Discipline Matters

• The student shall not be adopted by any Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident in Singapore
• The student shall not indulge in any activities that are inconsistent with the purpose for which the Student’s Pass has been issued
• Foreign students are not allowed to enroll in any other institution than the stipulated institution (Stanfort Academy) on the Student’s Pass
• The student shall not be involved in any criminal offences in Singapore. For further information please refer to the weblink and keep yourself up to date with the Singapore law which clearly explains what is allowed and what behaviour is forbidden in Singapore. https://www.police.gov.sg/Advisories/Crime
• The student shall not remain in Singapore after the expiry of the Student’s Pass

They are as stated by the In Principle Approval letter from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA): Students are required to note the following conditions:

• He/ She is only permitted to attend the course at the school as stated in this In-principle Approval letter
• He/ She shall attend the class regularly.

Attendance Requirements:

• Students must attend all scheduled classes with the attendance taken
• Students are not allowed to respond to the rollcall or sign the attendance on behalf of their classmate(s).
• Students will be marked as absent if they do not have a medical Certificate (MC) or do not have the permission from the College to miss the lesson
• Students are to ensure that they sign for their daily attendance during or after the class
• Students or guardians are expected to contact the office if a student has valid reason to be absent from school. Subject to Management approval.
• Students are not allowed to respond for their friends during to the roll call attendances without the consent or the presence of teachers in- charge/Management/discipline master. (Student could get warning letter or could face expulsion for repeated offense)
• Students must ensure that they sign on the correct column by their names indicated in the Attendance sheet, if not they will be counted as absent for that particular day

Minimum Attendance Requirements:

• The minimum attendance requirement for international students is 90%. (set by ICA)
• The minimum attendance requirement for local students is 75%
• International students will be expelled from school and will have their pass cancelled in case they do not meet the attendance requirement (90% a month) for 4 times in between total duration of study.
• Local student will be expelled from school in the event that students’ attendance is lower than 75% for 4 times in between total duration of study
• A certificate of attendance or completion certificate cannot be issued to those who do not complete the minimum requirements of the attendance

ICA Attendance Reports Requirement:

• The School is obliged to report to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on any foreign student: For international students whose percentage of attendance in any month during his/her study period falls below 90% without valid reasons
• Students are required to submit medical certificate online within timeframe within (3) working days, as the school will have to submit overall attendance report to ICA on 7th of every month.

Exam Attendance Requirement:

• Student must achieve 75% attendances rate for the whole module in order to be eligible for the final examination of the module
• Student will be barred from exams if they do not achieve the attendances rate which is indicated by the school
• If a student is barred from exam, the module that he/she is barred from is considered as fail/un- attempted. (A re-module fee of $500/- SGD will be chargeable to in-house course students)
• All overseas/local/urgent/home leave, MCs, will not be counted in attendance requirement for exam. Students need to be physically present in school for the exam attendances to be counted
• Late intake students due to approval from ICA, will be exempted from that current module, as they do not achieve the 75% attendances rate, but they will not be penalized for the exam and re-module fee will not be imposed on them. However, students join the course late due to their own reason, they will have to bear the cost for makeup class to fulfill their attendance requirement.

Medical Certificate:

When a student is absent from class due to medical reasons, he/she is required to submit the original copy the Medical Certificate online within (3) working days from their sick leave and complete the Leave Application form. Only medical certificates issued by registered clinic, polyclinics, or hospitals will be accepted.

• Students applying for overseas leave are required to provide relevant documents, fill up the guarantee letter given by the school and submit it with acknowledgement to the Discipline master, before buying air tickets (Approval is Subject to school Management)
• Students who take sick leave are required to submit their Medical Certificate using online QR code, within (3) working days from their sick leave and the leave has to be supported with official medical leave certificate from local hospital/clinics. (any late submission will be rejected)
• Medical Certificate produced from (TCM) the Tradition Chinese Medicine non-registered under Ministry of Health, Singapore will not be accepted.
• Student below the age of 18 are allowed to request letter from parents/guardian if they are unable to attend school but are being taken care by the parents or guardian at home (subject to management approval)
• Students who are planning to go back to their home country for medical treatment due to illness or for regular doctor visits are required to apply leave and obtain approval from school beforehand. Once returned to Singapore, they have to immediately submit their home country’s original medical certificate with English translation. (Any foreign medical certificate without English translation will be rejected and students leave will be voided off and consider as absents)
• Any student who extend their leave or fail to report to school in time after leave period is over, (Did not come back in time as per the leave date indicated in leave form) without any valid reason, will be dealt with by the school discipline department once they return to school.

