This manual provides policies and procedures to establish a standard that guides how we conduct ourselves as Nimbus’ community, including how we work, interact with others, and manage the business of the school. The policies contained in this manual are in keeping with the values and goals of the Nimbus School of Recording and Media.
Nimbus is Designated by the Private Training Institutions Branch, (PTIB), part of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. The following refund policy is in accordance with PTIB. To be considered for a refund, students must submit a written notice of withdrawal to Nimbus. Please note that non-attendance does not constitute notice of withdrawal. Refunds are based on a percentage of hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term. All tuition reductions and bursaries are considered null and void upon withdrawal or dismissal and are not considered in the refund calculations. Tuition reductions and bursaries are based on successful completion of the program.
a) the institution receives a notice of withdrawal from the student no later than seven days after the effective contract date and before the contract start date;
b) the student, or the student’s parent or legal guardian, signs the student enrolment contract seven days or less before the contract start date and the institution receives a notice of withdrawal from the student between the date the student, or the student’s parent or legal guardian, signed the student enrolment contract and the contract start date.
2. The institution will refund the tuition for the program and all related fees paid by the student or a person on behalf of the student enrolled in the program if the student is enrolled in the program without having met the admission requirements and did not misrepresent his or her knowledge or skills when applying for admission.
3. If a student does not attend any of the first 30% of the hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term, the institution may retain up to 50% of the tuition paid under the student enrolment contract unless the program is provided solely through distance education.
4. Unless the program is provided solely through distance education, if the institution receives a notice of withdrawal from a student:
a) more than seven days after the effective contract date and
i. at least 30 days before the contract start date, the institution may retain up to 10% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract, to a maximum of $1,000.
ii. less than 30 days before the contract start date, the institution may retain up to 20% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract, to a maximum of $1,300.
b) after the contract start date
i. and up to and including 10% of the hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term have been provided, the institution may retain up to 30% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract
ii. and after more than 10% but before 30% of the hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term have been provided, the institution may retain up to 50% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract
iii. after 30% of the hours of instruction, no refund is awarded
5. Unless the program is provided solely through distance education, if the institution provides a notice of dismissal to a student and the date the institution delivers the notice to the student is:
a) equal to or before 10% of the hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term have been provided, the institution may retain up to 30% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract
b) after 10% but before 30% of the hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term have been provided, the institution may retain up to 50% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract
6. The institution will refund fees charged for course materials paid for but not received if the student provides a notice of withdrawal to the institution or the institution provides a notice of dismissal to the student.
7. Refunds required under this policy will be paid to the student, or a person who paid the tuition or fees on behalf of the student, within 30 days:
a) of the date the institution receives a student’s notice of withdrawal,
b) of the date the institution provides a notice of dismissal to the student,
c) of the date that the registrar provides notice to the institution that the institution is not complying with section 2 of this policy, or
d) after the first 30% of the hours of instruction if section 3 of this policy applies.
8. If an international student delivers a copy of a refusal of a study permit to the institution, sections 1(a), 1(b), 4, 7, and 8 of this policy apply as if the copy of the refusal were a notice of withdrawal, unless:
a) the international student requests an additional letter of acceptance for the same program that was the subject of the refusal of a study permit.
9. Nimbus School of Recording and Media is committed to treating all parties involved with dignity and respect. Any processes undertaken pursuant to this policy will be based on the principles of administrative fairness. Nimbus will:
10. All information related to a Complaint or Report is confidential and will not be shared without the written consent of the parties, subject to the following exception: