Navitas English is committed to providing a supportive leaning environment which is:
- safe
- respectful
- relaxed & comfortable
for our students, visitors and staff.
Students are expected to behave appropriately at all times. There are certain things which are never acceptable at Navitas English:
Aggressive or dangerous behaviour
- physically hurting someone
- damaging or stealing resources or property
- profane, offensive, intimidating, or threatening language or behaviour
- bullying, stalking or harassment
- possessing a knife or other weapon
- inappropriate behaviour or interaction with younger students
Drugs and alcohol
- smoking/vaping inside
- arriving drunk or stoned for class
- possessing illegal drugs
Intolerance
- racism or sexism
- homophobia
- disrespect for religious or political beliefs and practices
- general discourtesy
- displaying or forwarding pornography
Cooperation
- disrupting teaching & learning in class
- not following the reasonable directions of staff
- not following other Navitas English Policies and Procedures
- unfairly damaging the reputation of Navitas English
- Not following the approved care arrangements (only for students under 18 years of age)
Information Technology (IT)
IT systems, services and equipment must not be used for the following:
- Using the internet to access inappropriate material. Inappropriate material includes: information or media that could be illegal, harassing, offensive, sexually explicit, racist, sexually discriminatory
- Using college IT systems for gambling or internet gaming
- Any political activity
- Downloading malicious software or applications
- Browsing, sharing, downloading from or otherwise accessing illegal websites
- The use of on-line security scanning or hacking/cracking tools
- Use of IT systems for personal financial gain, solicitation or private business purposes
- Downloading or storage of data subject to intellectual property or copyright
Providing Fraudulent Documents
- Providing fake documents such as medical certificates for attendance matters
- Adjusting or manipulating a document so the information is not genuine e.g. for an appeal
Consequences
Students who do not follow the code will be asked to meet with the Centre Manager & Director of Studies or Student Services & Experience Manager to discuss whether Navitas English is the right place for them to be. Any behaviour described in the Code of Conduct may cause your course to be suspended or terminated, and/or you being asked to leave. If this happens, tuition and other fees may not be refunded, and certificates may not be issued. You may not be able to study with Navitas English in the future. Criminal behaviour may be referred to the police.
Reporting a Code of Conduct breach
Both students and staff can report a code of conduct breach by asking to see the Centre Manager & Director of Studies or the Student Services & Experience Manager. They will listen to you and take action if necessary and can also treat your report as confidential.
More information
This Code of Conduct is part of the Navitas English Conditions of Enrolment.
If you would like to talk about the Navitas English Code of Conduct, please see your Centre Manager and Director of Studies
