These Terms and Conditions of Admission should be read carefully and understood before signing and submitting the application.
All students enrolled in programs and courses offered by Chennai Flight School are subject to the rules of the school. Students must assume full responsibility for compliance. Rules governing alcohol, controlled drugs and other serious offenses will be strictly enforced. Applicants are reminded that students must comply with both the letter and the spirit of the law of the land where the course is offered in order to retain valid student status. Violations of such laws will render the student liable for immediate dismissal from the program and repatriation to the home country where applicable or legal prosecution for violation of the laws where applicable.
The obligation to pay the tuition fees is unconditional. No portion of such fees so paid or outstanding will be refunded or cancelled notwithstanding the subsequent absence, suspension, expulsion, dismissal or withdrawal of the student for any reason.
Students will be liable to pay all necessary bank and/or transfer charges for application and refund processes. Please note that by making a fees deposit payment to the School, students agree to pay the full amount of their tuition fees to the School in due course. Students with outstanding balances will be immediately placed on hold by the school, and may be barred from attending classes until payment is made in full. The School reserves the right to suspend, expel or prevent students from attending lectures without any advance notice if their fees are in arrears or non-compliance to applicable Terms and Conditions Students may not transfer to another institution unless their account with Chennai Flight School is paid in full. Where applicable, students seeking transfer between the date of initial arrival in the India and the first day of classes may have their I-20s cancelled (for international students) without any refund.
Payments made after due date will be subject to a fee of Rs.500 late payment fee or a penalty amount prescribed by the management based on course enrolled and amount of payment due.
The course price for the programs offered by our school does not include the following expenses:
- Personal spending money
- Personal Insurance
- Meal and housing costs
- Textbooks and other necessary supplies not included in the course price.
- Travel Expenses
- Extra costs for English Improvement Classes which may be required by a student whose English language proficiency is inadequate
Special Features and deals including course price freeze and unlimited ground school offered in course packages are valid only for 6 months from the date of course commencement.
Admission is subject to availability. Early application and payment is advised. Wire payments are recommended.
Students may have a longer than originally anticipated course duration incurring extra costs for any changes or additional training required for which the student will be responsible.
Progression at the end of any course or program is dependent on successfully passing all courses with the minimum pass percentage prescribed for the course. The pass percentage of each course will be briefed in the orientation program. This information is also available on the Frequently Asked Questions on our website: www.chennaiflightschool.com/
Any reference in these terms to liability of students shall also infer liability on the parent or financial sponsor, and such liability is joint and several.
Students are responsible for payment for any damage caused by them to Chennai Flight School and associate organization’s property, including fixtures and fittings in approved accommodation. Occupants of shared accommodation are jointly and severally liable for the proper care of rooms, fixtures and fittings. Chennai Flight School reserves the right to recover costs for damage or exceptional cleaning.
Once the student has commenced the course or program, if:
- The school’s ability to deliver programs or other services in accordance with the descriptions provided is compromised by circumstances beyond the control of the school (e.g. third party industrial action or an act of god), the school will use all reasonable endeavors to minimize disruption as far as it is practical to do so;
- The Program is cancelled or substantially varied from that described in the prospectus for reasons other than circumstances beyond the institution’s reasonable control, the school will use reasonable endeavors to provide a suitable replacement program, but cannot guarantee to do so. If the student does not wish to accept the replacement program, the student shall be entitled to withdraw from the program. In the event of such withdrawal the school shall make an appropriate refund of tuition fees. Depending on the point at which the withdrawal takes place, the school reserves the right to retain fees or charges to cover the tuition or services which the student has actually received.
- The School reserves the right to change or amend any or all of these refund procedures without any prior notice.
- When an student submits any material via application, email, letter and other media, including any text, photographs and all content, the student, unless Chennai Flight School advises otherwise, licenses and grants Chennai Flight School, its affiliates, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable, and sub-licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish and display such Content for any purpose in any media, without compensation, restriction on use, attribution or liability. Student agrees not to assert any moral rights in relation to such use and warrant that they have the full authority to grant these rights.
Students (and their parents or guardians, where applicable) agree that images, sound, details and achievements of Chennai Flight School may be used in any media for promotional purposes without written consent or notification, as long as the images are used to publicize Chennai Flight School.
