Application

1.  We agree that (i) all medical information disclosed to the School is true and correct, and (ii) a timely update of all changes to medical and contact information will be provided to the School.   

2.   We consent to the storage and use of medical data relating to the Student by the School. 

3.    We authorize the School and its designated medical care providers to supply medical care as needed for the Student, including but not limited to administration of allergy medications (such as Epi-Pens or diphenhydramine), bandages, over-the-counter medications, and other first-aid items or techniques.  If, in the opinion of a properly licensed / registered and practicing physician, the Student needs medical or surgical services which require parental authorization or consent, We hereby authorize, appoint, and empower the School to act my/our agent to furnish on my/our behalf such oral or written authorization as may be so required.

4.   We release and agree to hold the School harmless and indemnify the School, its officers, its employees, contractors and consultants, and its agents from any liability or injury which may arise from the provision of such medical care, whether performed by the School, its officers, its employees, contractors or consultants, or its agents, or by any other health-care provider.  

During your child’s time at school, we may take photographs or images of them undertaking a wide range of school activities.  These will be used in and around school, in places that might be seen by visitors, such as billboard or classroom displays, and on school and group websites for newsletters and updates on events and activities such as sports games, parent or open days, fairs, concerts and performances.  

We will store any images in our school archives. We have strict controls over the type of images published and over the use of photographs on our website and we will never sell any materials to third parties. Where we do not have consent the child will be placed on a ‘Do not use’ list to ensure we respect your rights.

As a parent you may withdraw your consent for the use of images at any time.  To do so, please get in touch with the school’s Admissions Department.

Definitions in the Legal Information 

“Parents/Guardians” means the parent or legal guardian making this application. 

“School” means the school providing educational services under this application. 

“Student” means the child/children for whom Parents/Guardians are applying.  

Compliance with School Rules and Regulations  

We agree to: 

1. support and abide by the School’s stated philosophy, goals and objectives;  

2. comply with the School rules and regulations to the extent that they are notified and apply to me/us; and 

3. ensure that the Student will comply with School’s behavior policy/code of conduct and applicable rules and regulations.  In the case of serious non-compliance with the School’s rules and regulations, the School reserves the right to suspend or expel the Student.  In this event, the School may decide, at its sole discretion, not to provide any refund or reduction of fees already paid or which are payable to the School. 

Collection from School 

The School will use its best endeavours to ensure that only those persons authorised by the Parents/Guardians to collect the Student from School are able to do so. 

Approval from Parents/Guardians  

We agree that if any matter requires our approval or notification to us, it will be sufficient for the School to obtain approval from or notify one of us (as applicable). 

Liability Waiver 

We agree that the Student attends the School at his/her own risk and that the School is not liable in respect of any injury sustained by the Student whilst attending the School, or whilst participating in activities (organized by the School and/or an authorized third party), except to the extent that the injury arises as a direct result of the negligence of the School. We further release and agree to hold the School harmless and indemnify the School, its officers, its employees, contractors, consultants, and its agents from any liability in respect of any injuries sustained by the Student, including related expenses and attorney’s fees. The School will not be responsible for any loss or damage to the Student’s personal belongings, or to any property in the Student’s possession whilst attending the School. We acknowledge that there are other educational services that exist in the market and that the School is not the sole establishment by which the Student can receive educational services. 

Third Parties 

No person who or entity which is not a party to these Terms and Conditions has any right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance (Cap. 623) to enforce or enjoy the benefit of any provisions of these Terms and Conditions. 

Theft 

The School shall not be responsible in the case of items that are stolen or otherwise lost or missing including, without limitation, money, jewellery, computers and personal electronic devices, mobile phones and/or valuable objects. The School has no responsibility for safe-keeping of personal effects of the Student or the Student’s parents. 

School Obligations 

The School undertakes to provide tuition as described on the School website and in marketing materials provided to Parents/Guardians (“School Material”).  The School reserves the right to amend the School Material from time to time without any prior notice and any reference to the School Material herein is a reference to the most up-to-date School Material.  Nothing contained in the School Material binds the School to any specific procedures or policies, and nothing in the School Materials creates an enforceable contractual or other obligation, express, implied, unilateral, or otherwise between Parents/Guardians and the School. 

Payment of Fees 

1. We confirm that we have received a copy of the fee schedule and associated terms and conditions of the School (“Schedule of Fees”), the terms of which are incorporated by reference herein, and agree that We will adhere to the terms and conditions of the Schedule of Fees. 

2. We agree that all fees shall be paid in accordance with the Schedule of Fees.  The School reserves the right to amend the Schedule of Fees from time-to-time and any reference to the Schedule of Fees herein refers to the most up-to-date Schedule of Fees.  

3. The School reserves the right to cancel the enrolment of any Student or not to accept a Student into the School for any reason or for no reason at any time before all applicable fees have been paid in full. 

