LESSONS AND FEES

1. There will be an average of 12 lessons per term
2. Lessons missed by pupils will not be credited. There will be no credit for leave taken by pupils during a term. In exceptional circumstances carry over credit will be permitted (doctor’s note to be provided in COVID-19 related event).
3. Should a lesson be cancelled due to circumstances beyond the control of a teacher, they will take all reasonable steps to make it up. ELP cannot guarantee that this will be possible. Lessons not given due to the teacher’s unavailability will not be payable- a refund will be given.
4. If you wish to discontinue lessons: a. Written notice must be given to the school’s director (Kat Perdikomati) by half term to take effect from the end of that term. b. The teacher must also be notified. 4 weeks notice is required.

5. ELP and its teachers reserve the right to discontinue lessons at any time.
6. For new pupils: trial period is 2 sessions. During this period, for any cancellations/to discontinue lessons, please provide 48 hours notice otherwise the lesson will be billable. After the end of the trial period, the above terms and conditions apply for all ELP pupils (terms 1-5 AND 7-14)
7. All pupils (new and continuing) are required to pay annual subscription fee of GBP20 upon joining/start of the school year.
8. ELP will remain closed during half term breaks, holidays (Christmas, Easter, summer-after July). If you require a lesson during those dates, please contact the director in advance.
9. Any late payments of tuition fees (more than 15 days from date due) will be automatically charged 15% interest fees on total due. A new invoice will be issued.
10. If you arrive late for your lesson, we are sorry but will be unable to offer you extension of your booked session. Your lesson will end at the pre-agreed time due to the 10mins gap required in between lessons. Please avoid arriving early either, as overlaps of students arriving and departing must be avoided.
11. All students/parents agree to abide by our Health and Safety policy and Risk Assessment by signing this document.
12. For participation at recitals/performances/public engagements/competitions/graded exams etc, you will need the consent of your tutor. Please do not enter any exams/competitions without discussing with us first.
13. This agreement is binding between ELP and the student. It does not form an agreement with the tutor directly. ELP tutors are unavailable for private lessons outside ELP.
14. This contract remains valid in perpetuity until a student cancels as per the guidelines stipulated above.
15. Our tutors are DBS checked and vetted.
16. We are unable to offer discounts for pre-pay or any other form of concessions/special deals.
17. Gift vouchers are available, please get in touch to enquire.
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PAYMENTS

• Fees will be reviewed annually.
• Termly or half termly to East London Piano’s bank account (NOT to the tutors directly)
• Pupils must pay for music and external examination fees (upon agreement) and also accessories such as strings, rosin and reeds

ELP INSTRUMENTAL LESSON FEES

SEPTEMBER 2023-JULY 2024

1. There are 3 terms per academic year

• GBP 26/30mins (individual tuition face to face & online)
• GBP 50/60mins (individual tuition face to face & online)
• GBP 14/30 mins (per person, groups of 2 people +, face to face & online )
• GBP 27/60 mins (per person, groups of 2 people +, face to face & online)

At East London Piano, our primary concern is providing our pupils with top quality music education. Our tutors are highly qualified and experienced and are enthusiastic about coaching young (and older) budding musicians.

PUPIL FORM

Please ensure that you have read and understood the attached Terms and Conditions before returning the form to your teacher.

I agree to the terms and conditions dated SEPTEMBER 2023 and understand these will be applicable for the duration of lessons with ELP.

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Address to which all communications should be sent

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Information about the ‘cooling off’ period and the exercise of the right to cancel during it

You have the right to cancel this contract within 14 days (the ‘cooling off’ period) without giving any reason. The cooling off period will expire after 14 days from the day of the conclusion of the contract. To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform us of your decision to cancel this contract by a clear statement (e.g. a letter sent by post or e-mail). You may use the model cancellation form below, but it is not obligatory. To meet the cancellation deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right to cancel before the cooling off period has expired.

Effects of cancellation during the ‘cooling off’ period

If you cancel this contract during the cooling off period, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you unless you requested us to begin the performance of services during the cooling off period. We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to cancel this contract. We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of the reimbursement. If you requested us to begin the performance of services during the cancellation period, you shall pay us for the Lessons provided.

Cancellation Form

To : East London Piano / Kat Perdikomati, MD

I/We* hereby give notice that I/We* cancel my/our* contract of sale for the supply of the following service(s):

Name of student(s) : …………………………………………………………………………………

Address of student(s) : ………………………………………………………………………………

Signature of student(s): ……………………………………………………………………………..

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