School Policy
Payment
Tuition and fees must be paid in full at registration. Acceptable forms of payment are check, money order (payable to Brazil Ahead), or
credit card (Visa, MasterCard & American Express). We regret that we cannot accept partial payments.
A $50 fee is applied to any bounced checks.
If an employer fails to pay the cost of a student's tuition fees and material Brazil Ahead will require the student to pay the tuition.
Cancellation, Transfers & Refunds
Refunds less a 10% administration fee will be issued only with a written notice at least 3 days prior to the first day of class.
Withdrawals or requests for a refund may not be made by telephone. Please note that absence from class does not constitute notice of
withdrawal.
If for some reason the student is unable to continue attending the course after the first day of class, we will charge for the first day of
class and refund the remaining credit by check. However, there is no refund available after the second day of class. Also, there are no
refunds or credits for missed workshops.
Transfers from one course to another or to private lessons must be done within the first two weeks of the same session, after which time
no credits will be issued.
A $50 transfer fee will be applied.
Classes on Hold (Private and Semi-Private students only)
Should you decide to stop taking private classes your remaining credits will be valid for 60 days after the last class (please provide us
with a notice in writing).
Brazil Ahead will make every effort to accommodate the resumption of classes; however, the school cannot guarantee that the same time
slot will be available. If the student does not resume lessons in 60 days after the day of suspension, the student's balance will be
forfeited.
Missed classes and rescheduling policy (Private and Semi-Private students only)
All private classes can be rescheduled if you are unable to attend a class. Make sure you let us know 24 hours prior to class by
emailing us at classes@brazil-ahead.com. Any cancellation made after that time will be deducted from your account as we have to
pay for the teacher's scheduled time.
Because group classes must continue on a set schedule, it is important that you make it to all classes. If you are unable to attend a class
session there will be no refund or credit for that class. In order for you to catch up, the teacher will fill you in by giving you the
handout(s) from the missed session(s) and telling you what was discussed in class.
Make-up Classes
Students in a group class are entitled to 1 make-up class which will be taken in a different group (same level). Any extra make-up
classes can be arranged for an additional fee of $60 per hour.
Note that there is no credit for group classes should you decide to stop attending the class.
Placement Test
Students who took Portuguese before are invited to take our placement test so we can better assess their levels. The test is divided into
2 parts – written and oral. First, we will email the written test and, after it is returned to us, contact the student to schedule the oral
part. Placement test can be downloaded here
Absences
Because we want to make sure students are making the most out of their classes, we like to keep track of their progress. Therefore, in
case of two consecutive absences, we will call you to check if there is any problem with your schedule as well as to make sure classes
are meeting your expectations. If you miss three or more consecutive classes, and you are a private student, we will discuss holding the
class on a different day or time to better accommodate your schedule.
Teacher Rotation
As in any other country, in Brazil you will find people with different accents, voices, pronunciation, and vocabulary; therefore, it is
important for students not to become accustomed to just one teacher. We rotate teachers in classes, exposing you to many types of
speakers and ensuring that you understand the language in a variety of situations. Teacher rotation also keeps the class fresh and
interesting, while broadening your comprehension.
Private and Semi-Private Lessons
Scheduled according to student's and teacher's availability
Please contact us for information on group classes and workshops start dates. We have groups starting every month.
watch us
Even the best sport has some rules,
here is how we play the game.
Telephone:
646-567-7133 general information
917-204-3646 current students
Contact Us
Main Services
Support Links
Find & Follow
Content copyright 2010-2012.
Brazil Ahead. All rights reserved.
Questions or Comments?
Use our Contact Form
Address:
380 Lexington Ave - 17th Floor
btw 42nd & 41st Street
New York, NY 10168
Hours of Operation:
Classes: 8:00am-9:30pm (Mon-Fri)
9:00am-5pm (Saturdays)
Office Hours (by appointment only)
10:00am-6pm (Mon-Fri)
contact us
School policy
Career opportunities
Placement test
Media
Translation & Interpreting
Payment
Tuition and fees must be paid in full at registration. Acceptable forms of payment are check, money order (payable to Brazil Ahead), or
credit card (Visa, MasterCard & American Express). We regret that we cannot accept partial payments.
