Can't you just 'fail' the interview? Presumably they'd have to give you your money back if they won't let you on the course.
I'd be contacting the small claims bureau ASAP. And the police.
What gets me is, why would anyone pay upfront xxxxx$ for a course they may or may NOT be accepted into, without any knowledge of the curriculum or written info????
Quote Forrest Gump, " Stupid is as stupid does."
It's a long shot but is the Centre registered with the EDB?
Thanks Natfixit and Flat Hunter for your feedback. Appreciate it. I'm not sure if the Centre is registered with the EDB but will check it out.
If you signed a document in Chinese I'm assuming you may be screwed. The 'interview' was probably part of the enticement, to make you feel special/ privileged - I'm sure everyone gets accepted. Maybe if you make enough fuss they'll give you a refund but I doubt you're legally entitled.