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.

Any course at the Academy can be taken Full or Part Time Classes. Class times are as follows:

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.

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 15% on all school fees (INT).

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. The Academy must be informed if a student has any form of disability prior to enrolment and commencement of their course.

All courses at the Academy are subject to enrolment fees:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.