Grade 7–9 Guarantee

STEMpath Academy offers a Grade 7–9 guarantee for students who fully engage with the programme and sit their GCSE exams in Summer 2028.

If a student meets the programme conditions but does not achieve the expected grades in the GCSE STEM subjects studied with us, families may be eligible for a partial or full refund of Year 11 tuition fees.

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At a glance

  • • Applies to GCSE STEM subjects taken with STEMpath Academy
  • • Student must follow the full programme and sit exams in Summer 2028
  • • Expectations for attendance, homework and assessments must be met
  • • Refund of Year 11 tuition fees for the subject or subjects if grades are below the guarantee threshold (does not inlcude the Exam Support fee)

What the Guarantee Covers

The guarantee applies to the GCSE STEM subjects studied with STEMpath Academy (Edexcel IGCSE Biology, Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry, Edexcel IGCSE Physics, Edexcel IGCSE Maths and AQA Further Maths), for students who meet the programme requirements, including maintaining attendance, completing homework, and keeping all fee payments up to date.

Covered

  • GCSE results in STEM subjects taught by STEMpath Academy.
  • Students enrolled on the full two-year programme starting May 2026, inlcuding the Exam Suport period.
  • Students who sit their GCSE exams in the Summer 2028 series.
  • Refunds relating to Year 11 tuition fees, based on final GCSE grades.

Not covered

  • Exam entry fees charged by external exam centres.
  • Fees for subjects not taught by STEMpath Academy (e.g. partner-provider subjects).
  • Technology costs, printing, or equipment.
  • Any years other than Year 11 tuition fees and any non-tuition charges.

Conditions for the Guarantee

To be eligible for the Grade 7–9 guarantee, students must meet all of the programme conditions below. These are in place to ensure that the guarantee is fair and that students have fully engaged with the support offered.

Enrolment & Age

  • Student is academic Year 9 in September 2026.
  • Minimum age 13 at the start on September 2026.
  • Proof of name and age (photo ID) provided at enrolment.

Lesson and Homeowrk Expectations

  • At least 90% lesson attendance across the programme, unless absence is authorised in writing by STEMpath Academy.
  • Video must be on for registration at the start of all lessons.
  • Active participation in all lessons using microphone and/or chat when asked.
  • At least 90% of homework attempted and submitted on time.
  • Homework submitted as a single PDF per assignment, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Tests & Assessments

  • Termly assessments: completed under online exam conditions with video on, students and workspace visible and printed papers.
  • Passing mark of 70% in termly assessments, with one retake available per assessment if needed before the next term, at a time and date determined by STEMpath Academy.
  • Passing mark of 70% in half-termly tests completed as set, with one retake available per test within a two week peridod, at a time and date determined by STEMpath Academy.

Fees & Payments

  • All fees, including deposits, termly tuition fees and the exam-support fee, must be paid in full and on time.
  • Payments must follow the schedule provided at enrolment.
  • Late or missed payments will void eligibility for the Grade 7–9 guarantee.

Exam Entry & Proof of Results

The guarantee is linked to GCSE results from the Summer 2028 exam series. We therefore need clear evidence of exam entry and outcomes.

Exam Entry Requirements

  • Student must be entered for exams for the specific subject and board studied with STEMpath Academy in the Summer 2028 series.
  • Proof of registration from an official exam centre must be provided by the end of February 2028 (for example, an email confirmation from the exam centre, using an offical company email).
  • Please ensure the exam centre is willing to confirm entry and results to STEMpath Academy, with your permission, if we contact them.

Proof of Results

  • In the event of a refund request, families must supply official proof of grades from the exam centre (for example, the statement of results).
  • STEMpath Academy may verify these details directly with the exam centre by phone or visit. Please ensure the exam centre is willing to confirm entry and results to STEMpath Academy, with your permission, if we contact them.
  • Refund decisions are based on the official grades recorded by the exam centre.

Refund Levels

The guarantee is applied on a subject-by-subject basis. Only the Year 11 fees for the STEM subject or subjects where the final grade is below 7 are eligible for refund; fees for subject or subjects where Grade 7–9 is achieved are not refunded.

Where all conditions are met but the final GCSE results in STEM subjects do not reach the expected standard, families may be eligible for a refund of Year 11 tuition fees for the subject or subjects as follows:

Below Grade 4

If a student fulfils all programme conditions but achieves below Grade 4 in the GCSE STEM subject or subjects studied with STEMpath Academy:

→ The family will receive a full refund of Year 11 tuition fees for that subject or subjects.

Grades 4–6

If a student fulfils all programme conditions but achieves final grades between 4 and 6 in the GCSE STEM subject or subjects studied with STEMpath Academy:

→ The family will receive a 50% refund of Year 11 tuition fees for that subject or subjects.

“‘Year 11 tuition fees’ refers only to the standard Year 11 term fees and does not include the separate £490 exam-support fee.”

How to Request a Refund Under the Guarantee

If you believe your child meets the guarantee conditions but has not achieved the expected GCSE grades, please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Contact Us

Email STEMpath Academy on the day of receiving GCSE results, stating that you wish to request a refund under the Grade 7–9 guarantee and listing the subject or subjects you want the refund for.

Step 2: Provide Evidence

You will be asked to provide:

  • Official statement of results from the exam centre.
  • Any additional information required to confirm that programme conditions were met.

Once all information has been reviewed and results are confirmed by the exam center, any refund due will be processed to the fee-payer named on the original enrolment documentation.

A Partnership Aimed at High Achievement

The Grade 7–9 guarantee is designed to reflect a genuine partnership between families, students and STEMpath Academy. When students attend, participate and complete their work consistently, we are confident in their ability to achieve strong STEM results.

If you have any questions about how the guarantee works or whether it applies to your situation, please contact us before enrolling.

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