FAQ
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What programs do we offer?We offer After-School, Summer, and Coding programs.
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What is our schedule?After-School Program: Monday - Friday, 3pm - 6pm -> Students can come between this timeframe and do not have to stay the entire period if they cannot. For example, they can either do: 3pm - 5pm, 3pm - 6pm, 3:30pm - 5:30pm, 3:30pm - 6pm, or 4pm - 6pm (minimum is 2 hours). Summer School Program: Monday - Friday -> Full-day Program: 10am - 6pm (8 hours/day) -> Half-day Program: 1pm - 6pm (5 hours/day) -> One-class Program: 3pm - 6pm (2-3 hours/day) Coding School Program: Saturday and/or Sunday -> 10am - 12pm and/or 12pm - 2pm (depending on availabilities)
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How much is the tuition fee?The tuition fees vary depending on students' grade levels. Please contact us (email/call/text) for the tuition fees' amounts. Starting by 3 days/week, discounts are automatically applied to all monthly tuition fees. The tuitions fees are fixed. No additional discount or sibling discount shall be applied.
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Which payment methods do we accept?We accept cash, check, credit card, Venmo, and Zelle. -> For Zelle: please send payment to 408.357.3599 or Billing@EruditeLearningCenter.com -> For Venmo: please send payment to @EruditeLearningCenter -> For Credit Cards and Venmo: please be advised that there will be an additional 4% processing fee of the tuition fee.
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How many hours per session?After-School Program: Monday - Friday, 3pm - 6pm -> 2-to-3 hour class (minimum is 2 hours). Summer School Program: Monday - Friday -> Full-day Program: 10am - 6pm (8 hours/day) -> Half-day Program: 1pm - 6pm (5 hours/day) -> One-class Program: 3pm - 6pm (2-3 hours/day) Coding Program: -> Saturday and/or Sunday: there are two (2) hours per session from 10am - 12pm or 12pm - 2pm.
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Is it an one-on-one session?No, it is not an one-on-one session. Students will be in the same classroom with other students. However, we teach each student individually. Based on their abilities, we will determine the pace and amount of materials which will be covered.
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Who will provide the books?Students will use their own books that they are using at schools. If we determine that students need extra practice books, parents will be responsible for the cost of books. Any extra printed materials will be provided by us at no additional cost.
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Is the tuition fee paid for four (4) weeks or one (1) month period?The tuition fee is paid for one (1) month period. If you happen to attend in the middle of the month, e.g. January 20th, the period is started on Jan 20th and ended on Feb 19th. The next tuition payment will be on February 20th. We can always prorate the payment if you prefer to pay on the first (1st) of each month.
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What is the late fee for late tuition payment?A late fee of $50 will be applied to any payments that are made seven (7) days after the due date.
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Can I break a payment into two halves?Tuition fee is required to be paid in full on the first day of each period.
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Do you provide make-up classes for National Holidays?No, national holidays are observed. Make-up days will not be provided for days missed due to national holidays.
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Can the students do make-up classes if they are absent?Yes, we will arrange make-up classes for students if they are absent. However, the maximum make-up days in any studying period (30 or 31 days) is two (2). Please refer our Policy section for more information regarding make-up classes.
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How is our After-School program's curriculum different than others'?At Erudite, we tailor our curriculum based on each student's level and unique needs. We correspond our curriculum to students' school materials and advance it accordingly to students' abilities.
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What is a day-by-day basis at each After-School session?1. We make sure that students' daily after-school homework be completed. 2. We review upcoming quizzes, tests, and exams. 3. We review the past lessons which students are having problems with. 4. We teach new lessons in advance.
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What is the Coding program, and how does it work?The Coding program will be taught by a professional software engineer who is currently working at one of the largest high-tech companies in the Bay Area. During the course, the students will be introduced to different coding languages. The students will have hands-on a variety of coding projects where real-life applications will be assigned and worked on.
POLICY
GENERAL POLICY
1. We reserve the right to refuse service or drop, anyone, for any reason, at any time.
2. The maximum make-up days in any studying period (30 or 31 days) is two (2). Acceptable reasons for make-up days are health issues or unexpected emergencies. Parents should inform us as soon as possible. Make-up days will be decided by the teacher in charge upon the availabilities of classes' schedule.
3. National holidays are observed. Make-up days will not be provided for days missed due to national holidays.
4. The tuition fee due date will not change, regardless of whether make-up days are required.
5. The tuition fee is required to be paid in full on the first day of each period. A late fee of $50 will be applied to
any payments that are made 7 days after the due date. If parents want to terminate our tutoring services, please inform us 5 to 7 days in advance. Please reference tuition receipt for refund policy.
6. We expect students to arrive at class on time. Students arriving late are a disruption to the class.
7. Students are expected to be picked up on time. There is a fee of $50 for every ten minutes that a student is
picked up late. Example, a student that is picked up over 20 minutes late will incur fees of $100.
8. Any issues or problems that arise shall be resolved through mediation. The parties involved in any form of litigation with us, not including us, shall be solely responsible for all litigation costs incurred.
REFUND POLICY
1. Parent/Guardian withdrawing students prior to the first day of school shall be refunded the entire amount
of tuition that has been paid for the current period.
2. Once the first week of school has begun, tuition refund shall be 75% of the original payment.
3. Once the second week of school has begun, tuition refund shall be 50% of the original payment.
4. Once the third week of school has begun, tuition shall not be refunded.