1. F-1 Program students are required to demonstrate their ability to financially support their stay and studies in the United States. Therefore, students are expected to meet school-related financial obligations such as tuition payments and book fees in a timely manner.


2. The Designated School Official (DSO) must be notified of any changes in current address and/or telephone number within 10 days of the change.


3. Students are expected to study full-time (at least 18 hours per week) to maintain their F-1 status. Please note that our Standard Intensive English Program (SIEP) offers 18 hours of classroom instruction per week and our Premium Intensive English Program (PIEP) consists of 20 hours of classroom instruction per week. The student is required to maintain a minimum of 70% attendance in their program.


4. Students are expected to contact their DSO if they are unable to pursue full-time studies due to a temporary medical illness. Request for “Medical Leave of Absence” must be submitted to the DSO before (a diagnosed illness) or after (an emergency or unpredictable illness), in writing with the accompanying recommendation letter from your medical doctor explaining the nature of the illness and the period of time recommended for bed rest. The DSO will review your request and will inform you whether or not your request can be approved or a need to scale to USCIS for specific review.


5. Excessive, unexcused absences will lead to disciplinary action and/or up to termination. Consequently, the student is considered to be in violation of his/her status.


6. A student who completes at least 26 weeks of full-time study and maintain at least a 70% attendance record in all classes to be eligible for seven (7 weeks) Annual Vacation.
• Students eligible for vacation must obtain a written permission from the Designated School Official (DSO).
• Apply 2 weeks in advance for vacation. That means that the student must fill out and submit a vacation request form to the Designated School Official (DSO) 14 days in advance.
• Students are responsible to verify student’s I-20 expiration date and according to regulation maintain accurate contact information.
• Any outstanding tuition should be paid prior to vacation request. Students must make a $200 nonrefundable tuition deposit to be applied to the next session payment upon the student’s return. These $200 are the required, with the intention to return to Zoni Language Centers and maintain his/her status during the vacation period.
• See an academic advisor for academic evaluation after vacation.
• Returning from authorized vacation, students are responsible to resume their program of study on the date indicated on the authorization letter.
• Students might be eligible to take four (4) weeks Intersection academic break after completing 12 weeks of Program of Study.



Students are expected to make satisfactory academic progress in their studies and to actively pursue the completion of their educational objectives.



7. Students are expected to make satisfactory academic progress in their studies and to actively pursue the completion of their educational objectives.


8. The DSO must be notified 2 weeks in advance if student plans to transfer to a new school, transfer to another Zoni Language Center, or if returning to his/her home country. If the student is transferring out, the DSO will provide student with the guidance needed to successfully complete a transfer procedure to another school. In addition, the DSO will work with student and the accepting school’s DSO to coordinate the release of student’s SEVIS record taking in consideration the academic needs and program start date at the accepting school. If the student is returning to his/her home country, the DSO will advise on necessary steps to be taken before departure. If you are looking to transfer to another SEVP-certified school, you must notify your PDSO or DSO and forward your new school acceptance letter and transfer verification form. Please be aware that transfer records to your new SEVP- certified school takes two (2) weeks.


9. Students, who will need to continue studies after the expiration of their Form I-20, must apply for an extension at least 30 days and no less than 2 weeks before their current I-20 form expires.


10. Students must maintain 70% of attendance during their course. Attendance is considered for every class and each course. Class attendance is strictly monitored. A student is marked late when he/she arrives 30 minutes after the class has begun or leaves permanently before the final 15 minutes of a class period. Students who arrive more than 60 minutes will be marked absent. Four (4) Ls [late] constitute one A [absence].


11. After successfully completing their program of study, students have a 60-day grace period to prepare for departure from the United States or to transfer to another school. However, a student who fails to maintain lawful F-1 status is not eligible for any grace period.


12. Students who are authorize by the DSO to withdraw from classes prior to the completion of their program of study will be allowed a 15-days grace period for departure from the United States. (Student must explain to the DSO the reason for the request, if leaving the country or transferring to College or University.)

I understand that I have been admitted to the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of study. Also, I am personally responsible for compliance with all Department of Homeland Security regulations applicable to me and listed on page 3 of the Certificate of Eligibility Form I-20 issued by Zoni Language Centers and endorsed with my signature. My signature below indicates my understanding, approval and acceptance of the above polices.

___________________________

Student’s printed name

___________________________

Student’s signature

_______ / ________ / ______

Date ( month / day / year )

___________________________

I.D. number

Registration fee and Housing Fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Mail and/or courier fees are refundable only if admissions/enrollment related documents were not mailed by the school.

