4. CAPITULO IV: ESTUDIO DE PERTINENCIA
4.1. PERTINENCIA SOCIAL
4.1.1. Análisis De Programas Similares
4.1.1.2. Universidad Francisco Gavidia (UFG)
1. Students are not allowed to leave the examination room during the first 30 minutes and last 15 minutes of the examination.
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2. Students found in possession of unauthorised reference materials during the course of the examination may be suspected of cheating and will be reported in writing to the Kaplan Singapore’s Examination Board.
3. All answers are to be written in blue or black INK only. The examination answer booklets will not be marked if the answers are written in pencil.
4. Students are not allowed to remove any pages from the examination answer booklet. 5. Each student will be given one examination answer booklet. Extra booklets are available
upon request.
6. Students will be provided with an exam worksheet for rough work only. Students must check and ensure that the exam worksheet bears Kaplan’s stamp. Any exam worksheet not bearing Kaplan’s stamp will be considered as unauthorised materials.
7. All exam booklets and exam worksheets (used or unused) must be surrendered to the invigilator(s) at the end of the examination.
8. Students are not permitted to communicate with other students or borrow stationery from other students during the examination.
9. Invigilators may ask students who disrupt the examination to leave the examination room immediately. The invigilator has the discretion in determining what constitutes disruptive behaviour.
10. Students who need to use the washroom should raise their hands. They will be accompanied by an invigilator. Only one student is allowed to go to the washroom at any one time.
11. Students are to stop writing immediately, upon the conclusion of the exam.
12. Students who continue to write after the conclusion of the exam will receive a warning from the invigilator and the names of the students concerned will be submitted to the Examination Board, for further action.
13. Students are to remain seated while the invigilator collects the scripts.
14. Students are not allowed to remove the exam question paper from the examination room during or after the exam. The exam question paper and your answer booklet must be collected by the invigilator. Failure to submit both will automatically result in a FAIL grade. 62. PLAGIARISM AND EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT
Kaplan Singapore considers academic honesty to be one of its most important values. Academic misconduct refers to any form of dishonesty by a student related to the submission of course material or assessment. It includes, but is not limited to:
x any form of cheating on examinations and may include:
¾ taking material into an examination contrary to the instructions for that examination, or being in
¾ possession of material which might be used to convey information about the syllabus area under examination;
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x interfering with the orderly conduct of any examination, lecture, tutorial, discussion forum or other teaching class;
x the removal or attempted removal (either physical or electronic) of examination materials from the examination environment;
x altering academic or clinical records; x falsifying information for any assignments; x impersonating another student;
x any form of collusion between students or other individuals other than authorized collaboration;
x any act that may impair or hinder the learning or assessment performance of others; x any action which is contrary to the study and assessment instructions given inside the
Knowledge Bank or Study Guide or Revision Notes;
x submitting an assignment(s) that was partially or wholly completed by another student; x copying work or written text from a student, the Internet, or any document without giving
due credit to the source of the information;
x submitting an assignment(s) for more than one class without enhancing and refining the assignment, and without first receiving instructor permission. In cases where previous assignments are allowed to be submitted for another class, it is the responsibility of the student to enhance the assignment with additional research and to also submit the original assignment for comparison purposes;
x assisting another student wherein the other student intends to commit any act of academic dishonesty. This offence would include, but is not limited to, providing an assignment to another student to submit as his or her own work or allowing another student to copy answers to any test, examination, or assignment.
Plagiarism more carefully defined – refer to the Knowledge Bank. Examination misconduct
Examination misconduct refers to the breaching of Kaplan Singapore’s regulations during the examination, for example, possession of unauthorised materials. If a student is accused of examination misconduct, the student is to be informed and reported to the Examination Board in writing. The written report will be submitted to the Examination Board for further investigation. Kaplan Singapore will accord the student proper procedural fairness in any investigation of a report of examination misconduct, this will include ensuring the student has a copy of any report of misconduct, and giving the student a reasonable opportunity to respond to it.
A student may appeal the determination of the Examination Board or the penalty applied to the Appeals Committee.
Penalties for examination misconduct
First offence: Failure in the assessment item in which the offence occurred; or Suspension/Expulsion for serious academic misconduct determined by the Examination Board, such as impersonation of another student Second offence: Kaplan Singapore will issue a written statement to
notify the student that his or her attendance has been terminated for violation of academic policy; i.e. the student will be expelled from Kaplan Singapore and his/her Student’s Pass, if applicable will be cancelled
Disciplinary actions are also applicable to students who are either directly or indirectly involved in plagiarism and/or cheating.
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63. GRADING SYSTEM AND STANDARDS The following grading system in Table 2 will apply. Table 2: Grading system and standards
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Marks Grade Percentage Standards
85 – 100 High
Distinction 85 – 100%
The student is above the specified learning requirements for a Distinction grade and demonstrates exceptional research skills and an exceptional ability to synthesise, evaluate and integrate knowledge and demonstrate originality.
75 – 84 Distinction 75 – 84%
The student is above the specified learning requirements for a Credit grade and demonstrates distinctive research skills and a distinctive ability to synthesise, evaluate and integrate knowledge and demonstrate originality.