The school aims to provide a safe and conducive environment for all our students and staff. We expect everyone to observe proper conduct and exercise certain duties and obligations within the premises. Students must maintain the following conduct at all times:

• Students need to be well-groomed
• No brightly dyed hair color
• Students need to wear their uniform according to school’s rule at all times
• Students must be respectful to the teachers/staff/classmates
• No vulgar language/rudeness, defiance or violence towards teachers/staff/classmates is allowed in school
• Students should not make boisterous behavior/ Harassment/ intimidation/ discrimination that make other people disturb on and off the premises
• Food and drinks are not allowed in the classroom
• Students are not allowed to enter the staff counter/management/teachers room without permission
• Smoking is strictly prohibited in the premises at all times
• Gambling or playing card game is strictly prohibited. Any student caught gambling or playing cards would face disciplinary action. Repeat gambling offenders may eventually face expulsion from our School
• No fighting or acts of disturbance
• Listening to audio devices or viewing video devices (e.g., multimedia player) is not allowed in class
• Video taking during class lesson is not allowed in class
• Downloading illegal software or visiting pornographic websites
• Do not forge medical certificates or other official documents
• Do not forge signature on behalf of classmates or instruct others to do likewise
• Do not cheat in any ways during Examination
• The use of hand phones during lessons and exams is not allowed. All such equipment must be switched off
• Illegal acts which violate Singapore law

Any form of vandalism/theft will not be tolerated. Students found guilty of vandalism will be severely dealt with:

• Intentional damage to the school property; (drawing on tables/walls) (jumping on chairs)
• Always report any damage of School property to the nearest instructor, lecturer or staff
• An act of vandalism is strictly prohibited and the students have to pay for any willful damage to the school’s equipment/properties and facilities
• Weapon possession; sale, possession & distribution of any illegal substance, drugs, materials, theft or vandalism
• No littering, spitting or any form of vandalizing act is allowed in classrooms and public
• No unauthorized removal of books from the library

Students must maintain good conduct at all times and be well-informed about the above mentions discipline regulations. Any student found to be in violation of any rules, regulations or law of government bodies will be subjected to appropriate disciplinary action by the relevant authorities; in severe cases, a student may be expelled from the course of study or even deported back to their home country. Some misconduct may result in immediate termination and possible prosecution. Student will be immediately expelled from the school.

 Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy

At Stanfort Academy, we are committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all students and staff. Any form of sexual harassment, misconduct, or abuse is taken extremely seriously. Although our campus is based in Singapore and governed by local laws, we maintain high standards of student welfare and accountability in line with our UK university partners such as London Metropolitan University.

Governing Legal Framework in Singapore: As a registered private education institution in Singapore, Stanfort Academy strictly adheres to the Protection from Harassment Act 2014 (POHA) and other relevant laws. Under Singapore law, sexual misconduct, including verbal harassment, unwanted physical contact, or sexually suggestive behaviour—is considered a criminal offence. In such cases:

• Stanfort Academy must escalate the matter to the Singapore Police Force without delay
• Victims are encouraged and supported to lodge a formal police report or file an online report at www.police.gov.sg
• Further information and support can be accessed at the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s Break the Silence initiative: https://www.msf.gov.sg/what-we-do/break-the-silence/home

 Institutional Safeguards and Immediate Response: While we follow the national legal procedure, Stanfort Academy has internal safeguards to prevent and respond to any such incidents:

• 24/7 CCTV Monitoring: All public areas, including corridors and common spaces, are covered by CCTV to deter misconduct and support investigations
• Supervised Access to Toilets: Washroom areas are monitored externally, and any suspicious activity is reported immediately
• Swift Response Protocol: If a student reports an incident of harassment or misconduct, trained staff members will provide immediate assistance and ensure the student’s safety and well-being
• Peer Inquiry: As part of internal investigations (prior to police involvement), classmates or witnesses may be discreetly questioned to gather facts
• Referral to Counselling Support: Victims can be referred to professional counselling services, including those offered by our partner organisation, Executive Counselling and Training Academy (ECTA)

Student Awareness and Education:

• At the beginning of every course, students are briefed during orientation about their rights, the zero-tolerance policy on harassment, and how to seek help
• Reference to Singapore Government laws and reporting procedures is included in the Student Handbook and highlighted in the induction programme

Partner University Considerations: While UK universities such as London Met may apply an internal disciplinary process before escalation in the UK context, Stanfort Academy follows Singapore’s legal obligations, which require mandatory reporting to law enforcement in suspected criminal cases. Our duty is to protect victims, preserve evidence, and assist with investigations.

