FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

TRAINING COURSES

Yes, we issue VAT invoices in an electronic form (PDF). If the invoice will be paid by an external entity (e.g., law firm or university), please let us know that you want to receive an invoice at least 2 weeks before the course. If you are late, contact us as soon as possible so we can assist you with this matter.

Invoices are normally sent to participants on the last day of each course and not later than 2 weeks after the course ends.

As a general rule, we issue invoices after payment (i.e., you pay first, and get an invoice later). However, if you wish to receive an invoice first and pay for it later (especially if the cost of your participation is coverd by an external entity), let us know as soon as possible. Even if that is the case, we still require your invoice to be paid in full at least 48 hours before the course starts.

Contact us immediately in order to correct the error.

By registering for the course, you accepted CFAS Rules and Regulations of Training Courses, which include our no refunds policy. You will, however, get a refund if the course is cancelled by us.

Contact us immediately and send us your transfer confirmation (PDF) in order to avoid any problems with booking your fee.

Yes, all of our trainings are officially certified.

Each participant will get a digital certificate with a signature of the President of the Board and the Director of Academic Affairs. The certificate contains names of course speakers and a number of hours of training completed. On request, we may attach a syllabus to your certificate.

Yes, each training hour is 45 minutes. Our certificates our often used to meet the continuing professional education requirements set forth by bar associations and trade chambers.

It is the same as the value of a traditional paper certificate, except you don’t have to wait for a letter nor risk it getting damaged or lost in the mail. If you would still like to receive a traditional certificate, please contact us and add 10 EUR to the course participation fee.

Our certificates can be used to apply for jobs or expand your CV/resume and LinkedIn profile. They can be also used as proof of completion of a given number of hours of training (continuing education requirement) mandated by your employer, bar association or trade chamber.

Pursuant to the CFAS Rules and Regulations of Training Courses, we send paper certificates within three months from the training course We send digital certificates as soon as possible (usually within a week). There is no need to remind us about certificates – we remember about all course participants.

Your group course plan will be provided during your first class. Ongoing questions regarding your course plan should be addressed to your instructor. This also pertains to homework.

Because of our small group size, your group course agenda may change along with the course (either at group’s request or based on the instructor’s observations as to the group’s progress).

Although we have never had to replace any of our course instructors, we do reserve the right to do it.

The link will be sent to all registered participants by email within 24 hours before the beginning of the course.

Each participant should have a working camera, microphone and seamless internet connection. We are not responsible for any technical problems on participants’ side.

Sure. All of our training courses are highly engaging. Each course instructor will reserve the time for questions – spoken or written. Some of our instructors will allow you to ask questions throughout the training session.

We encourage participants to use their cameras during online training sessions but it is not mandatory.

Each participant will receive a free set of materials for self-education after most of our courses. Information whether you course is accompanied by free course materials can be found in its description on our website.

ACADEMIC CONFERENCES

The speaking time is 10-15 minutes (during nationwide conferences) or 15-20 minutes (during international conferences) – the exact amount of time depends on the number of speakers (1 or 2) and the total number of speeches during each conference.

Yes, of course. In this case, the conference fee should be multiplied by the number of speakers.

No. The only determining factor is the academic value of your speech which we assess reading yor abstract.

We believe in freedom of academic expression. Original speeches will be always appreciated.

We believe in freedom of academic expression. You can express all of your view as long as they remain within the boundaries of the law.

Yes, we issue VAT invoices in an electronic form (PDF). If the invoice will be paid by an external entity (e.g., firm or university), please let us know that you want to receive an invoice at least three (3) weeks before the conference. If you are late, contact us as soon as possible so we can assist you with this matter.

Invoices are normally sent to participants within two weeks from the conference, except for invoices which were requested in advance.

As a general rule, we issue invoices after payment (i.e., you pay first, and get an invoice later). However, if you wish to receive an invoice first and pay for it later (especially if the cost of your participation is coverd by an external entity, like your university), let us know as soon as possible. Even if that is the case, we still require your invoice to be paid in full at least 48 hours before the conference starts. We suggest you pay for yourself and wait for your university’s reimbursement into your own account.

Contact us immediately in order to correct the error.

By registering for the course, you accepted CFAS Rules and Regulations of Conferences, which include our no refunds policy. You will, however, get a refund if the conference is cancelled by us.

Contact us immediately and send us your transfer confirmation (PDF) in order to avoid any problems with booking your fee.

Pursuant to the CFAS Rules and Regulations of Conferences, we send the certificates within three months from the end of the conference. We usually do it as soon as possible but there is no need to remind us – we remember about all of our conference participants.

