To the directors of Ability,
We understand this is a complex situation for everyone- for students, staff and the management team.
However, we disagree with the proposed plan for online classes for Ability. Ability is one of the most expensive schools in Melbourne. We have come from all over the world to study at this school, and to have teachers who are fluent speakers. For this reason, we do not want online classes in the proposed manner:
1) If it is necessary, we prefer a full shutdown, followed by face to face classes
which continue at the same unit. We prefer this because many students don’t
have a laptop or a good wifi/internet connection. Also, it’s very difficult to speak
and interact with other students and the teacher through an online platform. In
addition, the resources available online are not the same standard.
2) If classes must be online, we ask that the maximum number of students is 10,
and where possible, keeping the same teacher and students as in the face to
face classes. This is important for continuity, as the teacher knows the students’
strengths and weaknesses. This better facilitates online interactions.
3) If the decision is made to continue with online delivery, we ask that this is
offered for free. Or those classes are replaced free of charge at a later date with
face to face delivery. You have offered us quality education, and we don’t believe
this is being offered.
4) In the case that you don’t listen to our demands, we will withdraw our enrolment
in this school and demand repayment in full. As stated in our commencement
contracts, Ability is bound by a number of national laws and codes of practice to
provide quality education.
We anxiously look forward to your response. We hope that you understand our
concerns.
Sincerely,
Ability students
Updates
March 25, 2020
I have been reviewing the feedback regarding the proposed delivery of online classes. It is clear that the current plan does not meet the standards expected by our student community. I am now preparing a formal response to the school directors to ensure our concerns are addressed directly.
March 25, 2020
The momentum behind this petition highlights the urgent need for a change in how our education is delivered during this period. I am grateful to see so many students uniting to express these valid concerns regarding the current online proposal.
Reached 100 supporters
March 25, 2020
49 Comments
Classes should be suspended, online classes is not what I hired and from what I travel from the other side of the world, the situation is clear, but all the risk is assumed by the student, which is not fair.
I do not agree with the methodology used to learn English since we pay in person and not online, it is also improvised and of low quality. We appreciate a solution that favors us financial and training
In my opinion online class not answerable for all students. Some student don't have laptops and internet.
I would like the school to support intentional student regarding tuition fee, this situation did not just affect studying but also affected their work so that we need you to take a right action on it. In addition, I prefer face-to-face class because I chose this school, this place in order to have experience studying in a native speaker country which is helpful.
School should stop all class and ask that the government can extend the visa period as long as the school is closed. Actually we couldn’t have classes from tuesday to thursday in this week, it also need to refund to students.
555
I really wanted to come to study in this English country I chose one of the best schools that Melbourne has, but I know that this with the virus is difficult for everyone but I feel that the school is not doing things well, we are many people in a classroom and we are paying an amount of money that is not for this since we are not using the facilities should be cheaper or give us a retroactive
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To the directors of Ability,
We understand this is a complex situation for everyone- for students, staff and the management team.
However, we disagree with the proposed plan for online classes for Ability. Ability is one of the most expensive schools in Melbourne. We have come from all over the world to study at this school, and to have teachers who are fluent speakers. For this reason, we do not want online classes in the proposed manner:
1) If it is necessary, we prefer a full shutdown, followed by face to face classes
which continue at the same unit. We prefer this because many students don’t
have a laptop or a good wifi/internet connection. Also, it’s very difficult to speak
and interact with other students and the teacher through an online platform. In
addition, the resources available online are not the same standard.
2) If classes must be online, we ask that the maximum number of students is 10,
and where possible, keeping the same teacher and students as in the face to
face classes. This is important for continuity, as the teacher knows the students’
strengths and weaknesses. This better facilitates online interactions.
3) If the decision is made to continue with online delivery, we ask that this is
offered for free. Or those classes are replaced free of charge at a later date with
face to face delivery. You have offered us quality education, and we don’t believe
this is being offered.
4) In the case that you don’t listen to our demands, we will withdraw our enrolment
in this school and demand repayment in full. As stated in our commencement
contracts, Ability is bound by a number of national laws and codes of practice to
provide quality education.
We anxiously look forward to your response. We hope that you understand our
concerns.
Sincerely,
Ability students
Updates
March 25, 2020
I have been reviewing the feedback regarding the proposed delivery of online classes. It is clear that the current plan does not meet the standards expected by our student community. I am now preparing a formal response to the school directors to ensure our concerns are addressed directly.
March 25, 2020
The momentum behind this petition highlights the urgent need for a change in how our education is delivered during this period. I am grateful to see so many students uniting to express these valid concerns regarding the current online proposal.
Reached 100 supporters
March 25, 2020
49 Comments
It is impossible to learn English in this way, bad signal, the teacher constantly has problems with the equipment and the program, too many students per class and a lot of noise is heard, and other things
Classes should be suspended, online classes is not what I hired and from what I travel from the other side of the world, the situation is clear, but all the risk is assumed by the student, which is not fair.
I do not agree with the methodology used to learn English since we pay in person and not online, it is also improvised and of low quality. We appreciate a solution that favors us financial and training
In my opinion online class not answerable for all students. Some student don't have laptops and internet.
I would like the school to support intentional student regarding tuition fee, this situation did not just affect studying but also affected their work so that we need you to take a right action on it. In addition, I prefer face-to-face class because I chose this school, this place in order to have experience studying in a native speaker country which is helpful.
School should stop all class and ask that the government can extend the visa period as long as the school is closed. Actually we couldn’t have classes from tuesday to thursday in this week, it also need to refund to students.
555
I really wanted to come to study in this English country I chose one of the best schools that Melbourne has, but I know that this with the virus is difficult for everyone but I feel that the school is not doing things well, we are many people in a classroom and we are paying an amount of money that is not for this since we are not using the facilities should be cheaper or give us a retroactive
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