Terms and Conditions | Trio World Academy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the official website of TRIO World Academy.
This website provides information about our educational programmes, admissions, facilities, student experiences, achievements and other school-related services.
By accessing or using this website, visitors agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions to the extent applicable to their use.
Please also review our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, stored and protected.
These Terms and Conditions primarily govern use of the public website. They do not replace or override the school's admission agreements, enrolment documents, fee policies, academic policies, safeguarding procedures or any statutory rights.

2. About TRIO World Academy

TRIO World Academy is an international school located in Sahakar Nagar, Bengaluru, India, managed by TRIO VIDYAKKENDRA PRIVATE LIMITED.
The school offers an educational pathway comprising Early Years, the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP).
TRIO World Academy is an authorised IB World School for the programmes it is authorised to offer and provides Cambridge education in accordance with the relevant programme and examination requirements.
The school operates subject to applicable Indian laws, educational regulations, safeguarding obligations and relevant IB and Cambridge requirements.

3. Use of the Website

Visitors may use this website for lawful, personal, educational and informational purposes.
Users agree not to:
- Attempt unauthorised access to the website or connected systems.
- Interfere with website functionality, security or availability.
- Introduce malicious software or engage in fraudulent activities.
- Submit knowingly false or misleading information.
- Collect or misuse personal information relating to students, parents or staff.
- Reproduce protected website content in violation of applicable intellectual-property laws.
- Use the school's name, branding or materials to falsely imply endorsement or affiliation.
The school may restrict access to website functions or take appropriate action where misuse, security risks or unlawful activities are identified.

4. Accuracy of Website Information

TRIO World Academy makes reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on its website is accurate and current.
Academic programmes, subject offerings, school calendars, admission requirements, activities, fees and facilities may change due to academic, operational or regulatory requirements.
Parents and students are encouraged to confirm important information directly with the school before making admission, academic or financial decisions.
Material changes will be communicated through appropriate official channels.

5. Admissions, Eligibility and Enrolment

Information on the website is intended to help families understand the school's admission process and educational programmes.
Submitting an enquiry, attending a school tour or completing an admission application does not guarantee admission.
Admissions are subject to applicable eligibility requirements, approved admission policies, relevant assessment procedures, availability of places and applicable laws.
Where assessments or interactions are part of the admission process, they will be conducted in accordance with applicable educational regulations, including any statutory restrictions on admission screening.
Admission is confirmed only through the school's authorised admission and enrolment procedures.
The applicable admission offer, enrolment agreement and approved school policies will govern the terms of admission.

6. International Admissions and Immigration Requirements

TRIO World Academy welcomes applications from families residing in India and overseas.
Parents or guardians of international applicants are responsible for providing accurate nationality, passport, visa and immigration information where required.
Admission of foreign nationals may be subject to applicable Indian immigration and regulatory requirements.
Where legally required, the school may submit prescribed student enrolment or accommodation information to authorised immigration and government authorities.
Parents and international students are responsible for complying with applicable visa, residence and registration conditions, with the school providing relevant institutional documentation or assistance where appropriate.
The school cannot guarantee the issuance, renewal or approval of any visa, residence permit or immigration authorisation by a government authority.

7. IB Programmes and Academic Requirements

TRIO World Academy offers authorised IB programmes in accordance with the relevant IB programme standards, rules and assessment procedures.
Students and parents are expected to understand and comply with applicable programme requirements, including academic integrity, assessment submissions, deadlines and other academic obligations.
IB Diploma subject selections, assessment arrangements, examination registration and certification are subject to the relevant IB regulations and the school's approved academic procedures.
Where necessary, relevant student information and academic work may be submitted to the IB through its authorised systems.
Such submissions will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and the relevant IB rules.
The school will provide appropriate information about programme requirements, assessment procedures, inclusion arrangements and available academic appeals or complaints processes.

8. Cambridge Programmes and Examination Requirements

The school's Cambridge programmes are administered in accordance with applicable Cambridge International Education requirements.
Cambridge IGCSE examination registration, subject choices, assessments, coursework, grading and certification are subject to the relevant Cambridge regulations.
Students and parents must provide accurate information required for examination registration and administration.
Relevant student information and assessment materials may be shared with Cambridge and authorised assessment providers in accordance with applicable privacy and examination requirements.
Examination results and qualifications are issued in accordance with the relevant examining body's procedures.

