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Terms & Conditions

By enrolling your child and making payment for lessons with SkyHigh Academy, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

Effective date: 15 September 2025

1. Enrolment & lessons

  • All sessions are personalised 1-on-1 lessons held either online or in-person, depending on tutor availability and parent preference.
  • Students are matched with a tutor based on subject, availability, and learning goals.
  • Trial sessions are free. Ongoing sessions require a confirmed payment and schedule.
  • You can request a change of tutor at any time if the current tutor isn't the right fit.

2. Lesson duration & delivery

  • Standard lessons are 60 minutes unless otherwise agreed.
  • Tutors may provide optional homework and session notes upon request.
  • Lessons will not be confirmed or scheduled without upfront payment.

3. Fees & payment

  • The standard rate is $75 per lesson.
  • Payment must be made in advance (fortnightly or for the full term).
  • Payments are made via bank transfer. The reference must include your child's name plus the term or session.
  • Late or missed payments may result in paused sessions.
  • SkyHigh Academy operates on fortnightly advance billing.

Full payment options, deadlines and methods are set out in our Payment Protocols.

4. Cancellations & rescheduling

  • At least 24 hours' notice is required to cancel or reschedule a session.
  • Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice will incur 50% of the session fee, unless due to a verified medical emergency.
  • Tutors will aim to reschedule within the same week where possible, but this is not guaranteed.

How to cancel or reschedule

Notify both your child's tutor and SkyHigh Academy directly:

5. Tutor conduct

  • All tutors are independent contractors engaged by SkyHigh Academy.
  • Tutors hold valid Working With Children Checks (WWCC) and are screened for subject knowledge and professionalism.
  • Tutors are not permitted to arrange sessions or payments privately with families outside the Academy.
  • Tutors are expected to maintain a safe, respectful, and professional learning environment.

Our full safeguarding commitments are set out in the Child Safety Policy.

6. Student expectations

  • Students are expected to arrive on time, ready with materials, and willing to engage.
  • SkyHigh Academy reserves the right to discontinue lessons due to ongoing behavioural concerns or missed payments.

7. Refunds & termination

  • You may end tutoring at any time with one week's notice.
  • Refunds for prepaid lessons will be issued for unused sessions (minus any applicable cancellation fees).
  • SkyHigh Academy may also terminate lessons due to non-payment, repeated cancellations, or inappropriate conduct.

8. Privacy & confidentiality

  • All information shared with SkyHigh Academy and its tutors is treated confidentially in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
  • Lesson materials and notes may not be shared or distributed outside the tutoring arrangement.

9. Liability

  • While all reasonable steps are taken to ensure high-quality tutoring, SkyHigh Academy does not guarantee specific academic outcomes.
  • Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring a safe learning environment at home during online or in-person sessions.

10. Contact

For all queries, scheduling, payments or feedback, please contact:

By making a payment for tutoring services, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms & Conditions.