Parent & Student Policies - Times Edu
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Policies
for Parents & Students

These policies are not intended to create difficulties. They help Times Edu retain strong teachers, keep schedules stable, and prevent reserved lesson slots from being left unused in ways that affect overall service quality.

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Important Notes

5 Key Points Parents Should Know

01
No slot is held before payment
Teacher slots, time slots, and lesson schedules are reserved only after payment is completed. Times Edu does not hold places based on verbal promises.
02
Late cancellation = lesson forfeited
Cancellation notice must be given at least 24 hours in advance for 1-to-1 classes or 48 hours for group classes. Late notice or an unannounced absence counts as a used lesson.
03
Suspension is limited
Each package may be suspended once only, for a maximum of 30–60 days. After suspension, the previous teacher or time slot is not guaranteed.
04
No refunds — family transfer only
Times Edu does not provide refunds in any form. Instead, parents may transfer the remaining package to an eligible family member.
05
Re-enroll early to retain your schedule
Students receive priority to retain their teacher and time slot only when re-enrollment and payment are completed before the current package ends.
Overview
Purpose & Scope

These policies standardize registration, payment, trial lessons, class placement, make-up lessons, suspension, and re-enrollment to ensure transparency between Times Edu, parents, and students throughout the learning journey.

Who this applies to

All students and parents registering for Times Edu programs, including officially advised lesson packages based on a specified number of sessions.

Package structure

12 / 18 / 36 / 72 lessons — 90 minutes per lesson. Tuition is advised according to the program and number of lessons; pricing is provided after a 1-to-1 consultation.

Part I
Registration & Reservation Policy

A student is officially enrolled only after all of the following conditions are met:

The student has completed the initial consultation or trial/diagnostic session as directed by Times Edu.
An appropriate learning pathway has been confirmed.
Payment has been completed in accordance with these policies.
Times Edu may decline to schedule lessons or reserve a place if the parent/student has not completed the required payment.
Teacher slots, preferred time slots, group classes, and fixed schedules are reserved only after the parent/student completes the required reservation payment or package payment.
Times Edu does not reserve places based on promises, informal message confirmations, or commitments to pay later.
If payment is delayed, Times Edu may release the slot to another student without compensation.

A trial lesson and/or diagnostic is an important step in identifying the student’s needs, current level, and appropriate learning pathway. A trial may be:

Free depending on the program or promotional campaign
Subject to a nominal fee
Counted as one official lesson if the student continues with the program
Parents/students may receive a maximum of one free trial lesson / one free diagnostic per program unless Times Edu decides otherwise.
Part II
Tuition & Payment Policy

Tuition is determined by the program, academic level, class format, and number of lessons purchased. Larger packages generally offer a more favorable per-lesson rate.

Tuition includes teaching, basic learning management, and standard academic operations. However, tuition does not automatically include requests outside the standard scope:

Highly customized pathway design beyond the package scope
Special ad-hoc reports
Increased out-of-hours support
Repeated teacher changes based on personal preference
Other additional services not confirmed in writing
Out-of-scope requests must be confirmed in writing and quoted separately.

Times Edu applies one of the following two payment methods:

100% payment before the learning package begins.
Payment in 2 installments (if approved): Installment 1 before scheduling; Installment 2 before 50% of the lessons have been completed.

If the next installment is not paid by the due date, Times Edu may pause lessons, release the current teacher/time slot, and resume services only after the outstanding balance is paid in full.

Times Edu does not normally allow tuition balances to remain outstanding. Exceptions apply only with written management approval, a specific payment deadline, and a clear commitment.

Times Edu prioritizes packages of 12 / 18 / 36 / 72 lessons. Shorter packages have a higher per-lesson rate; longer packages offer a more favorable rate but require a larger upfront payment.

A pay-as-you-go model is not offered because it creates revenue volatility, makes teacher scheduling less efficient, and reduces cash-flow predictability.
Part III
Package Validity Policy

Each learning package has the following maximum validity period:

PackageLessonsMaximum validity
Basic Package12 lessons8 weeks
Standard Package18 lessons12 weeks
Intensive Package36 lessons24 weeks
Comprehensive Package72 lessons48 weeks

After the applicable validity period, unused lessons expire unless an approved suspension applies.

Learning packages are designed to maintain academic progress, not to reserve a teacher indefinitely. Excessive extensions increase opportunity costs and reduce operational efficiency.

Part IV
Rescheduling, Absence & Make-up Lesson Policy
Class typeMinimum noticeIf notice is late
1-to-1 / Small groupAt least 24 hours beforeCounted as a used lesson
Fixed group class / Fully booked scheduleAt least 48 hours beforeCounted as a used lesson

When proper notice is given, Times Edu will support make-up scheduling within this policy. For an unannounced absence, Times Edu is not required to arrange a make-up lesson.

PackageMaximum reschedules
12 lessons02 times
18 lessons03 times
36 lessons05 times
72 lessons08 times

Requests beyond the limit may be declined or accepted subject to an administrative fee at Times Edu’s discretion.

Make-up lessons depend on teacher availability, program suitability, and the package validity period.
Times Edu does not guarantee the same teacher or the same time slot for every make-up lesson.
Make-up lessons must be used within the package validity period and do not automatically extend that period.