No variation to these conditions is valid unless agreed in writing by the management of the school. Chennai Flight School reserves the right to make any addition, amendment or alteration to these conditions upon giving written notice of such change to all affected students.
Please supply Chennai Flight School with personal e-mail addresses and mobile telephone numbers prior to course commencement, in order that communication, to include transmission of student reports, may be maintained at all times. Please also advise of any changes as they occur.
It is the student’s responsibility to provide valid and up-to-date contact information for themselves and, when appropriate, their agent. This contact information should include a working e-mail address. The School will assume that any method of communication for which the student has provided contact information, including e-mail, is secure. The School will not be liable for any damages, financial or otherwise, resulting from the release of the student’s personal information to a third party as a result of communication with an invalid or insecure contact point or the interception of communication with said contact point, be it a postal or e-mail address, a telephone or fax number or an SMS.
By signing the application:
You understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions of Chennai Flight School. This gives us the permission for the administration of first aid.
You waive and release all claims against Chennai Flight School, its associate organization and its agents for:
- Any injury, loss, damage, accident, delay or expense resulting from the applicant’s participation in the program.
- To indemnify them with regard to any financial obligations or liabilities that the applicant may personally incur or any damage or injury to the person or property of others that the applicant may cause while participating in this program.
- An appeal cannot be made against the decisions of the management. No legal action can be taken in disputes in which claims are raised against Chennai Flight School decisions as to annul an admission or dismissal.
The candidates who have been declared guilty of the following will be summarily dismissed and expelled:
Obtaining support for his candidature by any means; or Impersonating; or Procuring impersonation by the person; or Submitting fabricated documents or documents which have been tampered; or Making statement which are incorrect or false suppressing material information; or Resorting to any other irregular or improper means in connection with his/her candidature for admission. Use of obscene language or misbehaving in any other manner with member of our staff or students or harassing or doing bodily harm to anyone.
The School reserves the right to charge additional tuition fee at its discretion if the student is unable to complete the course within the prescribed course duration due to lack of attendance. The School reserves the right to charge additional tuition fee at its discretion if the student requires extension of course duration as a result of negligence or failure to pass the necessary examination within the prescribed time.
A record of attendance is kept for each student. The School reserves the right to bar a student from examinations and withdraw them from their course if the student’s attendance record shows that they have attended fewer than 80% of their scheduled lectures. The School reserves the right to suspend or expel such students, without any liability whatsoever to the School. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that prevent the student from attending their lectures, the School must be informed immediately to seek advice on how best to handle their situation.
The School reserves the right to cancel any advertised courses due to insufficient admissions or enrollments. The school authorities, may due to very low attendance making it unviable for the School to continue, cancel classes. The School reserves the right to amend, where necessary, fees and dates of courses. The School prospectus is subject to alteration without prior notice. In case of course cancellation, the student can only make refund request if the School has failed to offer an alternative course.
The School reserves the right to expel or transfer students who fail to complete and submit compulsory coursework, assignments and/or dissertations to the appropriate instructors / lecturers or who fail to satisfactorily progress their understanding of the subject matter taught on their chosen course, without any liability to the School.
Students who make exceptional progress in their studies and who are subsequently able to cover their course syllabus and pass associated examinations prior to the scheduled end date of their course will not be able to maintain their student status beyond the date of completion of their examinations without re-enrolling on a new course of study representing a clear academic progression from their previous academic endeavors.
Students wishing to continue studying at Chennai Flight School after their previous studies have ended in either of the above circumstances must re-enroll on a new course of study. New enrollments in either of these cases will incur the School’s standard course fees.
The School will assist students in acquiring recommended textbooks and relevant materials at reasonable cost. Some reference material is available in the School Library for consultation. Students must arrange to acquire and read the required textbooks and course study materials prior to the relevant lecture. Students should also arrange to purchase such stationary as may be needed for their studies.
Only those students who complete their attendance requirements, do not have any pending financial dues, are not barred from examinations by the Accounts Department due to disciplinary or other misdemeanors and have no failings or discrepancies in their academic record are allowed to take periodic examinations for their course, provided their Instructor / Lecturer has recommended that they take such exams.
