Various information is posted on the student bulletin board in the lecture hall.
It includes timetables, free optional class application forms, holiday information, and other important announcements.
- 18-day guaranteed classes
Students are expected to receive 20 days of classes within 4 weeks. Take note however that, there are holidays that are suddenly announced. In case 3 or more holidays are to be observed, the academy will schedule 1 day worth of make-up classes for the affected students. Therefore, each student is guaranteed to have 18 guaranteed days of classes within 4 weeks.
Note: Make-up classes will not be held for classes canceled due to natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or strong typhoons.
- Absence and Tardiness
Students are considered absent after the 15 minutes allowance. If no valid reason has been provided, a penalty applies.
- Make-up Class
There are two-ways on scheduling make-up classes:
D1. Substitution: A substitute teacher will be scheduled upon availability.
D2. Make-up Class: Make up classes are usually held on a Saturday.
- Classes, textbooks, teachers
New students are entitled to request for a change of textbooks during their first week provided that a valid reason has been established. Changing of textbooks is free as long as the books are still in good condition ~ no writings, tear etc.
Teachers assigned are commissioned to teach a student for 4 weeks. If a student wants to extend the term of their teachers, they can submit an extension form not later than Wednesday by 17:30 during their 4th week. Extension forms submitted late will not be accepted. A student can study with one particular teacher for a maximum of 8 weeks only. Late extension applications and none submission of forms mean automatic change of teacher. Students who have earned penalties like not taking the Post-Test and Bi-monthly Test will not be granted an extension with any teacher.
Note that if there is only one student in a particular level with group classes, it will be automatically converted into one hour of 1:1 class until members arise. No personal reason in conversion of group classes into one-on-one class will be allowed.
Note: Extension is not applicable for group classes.
- Bi-Weekly Test & Post Test
The academy conducts two major examinations; the bi-monthly tests and post-tests. Bi-monthly tests are scheduled by the academy twice in a month. Post tests are done every end of each month to determine students’ level for the next month. None compliance of the said examinations will be penalized.
Bi-monthly Test Penalty = -20 points, Essay Homework
Post Test Penalty = -50 points, none extension of teacher’s term
- Vocabulary Test
Vocabulary classes are held from Monday ~ Thursday from 7PM on designated areas. Vocabulary Booklet will be given to students depending on their English levels. Note that these classes are mandatory for all students during their first 4 weeks. After the said term, said classes are then optional.
(However, it is mandatory within the training period for the following courses– Sparta Course, Junior ESL, Junior Test Course)
- Group Night Class (Optional)
All students can choose to take group night classes, which are held from Monday to Thursday. Application form is posted on the student bulletin board, and if you wish to take the course, you must complete your application by 14:30 every day. However, if you do not attend after applying, you will not be able to participate in the night class for one week. Number of participants are limited depending on the activity.
ECA (Eco Club Activity): Active group class with extracurricular classes such as dance, pop song, and badminton
EAA (Eco Academic Activity): Group classes with a variety of topics focused on discussion. (If there are less than 2 applicants, said class will be cancelled on that day.)
- Optional program
Students may participate in the following optional programs. However, it must be completed for at least 4 weeks upon application, and a penalty will be applied for non-compliance.
I.1. Daily Writing Homework
I.2. EOP (English Only Policy) – If you are caught using a language other than English, a penalty will apply and you will also be fined P100. Fines are given as rewards to those who report to the office. (Note that EOP is mandatory for students under Eco Sparta within the training period.)
- Additional classes
1:1 Class (ESL): P8000/4 weeks, 1 hour
Group Class: P6000/4 weeks, 1 hour (minimum of 2 hours)
Test Course (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS): P10000/4 weeks, 1 hour
- Course/ Dormitory Upgrade and/or Downgrade
Student is allowed to upgrade and downgrade his/her course and/or dormitory.
When upgrading, student needs to pay the difference. On the contrary, when downgrading, no refund for the difference shall be provided. (Eco Relax Lite & Eco Relax Plus Courses cannot be upgraded at all.)
- Self-study -Lecture Building
Use of the classroom for self-study is possible from 17:30, after regular class hours. Meals or food cannot be brought in. However, you can bring in simple snacks or drinks. The classroom must be used for learning purposes only. Please maintain quiet indoors at all times and clean up after use.
Operating hours: 17:30 ~ 02:00