9. Academic Results, University Guidance and Recognition

TRIO World Academy is committed to providing strong academic guidance and supporting students in preparing for further education.
Information regarding examination results, academic achievements, university offers and graduate destinations is provided for informational purposes.
Past academic performance or university placements do not guarantee a particular examination result, university offer, scholarship or admission outcome for an individual student.
University admission and recognition of academic qualifications are determined by the relevant institutions and authorities and may vary by country, programme, subject combination and year.
Students and parents are encouraged to verify specific university entrance and qualification-recognition requirements.
The school provides guidance and support but cannot guarantee decisions made independently by universities, examination bodies or government authorities.

10. Academic Integrity and Student Work

TRIO World Academy promotes honesty, responsible research, appropriate referencing and respect for intellectual property.
Students are expected to comply with the school's Academic Integrity Policy and applicable IB and Cambridge academic-integrity requirements.
Plagiarism, unauthorised assistance, examination misconduct and other academic-integrity violations will be handled under the relevant school and examination-board procedures.
Students generally retain copyright in their original academic and creative work, subject to applicable laws and the relevant assessment regulations.
Submission of student work to the IB or Cambridge may involve permissions or licence arrangements specified by the relevant examining body.
The school will provide appropriate information and seek required permissions where applicable.
Public promotional use of identifiable student work, photographs or recordings will be handled separately from mandatory academic assessment requirements.

11. Child Protection and Safeguarding

TRIO World Academy is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful and supportive environment for students.
The school follows applicable child-protection requirements, including the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, relevant Karnataka Government requirements and applicable IB safeguarding expectations.
The school maintains procedures for identifying, recording and responding to child-safety concerns, including abuse, bullying, harassment and other threats to wellbeing.
Where a sexual offence under POCSO is known or reasonably apprehended, it must be reported to the Special Juvenile Police Unit or local police as required by law.
Internal school procedures do not replace or delay mandatory reporting obligations.
The school will take appropriate measures to protect the safety, dignity, privacy and legally protected identity of children involved in safeguarding matters.
Further information is available in the school's Safeguarding Policy and other relevant school policies.

12. Student Rights, Inclusion and Wellbeing

TRIO World Academy seeks to provide an inclusive learning environment that respects students' dignity, cultural backgrounds, individual needs and wellbeing.
The school operates subject to applicable provisions of Indian educational and child-protection laws, including the Right to Education Act, 2009, the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and relevant Karnataka regulations, to the extent applicable.
The school does not permit corporal punishment or mental harassment of children.
Support for students with additional learning or assessment requirements will be considered in accordance with the school's policies, available resources, applicable law and relevant IB or Cambridge requirements.
Nothing in these Website Terms and Conditions limits statutory rights or protections available to children or parents.

13. Fees, Payments and Refunds

School fees, examination charges, transport fees, boarding charges and other applicable payments will be governed by the school's officially communicated fee structure and approved policies.
Payment schedules, refunds, withdrawals and financial obligations will be governed by the applicable admission or enrolment agreement, approved policies and relevant laws.
Where online payment services are provided, transactions may be processed through authorised third-party payment providers.
Any applicable payment-provider terms will be made available through the relevant service.
Use of this website does not independently create an enrolment contract or alter existing contractual or statutory rights.

14. Boarding and Residential Facilities

Where boarding services are offered, admission to residential facilities will be subject to availability, eligibility and the school's approved boarding policies.
Parents and students must comply with the applicable residential arrangements, safety procedures and authorised leave requirements.
Relevant personal information may be collected for supervision, health, safeguarding, emergency communication and other legitimate residential purposes.
International boarding students may also be subject to applicable immigration and accommodation-reporting requirements.
Boarding services, charges, responsibilities and withdrawal arrangements will be governed by the relevant approved boarding documentation.

