🎓 Education · Awareness case
Language School Enrollment Contract and Rights of Foreign Students · Yalla China
🤝 Governing law: قانون التعليم الخاص / Private Education Promotion Law (2018 Amendment) + Consumer Rights Law
The Consumer Rights Protection Law (2013) and Private Education Promotion Law (revised 2018) protect foreign students' rights in language schools, including refund rights in case of school closure or failure to fulfill obligations.
Illustrative, general educational examples — not real specific facts and not legal advice; for awareness only. For an actual situation, consult a licensed lawyer.
Under the Private Education Promotion Law (revised 2018) and Consumer Rights Law (2013): language schools are obligated to: (1) provide a clear written contract detailing services provided, amounts paid, and refund policy; (2) maintain a guarantee fund for closure cases. Student refund rights: (a) withdrawal within 7 days: full refund; (b) sudden school closure: file a complaint with the local education authority. Legal precedence: students are classified as unsecured creditors in school bankruptcy cases. Practical advice: avoid full advance payment for long courses; pay in monthly installments where possible.
🎓 The lesson / takeaway
Read the refund policy carefully before enrollment. Verify the school's license via the local education authority before paying any fees.
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026