Policies
Registration for group or private instruction implies acceptance of the school's policies. For our policies regarding our Intensive Arabic Programs.
Registration and Fees
Evaluation and Placement
Cancellations and Refunds
Attendance, Performance and Conduct
Facilities
Non-Discrimination
Registration Pacific Arabic Resources (PAR) accepts student registrations online, by telephone, by mail or in person. Tuition may be paid by check, money order, credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or cash.
Tuition for classes with eight meetings includes a nonrefundable $80.00 deposit. The nonrefundable amount for classes with four meetings is $40. The full tuition is due before the first class meeting begins.
Classes with insufficient enrollment are canceled well before the first scheduled class meeting, so it is best to register as early as possible.
Note: The deposit applies to a specific class. Changing to a different class will forfeit the original deposit, except in cases where a student moves to a different level for placement purposes.
Fees Tuition must be paid in full before the first class meeting begins. Students may save on tuition costs or may incur additional fees as outlined below.
Bounced Check Fee Bounced checks are subject to a $20 handling fee.
Course Materials Some classes require textbooks and audio CDs that are not included in the cost of tuition. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure that he/she has the required materials by the time class starts. As of January 2012, the fees for these materials are between $25 and $60. When materials are included in the cost of tuition, these materials will be distributed in class.
All You Can Eat (AYCE) All You Can Eat is a bulk tuition discount program offered to a limited number of students every six months (prior to the Spring 1 and Fall 1 terms). AYCE students pay $1000 flat tuition for an unlimited number of classes during three consecutive terms (approximately six months). Students must begin taking courses within two terms after submitting AYCE tuition. The period of prepaid Arabic study begins when the AYCE student's first class begins, regardless of when tuition was submitted. Although no further tuition needs to be paid, AYCE is not a "drop in" program; students must register for classes formally.
AYCE offers a significant savings to committed students. As such, no refunds or credits are offered on AYCE tuition. If there are no suitable classes offered during one of the AYCE terms, the student may request a one-term extension of AYCE-funded study. AYCE tuition may not be used for our intensive programs. Current AYCE students must wait six months before reapplying.
Summer Intensive Deposit and PoliciesSee the Summer Intensive page for details about policies and discounts specific to our intensive programs.
Evaluation and Placement"Arabic 1" is for students with no previous exposure to the language. Students entering our school with some background in Arabic must have their level evaluated in order to be placed into the proper class.
Evaluation Evaluation may be done by means of an interview or a class visit (see below). All placement is at the discretion of the director.
Visiting a Class Currently in Session Prospective students are encouraged to visit a class to evaluate our instruction or to determine their level within our curriculum. Such visits are meant to aid students in determining their interest in future classes. Evaluation visits are not permitted during the first two meetings of any course. Please contact us if you're interested in visiting a class.
Class Transfer / Change of Course Level An enrolled student may transfer to a different class if they and their instructor believe they are at an inappropriate level.
Lapsed Students Students who do not take classes at Pacific Arabic Resources for two terms (four months or more) will be required to take a placement test before being allowed to register for their next level of study. Such students may repeat their last level of study without taking an exam.
Course Dropped by Student Students are required to submit written notice to cancel registration. Email messages to registrar@pacificarabic.com are acceptable. In addition, students who are absent for two meetings within an eight-week class will be considered to have voluntarily cancelled their enrollment.
Tuition (less the nonrefundable $80 tuition deposit) will be refunded if cancellation is submitted before the beginning of the second class meeting. No compensation will be given if cancellation is submitted after the second class meeting begins.
Course Cancellation by PAR Very rarely PAR must cancel a class due to circumstances beyond our control. If a class is cancelled by PAR at or before the second class meeting, students will receive a full refund. If the class is cancelled after the second class meeting, the student will receive a prorated refund.
Attendance Due to our obligations to our instructors and the small size of classes, missed classes cannot be reimbursed. Students wishing to make up material they have missed may schedule a private session with their teacher. The rate for private make-up sessions is $50 per hour. Students who cancel their tutoring appointment fewer than 24 hours in advance will be charged the full amount.
Students who are absent for two classes will be considered to have voluntarily cancelled their enrollment. If a student must miss two class meetings and wishes to remain in the class, the student must schedule an hour of paid tutoring in order to catch up with their classmates.
Multiple Class AttendanceWhile enrolled in a class at PAR, a student may attend other classes currently in session at their level or below for no additional fee. Students should speak with their teacher before attending other classes, since classes that are already full cannot accommodate such students.
Lesson CancellationVery rarely PAR must cancel a lesson. A lesson may be canceled due to circumstances beyond our control, including teacher illness. If we must cancel a class, PAR will make every effort to contact all students immediately. Each student should provide a daytime phone number where he / she can be reached in such an event. We will also notify students via email if possible. Cancelled lessons will be rescheduled.
Student Performance Although grades are not given, all enrollment is at the discretion of the instructor. A student may be required to repeat a class if their instructor deems the student unready for the next level.
ConductTo ensure a supportive learning environment for all, PAR reserves the right to cancel the enrollment of any student who is deemed to engage in behavior disruptive to the education of others, including (but not limited to) verbal harassment and disrespectful behavior toward students, instructors or staff . In this case, a refund will be offered to the student, calculated as follows: prorated tuition for the number of weeks remaining, minus the nonrefundable $80 tuition deposit.
Access to PremisesStudents who arrive early for class may sit in our front sitting area or an empty classroom. We ask that students not loiter or eat in the hallways, stairways, or other office suites within the building.
LibraryPAR maintains a library of approximately 1,500 Arabic books at our facility. Enrolled students may borrow up to three books for the duration of one term. Students who do not return their books before the end of the term will be charged $.50 per day each book is overdue.
Smoking, Eating and PhoneStudents who smoke may do so outside the building, at least ten feet from the entrance. Smoking is prohibited anywhere in the building.
Students are welcome to use our kitchenette, opposite the Cairo Room. There is always tea and water available to students, and occasionally we have coffee and snacks.
Students may also use our microwave. Food and drink is permitted in the classrooms, but we ask that students clean their area after class, and that students wash any cups, dishes or silverware they may have used.
Common courtesy requires that students turn off the ringers of their cell phones before class. If a student must make or receive a phone call during class, they are requested to leave the classroom.
The photocopy machine and phones at the facility are not for student use.
PrivacyPacific Arabic Resources respects your privacy, and is sensitive to concerns regarding the collection and use of personal data. For more information, see our privacy policy.
Non-DiscriminationPacific Arabic Resources does not discriminate against students, employees or contractors on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical characteristics, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We seek to enrich our enterprise through the engagement of diverse peoples, and promote a curriculum recognizing the contributions and achievements of our diverse global community.