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Fees, HIRE, PAYMENT

Tuition Fees

For tuition fees, see the table below.

Courses include compulsory enrolment in at least one group activity from the second year of tuition. The cost for this activity is included in the tuition fee. Students may enrol in any number of activities for this one fee.

First-year students are encouraged to join the Choir and/or Music Mind Games.

Classes & Courses
Fees
Class tuition
$550 
Individual tuition (20 minute lessons)
$800 
Individual tuition (30 minute lessons)
$1,100 
Orchestras, ensembles, choir and Music Mind Games only
$290
Theory of music
By arrangement with tutor
Examination Charges
Fees
Examination
Set by examining board
Aural classes
$75 
Exam accompaniment and rehearsal
$75 

Instrument Hire

Instrument Hire
Fees
One year, per instrument
$140 
Half year, per instrument
$80 
The Academy has the following instruments for hire
  • cello
  • clarinet
  • double bass
  • flute
  • trumpet
  • Violin
Preference is given to beginners and junior students. The charge for instrument hire covers depreciation, hire and some repairs (see the hire agreement for details). The Academy can source instruments from elsewhere if needed.

If you are not learning your instrument through the Academy and need to hire an instrument from us (receiving lessons elsewhere, or just participating in a ensemble or orchestra), then the hire charge will be determined by the Musical Director and shall be in line with other market charges.

Payment of Fees

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  1. The closing date for enrolments and the payment of fees is Friday 7 February 2020.
  2. The Academy reserves the right to impose a late fee of $20.00 per student after this date.
  3. Payment may be paid via regular instalments by arrangement with the Administration Manager upon enrolment day. 
  4. Without exception, fees must be paid by the due date, or lessons will cease immediately.
  5. If lessons cease under clause 4, or the student discontinues lessons for any other reason, payment of the fees for 2020 is still required in full.

METHODS OF PAYMENT

Fees may be paid:
  • in person, during the open day on Friday, 31 January 2020.
  • by Internet banking: number 03-0674-0080449-00
  • by instalments, but see clauses 3 to 5 under terms and conditions above
  • by post: NCAM, PO Box 382, Rangiora

INSTALMENTS SCHEDULE FOR 2020


Instalment

Pay by
Class
Instrument Hire +
Individual (20 Mins)
Instrument Hire +
Individual (30 Mins)
Instrument Hire +
Term 1
17 February
$150
$200
$350
Term 2
09 April
​$150
$200
$250
Term 3
03 July
$150
$200
​$250
Term 4
25 September
$100
$200
$250
Note: Add $20 late fee if enrolling after Friday 7th February 2020.