includes the start date if the final course confirmation has been received from you. Lessons cancelled more than 24 hours in advance are not assessed any penalty. You may cancel lessons at any time. You will receive more information about filing cancellations on your first day of class.

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