4. In the event of any inconsistency between these Terms and Conditions and those set out in the Schedule of Fees, the Schedule of Fees shall prevail. 

5. The School does not accept payments from any sanctioned bank account listed and periodically updated on https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov, or payments originating from countries sanctioned by the United States Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Control (currently including the Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria).  

Withdrawal and refund of fees 

1. We agree to give the requisite notice as set out in the Schedule of Fees to the School prior to any withdrawal of the Student from the School.   

2. In the event of withdrawal, the School will only refund fees as set out in the incorporated Schedule of Fees. 

3. In the event of a refund of fees, the School will refund (by bank transfer) to the Parent/Guardian/company whose name appears in the payment document as payer of that year’s fees without obtaining prior approval from the Parents/Guardians.  The School will not wire or transfer refunded fees or other monies to another person or entity unless the Parent/Guardian/company whose name appears in the School’s payment documents certifies in person and in writing that the refunded payment(s) can be paid to another person or entity. 

Inspection 

We authorize the School to inspect and conduct a search of any place or item on the School campus or at any School-related event, including but not limited to the Student’s locker, book bag, backpack, clothing, vehicle, computer, or personal electronic devices.  Inspections or other searches may be conducted by the School on a routine or random basis or as deemed to be reasonably necessary.  We acknowledge that the Student must provide any passwords, combinations, or other access information required to inspect such places or items.  We further authorize the School to seize and permanently retain property discovered by an inspection or search which is considered potentially harmful, dangerous, illegal to possess, inappropriate, or the possession of which is a violation of the School’s rules, community standards, and/or local, state, provincial, federal, national, or any other governmental law.  

Change of Details  

We agree that: 

1. any changes to the Student’s particulars, including identifying information, medical history, food preferences, and allergies, should be immediately notified to the School; and 

2. any change of my/our contact details and/or emergency contacts shall be immediately notified to the School.   

Failure to Disclose 

We agree that the failure to disclose relevant information (medical or otherwise) to the School may result in withdrawal of an offer of a place at the School and that in this event, the School may decide, at its sole discretion, not to provide any refund or reduction in fees already paid or which are payable to the School. 

General statement regarding truth and accuracy 

We have legal custody of the Student who is applying to attend the School or that I have the legal custodian’s consent to the Student applying to attend the School. We certify that all information contained in this application is complete and correct.  Should it be determined by the School that the Parent/Guardians have provided materially incomplete or untruthful information to the School, the School may decide, at its sole discretion, to cancel the Student’s enrolment and not to provide any refund or reduction in fees already paid or which are payable to the School.  

Force Majeure 

We acknowledge that the School’s duties and obligations provided herein shall be suspended immediately and without notice during all periods that the School is closed because of force majeure events including but not limited to any fire, weather conditions, war, governmental action, acts of terrorism, epidemic, pandemic, or any other event beyond the School’s control.  If such an event occurs, the School’s duties and obligations provided for herein will be suspended until such time as the School, in at its sole discretion, may safely reopen.  In the event that the School cannot reopen due to an event under this clause, the School is under no obligation to refund any portion of the fees paid.  Unless otherwise indicated by the School, during any force majeure event, We acknowledge that we are solely responsible for the safety and well-being of the Student.  

Enforceability of Terms and Conditions  

Neither failure by the School to enforce any of the Terms and Conditions contained herein or in the incorporated Schedule of Fees, nor oral statements or actions made by or on behalf of the School, its officers, employees, or agents shall constitute a waiver of the right to enforce any provision contained herein. 

Entirety of Terms and Conditions 

We acknowledge that these Terms and Conditions contained herein or in the incorporated Schedule of Fees constitute the entire understanding between me/us and the School.  No promises, terms, conditions, or obligations are created or exist other than those contained herein, or in the incorporated Schedule of Fees.  The Terms and Conditions contained herein and in the incorporated Schedule of Fees shall supersede all previous communications, representations, or agreements, either verbal or written, between the parties with respect to the subject-matter addressed herein. 

Governing Law 

The Terms and Conditions contained herein and in the incorporated Schedule of Fees shall be governed under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the School is located.  The venue of any action filed concerning facts arising out of the services provided under these Terms and Conditions and in the incorporated Schedule of Fees shall lie exclusively with the smallest geographic subdivision in which the School is located, and the parties do consent to jurisdiction there.  

Acceptance of an Offer 

When an offer is made and accepted, the School will send to the Parents/Guardians an acceptance letter, along with further information the Parents/Guardians need to be aware of. By enrolling at the School, Parents/Guardians and the Student agree to abide by all policies, terms and conditions as may be issued by the School from time to time.  

Authorisation to participate in school trips

We agree to allow the Student to participate in all of the School’s compulsory activities, including residential and outside school trips. The School agrees to give prior notification for outside school trips.  Any costs involved relating to such activities shall be notified to Parents/Guardians by the School.