When

Enrolments are taken from November to January for whole-year or semester one courses and in June for semester two. Late enrolments may be accepted at other times, depending on class availability, and a late fee may apply. Please enrol as early as possible, as there are entry limitations for some courses and preference will be given to those enrolling early.

How

Send one completed enrolment form per student to the CSM office, accompanied by payment of at least one term's fees. Visa or Mastercard are accepted and EFTPOS is available in the office. Those who are unable to pay fees in full should contact the Office with a view to obtaining approval to pay by instalments. The School reserves the right to decline applications to pay by instalment; for example where previous problems have arisen due to late or non-payment of agreed instalments. Instalments must be by regular weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments, preferably by automatic payment, and must be paid in full by April 30 for Semester One courses and September 30 for Semester 2 and Whole Year courses.

Financial assistance

Financial Assistance is available in special cases and applications should be completed on the relevant form and submitted with the completed enrolment form by 1 March.

Instrument hire

Instrument hire fees must be paid and a Hire Agreement completed before an instrument can be issued.

Conditions of enrolment

• The School reserves the right to decline enrolments.
• Enrolments are for a minimum of one semester.
• Students will be permitted to enrol only if all their fees for previous years have been paid in full.
• The Christchurch School of Music is not a school in terms of the Education Act, and fees are not optional. Students will not be permitted to attend classes or participate in performing groups unless their fees have been paid in full (or appropriate arrangements to pay those fees have been made with the Office Administrator). Normal business methods will be used to recover outstanding debts.

After enrolling

Once students have been allocated to classes and performing groups, they will be notified of their tuition class(es) and performing group(s), along with venues and times.

Withdrawals & refunds

Students wishing to withdraw must complete a Withdrawal Form by 28 February (or July 31 for Semester 2 courses). Except in very special circumstances fees for Whole Year and Semester 1 courses will not be refunded or remitted after February 28. Semester 2 fees will not be refunded after July 31. Enrolments are for a minimum of one semester and single-term refunds will not be given. All refunds are at the discretion of the Finance Committee and will be subject to an administration fee of not less than $25.