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| ADMINISTRATION |
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Course Enrolment
Due to our unique style of individual attention, students
are welcome to enrol and commence their course at the Academy
at any time of the year, with the prior approval of the Academy.
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| Daily Time Schedule
Any course at the Academy can be taken Full
Time, Part Time, or by Evening Classes. Class times are as
follows:
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| Full Time |
09:30 to 13:00 |
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14:00 to 17:30 (5 days per week) |
| Part Time |
09:30 to 13:00 |
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14:00 to 17:30 (3 days per week) |
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| Evening Classes |
17:00 to 20:00 (Tuesday & Thursday only) |
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| Full Time students are to attend
5 lessons per week either morning or afternoon. Part Time students
are to attend 3 lessons per week either morning or afternoon,
arranged for any three days per week (Mon - Fri). Morning and
afternoon classes are arranged at the discretion of the student.
Students can also arrange to attend two lessons per day if they
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| Entry
Qualifications/Requirements Students
do not require any special qualifications to join our Academy.
All students with the ability and initiative to learn the
Art of Dressmaking & Designing are welcome to attend.
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| Tuition
In order to create a
better understanding and to attend to the needs of those who
have language difficulties, all students at the Academy are
looked after and attended to on an individual basis. Our exclusive
teaching methods enable students of all age groups and nationalities
to attend our Academy.
Lessons at the Academy are taught on a full
scale and practical level. Only reference notes and graphs
for filing purpose are applied in half scale. All garments
made at the Academy during any course are also made to full
scale and are finished to a professional standard.
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| Examinations
All students are to undertake
an exam at the end of each course. Diplomas and certificates
are awarded to all successful students. Students, who are
attending short courses, must attend their examination before
commencement of further short courses. All examinations are
subject to a £35.00 administration fee.
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| UK Entry
Certificate and Student Visa Overseas students
are required by law to attend a full time course. Overseas
students must note that a certificate of enrolment is only
issued once full fees have been received by the Academy in
advance. Students should also note that the rate of school
fees shown within this prospectus applies to EU/UK students
only. International students will be charged a further 10%
on all school fees. Evening classes can only be attended by
Non Visa students unless they are attending full time courses
elsewhere.
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| Enrolment
Fees All courses at the Academy are subject
to enrolment fees:
| Senior Diploma Course |
£ 95.00 |
| Basic & Advance Diploma |
£ 45.00 |
| Foundation Diploma Course |
£ 35.00 |
| All 6 month courses |
£ 35.00 |
| All 4 month courses |
£ 30.00 |
| All 3 month courses |
£ 25.00 |
| All 2 month courses |
£ 20.00 |
| All short courses |
£ 10.00 |
Enrolment fees are payable at the commencement of each individual
course. Enrolment fees are not refundable or transferable should
the student fail to commence his/her course for any reason.
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| Payment
of School Fees Fees for Basic & Advance
Diploma Courses, Foundation Diploma Courses, and all short
courses must be paid in full in advance prior to commencing
lessons. Fees for Senior Diploma courses can be paid in three
termly instalments, prior to commencement of lessons at the
beginning of each yearly term
The Academy reserves the right to change if necessary fees,
lessons per subject, time schedule and length of courses.
Prior notice will be given to all those attending the Academy
at such time of change. All remaining balances of school fees
are subject to interest charges per month at the discretion
of the Academy.
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| Correspondence
Courses Lessons by correspondence can be arranged
for most courses. Fees for correspondence courses are inclusive
of tuition fees, graphs and notes, all design samples, and
also postage. Original pattern graphs and design samples must
be returned on completion of each lesson.
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| Length
Of Courses All courses provided by the Academy,
whether by correspondence or students who attend the Academy,
can be extended to further lengths depending upon the needs
of the individual. Fees will be charged accordingly.
Only those students who have already had prior knowledge
of the Basic Pattern-Making or Dressmaking courses can attend
the Advance Pattern-Making or Dressmaking courses.
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| Penalty
For Non - Attendance Any Full Time, Part Time,
or Evening registered student of the Academy who fail to complete
their course in the time specified, will be liable to pay
extra fees to complete their course. Students who are suffering
illness must provide a relevant medical doctors certificate
stating the nature of the illness. Those students who fail
to attend their course and do not possess a relevant medical
certificate shall forfeit their time to the Academy. Students
are reminded that for non-attendance fees are not refundable
or transferable.
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