Academy Refunds/Withdrawal/Deferment Policy

Refund/Deferment/Withdrawal for diploma and certificate programmes

Diploma Programmes

Refund
The Application fee is non-refundable.

Course fees:
Refund for Withdrawal Due to Non-Delivery of Course
The student will be informed in writing of alternative study arrangements (if any). If the student decides to withdraw, the student is entitled to a refund of the full paid course fee.

Refund for Withdrawal During Cooling-Off Period
The student is entitled to a refund of 75% of the paid course fee if the student submits a written notice of withdrawal within the cooling-off period. 
Cooling-off period is a period of seven (7) working days after the Contract has been signed by both parties.

Refund for Withdrawal After Cooling-Off Period
Upon receipt of written notice of withdrawal, refund to the student is based on the following: 

i.  More than 45 days before the course commencement, a 75% refund of the paid course fee.
ii. Within 45 days before the course commencement, a 25% refund of the paid course fee.
iii. After the course commencement, no refund.


Deferment / Withdrawal / Transfer

Students who are not legal adults at the time of submitting deferment / withdrawal / transfer request must have written endorsement from their legal guardian. 

Students will be notified of the withdrawal and deferment outcome by seven (7) and twenty one (21) working days, accordingly.

The Student Pass (if applicable) will be cancelled within seven (7) working days.

Deferment
Students who are facing problems that may prevent them from performing to the best of their ability and wish to complete their course at a later time may apply for a deferment. The student must submit a deferment application to Student Services Department who will obtain approval from Director of Academics who will then table deferment and its conditions to Academic Standing and Assessment Committee. 

Withdrawal
Withdrawal Before Course Commencement
Students who wish to withdraw before the course commencement will have to notify the Admissions Department and complete “Student’s Right to Cancel Agreement” Form.

Withdrawal After Course Commencement
Students who wish to withdraw after course commencement will have to inform Student Services Department and complete the Withdrawal Form.

 
Transfer
Students who wish to transfer to another course within the Academy will have to submit a written request. Students will be notified of the transfer outcome by seven (7) working days. For an approved transfer, the student will be deemed to have withdrawn from the initial course. The initial signed contract will be terminated and the student will have to reapply for the new course. 

Continuing Education Modular (WSQ / Non-WSQ/ Private Chef Basic/ Private Chef Intermediate)

Refund:

The Application fee is non-refundable.

Deferment Policy :-

1. All deferment requests must be made in writing via email to easychefs@at-sunrice.edu.sg
2. The deferment/ change request must be notified 7 days in advance before the course start date otherwise it will be taken as consumed.
3. All deferment requests will be charged at $54.50/- (inclusive of 9% GST)
4. Any deferment request received after course start date will also be considered as consumed.
5. Deferment is a one-time application. At the deferred intake (if any), further deferment /cancellation request received 7 working days prior to course commencement date will also be taken as consumed

Withdrawal Policy :-

Upon receipt of written notice of withdrawal to easychefs@at-sunrice.edu.sg , refund to the student is based on the following:

• 7 working days prior to course commencement, a full refund of course fee.
• 4-6 working days prior to course commencement, a 50% refund of the paid course fee.

• 3 working days prior to course commencement, no refund
• Any cancellation/ withdrawal notice received after the course start date will be considered as consumed.
• Application fee is non-refundable & non-transferable