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Standard Student Contract

Private Education Institution-Student Contract

SWDA, in aiming to enhance the confidence of students and their parents in the quality of education in Singapore, has stipulated that all Private Education Institutions must sign a Private Education Institution-Student Contract with students. The contract sets out the terms and conditions governing the relationship between the student and Private Education Institution. Amity will honour all terms and conditions in the contract and in all communication materials. Students may request for a copy of the Private Education Institution- Student Contract from Amity or view it on the SWDA website https://www.tpgateway.gov.sg/resources/information-for-private-education-institutions-(peis)/edutrust-certification-scheme/where-can-i-get-more-information. 

Click here to view the Student Contract.

Cooling-Off Period

There will be of 10 calendar days commencing from and including the date of the endorsement of Private Education Institution – Student Contract. Students have the right to cancel the contract within the 10 calendar days and be refunded all course fees and miscellaneous fees already paid if the students submit written notice of withdrawal to Amity within the cooling off period (refer to Clause 8 of Private Education Institution-Student Contract). After the cooling-off period, Amity refund policy will apply.

Deferment Policy and Procedure:

1. Any student wishing to defer his/her studies must submit a fully completed Deferment Request Form indicating the reasons for deferment together with all supporting documents. Deferments are considered only on exceptional circumstances.
2. If the student is below 18 years of age, the parent or guardian’s approval for the request will be required.
3. Upon receipt of the student request, the Student Services Staff will process the application. For straight forward cases with complete supporting documents, the decision may be communicated in writing to the student concerned within 7 working days.
4. If the documents submitted are incomplete and/or in situations where further clarifications are required in order for a fair decision to be made, the process may take longer.
5. If the request for deferment is approved, the student will be required to make a deferment fee payment for the period requested (maximum: within 6 academic months from the date of request for deferment). Students are obligated under the terms and conditions of enrolments and would be required to make their course fee payment in addition to the deferment fee charge.
6. The student is further obliged to commence / continue the course within the stipulated recommencement date. If the student does not return by the end of the 6-month deferment period, their enrolment will be terminated, and the course fees will be forfeited. Further requests for deferments from the same student will not be entertained.
7. Depending on the circumstance, the student will have to sign a new contract or be issued an addendum to the existing contract after a course deferment request has been approved, on the first day of their return to school.
8. The process will take a maximum of 4 weeks from point of request to informing the student of the outcome in writing

Procedure:

Any student wishing to defer his/her studies must submit a fully completed Deferment Request Form indicating the reasons for deferment together with all supporting documents. If the student is below 18 years of age, the parent or guardian’s approval for the deferment will be required. Upon receipt of the Request Form, the Student Services Staff will process the application. The Principal decides on the outcome for Amity programmes / Others – as per partner institutions guidelines. For straight forward cases with complete supporting documents, the decision may be communicated in writing to the student concerned within 7 working days. If the documents submitted are incomplete and/or in situations where further clarifications are  required in order for a fair decision to be made, the process may take longer. The process will take a maximum of 4 weeks from point of request to informing the student of the outcome in writing. If the request for deferment is approved, the student will be required to make a deferment fee payment for the period requested (maximum: within 6 academic months from the date of request for deferment). For international students, their Student’s Pass is to be cancelled and reapplied before the resumption of lessons. Students will be obligated under the terms and conditions of enrolments and would be required to make their course fee payment in addition to the deferment fee charge. The student is further obliged to commence / continue the course within the stipulated recommencement date. If the student does not return by the end of the 6-month deferment period, their enrolment will be terminated, and the course fees will be forfeited. Depending on the circumstance, the student will have to sign a new contract or be issued an addendum to the existing contract after the course deferment request is approved, on the first day of their return to school. New FPS Insurance entry for the new course period will be submitted. Further requests for deferments from the same student will not be entertained. Any payments that charged by the University partners need to be borne by the student. Important note: Deferment, suspension or cancellation of a student’s enrolment may affect his/her student visa. Amity, in accordance with the ICA regulations, will notify the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in such instances.

Appeal Process

Students who have not passed their modules may submit an appeal for review of results using Results Appeal Form through the Course Administrator giving their reasons.

• This appeal must be submitted within 7 working days of the release of exam results.
• The Course Administrator passes the Appeal Form to the Principal, who obtains the response from the teacher/marker on the merit of the appeal.
• Principal then submits the appeal with the teacher’s response to the Examination Board for decision.
• The Principal communicates the decisions of the Examination Board to the students of the outcome of their appeal and the same is updated in the results in the Examination Register and the student is issued with the revised Results Notification Letter (subject to any changes in the results).
• Amity works within the following timelines for processing and release of the final examination results and appeal results:
  • Release of final examination results – within 4 weeks after completion of the final paper of the examination.
  • Release of appeal results – within 4 weeks from the official date of release of the exam results (or 3 weeks from the close of the appeal period).
• Amity returns the examination scripts / assignments to students after 4 weeks or more from the official date of release of the examination results.
• A student whose appeal is unsuccessful may apply to Amity to take a re-test (also referred to as re-sit) with payment of a re-test fee. This application must be submitted within 1 week of the release of the appeal results. If the student fails the re-test, he must either repeat the module in order to accumulate the required number of passed modules for graduation.
• A student who chooses not to appeal may apply to Amity to take a re-test, with payment of a re-test fee, within 1 week of the release of the examination results.