1.Students are required to show evidence of extenuating circumstances (e.g. death in family, illness). If reason is other than the two stated here, student should write a letter of explanation and attach to this application form, and deferment would be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

2.Additional fees for FPS, Student’s Pass, and Medical Insurance apply accordingly

3.Written application for deferment must reach the School at least 2 weeks before the new semester start date. Late requests are subject to the School’s discretion for processing and approval.

4.Maximum deferment period of 1 semester; all programmes can be deferred

5.For students under 18 years old, request for deferment must be accompanied by student’s parent/ guardian approval in written form, and submitted together with the Course Deferment Form.

6.Incomplete applications without relevant supporting documents will not be processed

7.If student wishes to defer for more than 1 semester, he/she will have to submit a request which will be subject to management’s approval

8.A student who requests for Deferment (i.e. delay or postpones the course) must either have their existing contract terminated or sign an addendum to reflect the changes. For all terminated Student Contracts, a new student contract will be signed based on the procedures for executing student contracts. The Refund Policy shall apply unless as otherwise agreed between the School and the Student.

9.The outcome of the Deferment Application will be made known within 2 weeks from the date of submission of the form. Registrar will issue a letter to effect the deferment to the student.

10.International students who wish to defer will also need to submit their student pass for reapplication/renewal to ICA for approval.