1. Policy statement
This policy must be read together with AIET’s Terms & Conditions, admission declaration, fee schedule and any programme-specific quotation or invoice issued to the applicant.
2. Registration fees
| Fee type | Current rule |
|---|---|
| Full course registration fee | R500 once-off. Non-refundable once paid/processed. |
| Short course registration fee | R1,000 once-off. Non-refundable once paid/processed. |
| Practicals-only registration fee | R1,000 once-off. Non-refundable once paid/processed. |
| Practicals-only monthly fee | R2,000 per selected month. Monthly practical access and duration are confirmed according to the selected practical period. |
3. Cancellations and withdrawals
Cancellation or withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing to AIET Admissions with the applicant’s full name, ID/passport number, programme, campus and reason for cancellation. AIET may review whether a credit, transfer, deferment or written exception is appropriate, but no exception is automatic.
- Registration, application and administration fees are not refundable once paid/processed.
- Short-course booking and practical-access payments are not refundable once a seat, workshop space, assessment booking or practical slot has been reserved or used.
- Books, PPE, uniforms, materials and third-party charges are not refundable once ordered, issued, allocated or used.
- Any refund or credit approved in writing may be reduced by reasonable administrative, banking, material, booking, cancellation or used-service charges.
4. Programme changes or transfers
AIET may, at its discretion and subject to space, intake rules and academic suitability, allow a learner to transfer a paid amount to another AIET programme, practical block, intake or campus. Any transfer must be approved in writing by Admissions/Finance before it is valid.
5. Payment acknowledgement
Before submitting an application or admission form, applicants are required to acknowledge that they have read this policy. Confirmation emails may include a payment notice reminding applicants that payments are non-refundable once paid/processed, subject to applicable law.
6. Contact
Refund, cancellation or transfer requests must be sent to info@africaninstitute.education with proof of payment and applicant details.
Effective date: 2026 academic year.