Students are permitted to take holidays, depending on the duration of the course.
For more information about the Institute’s Attendance and Leave Policy, please visit our Immigration Guidelines page.
| Guidelines | Non-EU Students | EU Students |
|---|---|---|
| Unscheduled breaks in study are not permitted except in exceptional circumstances. | ||
| The minimum holiday period permitted is 2 weeks. | ||
| Holidays cannot be taken in the middle of a week (must be booked from Monday to Sunday). | ||
| Upon returning from a holiday, students may have to take a level test before returning to class. | ||
| Holidays cannot be taken during the first 8 weeks of a student’s course and cannot exceed 1/3 of the total weeks study completed before the holiday. This does not apply to Working Holiday Visa students. |
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| To request a holiday, students should contact the admissions department at least 2 weeks in advance. |