Fees and Refunds Information

Refunds

All requests for refunds and relevant supporting documentation must be submitted in writing to the International Education Program at Winnipeg School Division at international@wsd1.org.

Refund – Tuition fees

If a student cancels their program before arriving or by September 30 of the school year, a full refund will be granted (minus any fees paid to an agent) if any of the following conditions are met:

• If the student's visa and/or Study Permit application has been rejected by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), they can request a refund within six months of the date of refusal. To get a refund, they must submit a written request that includes the formal letter of rejection from the IRCC and the original Letter of Acceptance issued by the International Education Program.
• If the student is prevented from entering Canada due to a policy decision beyond their control, such as a travel ban.
• If the student is under 18 years of age, and their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) obtain a work permit for a specific employment valid until September 30 of the academic year, and the student is attending a school in Winnipeg on September 30 of that year, they will receive a refund. However, the refund will be reduced by a $2,000 administration fee. To be eligible for the refund, students must provide a written notice before September 1st (for Semester 1) or January 30th (for Semester 2) of the corresponding school year.
• If the student is under 18, their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must secure a Study Permit valid until September 30 of the academic year. They must also present a Letter of Acceptance from a Government of Canada Designated Learning Institute (DLI) where the student is enrolled in an adult or post-secondary program. If these conditions are met, the student will receive a refund. However, a $2,000 administration fee will reduced from the refund. To be eligible for the refund, students must provide a written notice before September 1st (for Semester 1) or January 30th (for Semester 2) of the corresponding school year.
• If the student and/or their parent/legal guardian(s) become permanent residents or refugees by September 30 of the academic year, they will be eligible for a refund. However, please note that the refund will be reduced by a $2,000 administration fee.
• If none of the above applies and the student cancels their program for personal reasons, they must provide a written notice of cancellation to the Program. In this case, a $400 CAD cancellation processing fee will be charged.

Partial refunds may be granted at the Program's discretion if the following conditions apply. The refund amount will be less than the fee paid to the agent.

• If a death or serious illness of an immediate family member requires the student to return home. Proof in the form of documentation is required.
• If the student experiences a serious illness that requires a return home. Proof in the form of documentation is required.
• If the student was dismissed from the program due to law, policy, or regulation imposed by the Government of Canada, Manitoba Health, The Public Health Agency of Canada, or the Winnipeg School Division.
• If the student's study permit is not renewed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) during the school year.
• Any exceptional or extenuating circumstance deemed applicable by the Director of The Winnipeg School Division International Education program.
• Students who choose to withdraw after the school year has begun and within 30 days of the first day of classes of each semester will receive a 50% refund of tuition paid.
• If a written cancellation notice is given to the Program for personal reasons, a $400 CAD processing fee will be charged.

No refund will be granted to a student dismissed from the program due to a breach of law, policy or regulation determined by the Government of Canada, the Police, the Winnipeg School Division, and/or the International Education Program.

Refund - Homestay fees

In case of cancellation before arrival, a full refund will be granted under the following circumstances: 

• If the student's Study Permit application is not approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
• If the student cannot enter Canada due to policy decisions beyond their control, such as a travel ban.
• If none of the above apply, a written notice of cancellation for personal reasons must be provided to the Program

After arrival, involuntary cancellation - Partial Refund will be prorated by month and granted if the student is dismissed from the Program due to law, policy or regulation as determined by the Government of Canada, The Public Health Agency of Canada, Manitoba Health or Winnipeg School Division.

After arrival, voluntary cancellation - Partial Refund will be prorated by month and granted (less two entire months’ homestay fee in lieu of notice) to students who provide written notice of cancellation for personal reasons

No refunds will be granted to students dismissed from the Program due to faulty documents or breach of law, policy, or regulation determined by the Government of Canada, the Police, or the Winnipeg School Division.

Application Fees are non-refundable.