65 – 74 Credit 65 – 74%
The student is above the specified learning requirements for a Pass grade, has very good research skills, and has the ability to analyse and apply skills and concepts described in the study guide. The student has some ability to synthesise, evaluate and integrate knowledge and demonstrate originality.
50 – 64 Pass 50 – 64%
Learning requirements specified have been met at a basic, satisfactory or competent level. The student work is of sufficient quality able to enable him/her to move to later modules.
0 – 49 F or Fail 0 – 49%
Learning requirements specified in the module study guide have not been met. WD WR I Withdrawn Drop Withdrawn re-module Incomplete 64. RE-EXAMINATION POLICY
To achieve a pass in a syllabus area, the student must achieve at least 50% combining both coursework1 (quiz and assignment/test) and final examination. In addition, the student must achieve 40 marks of out 100 marks for the final exam.
Students who obtained a “Fail” grade are permitted to sit for a supplementary examination within three weeks of the release of the final results of the syllabus area. The supplementary examination fee of $160.50 inclusive of GST will apply.
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Where coursework is applicable. Where there is no coursework, then only the marks from examination will be considered.
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Students who are absent from exam without providing any valid reasons (medical or compassionate grounds) or have been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct will not be allowed to sit for a supplementary examination.
Specifically:
x A student who wishes to defer the main examination, based on valid reasons such as on medical, compassionate or religious grounds, must submit the necessary documents to the Program Management Team within three working days after the examination date, or else such request will be considered invalid. Upon approval, students will be allowed to sit for the supplementary examination.
x Students who fail to achieve 40 marks out of 100 for the main examination and/or fail to achieve an overall 50% combining all assessments are required to sit for the supplementary examination after paying the supplementary examination fee.
x If a student passes the supplementary examination (i.e. 50 marks out of 100 marks), a “P” grade will be shown on the transcript. If a student fails the supplementary examination, he will be required to repeat the entire syllabus area and pay the course fee for the syllabus area.
x Students are not allowed to further defer a supplementary examination regardless of reasons. Only one supplementary examination will be available for each syllabus area. x If the student is absent from the supplementary examination, they will be receive an “F”
grade and will be required to re-take the entire syllabus area and pay the course fee for the syllabus area.
65. APPEAL PROCESS
Students must fill up the Results Appeal Form, provide detailed reasons for the appeal within 5 calendar days of the results released and pay an appeal fee before the appeal can be processed.
The following are valid grounds on which an appeal can be submitted: x a piece of work handed in on time was not marked;
x feedback on coursework assessments was not obtained within the specified time; x alleged wrong advice from staff teaching the syllabus area (e.g. about the format of the
examination or approval of an extension for an assignment);
x the student's grade was not based on the assessment methods specified;
x an allegation of bias that must be supported by specific examples and supporting evidence;
x in exceptional circumstances, other grounds (except those in the list of invalid grounds) will be considered if the Chair of the Appeals Committee accepts these as reasonable. The following issues will not be considered as valid grounds for appeal:
x the learning objectives of the syllabus area;
x disagreement with the assessment methods approved for the syllabus area;
x disagreement with the standard required to receive particular grades in the syllabus area; x a study overload has prevented the student from earning a higher grade;
x personal and medical problems, which normally are dealt with by supplementary assessment or a retrospective withdrawal;
x financial implications of not passing the syllabus area; x the student received a higher grade in other modules; x the amount of time, work or effort the student has expended; x general grievances;
x poor teaching (students can submit these concerns to the Programme Management Team, they are not considered a valid appeal against final grade);
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x the need for additional marks to secure a pass grade;
x requesting a review or re-mark (re-mark is covered by another process)
The outcome of the appeal will be made available to the student within two (2) weeks from the date the appeal is received.
During the appeal process, students must continue per normal course of studies to ensure no disadvantage pending the outcome of the appeal.
66. DEFERMENT POLICY
This policy applies when a student has requested to stop his/her study for a period of time and remains as a student of Kaplan Singapore. Kaplan Singapore will take no more than 4 weeks to process any deferment application upon receiving the completed deferment application form.
Students who wish to defer from the current programme shall inform Kaplan Singapore in writing by filling up the relevant programme deferment form and state the reason(s) for deferring.
Students are permitted to defer based on the following grounds: i. Poor academic performance as advised by the Academic Board. ii. Illness supported by medical certificate from a recognized clinic/ hospital.
iii. Compassionate or compelling circumstances beyond the control of student such as bereavement or declared natural disaster, bankruptcy, and overseas work commitment. Students will only be allowed not more than 2 deferments within a period of 18 months subject to Management approval.
The request of deferment are not granted automatically and do not guarantee the relevant programme/module(s) to be run upon student’s return unless advised by the Academic Board. The maximum deferment period for Foundation Level programme is 18 months. Students who fall under the Deferment category but do not return and/or inform Kaplan Singapore after deferment period applied for shall be deemed as withdrawn.