If the institution cancels the student’s program of study and/or denied admission subsequent to a student’s enrollment, Zoni will refund all monies paid by the student, except for non-refundable charges.

The tuition refund policies are in compliance with the governing laws of the education departments of the respective states. Please refer to the student handbook or contact the respective school location for the policies pertaining to the study at that location.

A student can officially drop a class and request a refund calculation by submitting the refund request form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

Studying abroad is an exciting but also nerve-wracking decision. Therefore, at Zoni it is important that our students feel as comfortable and as well prepared as possible. On this page we answer some of the questions that we get asked most often. Things like ‘What happens if I get sick?’, ‘What if I want to change my homestay?’ or more general questions like 'What is an i-20?’ or ‘How do I get my visa?’. You are also welcome to contact us anytime with any specific questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Questions about Zoni English Courses

What level of English do I need to study at Zoni?

Our Standard English courses start at beginner level. For the ESL for Business and English for Specific Purposes courses you need at least a high intermediate to advanced level of English proficiency. For exam preparation courses, you need an advanced level of English.

How will Zoni check my English level?

During the admissions process, before you start the classes you will take an English test. This checks your grammar, writing, listening, and speaking skills. To check your English level now, contact kkzarts@zoni.edu

Which course should I choose?

This depends on your goal. From beginners to academic English, there is a course to meet your needs. More information on our courses can be found in the ‘Programs and Courses’ section of this website.

What is Zoni's most popular course?

This is different from campus to campus. For example, Miami Beach is our busiest center for the Cambridge ESOL Exam Preparation Course. At our New York and New Jersey campuses our intensive and semi- intensive English courses and our English for Specific Purposes course are very popular.

What should I do if I think I am in the wrong class?

The first step is to approach your teacher. If you and your teacher both feel that the class is wrong for you, we will reassess your proficiency.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, you are given a Zoni Language Centers certificate if you successfully complete your course. Your teacher will also provide a progress report. Students may request an attendance certificate.

Does Zoni have exam preparation courses?

We have preparation courses for TOEFL iBT, IELTS and the Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE and CPE). Please note that the exam fee is not included in the tuition price.

Questions about visas

How do I apply for my F-1 visa?

You will receive detailed instructions regarding your visa with your I-20. You can also find information at: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/study-exchange/student.html

What is an I-20?

The I-20 is the Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Status. This document enables you to apply for your F-1 visa.

Can I study at Zoni on an F-1 visa?

Yes, Zoni Language Centers is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. This means that international students can study with us. Please note that F-1 visa holders must study full-time.

How do I apply for my F-1 visa?

After you receive your I-20, you must pay your SEVIS fee. You can do this online. As soon as this is paid, contact your nearest American embassy or consulate to make an appointment. Contact us if you have questions at: contact@zoni.com.

Can I study part-time?

U.S. immigration regulations require F-1 visa holders to study full-time only. Some visa types do permit part-time study (contact us if you have questions).

What is conditional acceptance?

Conditional acceptance means that you are accepted into an undergraduate program, but you have not met the University's English proficiency requirement. After you meet that requirement, you can study at the university that gave you conditional acceptance.

Can I change schools?

USA – Yes, but you must request a new I-20 and pay a fee. In some cases, you need to go back to the American Consulate to report the change. After you arrive, you must contact the original school about your cancellation responsibilities. UK – If you are on a short-term study visa it is possible. Although you must check with your school to find out about your responsibilities. If you are on a Tier 4 visa, please contact us for information. Canada – Yes. However, after arrival ensure you see the school advisor in case you require a work permit.

Questions about arrival

When should I arrive?

You can join classes on Mondays, so we recommend you arrive on the Saturday or Sunday before your start date. If you are an F1 student no earlier than 30 days before your starting date.

How do I recognize the person meeting me at the airport?

The person meeting you at the airport will have a sign with 'Zoni Language Centers' and your name on it. They will also have all of your information, including your name and flight details. Normally they stand at the barrier where you come out after collecting your luggage. They will be looking for you and are very good at spotting our students. If, for some reason, you do not find them, go to the information desk and ask them to call the representative from Zoni language Centers. Stay near the information desk and they will come to you.

Questions about activities and social programs

Does Zoni have any social programs?

Each Zoni campus has its own social program to make sure you have a great time during your stay. You can find out more on the Zoni Activities tab or see specific details once you arrive.

