1. Registration and Course Fees
The Student / fee payer agrees to pay the full registration fee when submitting their registration form and the first installment of course fees no later than 21 days prior to the date of commencement of the Course. In the event that the Student / fee payer does not pay the full registration fee with their registration form prior to the commencement date, the student’s course will be cancelled by the School. If the Student advises the School, in writing, of their intention not to commence the Course within 21 days of lodging the enrolment form and registration fee, the paid registration fee will be refunded by the School. Failure to notify the School within the said 21 days will result in the registration fee being forfeited.
2. Studio Use and Fee Payment
a) The Student acknowledges that during his / her use of the studio(s) available to the Course he / she is responsible for ensuring no equipment in such studio(s) is damaged or stolen as a direct or indirect result of an act or omission on his/her part to exercise reasonable care in all use of studio equipment.
b) In the event that equipment in any studio(s) is damaged or stolen during the Student’s use of such studio(s) as a result of an act or omission on his / her part to exercise reasonable care in such studio(s), the Student / fee payer agrees to pay all costs reasonable and necessary to replacing or repairing such equipment.
3. Late Payments
a) A Student / fee payer’s late payment of tuition fees where the method of payment agreed to over leaf is in installments will result in the School cancelling the Student’s Practical Time until such a time as the Course Fees are brought up to date.
b) Repetitive late payments may result in the School, at their discretion, terminating the remainder of the Student’s course all fees paid to such date are non refundable.
c) The School reserves the right to charge an administration fee of £25 on unpaid cheques returned by the bank.
4. Equipment Breakdown
If a Student should lose Practical Time due to equipment malfunction, his / her Practical Time will be rescheduled at such a time as shall be mutually convenient.
5. Attendance
a) Students shall attend all lectures and complete all practical exercises as directed from the School from time to time save for reasonable absences due to sickness or accident, a doctors note must be provided.
b) Admission to the final examination is at the discretion of the School.
6. Course Timetable
The School reserves the right to alter course dates and course contents.
7. Practical Time
Individual studio time is booked by Students during the School’s operating hours, which shall be between 12noon and 10pm, Monday to Friday; between 12 noon and 9pm Saturday and Sunday; or during such other time that shall be made available by the School at their discretion.
8. Guests’ Responsibilities
a) Students may bring guests onto the premises with the prior permission of the School. Guests or musicians accompanying Students to practical sessions must abide by the rules and regulations set by the School (copies of which are available to them for inspection in each studio).
b) The complete responsibility for all equipment and fixtures in any studio being used by the Student and his / her guest(s) rests with the Student and the student / fee payer accepts full responsibility for any loss or damage caused to the School by any guest of the student.
c) Any additional equipment brought in to any studio by any Student, guest, or musician is not covered by the School’s insurance policy.
9. Absence / fees
a) Non-attendance does not excuse the student from payment of fees.
b) Should the student need to terminate his / her course, the School requires 21 days notice in writing to be sent by recorded post or handed in to one of the School’s Directors, who shall acknowledge receipt. All course fees paid are non-refundable regardless of circumstances.
c) If a student fails to attend for a period of longer than 21 days without prior notification to the School in writing, any course fees paid will not be refunded should the student terminate his / her course place after the 21 days of non attendance regardless of circumstances.
d) If a student is on an instalment scheme the School requires 28 days notice to terminate his / her course in writing to be sent to the school by recorded post of handed into one the School's Directors, who shall acknowledge receipt. The student will pay all course fees outstanding including the 28 days notice.
10. Student Conduct
a) If a Student’s conduct is deemed to be unsuitable to attend the School, the School reserves the right to expel the Student.
b) All tuition fees are due up to the date of expulsion any fees paid in advance will be forfeited.
11. Satisfactory Progress Policy
Student progress shall be evaluated by periodic practical examinations and if a Student’s performance falls below an acceptable level, as per teacher assessment, the Student will be required to obtain additional tuition, at no extra cost, to remain on the Course.
12. Entrance Requirements
In order to be considered for enrolment, the Student must provide a completed Registration Form (including a photograph) together with the securing Registration Fee.
13. Student Records
All Student records are kept on file at the School and can be requested by Students or their prospective employers. These records include the following information:
Personal details, academic performance, payment schedules, attendance and lecturer’s comments.
14. Student Conduct
Manchester MIDI School expects all students to treat the staff, facilities and their classmates with due respect. The school reserves the right to expel any student who uses the chatroom and forum to post material that may be deemed abusive or offensive. In such cases, fees are non-refundable.
15. Grievance Procedure
If a student has a complaint or grievance about any aspect of their course, it should be raised with an appropriate person (eg. course tutor / MIDI School course coordinator) at the earliest opportunity. Manchester MIDI School will make every effort to deal with complaints sympathetically. If the dispute is unresolved, the student may take the complaint, grievance, or appeal to the School's Manager by writing to him at Manchester MIDI School, Bexley Chambers, Bexley Square, Salford, M3 6DB. The letter must make clear the exact nature of the complaint and the desired outcome.
16. Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim, dispute or difference which may arise out of them.
Online Courses
All courses and materials are owned, created, operated and managed by Manchester MIDI School.
1. Course Fees & Enrolment
Course fees must be received in advance of the course start date in order to allocate you a place.
2. Amendments to Course Start Date
Students who wish to make changes to their course start date must apply in writing at least 14 days before the course is due to start. No changes can be made after this point.
3. Withdrawal from on line Courses
If for any reason you wish to withdraw from your online course, we ask that you notify us in writing at least 14 days before the commencement date, stating the reasons for your withdrawal. Refunds may be given at the sole discretion of Manchester MIDI School only if written notice is received in the required time period. Please note that you can only apply for a refund before the 14 day notice period. If you withdraw from the course when this notice period has elapsed, then the fees are non-refundable.
Course Schedule
Manchester MIDI School reserves the right to make changes to the dates, times, prices, tutors and contents of the courses without prior notice.
A Student enrolled / registered at Manchester MIDI School agrees to be bound by the Terms and Conditions set out in this agreement.
All terms and conditions are subject to change at the schools discretion, current terms and conditions are available upon request from the School.