• Withdrawal from studies

    Refund
    Border closure changes student's plans

  • Finding a way forward

    Refund
    Refund request resolved through facilitation

  • Vaccine mandates

    Refund
    Early resolution of a complaint involving vaccine mandates

  • Case closed

    Refund
    With the closing of New Zealand’s borders due to COVID-19, a student found themselves unable to return to the country and continue their studies.

  • Dispute Tribunal or adjudication?

    Refund
    While studying at a Private Training Establishment (PTE) the student was offered a full-time job. After discussion with the provider’s marketing manager, she decided to take on employment instead of continuing her studies.

  • Agreeing a refund amount

    Refund
    An education provider refunded 75% of tuition, but retained 25% for administrative fees.

  • Alcohol leads to high school student’s bad behaviour

    Contract
    During a school trip an 18-year-old international student purchased and drank alcohol. He also gave alcohol to other underage students.

  • Caught with canabis

    Refund
    Intermediate school student caught with canabis while suspended

  • Student enrolment terminated

    Refund
    A Private Training Establishment terminated a student’s enrolment after the student allegedly refused to get support for his mental health.

  • Why communication is important

    Refund
    A student from Asia enrolled with a Private Training Establishment in 2020. She commenced her studies just as the COVID-19 alert level allowed her provider to reopen.