A $50 fee is applied to any bounced checks.
If an employer fails to pay the cost of a student's tuition fees and material Brazil Ahead will require the student to pay the tuition.
Cancellation, Transfers & Refunds
Refunds less a 10% administration fee will be issued only with a written notice at least 3 days prior to the first day of class.
Withdrawals or requests for a refund may not be made by telephone. Please note that absence from class does not constitute notice of
withdrawal.
If for some reason the student is unable to continue attending the course after the first day of class, we will charge for the first day of
class and refund the remaining credit by check. However, there is no refund available after the second day of class. Also, there are no
refunds or credits for missed workshops.
Transfers from one course to another or to private lessons must be done within the first two weeks of the same session, after which time
no credits will be issued.
A $50 transfer fee will be applied.
Classes on Hold (Private and Semi-Private students only)
Should you decide to stop taking private classes your remaining credits will be valid for 60 days after the last class (please provide us
with a notice in writing).
Brazil Ahead will make every effort to accommodate the resumption of classes; however, the school cannot guarantee that the same time
slot will be available. If the student does not resume lessons in 60 days after the day of suspension, the student's balance will be
forfeited.
Missed classes and rescheduling policy (Private and Semi-Private students only)
All private classes can be rescheduled if you are unable to attend a class. Make sure you let us know 24 hours prior to class by
emailing us at classes@brazil-ahead.com. Any cancellation made after that time will be deducted from your account as we have to
pay for the teacher's scheduled time.
Because group classes must continue on a set schedule, it is important that you make it to all classes. If you are unable to attend a class
session there will be no refund or credit for that class. In order for you to catch up, the teacher will fill you in by giving you the
handout(s) from the missed session(s) and telling you what was discussed in class.
Make-up Classes
Students in a group class are entitled to 1 make-up class which will be taken in a different group (same level). Any extra make-up
classes can be arranged for an additional fee of $60 per hour.
Note that there is no credit for group classes should you decide to stop attending the class.
Placement Test
Students who took Portuguese before are invited to take our placement test so we can better assess their levels. The test is divided into
2 parts – written and oral. First, we will email the written test and, after it is returned to us, contact the student to schedule the oral
part. Placement test can be downloaded here
Absences
Because we want to make sure students are making the most out of their classes, we like to keep track of their progress. Therefore, in
case of two consecutive absences, we will call you to check if there is any problem with your schedule as well as to make sure classes
are meeting your expectations. If you miss three or more consecutive classes, and you are a private student, we will discuss holding the
class on a different day or time to better accommodate your schedule.
Teacher Rotation
As in any other country, in Brazil you will find people with different accents, voices, pronunciation, and vocabulary; therefore, it is
important for students not to become accustomed to just one teacher. We rotate teachers in classes, exposing you to many types of
speakers and ensuring that you understand the language in a variety of situations. Teacher rotation also keeps the class fresh and
interesting, while broadening your comprehension.
Private and Semi-Private Lessons
Scheduled according to student's and teacher's availability
Please contact us for information on group classes and workshops start dates. We have groups starting every month.
watch us
Even the best sport has some rules,
here is how we play the game.
Telephone:
646-567-7133 general information
917-204-3646 current students
Contact Us
Main Services
Support Links
Find & Follow
Content copyright 2010-2012.
Brazil Ahead. All rights reserved.
Questions or Comments?
Use our Contact Form
Address:
380 Lexington Ave - 17th Floor
btw 42nd & 41st Street
New York, NY 10168
Hours of Operation:
Classes: 8:00am-9:30pm (Mon-Fri)
9:00am-5pm (Saturdays)
Office Hours (by appointment only)
10:00am-6pm (Mon-Fri)
contact us
School policy
Career opportunities
Placement test
Media
Translation & Interpreting
