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School Policy

Payment of Fees from September to June

  • Monthly Post-dated Cheques: All cheques written to BCCM, dated the first of each month, and given to the BCCM office.

  • Monthly Pre-authorized Debit: 10 equal payments on the FIRST of each month from September - June. A void cheque is required.

  • Full Tuition Payment: Credit, Debit, Cheque or Cash. (Visa & MasterCard can be accepted via telephone at 604-299-2984)

Payment of Fees for Summer School Term

Fees are payable in advance.

Payment of Fees for Accelerated Theory Courses

Fees are payable in advance.

Fees paid in advance for entire term or year.

Payment is required for the entire term or year in advance in order to secure the student’s time on the schedule for their weekly lessons.

Tax Receipts

BCCM is registered with the British Columbia Ministry of Education as a post-secondary institute which enables it to issue tax-deductible receipts to registered students in accordance with Revenue Canada guidelines.

Punctuality

Students are expected to be on time for their lessons. No extension of lesson time will be granted to those who are late.

Attendance and Missed Lessons

Students are expected to attend their lessons regularly, on a weekly basis. If a student gives notification of the inability to attend a lesson we regret that there will be no refund or a reduction of fees.

In the event of an unavoidable absence by the student, such as accident or illness (a Doctor’s note required), a minimum of 24 hours notice must be given to the teacher, of the student’s inability to attend a lesson in order for a makeup lesson to be considered.

Any missed lesson time, if warranted, must be made up before the end of the school year (June 30). Missed lesson time can not be “banked” for credit and will not be rolled-over to the summer months.

If a lesson is cancelled by the teacher, it will be made up at a mutually convenient time for the student and the teacher. Check with your teacher regarding their studio policy about the number of makeup lessons allowed during the course of the school year.

Missed Theory Classes

Due to the nature of a strict theory course calendar, there are no makeup lessons available for class theory lessons of two or more students and fees are not reduced for missed lessons. However, students will be given a copy of all notes or handouts that were used during the class.

Cancellation Policy

In the event lessons are to be discontinued, 30 days notice in writing is required to be given to both the teacher and the office. Notification must be given on or before the first lesson of the month and the 30-day period will commence from the first lesson of the month. In lieu of 30 days notice, one month of fees is required. If a credit card refund is forthcoming, a processing fee of 10% of the remaining balance will be charged.

School Term

The BC Conservatory of Music is open for instruction all year round with the regular school year being from September 1st to June 30th and Summer School from July 1st to August 26th, this coming year.

School Resumes

Each year school resumes for class and private lessons on the first day after Labour Day.

Statutory Holidays

The Conservatory is open on most statutory holidays and students are expected to attend lessons at their regular scheduled time unless  arrangements have been made in advance directly with the teacher to have the lesson re-scheduled to another day.