Terms and Conditions
1. The fees in any one year are those published for that academic year and are payable termly in advance by the first day of each term.
2. Where parents may have difficulty in meeting this requirement they should discuss their situation with the Bursar to see if any alternative arrangements could be made, e.g. payment by instalments. If such alternative arrangements are made they must be confirmed in writing by the Bursar, prior to the beginning of term.
3. No allowance can be made for a late start or early leaving except for those students enrolling more than four weeks after the beginning of term who will pay on a pro rata basis until the end of term. No reductions can be made in the event of absences from the College for whatever reason.
4. Fees for individual lessons missed are still payable unless 24 hours notice is given in writing.
5. LATE PAYMENT SURCHARGE. Fees, which remain unpaid for two weeks after the start of term, will be subject to a £100 surcharge without exception. If alternative arrangements are made under paragraph 2 above, the £100 surcharge will apply only if any of the agreed instalment dates are not met. Any payments made to the College, which are not honoured will be subject to a bank/administration charge of £25 per unpaid item.
6. For students receiving a bursary or scholarship the terms and conditions shown in the Financial Aid Agreement will also apply.
7. Public examinations entrance fees are not included in the cost of tuition.
8. The College reserves the right to refuse entry to public examinations if the tuition fees have not been paid in full, and/or if a student fails to meet a satisfactory level of work effort or attendance.
9. Students are responsible for entering examinations. Forms are made available for this purpose from the Examinations Officer.
10. If a student wishes to withdraw from the College before the half term of their first term, only the fees for that term will be payable provided that written notice is received prior to that half term. Receipt of this notice must be confirmed in writing by the Bursar. Failure to give such notice will result in the following terms fees also being payable.
11. Except as provided under paragraph 10 if a student wishes to withdraw from the College the fees for the following term remain payable unless written notice is received by the College on or before the first day of the last term to be attended by the student.Receipt of this notice must be confirmed in writing by the Bursar.
12. Notice of discontinuation of any subject must be given in writing one full term in advance, otherwise payment for the next term will be required. Receipt of this notice must be confirmed in writing by the College.
13. A student may be asked by the Principal to leave the College for disciplinary reasons or for non-payment of fees. Under these circumstances, fees for the whole of that term remain payable.
14. Timetables and fees may be altered at short notice should circumstances demand it.The Principal reserves the right to reduce the standard hours of tuition groups of three or less as follows:
A-Level 2/3 Students 4 hours per week
1 Student 3 hours per week
GCSE ½ students 2 hours per week
15. Students are jointly and severally liable for damages caused by them to the College premises or its contents.
16. The College does not accept responsibility for a student’s personal possessions. Parents are advised to ensure that the student’s property is covered by their own household policy or separate student policy.
17. Chelsea Independent College reserves the right to make alterations to programmes shown in the prospectus.
18. Any alterations to the above terms and conditions are rendered void unless confirmed in writing by the Principal.
These terms and Conditions come into effect upon receipt of the enrolment form by the College.