Can I take a course break?

Can I take a course break?

Yes. Students enrolled for 4 weeks or longer in a group course may take a temporary break during their course.

To pause your studies, you must:

  1. Inform the institute in advance
  2. Pay a break/restart fee of AED 100

Your remaining course hours will be credited and can be resumed later, subject to availability and visa conditions.

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