Saving money – image by Darren Hester
We are halfway through 2008, and that means that most language schools are starting to look at their fees for 2009.
Usually they will raise them by some 3-5%. The transition period were they go from one fee set to another is usually a bit of a gray area and you can use this to your advantage.
Before you book, you should ask your agency, or the school if you book directly the following question:
If I book now, can I get 2008 fees for my studies in 2009?
You would be surprised how many schools would be happy to give customers a discount for guaranteed business.
There are some common exception through:
Firstly, this rarely works for public institutions (universities, colleges), it is best to stick with privately run language schools.
Secondly, accommodation fees are not set by the school and are paid to their homestay. So you might be able to get a discount on the fees, it is unusual to get a discount on accommodation.