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The school allows students to transfer from a course X to another course Y within the school.
The school allows students to withdraw from a course in accordance with the fee refund policy. A transfer to another private school is regarded as a withdrawal from AGBS. If the student is below 18 years of age, the parent or guardian’s approval for the transfer / withdrawal will be required.
The table below summarises the key aspects of the transfer and withdrawal policies.
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Details |
Transfer |
Withdrawal |
Circumstances in which request will be granted |
The (new) course is being run and has vacancies. |
Principal to interview first |
Additional fee payable |
Nil |
Nil |
Status of student pass |
Cancel existing and apply a new student pass for student |
Cancel the existing student pass. |
Condition for refund |
As per refund policy |
As per refund policy |
Time frame for processing |
4 weeks |
4 weeks |
Transfer / Withdrawal Procedures
The school’s procedure for withdrawal/transfer to another school is as follows:
The school allows students to transfer from a course X to another course Y within the school. This is treated as a withdrawal from course X (refund policy will apply) and a re-enrolment with the school into course Y. The school may at its discretion give the re-enrolled student a discount on the course fee for Y. The discount may be up to the un-used portion of the course fee for X.
The school allows students to withdraw from a course in accordance with the fee refund policy.
A transfer to another private school is regarded as a withdrawal from AGBS.
If the student is below 18 years of age, the parent or guardian’s approval for the transfer / withdrawal will be required.
The table below summarises the key aspects of the transfer and withdrawal policies.
|
Details |
Transfer |
Withdrawal |
Circumstances in which request will be granted |
The (new) course is being run and has vacancies. |
Principal to interview first |
Additional fee payable |
Nil |
Nil |
Status of student pass |
Cancel existing and apply a new student pass for student |
Cancel the existing student pass. |
Condition for refund |
As per refund policy |
As per refund policy |
Time frame for processing |
4 weeks |
4 weeks |
Students are to submit the Transfer Request Form for transferring from Course X to Course Y within the school.
For withdrawal the students are to submit the Withdrawal request Form.
Prospective students are briefed on the Transfer / Withdrawal Policy during pre-course counselling session (by the agent/ Student Support Officers or Marketing Executive) and later again during the orientation program.
Full details of the policy are also available on the school web site, student contract and student handbook. The school targets students with a minimum of level of proficiency in English, so that they should have sufficient language ability to understand the policy in English.
During the orientation the Transfer / Withdrawal Policy has been explained to the students.
During the orientation, students are informed:
- if the international student withdraws from the school, the school would login to the ICA system to cancel the student pass. When cancelled the student would have 30 days to remain in Singapore or otherwise advised by ICA.
- if the international student transfers to another course, the school would have to apply for a new student pass. They are warned that should ICA reject the application for new pass the international student would be forced to return home.
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