Enrollment

STEP ONE: Parent Meeting

The first step in enrolling in the Suzuki School of Newton is to attend one of our monthly parent meetings. These gatherings explain the fundamentals of our program and the Suzuki method and give prospective families an opportunity to ask questions about the expectations of the curriculum. Our next Spring parent meetings will be Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 7:30 pm.  The meeting lasts one hour.

STEP TWO:  Observation Prior to Enrollment

Parents are required to observe a minimum of one group lesson, one musicianship class, and one individual lesson. Observations may be scheduled at the parent meeting or via phone and email. After observing, families may request an interview in the front office.

STEP THREE: Set-up an interview with the Director or designated faculty member

Parents appreciate the opportunity to have their children evaluated for instrument readiness. This is also an important opportunity for a child to hear that he is part of the decision for starting music instruction and helps him understand his part in the commitment to daily music practicing.  Parents often have final questions and schdules are discussed to make a final decision for placement.

STEP FOUR: Register

Once schedules have been worked out, return your registration form with payment to the office. The registration form is available at the SSN office, and is also included in the information packet. Alternatively, it is also available as a download. Please print out the .pdf file and remit with your payment at the office.

James Thornblade Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships are available based on financial need. Please click here or contact the office for an application. Applications must be received in the SSN office by July 31, 2011, in order to be considered for the 2011-2012 award year. An interview with the director is required for consideration.

Non-discrimination statement

The Suzuki School of Newton, Inc. is a non-profit, non-sectarian, independent, co-educational organization. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or physical handicaps in its admissions, educational programs, activities, or employment policies.

Fees & Payment

Tuition rate is per semester (fall & spring).

The core program consists of weekly individual lessons, group lessons and musicanship classes. The advanced program consists of weekly individual lessons and a chamber group. Students who are already enrolled in the core or advanced program may enroll in additional options at reduced rates.

The Annual Registration Fee is $45 per student.

Any exceptions to full enrollment in the core curriculum must be approved by the SSN office. Call 617-964-4522 or email us.

Tuition

Enrollment includes private lessons, group, and musicianship classes. Enrollment for individual lessons only is available in rare circumstances. We accept students who study privately outside SSN to enroll in our group and musicianship classes by audition. A payment plan must be initiated, or full payment must be made by the official start of the semester (see current calendar for exact dates). Instruction will be suspended if the office does not receive confirmation of payment by this date. Checks, Visa and MasterCard are accepted for full payment. If you wish to set up a payment plan please submit 3 postdated checks (contact office for specific dates), or provide a credit card number. New enrollments after the fourth week of classes are only eligible for a plan of two (2) payments.

Visa and MasterCard are accepted for full payments.

Finance Fees

A finance fee of $50 will be added to the tuition bill for payments not made in advance of the first lesson, as will a $20 fee if your checks are returned from the bank for any reason. Payment in arrears of two lessons will result in termination of enrollment in the school.

Refund Policy

The school will refund 75% of tuition if written notice of withdrawal is given within the first two weeks of the semester, 50% in the third week and 25% in the fourth week. There are no refunds after the fifth lesson or for "group only" or "musicianship only" registrants. The annual registration fee is non-refundable.