Appointment of an Imposter to Attend Lessons

Stanfort Academy upholds the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and compliance with Singapore laws and regulations. Students are reminded that appointing another person (“imposter”) to attend lessons on their behalf is strictly prohibited.

Students must attend lessons personally if they wish to obtain their educational qualification. Stanfort Academy has a zero-tolerance policy towards impersonation and will take strict disciplinary action against offenders.

This practice constitutes impersonation and falsification of identity, which is considered cheating and a serious form of behavioural misconduct. The following points apply:

Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

• Under Singapore law, impersonation is a criminal offence and may be reported to the police
• For international students holding a Student’s Pass, attendance is a key requirement under the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) regulations. Using an imposter undermines these regulations and may lead to immediate cancellation of the Student’s Pass

Academic Integrity:

• Education at Stanfort Academy is based on personal attendance, participation, and assessment of each registered student
• Any attempt to falsify attendance records by sending an outsider is considered an act of academic dishonesty and a breach of trust between the student and the Academy

Behavioural Misconduct:

• Appointing an imposter to attend class, with or without consent, will be treated as serious behavioural misconduct under Academy rules
• The Academy reserves the right to impose disciplinary actions, which may include:
• Issuance of formal warning letters
• Suspension from classes
• Expulsion from the Academy
• Referral of the case to relevant authorities, including ICA or the Singapore Police Force

Personal Responsibility of Students:

• Only the registered student is permitted to attend lessons. Attendance is non-transferable
• Students are expected to take full responsibility for their studies, attendance, and compliance with both Academy policies and national laws

Consequences:

• Students found guilty of appointing or acting as an imposter will be dealt with severely
• Such actions may permanently affect a student’s academic record and future enrolment with Stanfort Academy or other educational institutions

Vaping Policy

Vaping is strictly prohibited in Singapore under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act. The purchase, use, possession, or distribution of e-vaporisers (commonly known as vapes or e-cigarettes) is an offence and may result in heavy fines and/or imprisonment.

Stanfort Academy enforces a zero-tolerance policy towards vaping. Students are strictly prohibited from possessing, using, or distributing any form of vaping devices on or near Academy premises.

If a student is found engaging in vaping activities within the Stanfort Academy’s premises:

• The device will be confiscated immediately
• The student will face strict disciplinary action, which includes provisional expulsion from the programme
• In serious cases, the Discipline Committee of Stanfort Academy may report the matter to the police or relevant law enforcement authorities for further action

All students are expected to uphold the laws of Singapore and the standards of conduct set by the school. Stanfort Academy is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and lawful learning environment for all.

Weblinks for References:

• https://www.hsa.gov.sg/tobacco-regulation/vaping-enforcement
• https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/hsa-launches-anti-vaping-checks-near-5-institutes-of-higher-learning

Warning Letters System

Student will be issuing warning letters as per following ground:

• A verbal warning letter is a letter which indicates a verbal warning given to those whose attendance are lesser than 90% (International students)/ 75% (Local students) for no valid reason for the first time
• The First warning letter is a letter which is a written warning given to those whose attendance is lesser than 90% (International students)/ 75% (Local students) for no valid reason for the second time
• The Final / Stern warning letter is a letter which is a written warning given to those whose attendance is lesser than 90% (International students)/ 75% (Local students) for no valid reason for the third time
• After issuing the Final / Stern written warning letter an expulsion letter will be issued to the student on the same month
• Student will be given 7 working days to submit his/her appealing letter in which an appeal fee will be charge accordingly. (subject to management approval)
• If student’s appeal is accepted, he/she will need to sign on a guarantee letter to ensure/promise that such action/behaviour will not occur again
• If student’s appeal is not successful, the College management will inform student the appeal result/outcome within time frame

Any student found to be in violation of any rules, regulations or law of school will be subjected to appropriate disciplinary action by the school; in severe cases, a student may be arranged for a few sessions of Consultation session with our school Counselor if the discipline department suggest if needed.

