RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
As you embark on your journey to master a new language, we are delighted to have you join our vibrant community of learners. At Durra Institute, we are committed to providing you with the highest quality education, ensuring a conducive learning environment, and fostering a culture of respect, diversity, and academic integrity.
To maintain the integrity of our educational environment and to ensure the well-being of all members of our community, it is essential to establish clear rules and regulations. These guidelines are designed to create a harmonious and productive atmosphere where every student can thrive academically and personally.
ADMINISTRATION
- Take the placement test to determine your level in general English.
- Fill in the registration form (Hard copy or Directly in the system)
- Fees paid are not refundable nor transferable.
- All balances must be settled within one month after the beginning of the program
- Submit a passport-size picture for your student ID card.
- Students must attend the orientation session on the last Friday of the ongoing session before their course begins.
- Students who register after the first week of the academic month will automatically start in the next academic month.
- It is PROHIBITED to miss classes unless you are SICK and can provide convincing EVIDENCE for your sickness to the ADMINISTRATION and your TEACHER.
- All absentees with NO valid reasons (for up to 3 days per month) will AUTOMATICALLY be DISQUALIFIED from that month’s exams, and will have to repeat that class AT THEIR OWN COST.
- All students in their capacity that would not commence class when he/she has to, it will be accounted as part of their months of study.
- TO AVOID MISINFORMATION, always go to the administration for any enquiries if you are not sure about something. DO NOT ASK A FRIEND OR ASSUME ANYTHING.
- Students who wish to take their CERTIFICATES for any reason MUST notify the administration at least one (1) week before the intended date of collection. Requests must be made via e-mail at: secretary@durragh.com
- Your level on the certificate depends on your ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE and not the duration of your course. Therefore, it is possible to finish at intermediate, but receive a pre-intermediate certificate if you perform poorly.
ACCOUNTS
- The payment of fees must be made before classes begin.
- Fees paid are neither refundable nor transferable to any third party.
- All balances must be settled within one month after the beginning of the program.
ACADEMIC
- For advice or solutions to your academic problems, speak to a member of the academic board in room8, from Monday to Thursday, 2:30 – 3:30pm (each day)
- Participate actively in all oral sessions:
- classroom speaking session,
- oral class, and
- Saturday English club.
- Always read your lessons before and after class for easier understanding of lessons.
- Make sure you RESPECTFULLY ask your teacher to clarify any piece of information you did not understand during or after the lesson.
- All corrections after the exam will be done on the last Friday and students who FAIL to attend the correction class will not be considered for any correction after this day.
NB: any student, who comes after that, WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RESIT exam.
- To Pass your exams each month, study hard throughout the month and score at least 50% in all subjects.
- Elementary students must have more than 50% in three (3) subjects to be promoted to the next class.
- Pre-intermediate students must have more than 50% in four (4) subjects and
- Intermediate students more than 50% in five (5) subjects.
NB: Students in the interview classes must get at least 35% in interview and at least 15% in theory.
- It is not allowed to use phones in the classrooms and during exams. Your phone will be seized and will be given to you a month after the exams.
THE SCHOOL COMPOUND
- It is not allowed for any student to act aggressively, to abuse the staff or anybody legally admitted on these premises.
- If any student acts negatively according to the rules mentioned above, the institute has the right to undertake disciplinary measures that could lead to a dismissal or suspension of the student.
- All languages are prohibited in the school except English.
- Orientation for fresh students on the first Friday after the exam is necessary for all new students.
- All rubbish generated by anyone in the classroom or compound must be dumped into the dustbins.
