The 2024 IALC Workshop in Cardiff is hosted by Celtic English Academy
The Workshop venue is: Parkgate Hotel, Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1DA
Frequently Asked Questions
IMPORTANT
This workshop is an in-person face-to-face event in Cardiff.
The cost for a hosted agent is heavily subsidised by IALC Members. The cost of the workshop is €200.
This includes: 3 night’s accommodation, a seminar afternoon, 2 full days of workshop meetings and 3 evening events. All meals and transport to the evening events where necessary are included. Flights and travel to and from Cardiff are not included.
General
When will I find out if my application to register has been successful?
We aim to give you an answer within 2 weeks. Please do not book any flights until you've received confirmation that your application has been approved.
How can I register a second participant from my agency?
On the agent registration page you can select to register Agent Additional Delegate. You can find the costs here.
Can I bring children?
You will not be able to bring children in to the workshop or events. However, if you have a companion who will be responsible for them while you are at the workshop then they can share your hotel room. Please contact the IALC staff at workshop@ialc.org if you need a family room or any special requirements.
Can I take photographs or record videos during the event?
Yes, but please ask the permission of others around you. When posting on social media, use the hashtag #ialc24 to get your posts seen!
Can I advertise at the IALC 2024 Cardiff Workshop?
Yes, find out more on our Sponsoring & Exhibiting page.
Can I print my schedule at the Workshop?
In response to feedback from previous Workshops we are trying to reduce our printed materials output and so there will not be any facilities to print your schedule. Your Marcom schedule will be available to you before and during the event so please have this to hand for reference on your laptop or mobile device.
What is the minimum number of meetings I will need to attend at the 2024 Cardiff Workshop?
Agents will be required to attend a minimum of 20 meetings.
Payments
How do I pay?
You can pay via our payment portal here or by direct bank transfer. Our bank details will be on your invoice.
Can I pay by credit card?
If you have a euro account and wish to pay by credit card you will need to do a direct bank transfer. Please see our bank details on your invoice.
Do we pay the hotel directly for our room or IALC?
Hosted Agents – we are hosting you for 3 nights’ accommodation. Your registration fee (€200.00) includes the 3 nights’ accommodation. If you request extra nights please email us at workshop@ialc.org. You will be required to pay IALC directly for extra nights and this will be on your invoice.
Members and exhibitors – you can book accomodation when completing your registration. This will be added to your invoice.
Terms & Conditions
IALC Workshop General Terms and Conditions - Agents
1. Full payment must reach IALC within 5 working days of receipt of the invoice and/or no later than 8th March 2024.
2. IALC offers each agency one room inclusive of breakfast from 11th April to 14th April 2024 (3 nights). You can share this room with a companion or additional delegate. Delegates are responsible for any additional hotel nights and incidental costs incurred during their stay, payable directly to the hotel on check out.
3. Delegates will not be added to the Marcom appointment schedule until full payment has been received.
4. The minimum age for participation is 16 years. 16 year olds pay the full delegate rate.
5. Your invoice is your receipt. If you require a special receipt or stamp, please contact us.
6. All changes must be notified to us in writing – workshop@ialc.org
7. All cancellations must be notified in writing - workshop@ialc.org
a. Cancellations received on or before 8th March 2024 will be fully refunded.
b. Cancellations received after 8th March 2024 will not be refunded.
8. By completing the application form you agree for your agency to be assessed for workshop registration status.
Visa Policy
Electronic visas will only be issued after receipt of the workshop registration fee.
If a delegate requires a paper copy of a visa to be sent, then this will only be issued after receipt of the workshop registration fee and courier/postage costs.
If a delegate is unable to attend due to an unsuccessful visa application, their Workshop registration fee will be refunded in full. However, the cost of the courier/postage is non-refundable. If a delegate notifies us before 8th March 2024, their Workshop registration fee will be refunded within 10 working days. However, if we receive the notification after 8th March 2024, we will not be able to process the refund until 8th April 2024 at the earliest.
Your image
Participants might be photographed during the event by our official photographer, or recorded by our official videographer. If you do not wish to be in any photos or videos, please email us at info@ialc.org.
Workshop Protocol
1. Agency working delegates must attend all morning and afternoon sessions of the IALC workshop on Friday 12th April and Saturday 13th April and make at least 20 appointments with IALC schools over the two days.
2. Hosted agencies may not sell non-IALC language schools to other agents or trade with non-IALC language schools during this two-day workshop or you will be charged for the full cost of your participation.
IALC Workshop General Terms and Conditions – Exhibitors
1. Full payment must reach IALC within 5 working days of receipt of the invoice and/or no later than 8th March 2024.
2. Exhibitors will be invoiced for their hotel nights by IALC. Any miscellaneous charges incurred during the stay will need to be paid directly to the hotel.
3. Delegates will not be added to the Marcom appointment schedule until full payment has been received.
4. The minimum age for participation is 16 years. 16 year olds pay the full delegate rate.
5. Your invoice is your receipt. If you require a special receipt or stamp, please contact us.
6. All changes must be notified to us in writing – workshop@ialc.org
7. All cancellations must be notified in writing - workshop@ialc.org
a. Cancellations received on or before 8th March 2024 will be fully refunded.
b. Cancellations received after 8th March 2024 will not be refunded.
Your image
Participants might be photographed during the event by our official photographer, or recorded by our official videographer. If you do not wish to be in any photos or videos, please email us at info@ialc.org.
Visa Policy
Electronic visas will only be issued after receipt of the workshop registration fee.
If a delegate requires a paper copy of a visa to be sent, then this will only be issued after receipt of the workshop registration fee and courier/postage costs.
If a delegate is unable to attend due to an unsuccessful visa application, their Workshop registration fee will be refunded in full. However, the cost of the courier/postage is non-refundable. If a delegate notifies us before 8th March 2024, their Workshop registration fee will be refunded within 10 working days. However, if we receive the notification after 8th March 2024, we will not be able to process the refund until 22nd April 2024 at the earliest.
Macmillan Education - Gold Sponsor of the 2024 IALC Workshop
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