Do I have to take part in the optional activities?

The activities are entirely optional. These activities give students the opportunity to have some fun outside the classroom. Optional activities and excursions have an extra cost. You can find out more and pay for activities at Zoni. Keep in mind that some of our courses offer field trips as part of the curriculum. This means that they are included in your course fees.

Questions about Homestay and accommodation

How far in advance should I make my booking?

For the best choice of accommodation please book as early as possible. However, in general it also possible to enroll for a course at fairly short notice.

Questions about Homestay and accommodation

Will my host family live near the school?

All students would like to live close to the school, but in reality, this is not always possible. You should be prepared to travel to school each day by train or bus. Your host family will help you and provide information regarding the local transportation route and how to get to school.

What happens if I do not like my host family?

At Zoni, we do our best to place you in a great home. If a student is not happy, we take immediate action. First, we discuss the issue with the student, and if for instance they did not have enough food or can't work the shower, we sort it out with the family. However, if there is a personality clash or they were allergic to an animal for example, we would arrange a new host family. Whatever the problem, big or small, we do our best to solve it.

General questions – sickness, internet etc

What happens if I get sick during the course?

If you need to see a doctor, your support person at Zoni will arrange this for you. A group leader can also go with you if you want. If you have insurance that wasn’t arranged by Zoni, please contact your insurance provider immediately to find out where you should go. Without valid health insurance you will need to pay for all medical treatments and prescriptions yourself. It is strongly recommended, that our students have full insurance.

Is it possible to use the Internet?

We provide free Internet access to our students. We also have Wi-Fi so you can access the Internet from your laptop, tablet or mobile phone. You can also use our student computer.

If I have questions about anything, who can I ask?

The schools’ staff is always available to answer students’ questions by phone, on-line or in-person.

Each school has an Academic Lead and other staff members who are all happy to answer your questions. You will also have a teacher assigned to your class who can help with any course related questions.

Questions about enrollment, payment, cancellation, and group bookings

What is Zoni’s Admissions Process?

You can contact one of our student service representatives directly at contact@zoni.edu or making the request on this website to be contacted. The application can be done either by filling out our application form, or by booking online and a student service representative will be guiding you on the entire process. Do not forget to review our Terms and Conditions.

How can I pay?

Wire Transfer: Payments made by wire transfer will be subject to a $40.00 wire-transfer fee. Credit Card: Zoni accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Dinners Club and Discover credit cards. Please check with your bank to make sure that your credit card can be used in the United States and to determine your daily transaction limit. Other Methods of Payment: The school accepts traveler's checks, and cash. However, students are cautioned against carrying large sums of cash.

What should you do in case of cancellation, visa refusal or I change my mind?

Please review our terms & conditions as well as our refund policies. For any further questions, you can contact your student service representative or write to contact@zoni.edu

Does Zoni Language Centers accept group bookings?

Yes, Zoni Language Centers is happy to receive groups of students for our courses. For more information, please contact us via e-mail at cpoon@zoni.edu

PAYMENTS

Payments must be made by bank wire transfer or credit card and must be received in full 2 weeks prior to the course start date. The admissions documents and confirmation will be sent when the initial fees required is received. Bank details are provided on the invoice. Bank transfer fees must be absorbed by the sender (including any intermediary bank charges).

VISAS

Zoni Language Center is not responsible for decisions made by any embassy or immigration authority regarding entry visas or visa extensions. Payment must be received in full prior to any visa documents being issued. Visa advice can only be given by the appropriate Embassy, Consulate or High Commission. Students should contact these local authorities to ensure they are allowed to enter and study in their chosen location. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the most updated regulations/processes are being followed.

Zoni cannot be held responsible for any visa regulation changes which occur after the booking has been confirmed in compliance with the existing regulations. A charge will be made each time documents have to be sent based on destination and courier service used. These charges are subject to change based on market rates. If a visa application is rejected, tuition fees will be refunded, less any bank charges or credit cards service percentage fees and any nonrefundable costs. Zoni reserves the right to offer alternative accommodations should we receive a positive visa application result in fewer than 7 working days prior to arrival. Should the arrival day be postponed due to delayed visa applications Zoni cannot guarantee reservation of the original accommodations. If any additional charges are incurred reserving the accommodation for the student, Zoni reserves the right to pass these charges on.