Your certificate can be used for scholarship and grant applications. It can also work as a supplement to your CV/resume, especially if are pursuing an academic or third sector career.

The certificate can work as a great suplement to your CV/resume or LinkedIn profile. It can be also used as proof of completion of a given number of hours of training (continuing education requirement) mandated by your employer, bar association or trade chamber.

Yes. The supplement proving the composition of the Academice Committee of the conference is sent to all conference speakers.

Pursuant to the CFAS Rules and Regulations of Conferences, the schedule is final and the time for each speech is arranged by us, the Center For American Studies. There is no possibility of changing the time of speech provided for in the conference schedule out of our equal respect to all participants.

The schedule is usually published within three days before the conference.

The conference schedule will be published on the conference event page on Facebook and sent directly to all participants via email.

The link will be sent to all registered participants via email within 24 hours before the conference begins.

Conference speakers should have a working camera, microphone and seamless internet connection. We are not responsible for any technical problems on speakers’ side. Passive participants (audience) do not need to use their camera or microphone.

Sure. After each session, there will be time for questions and answers. Everyone can ask spoken or written questions during this time.

We will issue a call for papers for a post-conference publication in the form of a monograph if the number of authors willing to publish their presentation as a chapter is at least 10.

We will inform you via e-mail if there is an open possibility of your paper (monograph chapter) being published.

No. Conference fee and publication fee are two different fees.

The monograph will be published by our onw publishin press (Center For American Studies Publishing Press). We are currently working on having the Press indexed.

CONFERENCES FOR PROFESSIONALS

Yes, we issue VAT invoices in an electronic form (PDF). If the invoice will be paid by an external entity (e.g., firm or university), please let us know that you want to receive an invoice at least three (3) weeks before the conference. If you are late, contact us as soon as possible so we can assist you with this matter.

Invoices are normally sent to participants within two weeks from the conference, except for invoices which were requested in advance.

As a general rule, we issue invoices after payment (i.e., you pay first, and get an invoice later). However, if you wish to receive an invoice first and pay for it later (especially if the cost of your participation is coverd by an external entity, like your university), let us know as soon as possible. Even if that is the case, we still require your invoice to be paid in full at least 48 hours before the conference starts. We suggest you pay for yourself and wait for your university’s reimbursement into your own account.

Contact us immediately in order to correct the error.

By registering for the course, you accepted CFAS Rules and Regulations of Conferences, which include our no refunds policy. You will, however, get a refund if the conference is cancelled by us.

Contact us immediately and send us your transfer confirmation (PDF) in order to avoid any problems with booking your fee.

Pursuant to the CFAS Rules and Regulations of Conferences, we send the certificates within three months from the end of the conference. We usually do it as soon as possible but there is no need to remind us – we remember about all of our conference participants.

The certificate can work as a great suplement to your CV/resume or LinkedIn profile. It can be also used as proof of completion of a given number of hours of training (continuing education requirement) mandated by your employer, bar association or trade chamber.

The link will be sent to all registered participants via email within 24 hours before the conference begins.

We encourage access to a camera and microphone, but as an audience you do not need to use any of them in order to listen to the conference.

Sure. After each session, there will be time for questions and answers. Everyone can ask spoken or written questions during this time.

LANGUAGE COURSES

INDIVIDUAL LANGUAGE COURSES

Yes, we issue VAT invoices in an electronic form (PDF). If the invoice will be paid by an external entity (e.g., firm or university), please let us know that you want to receive an invoice at least three (3) weeks before the course starts. If you are late, contact us as soon as possible so we can assist you with this matter.

Invoices are generally sent to participants before the 15th day of the month following after the month of your individual language course.

As a general rule, we issue invoices after you make your payment.

Contact us immediately in order to correct the error.

By registering for the language course you have accepted CFAS Rules and Regulations of Language Courses, which include our no refunds policy. You will, however, get a refund if a particular lesson is cancelled by us in an appropriate amount.

Contact us immediately and send us your transfer confirmation (PDF) in order to avoid any problems with booking your fee.

Yes, all of our courses are officially certified. If you wish to receive a certificate, please send us an appropriate request via email. Certificiates will be provided only to those participants who have successfully completed six (6) or more individual language lessons.

Each participant will receive a digital certificate with a signature of the Center For American Studies President and the Director of Academic Affairs. The certificate contains the name of the course instructor and the number of course hours attended.

Yes (one course hour is 60 minutes). Because of that, the certificate can be used to meet the contuing education requirement mandated by your employer, bar association or trade chamber.

It is the same as the value of a traditional paper certificate, except you don’t have to wait for a letter nor risk it getting damaged or lost in the mail. If you would still like to receive a traditional certificate, please contact us and add 10 EUR to the course participation fee.

