Refund Policy

School Fees

  1. If you withdraw from your course of study before the course completion date you may be eligible for a refund of school fees.
  2. An application for refund of fees must be made in writing. You must write to the Board of Trustees explaining why you have withdrawn from the course and your reasons for seeking a refund.
  3. If your application is made before the start of your course, your fees will be refunded in full less an administration charge of $300 to cover costs incurred by the school.
  4. If your application is made after the start of your course, but before the second half of your course, your fees will be refunded less:
    • An administration charge of $300.
    • Costs to the school already incurred for tuition.
    • Components of the fee already committed for the duration of the course, including appropriate proportions of salaries of teachers and support staff (if applicable).
    • Costs already incurred for the use of facilities and resources.
    • The proportion of the Government Levy the school is required to pay.
    • Any other costs already incurred.
  5. If your application is made after the second half of your course, you will not receive a refund except in exceptional circumstances.
  6. The Board of Trustees will make no refund to a student who is expelled from the school.

Homestay Fees

(based on all homestay fees paid in advance)
  1. If you move out of your home stay before the end of your contract the portion of your home stay fees not already used will be returned to you. The "Homestay Placement Fee" of $250 cannot be refunded.
  2. To have your homestay fees returned, you must write to the Board of Trustees giving two weeks notice, or pay two weeks fees in lieu of notice.
  3. If you cancel your homestay contract before you move into the homestay, your fees will be refunded in full, less the "Homestay Placement Fee" of $250.

No refunds will be made:

  • Where students are asked to leave the school because of misbehaviour, poor attendance, or violation of the rules regarding motor vehicles.
  • Where students wish to transfer to another school for whatever reason.
  • Where students return home for any reason other than the student's serious illness or death or serious illness of a close member of the family.
  • Where students acquire permanent residence after having enrolled at the school.

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