Where applicable, the student must seek and obtain a certificate of eligibility or similar from the appropriate professional institution/examining body before applying for a course.
Student must understand that gaining admission into the School does not necessarily guarantee their registration.
When requested, the School will inform, counsel and assist students in negotiating different external examination entry procedures. However, it is the responsibility of the students to keep themselves informed and prepared for such examinations as recommended by the School and to register with these authorities in time. Students will be expected to pay all student examination and membership fees. The School does not charge any fee for helping students in this regard.
The School imposes a strict code of conduct on its students. Chennai Flight School expects its students to behave as responsible and mature individuals and to act within the moral and legal norms of society, whether they are on School premises or otherwise.
The use of recreational drugs, alcohol or tobacco products are prohibited on School premises. Use of Mobile / Cell Phones in the class room is prohibited. Phones will be confiscated and will not be returned if found to be used inside the classroom. Students are required to attend all lectures, classes and tests and to submit written work as required by lecturers / Instructors.
Diploma in Flight Dispatch & Airline Operations Course Details:
Eligibility requirements to enroll for Diploma in Flight Dispatch & Airline Operations:
You should be able to read, write, understand and speak English fluently.
You should have completed 12th standard or equivalent.
You will need basic knowledge of Mathematics and Physics (10th Standard Level)
You should be a Minimum of 17 years of age to join the course.
You should be of good moral character.
Course duration: 3 Months. Classes are conducted Monday through Saturday. Class timings will be assigned by the school. If additional hours are required from time to time this will be intimated to student. On a normal day, the class duration will be between 3 to 6 hours.
A minimum of 95% overall attendance is required for course completion without which you will not be allowed to attend the final examination. The modules that have less than 95% attendance will have to be repeated and an overall 80% attendance needs to be fulfilled in order to write the final examination. For re-attendance of module, an additional payment will be chargeable. All examination in the aviation industry has a pass percentage of 70%. The same standards are applicable to this course. For re-examination additional payment will be chargeable. Electronic flight computer [CX-3] & uniform are included in course fee. Scientific calculator, laptop are not included in course fee. Uniform is mandatory. Uniform code: White shirt (half sleeves), Navy blue Trousers, black shoes and Black socks. Students will not be allowed to attend classes without uniform and Identification Card (ID). A Provisional Certificate will be issued if the course is complete successfully with the exception of the RTR License to be passed. In this case, a Diploma Certificate will be issued after the RTR license is obtained. The examination fees for the Radio Telephony Restricted (Aeronautical) License need to be directly paid to Wireless Planning & Co-ordination Wing, Ministry of Telecommunication, Govt. of India. This fee is not included in course fee. RTR Examination details and fees are available on their website: www.wpc.dot.gov.in. While course material will be thoroughly covered, school will not be held responsible for individual performance in examinations internal or external. Placement program is included in this course and placement is based on individual performance, we do not guarantee job placement. You will need 12th standard mathematics & physics or equivalent to be recommended for your FD License. While this is not a requirement to complete your Diploma course with us, it would be prudent for you to appear for 12th standard Mathematics & Physics or equivalent privately, if you don’t already have one.
Commercial Pilot License Course Details:
Eligibility requirements to enroll for Commercial Pilot License:
You should be able to read, write, understand and speak English fluently.
You should have completed 12th standard or equivalent with Mathematics & Physics.
You should be at least 17 years of age to join the course. You must be at least 18 years of age to complete the course.
You should be medically fit.
You should be of good moral character.