67. AWARD OF CERTIFICATE
The final results of each syllabus area will be submitted to the Examination Board for assessment and moderation. Students will be awarded the Certificate of Completion within three months after the meeting of the Examination Board.
Students will be notified to collect their Certificate and must do so within one month from the email notification and/or the stipulated timeframe stated in the email notification, whichever is longer.
68. CERTIFICATE REPRINT
Students who request for a reprint of the certificate of completion will be charged an administrative fee charged for every duplicate copy of your certificate.
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69. ATTENDANCE
The minimum attendance to be attained is 75% for local students and 90% for international students holding a student’s pass.
Based on an ICA requirement, international students holding a Student’s Pass must attain a minimum attendance of 90%. Students who do not attain the attendance of 90% (student’s pass holders) and 75% (for local students) for the first time will receive a warning via email. If no improvement is shown in the attendance after the warning, ICA will be informed (for student’s pass holders).
Local students failing the attendance requirement will not be allowed to sit for the examination and will have to pay the repeat fee and repeat the module with the next immediate intake. If a student’s attendance continues to fall below 90% after the ICA has been informed on the first occasion, Kaplan Singapore will request ICA to cancel the student’s pass.
Students may appeal to the Appeals Committee regarding the circumstances leading to the cancellation of their Student’s Pass.
70. PROGRAMME COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
Students are given 5 years to complete the Foundation Programme from the date of the Letter of Exemption. A student who has completed the Foundation Programme, within the 5-year time bar, will receive a certificate of completion from Kaplan. The certificate will reflect the titles of the subjects completed and exempted, if any.
71. LESSONS MISSED
There will be no replacement of classes if you missed lessons and Kaplan reserves the right not to accede to your request for photocopy of class notes.
72. LECTURE NOTES
Lecture notes will be distributed to students on the first day of class. Students who were absent on the first day can collect the notes from Material Room at Level 6, PoMo. No collection of lecture notes and study materials will be entertained one month after commencement of class.
Students requesting for replacement or loss of lecture notes (full set) will be charged an administrative fee of S$50 nett per core syllabus area. Once payment has been made, notes will be available in one week’s time.
73. ELEARNING PORTAL WEB PAGE
Students of Kaplan Singapore QP (Foundation Programme) will receive their elearning account credentials two weeks after course commencement through email and sms for access to our elearning portal page http://elearning.kaplan.com/KF/login/index.php.
Tutors will upload relevant content to this portal.
Please note that the e-learning portal access is valid on per intake basis and all students’ accounts will expire on the day of the exam of the relevant module.
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74. OPERATING HOURS
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*Close on Sundays and Public Holidays 75. ENROLMENT AND PAYMENT MODE
All course registrations must be made using the official KLI Course Enrolment Form and student is required to complete the enrolment form with full personal particulars including the ACCA/FIA/CFA/CPAA registration numbers (if available) and indicate clearly the choice of papers and/or classes. It is also compulsory for all students to complete and sign a Student Contract upon registration.
The modes of payment available are: cash, cheque (Singapore banks), Nets, Visa/Master, Telegraphic Transfer. For cheque payment, it must be made payable (and crossed) to “Kaplan Learning Institute Pte Ltd”. For Nets and credit card payment, the limit is subject to your available balance and arrangement with the bank.
76. KAPLAN STUDENT ACCESS CARD (SAC)
All bona-fide Kaplan students must apply for Kaplan Student Access Card (SAC) which they are required to have with them at all times within the school campus.
This card is a form of identification for our students, especially during our routine spot checks. SAC will also allow students access to all the facilities, eg. borrowing of books from our Kaplan Library.
An administrative fee of S$10 nett will be charged for the replacement or loss of SAC. Please note that the Kaplan Student Access Card is not transferable and has to return to KLI upon completion or withdrawal of course.
77. KAPLAN MATERIAL COLLECTION CARD
All bona-fide Kaplan Financial students will be issued a Kaplan Material Collection Card. Please ensure that you bring it with you for classes at all times. This card serves as a confirmation of your enrolment in the respective classes, collection of course materials and usage of Kaplan facilities. An administrative fee of S$20 nett is chargeable for the replacement of loss of Material Collection Card; and S$50 nett for the replacement of loss of Material Collection Card and Lecture Notes (applicable for ACCA and FIA only).
Please note that the Kaplan Material Collection Card is not transferable. 78. UPDATE OF STUDENT’S PARTICULARS
We seek your assistance to keep Kaplan informed of any updates in your personal particulars such as home address, telephone contact numbers, email addresses and even your
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ACCA/FIA/CPAA/CFA Registration numbers. This will facilitate us to contact you in the event of any important announcements such as changes in course schedule or venue etc.
Student is required to inform the Program Management team in writing if there are any changes in particulars. Failure to do so would mean KLI would not be able to reach you and inform you if there are any changes in the program such as timetable, examination, etc. KLI is not responsible if important information is not conveyed to the student on time due to changes in the student’s contact details.
Being a Platinum tuition provider, Kaplan reserves the right to release your name and ACCA/FIA registration number to ACCA for the purpose of monitoring Kaplan’s performance