Certificates can be used to apply for jobs or boost your CV/resume amd LinkedIn profile. Certificates can be also used as proof of completion of a given number of hours of training (continuing education requirement) mandated by your employer, bar association or trade chamber.

Pursuant to the CFAS Rules and Regulations of Language Courses, we send paper certificates within three months from the training course We send digital certificates as soon as possible (usually within a week). There is no need to remind us about certificates – we remember about all course participants.

Your individual course plan and your needs as a student will be established with an instructor during your first class. Ongoing questions regarding your lesson plan should be addressed to your instructor. This also pertains to homework.

Because of our individual to each and every student, your individual course plan may change along with the course (either at your request or based on the instructor’s observations as to your progress).

The course instructor is chosen by a student at the time of signing up for an individual class or buying our a lesson package. However, we reserve the right to replace the course instructor due to unexpected circumstances.

There’s no such rule – you are free to switch instructors. Because different students have different needs, courses with more than one CFAS instructors may be beneficial. Having two or more CFAS instructors is especially useful when you want to develop your skills in two or more non-related areas of specialized English (e.g., Legal English, Business English, Medical English).

Yes. You can e-mail your individual course instructor.

Each participant should have a working camera, microphone and seamless internet connection. We are not responsible for any technical problems on participants’ side.

Yes. We cannot force you to have your camera on but it is highly advised due to the individual character of each lesson and an individual approach to each and every student.

Most participants will receive a free set of materials for self-stufy. Use and character of study materials is to the discretion of the instructor and his or her teaching style.

GROUP ENGLISH COURSES

Yes, we issue VAT invoices in an electronic form (PDF). If the invoice will be paid by an external entity (e.g., firm or university), please let us know that you want to receive an invoice at least three (3) weeks before the course starts. If you are late, contact us as soon as possible so we can assist you with this matter.

Invoices are generally sent to participants before the 15th day of the month following after the month of your individual language course.

As a general rule, we issue invoices after you make your payment.

Contact us immediately in order to correct the error.

By registering for the language course you have accepted CFAS Rules and Regulations of Language Courses, which include our no refunds policy. You will, however, get a refund if a particular lesson is cancelled by us in an appropriate amount.

Contact us immediately and send us your transfer confirmation (PDF) in order to avoid any problems with booking your fee.

Yes, all of our courses are officially certified. If you wish to receive a certificate, please send us an appropriate request via email. Certificiates will be provided only to those participants who have successfully completed six (6) or more individual language lessons.

Each participant will receive a digital certificate with a signature of the Center For American Studies President and the Director of Academic Affairs. The certificate contains the name of the course instructor and the number of course hours attended.

Yes (one course hour is 60 minutes). Because of that, the certificate can be used to meet the contuing education requirement mandated by your employer, bar association or trade chamber.

It is the same as the value of a traditional paper certificate, except you don’t have to wait for a letter nor risk it getting damaged or lost in the mail. If you would still like to receive a traditional certificate, please contact us and add 10 EUR to the course participation fee.

Our certificates can be used to apply for jobs or expand your CV/resume and LinkedIn profile. They can be also used as proof of completion of a given number of hours of training (continuing education requirement) mandated by your employer, bar association or trade chamber.

Pursuant to the CFAS Rules and Regulations of Language Courses, we send paper certificates within three months from the training course We send digital certificates as soon as possible (usually within a week). There is no need to remind us about certificates – we remember about all course participants.

Your group course plan will be provided during your first class. Ongoing questions regarding your course plan should be addressed to your instructor. This also pertains to homework.

Because of our small group size, your group course agenda may change along with the course (either at group’s request or based on the instructor’s observations as to the group’s progress).

The course instructor is chosen by students at the time of signing up for a group course. However, we reserve the right to replace the course instructor due to unexpected circumstances.

There’s no such rule – you are free to sign up for more courses with more instructors. Because different students have different needs, courses with more than one CFAS instructors may be beneficial. Having two or more CFAS instructors is especially useful when you want to develop your skills in two or more non-related areas of specialized English (e.g., Legal English, Business English, Medical English).

Yes. You can e-mail your individual course instructor.

Each participant should have a working camera, microphone and seamless internet connection. We are not responsible for any technical problems on participants’ side.

Sure! All of our training sessions are highly engaging. Each instructor will designate the time for questions – spoken or written. Some of our instructors will allow to ask questions all the time.

Yes. We cannot force you to have your camera on but it is highly advised due to the small size of each group and an individual approach to each and every student.

Most participants will receive a free set of materials for self-stufy. Use and character of study materials is to the discretion of the instructor and his or her teaching style.

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