REFUND CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If a student withdraws from his/her course of study before the completion date, he/she may be eligible for a refund of tuition fees.  The following procedures and guidelines would apply:
To be eligible for any refund:

• The parents must apply in writing to the Board of Trustees setting out the special circumstances of the claim within one month of the last day of attendance.

If the application is made before the start of the course:

Fees will be refunded in full less the administration charge of $200.  This includes if a student is not granted a student permit to attend St Andrews Middle School.

If the application is made after the start of the course, but before the second half of a course:

Fees will be refunded less:

• An administration charge of  NZ $200 (GST inclusive)
• Costs to the school already incurred for tuition
• Components of the fee already committed for the duration of the course
• Specialist fees
• Appropriate proportions of salaries for teachers and support staff (if applicable)
• Costs already incurred for the use of facilities and resources.
• Any other costs already incurred

If the application is made after the second half of a course:

• There will be no refund except under exceptional circumstances (See also Compassionate Refunds below)

Compassionate Refunds

• In exceptional circumstances, refunds may be granted on compassionate grounds, (e.g. death of a close family member, serious illness, accident).  All such refunds will be at the discretion of the Principal and the Board of Trustees.

If an international fee-paying student gains residency during the course:

• No further fees are to be paid and a refund may be made on the unused portion of the prepaid fees.  The new resident will then abide by the school enrolment scheme if one is in place.  Documentation of residency must be provided within 14 days of it being granted.

Homestay Fees

1. All unused Homestay Fees will be refunded if the Homestay has been given two weeks’ notice that the student is leaving.
2. If the student does not give two weeks’ notice, then two weeks Homestay fees will be deducted from any refund.
3. The Homestay placement fee will not be refunded.

 The Board of Trustees will make no refund

• Where a student has been stood down, suspended or excluded.
• Where a student returns home for any reason other than serious illness or death of a close family member.
• If the enrolment application is found to be inaccurate in any way and the contract is terminated.