2024 Program Admissions and Fees
Time Table
Block 1: 9:00 am - 10:30 am (90 min.)
Block 2: 10:40 am - 11:30 am (50 min.)
Block 3: 11:35 am - 12:30 pm (50 min.)
Lunch: 12:30pm - 1:05pm (35 min.)
Block 4: 1:05pm - 2:00pm (55min.)*
Block 5: 2:05pm - 3:00pm (55min.)*
*Block 1 = 2 lessons
** There are no afternoon classes on Friday.
Holidays in 2024 (No school)
January 1 New Year's Day
February 19 Family Day
March 29 Good Friday
April 1 Easter Monday
May 20 Victoria Day
July 1 Canada Day
August 5 Heritage Day
September 2 Labour Day
September 30 Truth and Reconciliation Day
October 14 Thanksgiving Day
November 11 Remembrance Day
Winter Break: December 23 - 27
Refund Policy
1. Tuition Refund:
A full refund minus $250 administration fee will be issued to students who withdraw, in writing, 30 days or more before the course begins. After this point, a 70 percent refund of tuition paid minus $250 administration fee will be given for withdrawals received in writing up until the first day of the program. If students withdraw within 5 calendar days of the original start date of the program, a 50 percent refund of tuition paid minus $250 administration fee will be issued. No refunds are given for withdrawals when more than 5 days of the program have been completed.
2. Homestay Refund:
A full refund, less a $200 homestay placement fee, will be issued to students who withdraw in writing before their homestay begins. After commencement of homestay, students are required to provide a written notice a minimum of 21 days before withdrawing from the homestay program. Under no conditions will refunds be provided for periods of homestay already used.
3. Visa Denials:
If a visa denial prevents the student from attending the English language programs, tuition fees and deposits minus a $250.00 administration fee will be refunded upon submission of written proof of denial at least 7 calendar days before the program begins.
4. Refund Payments:
For approved refunds, payments are issued within 30 days of notification from the student of cancellation, drop, or withdrawal. Refunds will be made via the original payment method.
Cash: If the student’s payment of fees was made with cash, refund will be made by means of a cheque, Interac e-transfer, or wire transfer.
Credit Card: If the student’s payment of fees was made with a credit card, fees will be refunded back to the credit card originally used for payment. In that case, the 3% CC fee will be applied.
Wire Transfer: If the student’s payment of fees was made with a wire transfer, fees will be refunded back to the bank account originally used for payment. In that case, $50 fee will be applied per transaction.
Health Insurance
It is mandatory for ALH students to have health insurance during their stay in Canada. Students must purchase a health insurance plan in their home country or in Canada. Students may purchase health insurance plan through school.
guard.me
You may purchase guard.me through ALH. guard.me offers extensive coverage for the cost of only $2.00 per day.
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP)
If you have a visa for one year or more, you are eligible to apply for Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan at no charge. It covers a basic health coverage. Alberta Health Care does not cover dentistry, vision, ambulances or prescribed medicines. Please check what is covered very carefully before going to see a doctor.
For more information, please contact:
Alberta Health Care Insurance
1-780-427-2711