Tuition and Policies

Registration & Fees

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• A $50 registration fee applies to new students.
• An annual re-registration fee of $50 per student (maximum $120 per family) applies for returning piano and guitar students, due by May 31, to secure enrollment for the Fall Term.

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Lesson Schedules & Tuition

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• Lessons must take place at the student’s regularly scheduled time.
• Tuition is paid by term:
  
  • Fall (Term 1): September – December
  • Winter (Term 2): January – March
  • Spring (Term 3): April – June
• Fees for each term are based on the number of lessons set by the teacher.
• Summer lessons are arranged based on individual faculty availability.

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Payment & Refunds

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• Full payment is due at the start of each term.
• Payments may include one post-dated cheque (dated the 15th of the following month).
• NSF Cheques: A $20 service charge applies to each returned cheque.
• The School does not offer refunds, credits, or makeup lessons for missed or cancelled lessons, except in cases of prolonged illness.

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Missed Lessons & Cancellations

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• The School is under no obligation to provide refunds, credits, or to make up missed or cancelled lessons, except in the case of prolonged illness.
• In the event a teacher needs to miss a lesson, the lesson will be rescheduled or a substitute will be arranged.
• Any and all exceptions are to be discussed with teachers on an individual basis.

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Withdrawal Policy

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• Private Lessons (Piano, Guitar, Theory): Requires one month’s notice in writing to the School for withdrawal at any time.
• Theory Classes: No refunds for withdrawals after the class begins.
• Enrichment Programs:
  
  • Withdrawals within two weeks before the start date are subject to a $10 administration fee.
  • No refunds after the class begins.