Deferment Policy

All requests for course deferment must include a completed Request Form for Deferment/Withdrawal/Transfer and supporting documents submitted at least one month before the semester or unit begins. Addison Institute will not accept verbal notifications from students.

Deferment requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, typically for medical reasons or other valid circumstances, at the school’s discretion. Simply submitting a request does not guarantee official deferment; students must receive formal confirmation from the school regarding the outcome, which takes about 14 working days to process.

For students under 18 years old or international students with a Student Pass, Addison Institute will obtain parental or guardian approval before processing the deferment request.

Students can apply for deferment of a semester or unit only once. Extensions to the deferment period may be considered only under valid circumstances and with additional supporting documentation.

While applying for deferment, students should be aware of course completion timelines to ensure they have enough time to finish their studies. Students wishing to defer must pay any outstanding course fees, including any contributions from SDF or SSG funding for the affected course, and sign a letter of undertaking before the deferment can be processed or approved. Upon rejoining, students must sign a new student contract or an addendum to the original contract if they are joining a later intake, and they must pay the remaining fees according to the payment schedule. Previously taken units will be recorded on the new student contract or addendum.

Deferment will not be granted for prerequisite units. Students who receive deferment must follow the schedule set by the school when they resume their studies.

An administrative fee will be charged for each deferment request.

Students under funding applying for Deferment

Students receiving SDF or SSG funding are advised to complete their course within the specified duration of their enrolled intake. If students request a deferment, they must pay the amount supported by SDF or SSG funding for the affected course.

Addison Institute will not charge employers for company-sponsored students during the specified course period. However, if Addison Institute is unable to receive the funded portion of the course fees from SDF or SSG, the sponsoring company will be responsible for paying that portion of the fees directly to Addison Institute.

Deferment Procedure

• All requests for course deferment must be submitted with a completed Request Form for Deferment/Withdrawal/Transfer and any supporting documents at least one month before the semester or unit begins. Please send these materials to the PA. Addison Institute will not accept verbal notifications from students.
• Upon rejoining the class, the student must sign a new student contract or an addendum to the original contract if they are joining a later intake. Additionally, the student is required to pay the remaining course fees according to the payment schedule outlined in the contract. The units previously completed will be clearly indicated on the new student contract or addendum.
• A counselling session will be conducted with the student to find out the reason of deferment.
• PA will send a notification letter to inform student on the decision. If approval has been granted, student has to make payment for deferment fee and the supported amount from SDF or SSG funding for the affected course / semester(s) (if applicable).
• Student will also be informed of the deadline to contact the School to resume his/her studies in the notification letter.
• For International students, the student pass will be cancelled upon approval of the deferment. Prior to the approval, the student must continue to attend classes.
• It takes approximately 14 working days to process a deferment request.
• An administrative fee will be charged for every deferment request.