The courses offered at Excel School of Performing Arts are NZQA approved and accredited and students qualify to apply to Study Link for Student Loans and Allowances.  Further details and how and when to apply to Study Link are found in the Information Pack which is sent out to those students who gain a place in the school after a successful audition.

Course fees for 2012 are as follows:

MUSIC MAJOR
Certificate of Performance in Music

Fee       $4,328.21
G.S.T      $649.23
TOTAL  $4,977.44                    

(Includes camp and Student ID card)

DRAMA MAJOR
Certificate of Performance in Drama

Fee       $4,328.21
G.S.T      $649.23
TOTAL  $4,977.44

(Includes camp, ID card and photocopying fee)

DANCE MAJOR

(Includes camp, NZAMD exam fees (Jazz and Contemporary), dance uniform, shoes and ID card)

Music Minor Subjects

If taking an individually tutored music minor subject, the additional cost will be:

Fee         $550.00
GST          $82.50
TOTAL    $632.50

Please note this additional cost applies only to individually tutored music minor subjects, not group minors such as dance or drama. Full payment of the tuition fee is required on the first day of the course unless prior arrangements have been made.

Year TWO Costs

The course cost of the touring year (Certificate of Advanced Performance) is $4977.44 (incl. GST).

This includes accommodation and most meals while on tour. This does not by any means cover the actual cost of tour, however, we have endeavored to keep fees down as we are aware that students have spent the previous year in a non-earning capacity. 

International Students

The tuition fees for international students are $10,700.00 (incl GST)
This is the same for Drama, Dance,Music and 2nd Year students.
 

additional expenses

Students may incur additional expenses which will vary depending on the major and elective subjects chosen.
(NB all figures are subject to change).

Commitment and Administration Fee

A commitment and administration fee of $150 must be enclosed with a student's letter of confirmation accepting the place offered them in the EXCEL School of Performing Arts. This fee is in addition to the tuition fees listed above. If a student declines their place before the course commences, the commitment fee is non-refundable. It should be noted that EXCEL, unlike other similar organisations, does not charge an audition fee, in spite of the fact that there is considerable expense in processing each application.

Awards and Scholarships

If you are of Maori descent, you may be eligible for financial assistance. Application should be made to the Special Education Service He Tohu Umanga Matauranga, Manaaki Tauira Grants and other sources that support Maori students.

Withdrawal and Refund

It is the stated policy of EXCEL Ministries Charitable Trust Board of Trustees, to refund to any student who chooses to withdraw from the course within the first eight days of the course the total enrolment sum less $500.00 (or less 10% of the total enrolment sum, whichever is the lesser) as withdrawal from any given course is effectively withdrawal from the establishment. Withdrawal must be given in writing.

If after eight days it becomes apparent that the course level is inappropriate for the student, the option of transferring to another course with no fee penalties will be considered.

Those students who terminate their course of study after eight days, but before thirty days, may have their fees held in credit for re-enrolment in the following year. Fees will not be held in credit for more than one year. Any other situation will be regarded as non-refundable. If a student is required to leave the school because of breach of school rules, no refund of fees will be given.

In the unlikely event of de-registration, or partial or complete withdrawal of accreditation, EXCEL will either provide a refund pro-rata for the balance of fees or provide ongoing tuition at a similar level acceptable to the student.

EXCEL has provided students with insurance protection against financial failure on the part of EXCEL in the form of a performance bond underwritten by Bank of New Zealand. This bond is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract entered into.

Student Loans and Allowances

EXCEL School of Performing Arts is registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and has been approved and accredited to teach certificate courses in Dance, Drama and Music. This means that eligible students are able to apply for student loans and allowances. Please note that a student must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for loans and allowances. Forms can be obtained from Studylink Centre, Private Bag 11070, Palmerston North (Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or via their website www.studylink.govt.nz). You can also apply for your loan online through the website. The advantage of applying through the website is that you do not have to wait for a loan application or Student Services.

For any queries, please feel free to contact our office and talk to one of our staff who will be only too happy to assist.
 

For further details regarding loans, allowances and course related costs, check out the Studylink website.

Updated September 2011.  All details subject to change without notification.