Vancouver Formosa Academy » Refund Policy

Refund Policy

In the event that an applicant does not come to Canada or decides to leave the Vancouver Formosa Academy for personal reasons, a portion of the paid tuition fee may be refunded. $300 will be retained to cover administrative expenses.

All requests must be made in writing with required documentation.

The following refund policy will apply:

Full tuition refund, if the student authorization is not approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The letter of rejection from IRCC must be submitted to the school.
Two-thirds (2/3) of tuition fee if written withdraws is received before the first day of the first term at the school.
One-half (1/2) of tuition fee if written withdrawal is received within the first month of the first term at the school.
No refund of the tuition fee if written withdraws is received after the first month of the first term at the school.
No refund of the tuition fee if the student is found to be in violation of school rules. The school reserves the right to expel a student after three written Student Disciplinary Notices or for any totally inappropriate, dangerous or illegal behaviour.
Other Notes
- A Withdrawal Exit Form must be completed by a parent or guardian in order for a student to be considered officially withdrawn.
- Request requests must be made through the Refund Application Form.
- In the event of a disruption of services, Vancouver Formosa Academy will resume its educational program as quickly as possible in accordance with legal requirements. The school reserves the right to offer services by alternative means, such as online, if required.
- If the case of school closure, a tuition refund will be granted.
The following fees are not refundable:
- Application Fee
- Homestay Placement Fee
- Custodianship Fee

Bonding-Financial Guarantee:

In accordance with the Bonding Act, Vancouver Formosa Academy is bonded with the British Columbia Ministry of Education and Childcare. This bonding arrangement ensures security for fees paid in advance to the Vancouver Formosa Academy high school program.

Parent Appeal Policy

The appeal should be submitted to the principal in written form, and oral form, if possible, within two weeks of any incident or event.
The principal will meet with the involved parties, if possible, including the parent or guardian of any student.
The principal will review the relevant material and gather necessary information.
The principal will provide a written decision with the reasons for it to all parties involved.
Any decision rendered by the principal may be appealed to the Vancouver Formosa Academy Board of Directors. As a final step, an appropriate third party ombudsperson may be engaged if necessary.
If necessary, a FISA Association Ombudsperson may be contacted as a final step of the appeal procedure.