CODE OF CONDUCT

A few rules to ensure good vibes in the school:

• Drugs and alcohol are strictly forbidden in the school, housing, and during activities. 

• Food and drinks are not allowed in the classroom (except water).

• Students are expected to respect the property of others, including the school’s property and facilities.

• Students are expected to demonstrate courtesy and respect for others (this includes students’ personal hygiene).

• Violence is not permitted under any circumstance in the school or during activities. Violence is grounds for dismissal of the program.

• No student should engage in verbal abuse based on race, place of origin, color, ethnic background, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, marital status, family status or handicap.

Commit the best you can to your academic success.

• Attendance should be regular and punctual.

• Send an email to escuela.barcelona@expanish.com if you will miss class. 

• Actively participate.

• Show consideration and respect toward your teacher, classmates and staff.

• Inform a staff member of any complaints or concerns during your stay with us.

And in return, we promise:

• A positive learning environment.

• All courses as scheduled or an appropriate substitution if needed.

• Quality and comfortable accommodation.

• To respond promptly to any concerns or issues.

• To value your feedback.

All Expanish students are expected to know and follow the Student Code of Conduct. These rules apply to individual students and student groups, and their application extends to any Expanish or university owned or controlled property, organized activity, event or excursion.

Expanish Liability. Expanish is not liable for any risks the student may be exposed to during his/her trip and/or while studying at the chosen institution. These risks may include, but are not limited to: personal injury, property damage, sickness or accidents. By signing, the student has assumed all risks and has agreed to indemnify and release Expanish and its employees from any and all liability that may arise during Expanish programs.

Student Conduct. Expanish accepts no responsibilities for students’ actions. Students are expected to obey the laws and to adapt to the customs of their host country and host family. Expanish reserves the right to expel (without reimbursement for program and/or incurred costs) any student whose behavior violates laws and the policies and rules of the program providers, universities, tour operators, host families, etc. The abuse of alcohol and any possession and/or use of illegal drugs will result in immediate termination of the program without refund. Any expenses incurred by Expanish, the host family, or the educational institution in the termination of a student’s program will be the responsibility of the student.

The student’s program will be terminated without refund if the Expanish staff, host family, activity providers, or any other service providers find students abusing their facilities including but not limited to the following: willful disregard and damage to physical property; non-adherence to normal health and safety standards including fire safety; non-adherence to housing rules; sexual or physical assault; sexual harassment or verbal abuse of any staff member, fellow student, or service provider related to Expanish; willful disruption of classroom instruction or the learning environment; any act that causes others to fear for their safety; or participating in illegal activities as defined by the laws of the host country.

Housing Rules. Students will conduct themselves in an orderly manner in their housing. Any misconduct such as disruptive behavior, real or threatened physical violence, theft, harassment, sexual harassment, academic misconduct, or any other misconduct that could result in civil or criminal liability for other residents will result in immediate termination of the program without refund.  

Students are responsible for any damage to the apartment or personal belongings that occur as a direct result of the student’s actions. If something occurs, the student must replace or repair the affected item(s) or reach a monetary agreement with the housing owner.

Students must adhere to the specific alcohol rules established by the housing agency.

If a problem arises with housing, it is the student’s responsibility to inform the Expanish staff. If the situation cannot be resolved, the Expanish staff will make other arrangements for the student. Any changes to housing are up to the discretion of Expanish staff. 

Program Expulsion. Program expulsion is defined as removal from Expanish-provided housing, cancellation of all courses, and cancellation of all activities and excursions.