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School Exams

  • Refunds will only be processed upon provision of an official receipt from British Council.
  • Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Examination fee cannot be transferred between examination sessions.
  • An administration fee will be deducted from the refund.
  • Non-attendance from either part or whole examination session without any valid reason will not be entitled for any refunds.
  • A refund may be possible in case where candidate is unable to attend any exam sitting due to either:

    - Illness – e.g. serious illness, hospital admission or injury (does not include minor illnesses such as a mild cold). Candidates must provide a medical certificate.
    - Loss or bereavement – death of a close family member
    - Hardship / trauma – victim of crime, victim of a traffic accident
    - National / Military service

Professional and University Exams

  • Refunds will only be processed upon provision of an official receipt from British Council.
  • Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • As a general rule no refunds will be made to candidates or Examination Boards in respect of the local fee charged by the British Council for professional examinations.
  • However in some extenuating circumstances, the British Council will issue a refund for a professional exam where the candidate has paid the local fee directly to the British Council.
  • Such circumstances would include instances of death in the immediate family, a serious accident and unexpected or severe circumstances.
  • This decision to refund and the percentage of the refund is at the discretion of the British Council.
  • An administration fee will be deducted from the refund.
  • Candidates are requested to submit a completed refund form along with the appropriate supporting evidence i.e. medical certificate, local chairman/commissioner certificate, death certificate, police report within five working days of the test date to their local British Council Office.

NB. Candidates requiring a refund of board fees should contact the institution directly.

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