STUDENT POLICIES & COMMITMENTS
IN-HOME STUDENTS ONLY:
PAYMENTS
Tuition for each month is set regardless the number of weeks in the month, and based upon enrollment for 36 weeks of private lessons from September to June. Post-dated cheques or scheduled e-transfers are required for each month or the full term. Please date for the 1st of the month and made payable to “Shirley Chen”.
*Rate increase will occur at the beginning of each school year.
- Please provide 48 hours notice if they are unable to attend a regularly scheduled lesson, as courtesy. Make-up weeks will be allotted in the year.
- With the exception of RCM students, who must make up their lesson in the month or alternatively, through email recording.
- There will be no regular lessons during the week of Christmas Break and March Break. These week will be opened for make-up lessons.
- Full enrolment is required from Sept-June. Termination of lessons with 30 days written notice for emergency situations only.
- Please be respectful and commit to your regular reserved lesson time, and arrive at each lesson punctually, well-prepared, and with all necessary materials. If you arrive five minutes late, your lesson is five minutes shorter.
- Students agree to make every attempt to practice (at least 3-5 days a week) and complete homework assigned by the teacher to ensure proper advancement and musical development.
- Students are responsible for payment of books required throughout the year. Books may be purchased by the parent or the teacher as mutually arranged.
IN-HOME STUDENTS ONLY:
- Your regular time slots is reserved for the entire year for travelling and organizational purposes. If you are not home for your reserved lesson time, the teacher will wait 10 minutes at your home or the lesson is considered forfeited.
- Every effort is made for a permanent schedule change once requested. It can be tricky due to restricted schedules, routes, and locations.
PAYMENTS
Tuition for each month is set regardless the number of weeks in the month, and based upon enrollment for 36 weeks of private lessons from September to June. Post-dated cheques or scheduled e-transfers are required for each month or the full term. Please date for the 1st of the month and made payable to “Shirley Chen”.
*Rate increase will occur at the beginning of each school year.