Independent College Market Share Analysis for April 2026

International Student Refund Policy Course fees (regardless of withdrawal prior to commencement, shortly post commencement or during the programme) are strictly NON refundable except in the following circumstances: The learner is refused an entry visa or a learner visa in Ireland The course/programme for which the learner has paid and registered is cancelled prior to or during delivery by Independent College and no other suitable alternative is available.  In the case of visa refusal, Independent College will refund the course fee to the learner or third party where fees have been paid on the behalf of a learner (fees can only be paid to the original payee). It is solely the responsibility of the learner to ensure that their immigration permission (IRP) remains valid for the duration of their programme of study with the College. In the case that a learner is refused the renewal of immigration permission for continued study on the programme for which they registered, then an application for the refund of tuition fees paid towards continued study may be considered by the College as an exceptional extenuating circumstance (see below). In order to process this refund, the learner will be required to provide a copy of the visa refusal letter. If the learner does not wish to appeal the visa refusal decision a refund can be requested using the refund application form. A learner may also request a refund if their visa appeal is refused. No refunds will be processed without this documentation. Please note that an administration fee of €350 is deducted from the fees prior to issuing a refund. Where Independent College has issued documents to enable the application of a learner visa, then no refund will be possible - even if the programme has not yet commenced - unless evidence is provided that a student visa has been refused.  In the unlikely event that a course/programme for which the learner has paid and registered is cancelled by Independent College and no other suitable a