If a teacher or Times Edu initiates a schedule change, the lesson will be fully made up or rescheduled by agreement. This is the only case in which Times Edu is responsible for preserving the full lesson entitlement.

Part V
Package Suspension Policy

A package may be suspended only for a valid reason:

Long-term illness
Relocation / temporary overseas stay
Conflict with an important examination
Other exceptional reasons approved by Times Edu

A suspension request must be submitted in writing before the package expires.

Each package may be suspended 01 time.

PackageMaximum suspension
12 / 18 lessons30 days
36 / 72 lessons60 days
If the parent/student does not return after the suspension period ends, Times Edu may terminate the validity of the remaining lessons.

Times Edu may apply a fixed suspension fee, or allow only the remaining lesson balance to be suspended (without reserving the teacher or time slot). After suspension, Times Edu does not guarantee the same teacher, time slot, previous promotional rate, or group class.

Part VI
No-Refund & Family Transfer Policy

This principle applies to all paid learning packages, regardless of the number of lessons used or unused. Reasons include:

Paid tuition is allocated immediately to teacher costs, scheduling, academic materials, and operations.
Teacher slots and time slots are reserved specifically from the time enrollment is confirmed.
Enrollment, personalized pathway consultation, and diagnostic costs are incurred before the student begins lessons.
Refunds can create significant cash-flow volatility and affect service quality for all currently enrolled students.

Instead of a refund, Times Edu allows parents/students to transfer unused lessons to an eligible family member. This provides a flexible way to preserve learning value without disrupting Times Edu’s operations.

Transfers apply only to family members — including siblings, children in the same household, or verified immediate family members.

A package may be transferred to a family member only when all of the following conditions are met:

The parent/student submits a written transfer request through an official Times Edu channel.
The recipient is a family member and the relationship can be verified.
The recipient must complete an initial consultation or diagnostic so Times Edu can determine a suitable program and learning pathway.
The original package is still valid when the transfer request is submitted.
Each package may be transferred once only.

When a package is transferred, the transferable balance is the number of unused lessons as of the time Times Edu approves the request. The following lessons are excluded from the transfer balance:

Lessons already delivered (including diagnostic and trial sessions already used).
Lessons forfeited because of an unannounced absence or late cancellation under this policy.
Lessons that have expired because the package validity period has ended.

The recipient does not automatically inherit the following benefits from the original package:

The original student’s teacher, time slot, or group class.
Discounts, promotions, or special pricing applied to the original package.
Materials, systems, or access rights provided to the original student.
The personalized learning pathway — the recipient will receive a separate pathway suited to their own level and goals.
If the recipient’s program has higher tuition than the original program, the parent must pay the difference before the transfer takes effect.

Times Edu may apply an administrative transfer fee to cover rescheduling, the recipient’s initial consultation, and other resulting operational costs. The applicable fee will be communicated when the request is processed.

Part VII
Package & Program Changes
Parents/students may upgrade to a larger package. Tuition already paid will be credited according to Times Edu’s applicable rules.
The reverse does not automatically apply: a larger package cannot simply be downgraded to a smaller package in order to receive the difference.
A change is considered only when supported by an academic assessment or another appropriate reason.
Times Edu does not guarantee repeated changes based on personal preference.
Any tuition difference must be paid before the change takes effect.
Part VIII
Re-enrollment Policy

Times Edu proactively discusses re-enrollment when a student has completed approximately 70–80% of the package. Early re-enrollment helps retain the teacher, maintain study momentum, and avoid interruptions.

A student receives priority to retain a schedule for the next package only after re-enrollment and timely payment are completed. If re-enrollment is not completed before the package ends, Times Edu may release the slot to a new student.
Part IX
Quality Commitment & Limitation of Responsibility

Times Edu commits to providing services within the agreed scope: teaching, learning progress monitoring, pathway consultation, and academic support within the learning package. Operations follow the principles of clear scope, clear responsibilities, and clear payment conditions.

Learning outcomes depend on the student’s starting level, level of cooperation, study frequency, time remaining before the examination, completion of assignments, and adherence to the recommended pathway.

Provide accurate information about the class, program, goals, and examination timeline.
Make payments on time.
Support the student in attending on time, completing assignments, and maintaining progress.
Respect teacher schedules and Times Edu’s operating rules.
Part X
Violations & Actions
Late payment.
Repeated unannounced absences.
Repeated schedule changes that disrupt operations.
Uncooperative or insulting behavior toward teachers/staff.
Requesting out-of-scope services while refusing the related additional charges.

Times Edu may apply one or more of the following measures:

Issue a reminder by message / email.
Suspend the lesson schedule.
Remove priority for the reserved slot.
Terminate the learning package.
Decline to provide services in subsequent periods.
Part XI
Payment Terms & Confirmation

All confirmations relating to registration, lesson schedules, rescheduling, suspension, transfers, or package changes must be made through official channels:

Official email
Times Edu’s official Zalo / Hotline
Student management system (if applicable)
Communications outside official channels may not be accepted as a basis for processing a request.

These policies take effect when the parent/student confirms registration and makes payment. Payment is deemed confirmation that the parent/student has read, understood, and agreed to all provisions of these policies.

These policies help Times Edu preserve what matters most for your child

Retain strong teachers. Keep learning schedules stable. Prevent unused reserved slots from affecting quality. Every rule is designed around one goal: the best possible learning experience for students.

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