Admissions
Academic
Requirements
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General
The institute seeks to
enroll students with good academic credentials and a strong character who will
positively contribute to the diverse and rich cultural environment of campus
life. Each applicant’s record should reflect promise of growth, seriousness of
purpose and a sense of responsibility.
Diploma
Programmes
Minimum qualifications for entry to
REPAHA as approved by its Advisory Board are:
Passes in four CXC General Proficiency Examination with a
minimum of Grade ‘2’, and/or any qualification considered by the
institution to be equivalent. These
subjects must include Math, English and at least one Science subject.
OR
Passes in four subjects in the Cambridge or London General certificate of
Examination with a minimum of Grade ‘C’, or any qualification considered by
the institution to be equivalent.
Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirements are required to
write a Standard Entrance Examination administered by the institution.
Other
Courses
Specific entry
requirements will be defined in the institution’s prospectus or in the
respective course brochures.
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Age
Requirements
Age
Limit
Prospective
students should be 18 years and over before they enter REPAHA,
however, under special circumstances a younger student could be
accepted.
Admission
of Mature Students
Notwithstanding the
qualification requirements stipulated on the page on entry
requirements, a prospective student who has reached his twenty-fifth
birthday may be admitted as a mature student. Such
a student may be required to:
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Take an
appropriate pre-programme course(s)
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Write an
entrance or placement test.
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Attend an
interview to determine admission eligibility.
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Fees
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Each student who registers will be required to
pay the current fees. The cost of
the programme is US$5,000 per annum payable per term, in advance as follows:
| Term |
% |
| 1st |
40 |
| 2nd |
40 |
| 3rd |
20 |
Note:
Fees are not refundable.
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Travel
and Visa
Requirements
Students outside of Guyana are normally provided with
return air tickets by their sponsors. The school provides transportation to and
from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, on arrival and departure.
Note: To
remain in Guyana for the 2 year period, you will have to be issued with a 2 year
visa or an extension of stay by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
One
of the requirements is a comprehensive Medical examination which includes chest
x-ray, VDRL, stool tests and to have the following vaccinations before they
arrive:- Yellow Fever, Small Pox and Tetanus.
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Application
Procedures
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An
application form which could be downloaded and printed should
be completed and submitted no later than April 30th of
the current year.
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The Admission Committee will process the application and the
applicant advised of a place being is given by 30th
June.
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Successful applicants are required to deposit US$50 or 1% of the
fee within two (2) months of notification of a place as
confirmation of acceptance of the place offered. This sum
will be credited towards tuition payable for that year.
Note:
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Where the number of applicants exceed the number of places
available the institution reserves the right to select those who,
in the opinion of the administration, are most likely to benefit
from the course of instructions.
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Late application forms will be accepted but will be dealt with on
a first come first serve basis and will be considered only
where programmes and training courses are under-subscribed.
Registration
Procedures
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A student who is selected for admission will receive a letter of
acceptance, which will contain instructions for registration and
orientation.
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The student will be required to present a valid medical
certificate upon registration for classes. A student will not be
admitted to the institute without a medical certificate.
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In addition, the applicant is required to present valid evidence
of vaccinations against most of the major contagious diseases,
which should be obtained no more than one year prior to the date
of initial registration.
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Registration must be conducted in person and at the beginning of
each term. Specific dates are circulated to students.
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Late
Registration Penalties
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A student who fails to register on
the scheduled days without satisfactory explanation will be
subject to penalties of EC$10 for the first day and EC$2.00 for
each additional day.
Should a student
not register in person within 5 days of the official registration
day, without a satisfactory explanation, such a student may be
refused registration for that term.
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Orientation
New students are required to
register for and attend an orientation session at the time of
enrolling at the institute. Orientation provides opportunities
for testing, if required, academic advising and general
information pertinent to newly entering students.
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Guyana. South America.
If you have any questions
or comments, please contact "repaha@sdnp.org.gy"
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