Before the student arrives in New Zealand.
If the student is unable to come to New Zealand for any reason, we will return the fees in full less a cancellation charge of NZ$300.
After the student arrives in New Zealand.
- For courses of two to four weeks:
Where the student withdraws within the first two days of the course for which attendance is required, Worldwide will retain up to 50% of the full amount of any payments made; unless - For courses of five weeks or more but less than fourteen weeks:
Where the student withdraws within the first five days of the course for which attendance is required, Worldwide will retain up to 25% of the full amount of any payments made; unless - For courses of fourteen weeks or more (student visa):
Where the student withdraws within the first seven days of the course for which attendance is required, Worldwide will retain up to 10% of the full amount of any payments made or NZ$500 (whatever is the lesser).
Refunds are sent to the payment source (usually agent) of the student after the student has cancelled their student visa for Worldwide School and/or changed their return flight and shown these to the Administration Manager at Worldwide School. After the above periods no refund will be given.
Refunds are calculated in NZ$ regardless of the currency in which payment was received.
Students cannot shorten courses or transfer afternoon classes to extra morning classes. Students are not able to transfer their tuition fees to another student.
There are no refunds made on extension of courses.
Accommodation payments can be refunded after 2 weeks notice is given to both the hostfamily and Homestay co-ordinator or to the Worldwide House manager.
Students cannot have their first 4 weeks of accommodation refunded.