Zoni is authorized under federal law to enroll F-1 non-immigrant students in US. By law, to issue the 1-20 form, Zoni must receive with the enrollment form: the student's home address, a copy of the student's passport, proof of sufficient funds to meet tuition and living expenses through a current (60 days or less) bank statement or letter from either the sponsoring person's or institution's bank. Sponsors must also provide an affidavit of support.

Cancellation for groups

Please contact your international coordinator for more information.

Accommodation cancellation or Postponement prior to arrival for all schools

Zoni recommends third parties for accommodation, therefore the cancellation /Refund policy is subject to third party/host/platform where the student is booking the service.

Some terms and conditions required by third party includes the following terms and conditions. Terms and conditions vary according to type of accommodation selected.

Accommodation cancellation after arrival

Students leaving their accommodation must give notice in writing 4 weeks prior to termination. After deducting the price of accommodations used, including the required notice period, charged at standard accommodation rates, students will be refunded the remaining balance. If the 4-week notice period is not provided a cancellation fee equal to 4 weeks of the accommodation cost will apply. Please note: Certain accommodation options may be subject to special cancellation charges. Should these differ from the terms above, students will be notified at the time of cancellation.

Cancellation prior to arrival

• Students canceling 15 days or more prior to the accommodation start date or students who have had their visa application rejected will be refunded fees received in full: less non-refundable charges such as registration fees, accommodation placement fee, courier fees. The value of these fees varies according to region, the costs are listed for each school in the price list.
• Refunds will be made within 45 calendar days.

Holidays

All Zoni centers will be closed on the following Holidays:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving Day and Day After Christmas Day.

Centers do not make up for lessons missed on these dates. Published course start dates fall on a Monday. If this day is a holiday, the course will begin on the following working day.

Privacy Statement

Zoni Language Centers Privacy Policy

Effective Date December 31, 2020

This Privacy Policy describes how Zoni Language Centers (“Zoni”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and shares personal information of our students, alumni, faculty, staff, donors, and users of this website, http://www.zoni.edu, and other websites that we may own, control or subscribe to.

We periodically update this Privacy Policy and reserve the right to change the provisions of this Policy or our privacy practices at any time. If you are a Zoni student, alumni, faculty member and staff member or receive emails from Zoni, you will receive notice when this Privacy Policy is modified. If not, we encourage you to review this site periodically and we will alert you that changes have been made by updating the Effective Date of the Policy. Your use of the websites constitutes consent to any changes in this Policy as in effect on the date of such use.

PERSONAL INFORMATION DEFINED

Personal information means information that specifically identifies an individual person, such as name, mailing address, email address, phone number, or account number. It may also include other information about you, such as gender, date of birth, or other demographic information, or about your use of the websites, such as IP address or cookies, if that other information is linked to your personal information.

YOUR RIGHTS TO ACCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

You have the right to access personal information about you that we have collected through our website by sending a request for access to privacy@zoni.edu. You can also request that we correct any such information by sending an email to the same address. Current students should direct any request for access and/or changes to cpoon@Zoni.edu. Prospective students should direct any request for access and/or changes to admissions@zoni.edu. Faculty and employees should direct any request for access and/or changes to hr@zoni.edu. To verify that the request is authentic, we may require that such request be sent from the email address associated with your personal information. While we will comply reasonably and promptly to your request, we may need to retain some of your information for our own recordkeeping or to fulfill a legal obligation.

How Zoni Collects Your Personal Information

We collect personal information that you provide to us. For example:

If you apply to be a student at Zoni, we will require you to provide your name, email address, phone number, standardized test scores, and other information.

If you apply to work for Zoni, we may ask you to provide more detailed and sensitive personal information required for compliance with our hiring and equal opportunity policies and practices.

Our Sites include social media features, such as links to our Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, iTunes, and YouTube pages. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of each social media platform.

We also collect some of your information automatically when you visit our websites and any software applications made available by us for use on or through computers and mobile devices. For example, our websites collect your IP address and other online identifiers and, record the pages that you visit and other information about your activity on the websites

Like many other websites, we ask you to allow us to use “cookies” to remember information about you and improve your browsing experience on our websites. If you reject cookies, you may still use our websites, but your ability to use some features or areas of our websites may be limited. We may also work with third-party providers who may use cookies on our websites. You can block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the use of all or some cookies. For more information about cookies, including how to set your internet browser to reject cookies, please go to www.allaboutcookies.org or http://www.networkadvertising.org.

Our websites may contain links to other websites. Other website’s collection of your information is governed by its own privacy policies.