Consulting is to create a soft-skill approach towards students to let them understand why he/she is being punished due to the action / words that they had done/said. This is to create a friendlier environment for the students while they are studying in SA.

• A report/record will be written by the discipline master before he/she conduct the consulting session with the students
• After each consulting session a consulting report will be filled-up accordingly for next consulting review purpose
• During the consulting period the students will be observed under the below few points. (behavior/manner/conduct/appearances)
• If the student still does not have any improvement after the consulting period, he/she will be dealt with according to the school rules if he/she repeats the offence again

Student is subject to immediate expulsion for serious misconduct and/or any breach of the school’s rules and regulations.

Grounds for Expulsion:

• The school reserves the rights to expel any student who has not made any payment OR exceed payment deadline more than 1 month stated in student contract
• Student does not attend classes for more than seven (7) consecutive school days without any valid reason
• Student receiving 3 written warning letters from school for violation of school rules
• The expelled student must pay the outstanding course fees

7 Days Consecutive Absent: Student who fails to attend class for a continuous period of 7 days or more without a valid reason, he/she will be expelled from school.

International Students: Foreign students holding the Student Pass must observe the rules and regulations set by ICA. Any breach of the rules my result in the rejection of Student Pass Application or cancellation of Student Pass.

Student phone calls are limited to emergencies. Students must have permission from the administrative staff in the office with supervision by the staff for calls made during school hours.

Students are obliged to bear certain responsibilities, that is, they are required to comply with all the laws, policies and procedures of regulatory bodies as well as Stanfort Academy. All the students are hoped to participate constructively within the SA learning environment and act at all times honestly and responsibly in relation to academic matters, exploiting the facilities provided by SA. They are also expected to behave in a manner showing respect to the management, the staff and other students, be sensitive to Stanfort Academy’s management, staff and students’ rights and responsibilities. Loyalty, integrity and honesty are qualities expected of all students. All students should be courteous, polite and well-behaved at all times. Orderliness must be observed at all times.

The school aims to provide a safe and conducive environment for all our students and staff. We expect everyone to observe proper conduct and exercise certain duties and obligations within the premises. Students must maintain the following conduct at all times:

General Conduct Requirements

• Students need to be well-groomed with no brightly dyed hair color
• Students must wear their uniform according to school rules at all times
• Students must be respectful to teachers, staff, and classmates
• Students should maintain good conduct at all times and be well-informed about discipline regulations

Prohibited Behaviors

We take a serious view towards the following matters and will not tolerate such misconduct in our school:

1. Disrespectful Behavior: Vulgar language, rudeness, defiance, or violence towards teachers, staff, or classmates
2. Disruptive Conduct: Boisterous behavior, harassment, intimidation, discrimination, or fighting that disturbs others on and off the premises
3. Classroom Violations:
• Food and drinks in the classroom
• Use of hand phones during lessons and exams (all devices must be switched off)
• Listening to audio devices or viewing video devices during class
• Video recording during class lessons
4. Unauthorized Access: Entering staff counter, management, or teachers’ rooms without permission
5. Substance-Related Offenses: Smoking on premises (strictly prohibited at all times)
6. Gambling: Playing card games or gambling (repeat offenders may face expulsion)
7. Technology Misuse: Downloading illegal software or visiting pornographic websites
8. Academic Dishonesty:
• Cheating during examinations
• Forging medical certificates or official documents
• Forging signatures on behalf of classmates or instructing others to do likewise
9. Vandalism and Theft:
• Intentional damage to school property (drawing on tables/walls, jumping on chairs)
• Unauthorized removal of books from the library
• Any form of vandalism or theft will not be tolerated
10. Environmental Violations: Littering, spitting, or any form of vandalizing act in classrooms and public areas
11. Serious Offenses:
• Weapon possession
• Sale, possession, and distribution of illegal substances, drugs, or materials
• Illegal acts which violate Singapore law

Responsibilities and Consequences

• Students found guilty of vandalism must pay for any willful damage to school equipment, properties, and facilities
• Always report any damage to school property to the nearest instructor, lecturer, or staff
• Any student found in violation of rules, regulations, or government laws will be subjected to appropriate disciplinary action by relevant authorities
• In severe cases, students may be expelled from the course of study or even deported back to their home country

Such misconduct may result in immediate termination and possible prosecution