15. Student Privacy and Data Protection

Personal information collected through the website, admission forms and school-related services will be handled in accordance with the school's Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
This may include relevant information shared with IB, Cambridge, authorised educational service providers and competent government authorities for legitimate educational, administrative, examination and statutory purposes.
Where parental or lawful guardian consent is required, it will be obtained through the applicable process.
The school's Privacy Policy explains the relevant data categories, purposes, recipients, security measures and available privacy rights.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions gives the school unrestricted permission to use or disclose personal information.

16. Photographs, Videos, Podcasts and Other Media

The school may publish photographs, videos, articles, artwork and other materials relating to school activities, subject to applicable privacy, copyright and consent requirements.
Where required, appropriate parental or guardian permission will be obtained for identifiable public or promotional use of student media.
Visitors may share links to publicly available school pages for lawful personal and informational purposes.
Reproduction, commercial use or redistribution of protected content may require permission from the relevant rights holder.
Public availability of student content does not authorise misuse or unrestricted redistribution of identifiable personal information.

17. Intellectual Property and Branding

Unless otherwise stated, the original text, photographs, designs, graphics, logos and other materials on this website are owned by, licensed to or used with permission by TRIO World Academy or the respective rights holders.
The TRIO name, logos and associated branding may not be used without appropriate authorisation in a manner that falsely implies affiliation, endorsement or sponsorship.
IB and Cambridge names, marks, logos and programme materials remain subject to the intellectual-property and trademark requirements of their respective organisations.
The school's authorisation or programme affiliation does not transfer ownership of those organisations' intellectual property to the school or website visitors.
Nothing in these terms restricts lawful quotation, reporting, educational use or other exceptions permitted by applicable intellectual-property law.

18. External Websites and Third-Party Services

The website may contain links to external educational resources, examination systems, payment services, admission forms, school-management platforms and social media websites.
These services may operate under their own terms and privacy policies.
While the school aims to provide appropriate links, third-party content and availability may not always be within its direct control.
Where third parties process information on behalf of the school, the school will fulfil its applicable data-protection responsibilities.
Visitors are encouraged to review the relevant terms and privacy information before submitting personal information to external services.

19. Careers and Recruitment

Information regarding employment opportunities is provided for prospective applicants.
Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or offer of employment.
Applications, professional credentials, references and other recruitment information will be handled in accordance with applicable law and the school's privacy practices.
Employment offers, eligibility verification, immigration arrangements and terms of service will be governed by applicable employment documents and legal requirements.
The school does not authorise third parties to demand payment from applicants in exchange for guaranteed employment opportunities.
Applicants are encouraged to verify recruitment communications through the school's official contact channels.

20. Website Availability and Security

The school endeavours to maintain a reliable, functional and secure website.
However, access may occasionally be affected by maintenance, technical faults, security incidents or circumstances outside the school's reasonable control.
The school may modify, suspend or restrict website functions where reasonably necessary for maintenance, security or lawful operation.
To the extent permitted by law, the school will not be responsible for losses arising solely from circumstances outside its reasonable control.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes liability or statutory responsibilities that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded.

21. Information Submitted by Visitors

Visitors submitting information through website forms or communications are expected to provide accurate and relevant details.
Users should not submit confidential or personal information belonging to another person without appropriate authority.
Information submitted through the website will be handled for the relevant stated purpose and in accordance with the school's Privacy Policy and applicable law.
Submission of information does not grant the school unrestricted ownership of user-created content or personal data.

22. Changes to These Terms and Conditions

The school may periodically update these Terms and Conditions to reflect changes in website services, operations or applicable legal requirements.
The latest version and effective date will be made available on the website.
Where material changes require additional notice or acceptance under applicable law, the school will follow the relevant requirements.
Changes to website terms will not override statutory rights or separately agreed enrolment conditions.

23. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of India.
Subject to applicable laws and mandatory jurisdictional provisions, disputes specifically concerning the use of this website will be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions restricts rights or remedies available under applicable educational, child-protection, consumer, data-protection, employment or other relevant laws.

24. Contact Information

For questions regarding the website or these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

TRIO World Academy
Managed by: TRIO VIDYAKKENDRA PRIVATE LIMITED
Address: Kodigehalli Main Road, Sahakar Nagar, Bengaluru – 560092, Karnataka, India.
Telephone: +91 80 40611222
Website: www.trioworldacademy.com