This code applies to every student of Harwest International Business College, on our premises, in online classes and in any activity carried out in the college's name.
What we expect
- Honest work. Assessed work must be your own. Copying, buying work, or having someone sit an assessment for you is treated as academic misconduct.
- Attendance. Attend scheduled sessions and tell us in advance when you cannot.
- Respect. Treat staff and fellow students with courtesy. Harassment, discrimination, threats and abusive language are not tolerated, in the classroom or online.
- Care of property. Use the college's equipment and premises responsibly.
- Honest records. Documents submitted to us must be genuine.
What you can expect from us
- Teaching delivered with reasonable care and skill, by staff qualified for the subject.
- Assessment marked against published criteria, with feedback.
- Clear fee information before you commit.
- Your personal information handled as set out in our Privacy Policy.
- A complaint taken seriously and answered.
If something goes wrong
Where this code is breached we will look into it, hear the student's account, and decide proportionately. Outcomes range from a recorded warning to a failed assessment or withdrawal from a programme. Serious matters may be reported to an awarding body or to the authorities.
Appeals and complaints
You may appeal a decision, or raise a complaint about the college, by writing to learn@hibc.edu.lk. Set out what happened and what you would like done. We will acknowledge it and tell you who is handling it.
Questions about this policy? Write to learn@hibc.edu.lk or call +94 67 222 2727.