REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2023-2024 LESSON YEAR
The NCM office is open to take in registrations for the new 2023-2024 lesson year. All registrations can be processed via email. Registration forms can be found further down the page for new students. Simply scan the forms back to REGISTRATIONS@NCMUSIC.CA. The office will send you an invoice for the registration and tuition fees along with a pre-authorized payment form if requested. Fees need to be arranged prior to the start of the first scheduled lesson in order to complete the registration process.
MUSIC LESSONS/
The first day of the new lesson year starts on September 5, 2023. For those students and families who may be learning long distance or have reasons why they cannot do in-person lessons, we do offer online lessons. You will need to speak with your instructor and let the office know upon registration. All students must be registered and arrangements for tuition must be in place before the lessons begin.
Throughout the lesson year, you will need to notify the office of any changes to the original registration ex: length of lessons, illness or missing lessons for an extended period of time.
There are hand sensitization stations around the school, and we ask that you use them upon entering the NCM and keep up with frequent hand washing. We will be keeping better cleaning processes in place for the safety and well-being of everyone.
We are excited to welcome everyone back in the fall
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TERMS | CONDITIONS | POLICIES
SCHOOL LESSON YEAR/ STARTS SEPTEMBER 5,2023
The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music enrolls students for either the full School Term (September to June) or the Summer Term ( July to August). Tuition payments are calculated according to the number of lessons in each term.
STATUTORY HOLIDAYS/
The office is closed on all statutory holidays.
Some instructors may elect to come in and teach on statutory holidays. Some instructors have indicated they may not teach on statutory holidays. All tuitions will reflect the preference of each instructor. Please check with your instructor to go over your schedule if you have questions.
Important dates 2023-2024/
The NCM office will be closed during statutory holidays.
This does not affect scheduled lessons.
*In lieu of
Labour Day – Monday, September 4 New Year’s Day – Monday, January 3*
Truth and Reconciliation Day – Friday, September 30 Family Day – Monday, February 19
Thanksgiving Day – Monday, October 9 Spring Break – March 11 – March 22
Remembrance Day – Monday, November 13* Good Friday – Friday, March 29
Winter Holidays – December 22 – January 7 Victoria Day – Monday, May 20
(full school closure, no lessons)
STUDIO (INDIVIDUAL) INSTRUCTION/
Students typically have one lesson per week from September to June, unless alternate arrangements are made directly with the office and instructor. Students may begin individual lessons at any time during the school year.
Students will be referred to an appropriate instructor based on: musical background, goals and availability. Students may request lessons with a specific instructor, but the NCM cannot guarantee availability.
GROUP CLASSES AND ENSEMBLES/
Students in group classes typically begin their studies in September. Classes fill up quickly. If space permits and the instructor agrees, a student may join a class already in progress.
TUITION/
Tuition and other fees must be paid before a student’s first lesson, class or ensemble. There are several ways to pay tuition; cheque, cash, credit card/debit or E-transfer. A monthly payment plan is also available.
Other fees:
* Returned cheque – $30.00 charged for any cheque refused for any reason by the bank.
* Refund processing fee -$25.00
* Late fees* -$10.00 per month
Tuition for summer lessons must be paid prior the first summer lesson being taken.
PAYMENT/
Payment is required at the time of registration for the current term. Method of payments accepted are cheques, debit cards, credit cards, E-transfer or cash. A monthly payment plan is available upon request. There is a form to fill out accompanied by a void cheque or credit card information. The total tuition is paid over equal monthly installments by pre-authorized debit on the 30th of each month, beginning with the first month of enrollment and continuing until the end of the term.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/
Bursary applications are available by request through the office. Bursaries are applied as a discount against tuition fees. Bursaries only cover a portion of tuition costs and are not refundable. Applications are open from June 1 – August 31 yearly.
CANCELLATION POLICY/
Students are expected to be present for all scheduled lessons. There are NO refunds on cancelled lessons by students.
If an instructor cancels a lesson, he/she is obligated to make up that lesson.
The NCM reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or combine classes and to limit registration or change instructors. Should insufficient registration cause the cancellation of a class, fees will be refunded, or the student may transfer to another class if the room is available
REGISTRATION FEE/
The Registration Fee is non-refundable and is due every year. The fee covers the lesson year from September – August.
REFUNDS AND WITHDRAWALS/
Group Classes and Ensembles
Full refunds will be processed by contacting the office a minimum of 72 hours before the program start date (less supply costs). Full refunds are issued when the NCM cancels a program. Refunds will not be given once the course begins, except in cases of illness or injury, accompanied by a doctor’s letter. If a doctor’s letter is produced, a pro-rated refund will be given for the class.
Individual Lessons
All withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing or by email to the office. A two-lesson notice is required to withdraw from individual lessons. In the case of injury or illness only, the two lesson notices will be waived upon receipt of a doctor’s letter. Once notice is received and confirmed by the teacher, then a refund can be processed.
HARASSMENT, PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY/
The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music (“NCM”) recognizes the right of all members of the conservatory community, including administrative staff, faculty, students, and parents, to learn, work, consult and otherwise associate in an environment free from harassment, discrimination, and bullying. The NCM recognizes its role in actively supporting employees’ and contracted faculty’s work to prevent discrimination and harassment of students and their families. The NCM will not tolerate any conduct that could be classified as harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination or bullying, and will make every reasonable effort to ensure that no employee, contracted faculty member, student, or parent is subjected to such behaviours. The NCM complies with the BC Human Rights Code and is committed to providing healthful environments in which fairness and respect are modelled. A detailed Harassment, Privacy and Confidentiality Policy is available by clicking here.
HOW TO REGISTER
Please email registrations@ncmusic.ca or call the NCM office at #250-754-4611 to inquire about lessons
We will arrange a free introductory lesson for you to meet your new instructor.
Once you have met the instructor and you decide to continue with lessons, please contact the office to register prior to the first schedule lessons. We will email you forms to fill out and an invoice showing all registration and tuition fees.