(For www.initianovaacademy.com)
(Effective Date: [04 December 2025)
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Initia Nova Academy website and all services provided by Stella Learning Academy (Pty) Ltd, trading as Initia Nova Academy (“the Academy”, “we”, “our”, “us”).
By accessing our website, enrolling in our programs, or using any of our educational services, you agree to comply with these Terms.
If you do not agree, you should discontinue use of our website and services.
Initia Nova Academy is a private educational provider and GED® Preparation Centre operating under Stella Learning Academy (Pty) Ltd.
We offer:
Self-paced academic support
GED® preparation
Foundation and intermediate support programs
MobyMax® and Essential Education® access
Tutoring sessions and structured learning pathways
The Academy is not a CAPS or IEB mainstream school and does not issue the National Senior Certificate.
This is clearly stated in the Handbook’s orientation section.
By using our website or services, you confirm that:
You are 18 or older, or
You are the parent/guardian enrolling a minor, or
You are a student aged 13+ with parental consent
You agree to abide by the rules, expectations, and procedures presented in both these Terms and the official Initia Nova Learner’s Handbook (2026/27).
Initia Nova Academy provides supportive educational services, including:
Academic instruction
Lesson facilitation
Online learning access
Assessment preparation
Digital learning tools
The Handbook outlines these expectations and responsibilities.
We do not control or administer:
GED® exams themselves
GED® exam fees
Pearson Vue policies
External testing centre requirements
All official GED® testing is conducted through third-party authorised centres.
By enrolling, students agree to abide by the Code of Conduct, including:
✔ Respectful behaviour
✔ No bullying or discrimination
✔ Safe, appropriate digital behaviour
✔ Compliance with disciplinary procedures
The Code of Conduct applies on-site and online.
Violations may result in disciplinary action, suspension, or expulsion.
(Sections 2 & 5 of the Handbook)
Students are required to attend scheduled classes, tutoring, online sessions, and assessments as outlined in the Attendance Policy.
Repeated lateness or absence may affect academic standing or enrolment status.
(Section 3 of the Handbook)
Students must use digital tools responsibly and comply with:
Digital citizenship rules
Online behaviour expectations
Device usage rules
Sharing explicit content, unauthorised recordings, harassment, and misuse of platforms are strictly prohibited.
(Section 2 & Section 10.8)
All fees must be paid according to the Academy's published tuition schedule.
Fees are non-refundable unless specified in writing.
GED® exam fees are priced in USD and converted to ZAR at current exchange rates.
Non-payment may result in suspension of services or termination of enrolment.
Students must complete all tests, assignments, and exams honestly and independently.
Academic misconduct includes:
Plagiarism
Copying
Cheating
AI misuse
Fabrication
Impersonation
Consequences for misconduct include:
0 marks, suspension, disciplinary hearing, or expulsion.
(Section 4 & Section 6)
Students and visitors must adhere to Initia Nova's safety procedures including:
Evacuation protocols
Lockdown protocols
First aid reporting
Campus behaviour expectations
(Section 9 of the Handbook)
Initia Nova Academy complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
We collect and store necessary information including:
Learner and parent details
Academic records
Medical/emergency info
Attendance and disciplinary data
Digital platform usage
We will never sell or share your information for marketing purposes.
Data is shared only when legally required or for academic services (e.g., GED® testing).
Full details are available in Section 10: Data Protection & Privacy Policy.
AI tools may be used only under educator guidance.
Using AI to produce full assignments without permission counts as academic dishonesty.
(Section 11)
Students may not upload private information into AI platforms.
Initia Nova Academy is not liable for:
Loss of personal property
Unauthorised use of digital devices
Internet issues on the user’s side
External exam scheduling, pricing, or results
Personal injury caused by misconduct
Academic outcomes dependent on student participation
Users may not:
Copy website content
Misuse our branding, graphics, or intellectual property
Attempt to hack or damage the website
Upload harmful or illegal materials
All website content belongs to Initia Nova Academy under Stella Learning Academy (Pty) Ltd.
We may update these Terms at any time.
Updates will be posted on this page and communicated where necessary.
Continued use of our website or services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
📧 carlak@initianovaacademy.com
📞 +27 (76) 075 7275
📍 Century City, Cape Town, South Africa