Registry

Attendance and Leave of Absence

1. Students will be deemed as absent in the following circumstances:
   • unapproved absence;
   • failing to attend the scheduled class within the first 30 minutes.

2. A student who has been absent are required to submit leave application to Registry within 3 working days. Late application will not be accepted.

3. A student who has been absent from class/ required activities for any period shall be responsible for applying to the teaching staff concerned for permission to make up for any required work missed.

4. In case of illness necessitating absence exceeding one week, a student shall apply in writing to obtain permission from the Registrar. Such an application shall be accompanied by a certificate signed or countersigned by a registered doctor and shall require the endorsement of School Head.

5. A student who wishes to apply for a leave of absence exceeding one week for non-medical reasons shall obtain prior permission from the Registrar through written application. Such an application shall state the reasons for which leave of absence is sought and shall require the endorsement of School Head.

Link: GCC-REG-004 Application Form for Leave of Absence