Attendance, Punctuality and Absences

Attendance

Regular attendance is essential for success in the programme. 

Many students who are unable to complete the course struggle not because of a lack of ability, but because of poor attendance during the early years.

For this reason, the institute places significant importance on attendance. Any student with less than 90% attendance may not be permitted to progress to the next year, irrespective of their examination performance.

Punctuality

Punctuality is essential. Even missing a few minutes of a lesson each day can, over time, have a significant impact on a student's understanding and progress. This is particularly true during the early weeks and years of the programme.

Students should therefore make every effort to arrive on time and be ready to begin lessons promptly.

Absences

If a student expects to be absent, they should inform the institute by email before the start of class.

Any student who is absent without prior notification will receive an automated email. Where applicable, the student's guardian will also be notified.

Students who miss classes should make every effort to catch up on missed lessons immediately. Falling behind can quickly become overwhelming. The longer missed work remains incomplete, the more difficult it becomes to keep pace with the course and maintain the required standard of study.

Onsite Students Attending Online

Although it is technically possible for an onsite student who is unable to attend on a particular day to join the class online, this is not normally permitted.

Experience has shown that allowing students to switch freely between onsite and online attendance can gradually lead to increased absences and reduced engagement. What begins as an occasional convenience can often develop into a habit, making it more difficult for students to maintain the consistency and discipline required to succeed in the programme.

For this reason, onsite students may only attend online with prior permission from the administration. Students who anticipate being unable to attend onsite should contact the administration in advance to discuss their circumstances. Permission may then be granted for a particular day or for a specified period where appropriate.

Students should not assume that they may join online on an ad hoc basis or simply use a previously issued online link. Any temporary move from onsite to online study must be approved in advance by the administration.