Godsil Education - Terms and Conditions

This Godsil Education Terms and Conditions sets out the terms and conditions under which Godsil Education shall provide student placement and/or educational guardianship and support to students during the period of their participation in a Godsil Education Programme.

By enrolling in Godsil Education and by completing and signing the Application Form, the parties agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions as set out hereunder.

1. Definitions

  • Agreement: The agreement made by the Parents with Godsil Education by enrolling the Student in a Programme, including these terms, the Application Form, medical forms, and other required documents or service agreements.
  • Application Form: The official GE form completed by Parents for student enrolment.
  • Student: The enrolled pupil to whom this Agreement relates.
  • School / University: The respective high school or post high school institution in Ireland at which the Student is enrolled.
  • Ireland: The whole island of Ireland.
  • Boarders & Boarder/Exeat Weekends: Students residing in school during term, and the specified weekends/half-terms when schools close and GE arranges homestay.
  • Fee & Fee Sheet: Sums due by Parents under Clause 2, alongside the current list of prices for programmes.
  • Homestay Accommodation & Host Family: Accommodation and vetted families provided by Godsil Education during a GE Programme.
  • Parent(s): The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the Student.
  • Personal Information: Information relating to the Student's health, academics, conduct, dietary needs, and contact details.
  • Programme: The provision of a GE Programme as detailed in literature.
  • Term Time: Time during which the School or University is officially open for education and pastoral care.
  • Expense Fund & Minimum Amount: Additional sum transferred on enrolment (€200 minimum balance) to cover incidental costs like uniform, books, and transfers.

2. Fees and Expenses

  • Parents shall immediately on receipt of invoice pay Godsil Education all Fees due.
  • Invoices are split into instalments: an initial 30% upon offer of enrolment (required to confirm place), and the remaining 70% at least 8 weeks prior to arrival in Ireland.
  • Godsil Education is authorised to process and transfer sums due to schools, host families, and third parties, while parents remain personally liable for unpaid fees.
  • An Expenses Fund must be transferred 8 weeks prior to the Programme; balances dropping below the €200 Minimum Amount must be topped up immediately.
  • Payments via Flywire incur no additional charges, whereas alternative payment methods or late payments may incur extra fees. Failure to pay on time may result in withheld academic reports.

3. Godsil Education's Obligations and Duties

  • Provides placement consultation, acts as educational guardian (while parents remain legal guardians), and oversees the Programme and liaison with schools, universities, and host families.
  • Organises suitable homestay accommodation during term-time, half-terms, and exeat weekends as applicable (holidays like Christmas/Easter incur separate arrangements and fees).
  • Manages requested airport transfers, welcomes, supervision, and attendance at official scheduled parent-teacher meetings.
  • Arranges procurement/delivery of uniforms and textbooks, Irish Residence Permits (IRP), PPSN applications, and academic transcript convalidation upon request and fee settlement.
  • Maintains a 24/7 emergency phone helpline and provides emergency management services as specified.

4. The Parents' and Student's Obligations

  • Authorise Godsil Education to act as educational guardian and delegate necessary parental powers for the successful implementation of the Programme.
  • Ensure student passports are valid, organise visas, flights, and comprehensive medical/travel insurance, and ensure students carry a debit/ATM card for cash withdrawals (GE cannot administer cash).
  • Ensure the student complies with all school, university, and host family rules and regulations.
  • Fully and promptly disclose all medical, clinical, learning support needs, or existing diagnoses.

5. Cancellation and Termination Policy

  • Parents may cancel without penalty within 14 days of registration, provided the student has not arrived in Ireland and services have not been supplied.
  • Cancellations after 14 days and prior to arrival incur school cancellation fees, a €350 GE administration fee, one month's homestay fee, and incurred expenses.
  • Cancellations after arrival require payment of school fees, 100% of the Guardianship Fee, one month's homestay fee, and expenses.
  • Visa refusals allow cancellation without fee liability (excluding administration charges) upon proof of refusal.
  • GE may immediately terminate the agreement without refunds in cases of student expulsion or persistent serious unreasonable behaviour.

6 & 7. Changes of School or Host Family

Godsil Education will attempt to accommodate reasonable requests for changes of school or host family with prior written consent from parents. Additional fees may apply.

8. Liability and Insurance

Parents indemnify Godsil Education against any loss, damage, or injury caused by the student to schools, host families, or third parties, and are advised to maintain comprehensive third-party, medical, and travel insurance.

9. Exclusion of Liability

Godsil Education acts in an advisory capacity and accepts no direct responsibility for the acts, omissions, academic performance, or internal operations of schools, universities, host families, or third-party independent accommodation providers.

10. Child Protection

Godsil Education is fully committed to child protection, adhering to Irish statutory requirements (including the Children First Act 2015 and national guidelines). The Designated Liaison Person (DLP) is Emma Godsil and the Deputy DLP is Arthur Godsil.

11. Photographs and Data Protection

Photographs may be retained for identification, administrative, and driver purposes. Promotional usage requires explicit parental permission. Data is managed in compliance with the Data Protection Acts and GDPR.

12. General and Governing Law

  • If any provision of this Agreement is held void, the remaining provisions remain in full force.
  • This agreement is governed by the English language version.
  • Complaints Contact: Emma Godsil | Email: emma@godsil.ie | Post: Godsil Education, Farranshane, Blacklion, Greystones, Wicklow, A63 P3X7.
  • Jurisdiction: This Agreement is subject to Irish Law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish Courts.

Irish Law

This Agreement and any agreement with the School or the Host Family and any other matters relating to the Programme shall be subject to Irish Law and the Parents undertake to submit to the jurisdiction of Irish Courts in respect of any matters arising thereof[cite: 1]. The Parents acknowledge that Irish Law may be different from the law of their own country and are advised to take independent legal advice before entering into this Agreement[cite: 1].