1. General Principles

1.1. Averroes International School (“the School”) upholds transparency, fairness, and accountability in all financial dealings with parents/guardians.
1.2. This Withdrawal & Refund Policy is designed to ensure compliance with applicable laws of Bangladesh and international best practices in school administration.
1.3. By enrolling a student, parents/guardians acknowledge and agree to abide by this policy.

2. Notice of Withdrawal

2.1. Parents/guardians intending to withdraw their child must submit a written Notice of Withdrawal at least one (1) academic term in advance of the intended last day of attendance.
2.2. The notice must clearly state the valid reasons for withdrawal.
2.3. Parents/guardians are required to attend an Exit Interview with the school administration before the withdrawal process is finalized.

3. Settlement of Fees & Dues

3.1. All outstanding school fees and other dues (e.g., tuition fees, library fines, transport fees, examination charges) must be settled in full before the student’s last day at school.
3.2. No report cards, leaving certificates, transcripts, or transfer certificates will be issued until all outstanding payments are cleared.
3.3. Any cheque or post-dated payments already deposited with the School will be presented for clearance as scheduled unless officially canceled in writing.

4. Refund Policy

4.1. Admission & Registration Fees

• Admission and Registration Fees are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances, including withdrawal or cancellation.

4.2. Admission Cancellation After Confirmation

• If a parent/guardian chooses to cancel admission after it has been confirmed (i.e., after receiving the official Admission Letter/Student ID and completing fee payment), the following rules will apply:
  • Admission & Registration Fees → Non-refundable.
  • Tuition Fees (if paid in advance) → May be refunded only if classes have not commenced, subject to a 10% administrative deduction.
  • If classes have commenced, the first month/term’s tuition fee is non-refundable.
  • Any other fees paid (books, uniforms, activities, etc.) are also non-refundable once issued/purchased.

5. Forfeiture

5.1. Failure to provide the required notice period or non-compliance with this policy will result in forfeiture of all claims to refunds.
5.2. Students withdrawn without official notice will be liable to pay fees for the ongoing term in full.

6. Institutional Rights

6.1. The School reserves the right to amend this policy at any time to ensure compliance with prevailing laws and best practices.
6.2. In case of disputes, the decision of the School Management/Board of Directors shall be final and binding.
6.3. Any unresolved disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Bangladesh.

7. Acknowledgement

By signing the Admission Form, parents/guardians confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to the Withdrawal & Refund Policy of Averroes International School.