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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 or Part Time 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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| 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 so wish. |
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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. All lessons at the Academy are
Practical Applications. We do not use any form of internet or computer software,
magazines or text books to teach any of our lessons. All designs used by the
students are of their own creation.
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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.
International students are subject to a further charge of approximately 10% on
all school fees (INT), excluding Tier 4 Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies
cost.
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| Disabled
Students
At the London Academy, we aim to provide equal opportunities for all our
students. We encourage applications from disabled people. We are committed to
breaking down any barriers that prevent successful and enjoyable learning, and
aim to respond positively and flexibly to the needs of the disabled students.
Disabled students are welcomed at the Academy and we aim to provide suitable
access and facilities to enable a high standard of practical education.
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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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| Course fees are subject to change at
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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 or Part Time 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. Any International Student who fails to
attend their course appropriately, the Home Office will be notified under the
Home Office Immigration Rules for Students.
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