Fees and Refunds Information

Refund Requests

All refund requests are to be process by filling out the Refund Request Form.

Deferral Requests

All deferral requests are to be processed by filling out the Deferral Request Form. 

Questions? Email international@wsd1.org

Withdrawals, Cancellations or Refunds – Tuition Fees

• If the student cancels their program before arriving or before September 30 of the school year, they will receive a full refund minus any fees paid to an agent, a $2,000.00 non-refundable deposit, and a $400.00 administrative fee.
• Students who are not granted a study permit/visa by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before the program begins will receive a full refund of tuition fees, less the $400 administrative fee and the non-refundable $2,000.00 deposit. IRCC documentation must be provided with the refund request.
• Students not granted a study permit/visa by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before the program begins may choose to defer their start date to the next semester or academic year. Tuition will be carried forward, plus a $400.00 deferral fee. IRCC documentation must be provided with the deferral request.
• Students who choose to cancel participation in the WSD International Education Program before the start of a semester or program start date will receive a full refund of tuition paid, less a $400 administrative fee and the non-refundable $2,000.00 deposit. Written notice must be provided by May 30th for Semester 1 and full year, November 30th for Semester 2, and January start of the given school year.
• 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.
• NO REFUND will be issued to students who choose to withdraw after 30 days from the first day of classes in each semester.

Change in Legal Status:  Less the $400 administrative fee and the non-refundable $2,000.00 deposit

Legal status changes include:

• Students who become Canadian Permanent Residents
• Parental receipt of a work permit or a full-time study permit
• If a change in legal status occurred before or on September 30th, a full tuition refund will be provided, less the $400 administrative fee and the non-refundable $2,000.00 deposit. Proof of a change in legal status must be presented on or before September 30th of the school year, for which a refund is requested.
• If a change in legal status has occurred after September 30th, no refund will be issued. The student will not be considered an International Student in the following school year.

Partial Refund

Partial or pro-rated refunds may be granted at the Program's discretion. The refund amount will be less than the fee paid to the agent and the $400.00 administration fee. 

• There is a death or serious illness of an immediate family member that requires the student to return home. Proof in the form of documentation is required.
• The student experiences a serious illness that requires a return home. Proof in the form of documentation is required.
• The student's study permit is not renewed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) during the school year; the $2,000.00 deposit is non-refundable, and there is a $400.00 administrative fee.
• Another exceptional or extenuating circumstance deemed applicable by the Director of The Winnipeg School Division International Education program: the 2,000.00 deposit is non-refundable, and there is a $400.00 administrative fee. 
• A 50% refund of the tuition fee paid will be granted if the student chooses to withdraw after the school year has begun and within 30 days of the first day of classes of each semester: the $2,000.00 deposit is non-refundable, and there is a $400.00 administrative fee. 
• If a written cancellation notice is given to the Program for personal reasons, the $2,000.00 deposit is non-refundable, and there is a $400.00 administrative fee. 

No Refund

No refund will be granted if any of the following conditions apply:

• The student withdraws from the program 30 days after starting the academic school year.
• The student and/or their parent/legal guardian(s) become permanent residents or refugees on or before September 30 of the academic year and choose to leave the Winnipeg School Division to attend another school division before September 30.
• The student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) receives a Study Permit or Work Permit valid on September 30 of the school year and chooses to leave the Winnipeg School Division to attend another school division before September 30.
• The student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) receives a Study Permit or Work Permit valid on September 30 of the school year and does not notify the program by September 30th, regardless of when the permit was issued. 
• The student's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) become permanent residents or refugees on or before September 30 of the academic year and notify the program after September 30th, regardless of when the permit was issued. 
• The student is dismissed from the program due to the breach of the law, policy and regulations set by the Government of Canada, the Police, the Winnipeg School Division, and 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, Health Insurance and the required deposit (if applicable) are non-refundable.