The refund policy for fees of international students will be based on Section 4B (7) of the Education (No 4) Amendment Act 1991.  The Principal will act as the agent of the Board of Trustees in establishing the circumstances and the level of the fees to be refunded.

 i. If a student failed to take up the offer of placement, any fees already paid will be refunded less an enrolment administration charge of $100.00.  The administration and homestay monitoring fee is non-refundable if a homestay has been arranged prior to student withdrawal.

 ii. If a student commences study and leaves during the year, fees are refundable for full semester periods only.

 iii. Any variation to this policy will be at the discretion of the Principal.  A decision on refund of fees will be made after the reasons for withdrawal have been presented and discussed.  A non-specific "change of mind" will not be grounds for a refund.  Examples of situations where refunds may be arranged include:

a) serious illness of the student;

b) death or serious illness of a family member.

 iv. No refunds will be made where students are excluded from school under provisions of the Education Act.

 v. In arriving at a decision, the Principal will take into consideration the special circumstances of the withdrawing student and:

a) costs already incurred by the College;

b) the salaries of the teachers and support staff and any other components of the fee already committed for the duration of the course;

c) an amount which covers use of the facilities and resources to date of withdrawal;

d) any international student levies paid to the Government.