How Zoni Uses Personal Information

We may use your personal information to:0

Evaluate students’ applications

Support course registration

Enroll individuals in the educational programs offered by Zoni

Perform administrative tasks

Support our educational mission

Send information about other Zoni offerings which may be of interest and other similar uses.

We do not sell personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with third parties and vendors under contract with us to perform the functions listed above. We may share your personal information with other third parties to:

Respond to lawful requests or legal process, including in response to law enforcement requirements

Protect personal or public safety or to prevent illegal activities

Protect our own rights, including enforcing our own policies and contracts.

We may also use anonymous or pseudonymous personal information for internal purposes, such as to track the effectiveness of and improve our courses, programs, and other offerings. We may also share anonymous or pseudonymous data with selected third parties.

Please note that you have the right to withdraw consent for our collection or usage of your information at any time. Additionally, we will secure your consent before we collect or process certain sensitive personal data, such as:

Data concerning your race or ethnic origin or sexual orientation

Political opinions and religious or philosophical beliefs

Genetic, biometric and health

How Zoni Protects Personal Information

We employ lawful and reasonable security measures to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of personal information under our control. We limit access to databases of personal information to specific personnel. We require the use of usernames and passwords to access the data and maintain the information and the systems housing the information in a secure environment.

Data Retention

We keep your personal information for as long as needed to fulfill the particular purpose for which it is collected. We may also retain your records if legally required or to fulfill a legitimate interest.

Data Transfers from EU to US

If you provide personal information to us while located in the European Economic Area (“EEA”), you consent to the transfer of personal information to the United States, and potentially to other countries outside of the EEA. You understand that the current laws of countries outside of the EEA may not provide the same level of protection as the data protection laws of the EEA. Nonetheless, we will take all reasonable steps to protect your privacy in accordance with the applicable data protection laws.

You are under no statutory or contractual obligation to provide any personal information to us.

Contact Information

To report any issues or concerns or to withdraw consent for the collection or usage of your data or to contact Zoni with any questions regarding this Privacy Policy:

Email us at privacy@zoni.edu

Send mail to 535 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018

Security Policy

Your payment and personal information is always safe.  Our Secure Nuvei Secured software is the industry standard and among the best software available today for secure commerce transactions.  It encrypts all of your personal information, including credit card number, name, and address, so that it can not be read over the internet.

What is a cookie?

Cookies are small text files or pieces of information that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. A cookie contains the name of the website and a value, which can be used for a variety of purposes.

“Session” cookies are held in memory and only exist during your visit to our website. “Persistent” cookies are stored on your device until they expire and can therefore be used by our website on your subsequent visits. All persistent cookies have a "lifetime" which dictates how long the cookie will remain active on your device.

Our cookies do not contain any data that could be used to identify you personally.

What do we use cookies for?

We use cookies to make our website easier to use and to make the content you see more relevant. Cookies allow us to record important information about your visit and this helps us to make the website better for you, and for other visitors.

We also use cookies to create statistics that help us improve the structure and content of our website. We cannot identify you personally from this information.

Third party cookies

We use a number of systems that are provided by external suppliers. In some cases, they may also set cookies on your device on our behalf when you visit our website.

Managing cookies

All modern web browsers allow you to control the use of cookies on your device. You are also able to delete existing cookies and other stored data on your device should you wish to do so.

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These are necessary for our website to work. If you choose to disable cookies for our website, you will not be able to use many of the features.

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These cookies help us collect information about how you use our websites over time; the areas you visit, the time spent on our websites and issues and errors you may encounter. This information helps us to continually improve the information we provide and the performance of our websites and services.

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We use features and services provided by third parties that may set cookies on our behalf. Commonly such services are embedded on our web pages to provide functionality such as video players and social media sharing tools. These third-party services may set their own cookies which we cannot control or access.

For example, these services allow us to provide a personalized experience based on your previous visits or location, allow you to easily comment on our blog posts using your Facebook account, to engage with social tools or to conveniently prefill fields in our online forms.

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These cookies are used to measure advertising effectiveness and to deliver content that is relevant to your interests. They may be used to deliver behavioral/targeted advertising on other websites you visit or to highlight content and services we feel are of interest to you based on your activity on our websites and/or other websites within our advertising networks.

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We use pixel tags (clear gifs) that are shared with third parties in order to enable certain marketing activities. The information we gather helps us to target advertisements and promotions that appear on our website.

As with cookies, the information we capture through pixel tags cannot be used to personally identify you.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

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