Applying for a Refund of School Fees 

(Refer to the Refund Policy for full details)

The student may apply for a refund in the following situations:

• Student fails to obtain an appropriate study visa, tuition fees will be refunded in full, less any non-refundable fee that has been paid.
• Student voluntarily withdraws less than 21 days before the start date of their enrolment, a refund of tuition fees will be provided less a minimum of 10 weeks tuition and any relevant non-refundable fees.
• Student attends school and then withdraws voluntarily, a refund of tuition fees will be provided less a minimum of 10 weeks tuition and any relevant non-refundable fees. Reasonable written notice of withdrawal is required.
• Student is enrolled for one term or less, no refund is given.
• The signatory to the Code (Newlands College) ceasing to provide a course of educational instruction as contracted with the student, whether it stops of its own accord or as required by an education quality assurance agency. A refund will be provided for unused tuition fees and other fees paid.
• Student changes to a domestic student, refund of fees will be provided less a minimum of 10 weeks tuition and any relevant non-refundable fees. The notice period begins the day after written notice is received.
• Student requests to transfer to another signatory, refund of fees will be provided less a minimum of 10 weeks tuition and any relevant non-refundable fees. The notice period begins the day after written notice is received.
• No refund will be given if the student is asked to leave the school for a breach of the Contract of Enrolment, the school will consider a request.

Homestay Fees

• If the college has guaranteed your accommodation, payments to your homestay family will be paid through the school accounts.
• If you move out of your homestay before the end of your contract, the portion of your homestay fees not already used, will be returned to you. You must give two weeks' notice.
• To have your homestay fees returned, you must complete a “Request for Homestay Refund” form two weeks before departure. These are available from the Homestay Coordinator.
• Approved refunds will have any money owing to the homestay family deducted.