Student Custody and Parental Responsibility

The School recognises that parents may be divorced, separated, or subject to custody arrangements while continuing to share parental responsibility for their child.

For the purposes of enrolment and school administration, “Parents” shall refer to the student’s parents, legal guardians, or any person having parental responsibility for the student.

The School will strictly comply with any valid, current court order or legally binding document once it has been officially provided to and verified by the administration. The School also reserves the right to request additional information or documentation where necessary to verify parental rights, responsibilities, or authority.

Unless otherwise informed in writing and supported by valid legal documentation, the School shall assume that both parents have equal parental right and responsibility. As such, are entitled to receive information relating to the student’s education, welfare, attendance, behaviour, academic progress, and participation in school activities.

Where parents have joint parental responsibility, the School may communicate with either parent and may rely on instructions provided by either parent in relation to routine school matters unless the School has received written notice and supporting legal documentation stating otherwise.

The School will release the student only to the parent(s) designated with physical care and control during that specific period, or to individuals authorised on the School’s official emergency contact list. Any changes to pickup rights must be documented in writing.

  • Parents are strictly responsible for informing the School promptly of any change in family circumstances that may affect parental rights, responsibilities, communication arrangements, or decision-making authority concerning the student.

  • The School shall not be liable for any consequences arising from a parent’s failure to disclose or update information relating to custody arrangements, parental responsibility, or court orders.
  • Where conflicting instructions are received from parents, the School reserves the right to halt action and request written agreement from both parents or require the submission of relevant legal documentation.

  • The School shall not be responsible for resolving disputes between parents. Pending a formal resolution or mutual agreement, it may maintain existing arrangements or, where not possible, suspend or require the parents’ withdrawal of the student from the School.

  • In the event of a forced suspension or withdrawal due to parental conflict, any outstanding refunds will be issued to the original billing account/payee on record, unless otherwise directed by a joint written agreement or court order.

Supporting Documents

Parents are required to submit the following documents where applicable. All court orders, decrees or agreements must be the final stamped/sealed version issued by the court. Any documentation not originally in English must be accompanied by an official, certified English translation.

  1. A copy of the parents’ identification documents (e.g. Passport, NRIC, FIN, or equivalent).
  2. A copy of the Divorce Certificate, Interim Judgment, or other official document confirming the divorce or separation (if applicable).
  3. A copy of the latest Court Order, Parenting Order, Custody Order, Care and Control Order, or other legally binding document governing parental rights and responsibilities (if applicable).
  4. Letter of Consent (For parents with joint custody of the child).

To support notifications above, Parents must submit any relevant legal instruments dictating the child’s care, control, safety or access restrictions such as:

  1. Guardianship Order.
  2. Deed of Separation or legally recognised separation agreement.
  3. Personal Protection Order (PPO), Restraining Order, or other order restricting parental access or communication.
  4. Notarised Letter of Authorisation or Consent from a parent with legal authority.
  5. Any other legal document relevant to parental responsibility, custody, care and control, access arrangements, or decision-making authority concerning the student.

These documents must be submitted to the School within seven (7) calendar days of their issue or before the student’s next day of attendance, whichever is earlier.