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Attendance |
| Students are
contracted to attendance obligations that depend
on their funding sources and schedules. Failure
to attend in accordance with contracted hours of
instruction per week may result in withdrawal
from the program. Attendance records may be
subject to scrutiny by sponsoring agencies and
are maintained by the Centre as prescribed.
Students may choose their hours of attendance,
subject to workstation availability, and at the
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Books and Supplies |
| Academy of
Learning's Integrated Learning System programs
are presented using course workbooks, audio
instruction, and original software. All courses
are presented as complete packages with all the
necessary materials included. There are no
additional costs. All materials presented to
students are protected by relevant Copyright
Laws. |
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Certificates / Diplomas |
| A Certificate or
Diploma is issued to each student who
successfully completes a program or course and
meets their financial obligations to the Centre.
Certificates and Diplomas are issued by Academy
of Learning's Head Office. |
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Credit for Previous
Training |
| Credit for
previous education and training may be awarded
to students who are able to successfully pass
our challenge exams, which indicates acceptable
levels of proficiency in specific skill areas. |
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Dress Code |
| Academy of
Learning Centres do not follow a strict dress
code, however, attire should be modest and
appropriate in a public setting. Students may be
asked to dress as they would for a job interview
on specific days. As a courtesy to others who
may have extreme allergies, students are asked
not to use strong scented products prior to
coming to the Centre. |
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Passing Marks |
| Individual exams
must be taken for one course before proceeding
to the next, and require a minimum percentage
pass mark prescribed by Academy of Learning
Centres. To graduate, students must pass all
courses in their program of study with a minimum
of 60% and an overall average of 75%. This may
vary from centre to centre and specific programs
in Healthcare. Students achieving an average of
90% and higher with receive Honours status. The
marking schemes and procedures are governed by
strict guidelines sent by our National Head
Office. |
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Facilitators /
Instructors |
| The Academy of
Learning employs qualified individuals to
facilitate and instruct the training of the
students. Facilitators take training programs in
course content provided by the Academy of
Learning and must score over 90% on each exam.
Our instructors are well respected in the
community and in their field of expertise. They
come to Academy of Learning because they love to
teach and want to inspire and ignite
imaginations. |
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Fees |
| Courses are
presented with all the necessary materials
included. All fees are payable to the Academy of
Learning in the form of cheque or cash. Fees are
charged on a contract basis in accordance with
established prices. The total tuition fees are
due and payable by the start date unless
specific arrangements have been with the Centre
and recorded on a student's contract. If the
student is being sponsored, the Centre requires
a letter of authorization. Academic credit is
not given until all financial obligations have
been met. |
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Privacy |
| The Academy will
limit the collection, use and disclosure of
students' personal information to the extent
required to conduct business and to provide
ongoing services to them. This information is
confidential and is only issued to a third party
with students' written authorization or where
students are funded by a Government or
Sponsoring Agency. |
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Refresher Privileges |
| Graduates are
welcome to come in after completion of their
courses to refresh and review their course
material, as long as they have already passed
the course and the Academy of Learning still
teaches the same version of the course. |
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Satisfactory Progress |
| Students are all
issued an outline that includes target dates for
starting and ending of their program or course.
These dates must be adhered to as closely as
possible in order for students to complete their
program or courses by the prescribed end dates.
Should students fall behind, they are expected
to put in extra time to maintain satisfactory
progress. Students receiving funding will have
no leeway in this - if satisfactory progress and
course load is not being maintained, it could
result in withdrawal. In order to receive a
credential, students must achieve an overall
average of 75% or better. Regular feedback from
Centre's staff ensure students can monitor their
progress, and if applicable, may implement
initiatives to ensure academic success. |
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Students with
Special Needs |
| Our philosophy is that everyone
should have the right and opportunity to improve their life
through better employment. Academy of Learning's innovative
method of individualized instruction coupled with its flexible
scheduling allows students with special needs to access all the
benefits of our unique learning method. We can accommodate
physically challenged students. Written transcripts of courses
may be available when audio material is insufficient for student
needs. |
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Tax Receipts |
| Tuition fees qualify for a federal
tax credit. Students may also be entitled to an educational
status credit based on their attendance. Students are requested
to talk to Centre staff or to their tax consultant if they
require any additional information. In order to claim this tax
credit, an official receipt is issued by the centres at the
appropriate time. |
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Transfer Policy |
| Students must complete their
program of study at the Centre identified on their contract. If
a student wishes to transfer to another Academy of Learning
Centre, they must request this in writing from their originating
Centre well in advance. Transfers will only be considered if the
student is in good standing and is at the sole discretion of the
Centre Director. The Academy of Learning cannot guarantee that a
transfer will be made. This policy is subject to approval from
the student's funding agency and space availability at the
Centre to which the student wants to transfer. |
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