- Submitting a completed Application Form does not constitute an offer of a place or obligation to accept a place when offered.
- Classes run subject to minimum enrolment.
- If the class for which you have registered does not run, you remittance will be returned immediately.
- If the class for which you have registered runs and you are unable to accept the place a deposit of €50 will be required.
- Deposits are non-refundable.
- Places cannot be reserved without a receipt of a completed application form and deposit.
- Once a place has been confirmed and accepted, the full fee is due to secure your child’s place
- An annual re-registration fee is due by the 31st May of each year to secure your child’s place for the next academic year. This fee is an intrinsic part of the annual yearly tuition fee. Failure to comply with this by closing date may result in the student losing their individual place. The registration fee is non-refundable.
- All fees are payable at the commencement of each term. Failure to comply with this may result in suspension of classes until the account has been settled.
- Fees for exam entries in musicianship and instrumental tuition are paid directly to the teacher. All students are notified at the their lesson when they are due.
- Musicianship is compulsory for all students receiving instrumental tuition up to and including Grade VI. However, it is highly recommended that the serious student continue with theory particularly if they are studying for Leaving Certificate and/or intend to study music at third level.
- In Musicianship/Theory, Preparatory Grade – Grade II is taught over 1 academic year and the students sit their exam in May of each year. From Grade III –Grade VIII, the syllabus is taught over three semesters. Consequently, Grade III will take place in December, Grade IV in May, Grade V in December, Grade VI in May, Grade VII in December and Grade VIII in May.
- Lessons cancelled by students regrettably cannot be given later
- If your teacher has to cancel classes due to unavoidable circumstances, these classes will be given later either by extending the semester or organising a mutually convenient time between the teacher and the student/parent.
- All classes take place subject to minimum numbers. Where the minimum number is not reached, the school reserves the right to run / cancel the class. In the event of a class being established that have not met with the required numbers, fees will be altered accordingly to accommodate the smaller group. You reserve the right to accept/decline the place offered.
- It would be appreciated if parents could ensure that their child attends regularly and on time for class as this is of the utmost importance for your child’s enjoyment and success.
- It is expected that parents/guardians will collect their children at the appointed time. There is no provision for supervision of students either before or after their lesson time.
- Should you wish to discuss your child’s progress or indeed any other relevant issue with your child’s teacher, as a courtesy to the next student, this should be done at the commencement of your child’s lesson and not at the commencement of the next student’s lesson.
- Students are expected to behave in an appropriate manner while on the premises. Respect for fellow students, equipment, resources and facilities are imperative.
- All instruments other then piano require accompaniment in examinations. It is the responsibility of the student/parent to organise an accompanist. However, you can discuss this with your teacher and he/she may be able to recommend an accompanist. Accompanist’s fees are the responsibility of the student/parent.
- If a parent decides to remove their child from classes for personal reasons, we regret that fees cannot be refunded. If the student is leaving after a semester has already begun, half of the semester fee is payable to CSM.