Course duration: 12 Months. A minimum of 80% overall attendance is required for course completion without which you will not be allowed to attend the final examination. All examination in the aviation industry has a pass percentage of 70%. The same standards are applicable to this course. For re-examination additional payment will be chargeable. Scientific calculator, electronic flight computer, Navigational charts, Airport Facility Directory & uniform are not included in course fee. Uniform is mandatory. Uniform code: White shirt (half sleeves), Navy blue Trousers, black shoes and Black socks. Students will not be allowed to attend classes without uniform and Identification Card (ID). The examination fees for the Radio Telephony Restricted (Aeronautical) License and Commercial Pilot License written examinations need to be directly paid to Wireless Planning & Co-ordination Wing, Ministry of Telecommunication, Govt. of India and DGCA respectively. These fees are not included in course fee. RTR & DGCA Examination details and fees are available on their websites: www.wpc.dot.gov.in and www.dgca.nic.in. While course material will be thoroughly covered, school will not be held responsible for individual performance in examinations internal or external. School will not be responsible for the outcome of visa interview, success and failure of obtaining the visa solely depends on individual performance at the visa interview and at the discretion of the adjudicating officer. You are allowed to take a maximum of two breaks during your entire course. These breaks should not exceed a period of 20 days per break. If you needed to take a longer break, you will be charged for the additional dual flying required for recency training. For students enrolled on a guarantee course, guarantees are based on the students having a 100 % attendance and completing assignments given to them by their instructors. Some of the factors that will forfeit the guarantee are Absenteeism, Non compliance of school rules, Not completing assignments given by instructors. Students exceeding the prescribed course duration of 12 months will be charged additional tuition fees as required. Insurance is mandatory and you will need to buy your own personal health and accident cover while you are in training, since medical treatment is not free. In the unlikely event of an accident it is the student’s responsibility to pay the insurance deductible for damages caused. A deductible is a portion of a loss that one must pay before the insurance company provides the balance. For example an aircraft if fully damaged may cost up to $200,000. You do not have to pay this entire amount as this is covered by the insurance. You will be required to however pay the deductible for damage during flight training which can be up to a maximum of $5000.
DGCA, RTR & Interview Preparation Classes offered free of cost for students completing the Commercial Pilot License Training with Chennai Flight School is only valid if the Commercial Pilot License training is completed within a maximum of 18 months from the time of enrollment. On completion of flight training with Chennai Flight School, the DGCA, RTR and Interview Preparation course must be undertaken within 6 months from the date of course completion of CPL training. Students commence DGCA, RTR & Interview Preparation classes after 6 months of CPL training completion, these courses will not be offered free anymore. Full tuition fee payment for ground classes for DGCA, RTR and Interview Preparation course will apply after six months of course completion of CPL training.
Course Details of Radio Telephony Restricted (Aeronautical), DGCA Written Exam Preparation:
Eligibility requirements to enroll:
You should be able to read, write, understand and speak English fluently.
You should have completed 12th standard or equivalent with Mathematics & Physics.
You should be at least 17 years of age to join the course. You must be at least 18 years of age to complete the course.
You should be medically fit.
You should be of good moral character.
Course duration: Variable according to specific course. Classes are conducted Monday through Friday. Class timings will be assigned by the school. If additional hours are required from time to time this will be intimated to student. On a normal day, the class duration will be between 2 to 5 hours. All examination in the aviation industry has a pass percentage of 70%. The same standards are applicable to this course. Scientific calculator & electronic flight computer are not included in course fee. The examination fees for the Radio Telephony Restricted (Aeronautical) License and Commercial Pilot License written examinations need to be directly paid to Wireless Planning & Co-ordination Wing, Ministry of Telecommunication, Govt. of India and DGCA respectively. These fees are not included in course fee. RTR & DGCA Examination details and fees are available on their websites: www.wpc.dot.gov.in and www.dgca.nic.in. While course material will be thoroughly covered, school will not be held responsible for individual performance in examinations internal or external. Additional tuition fee will be chargeable for re-attendance of ground classes. Waiver of additional tuition fee at the discretion of the management for DGCA & RTR courses can only be applied within 6 months of enrollment in the course. Exemption for additional tuition fee payment for re-attendance of ground classes is at the discretion of the management.
The School reserves the right to amend advertised course content, tuition fees and start dates for its courses at its discretion and without any prior notice. The School reserves the right to change the advertised examining body for any or all of the courses offered. The School reserves the right to conduct classes in any of the School (or partner institutions) premises, including temporarily hired or rented rooms. The School reserves the right to amend or alter its prospectus at its discretion and without any prior notice. The School reserves the right to amend or alter any or all of these Terms and Conditions at its discretion and without any prior notice.
Students are reminded to visit the School website regularly for the details of up-to-date Terms and Conditions.