TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please read all of the terms and conditions set out below. Upon making your first payment, it will be understood that you agree to the terms and conditions set out by Kingdom School of Arts.

 

1. SCHOOL LOCATION

1.1 Classes take place at the school on Sundays.

1.2 The school address can be found on the following link: www.KingdomDramaSchool.com/address

1.3 If you are studying at the London campus, the location of the school is subject to change to any address within Greater London. Students will be provided with a reasonable notice period of no less than 3 days in the case of a location change. Refunds and/or discounts will not be provided in these circumstances.

 

 2. CONTACT INFORMATION

2.1 When contacting the school, please ensure you use the relevant email address, or your communication may be missed. 

2.2 All communication regarding payments must be directed to the Finance account: finance@WeAreKingdom.org.uk

2.3 All other communication must be directed to the General account: info@WeAreKingdom.org.uk

  

3. TIME-KEEPING & ATTENDANCE

3.1 The School enforces a strict lateness policy. Late students will not be admitted to class under any circumstances, regardless of the reason for their lateness.

3.2 If a student cannot attend a class, they must notify the School of their absence using the ‘Notify Absence’ option on the online web portal. Emails or other forms of communication will not be accepted.

3.3 Attendance Requirements for Progression:

  • Term One: Students must attend a minimum of 5 out of 8 classes to qualify for progression to Term Two.

  • Term Two: Students must attend a minimum of 5 out of 8 classes to qualify for progression to Term Three.

  • Term Three: Students must attend all 8 classes to qualify to perform in the end-of-year Industry Showcase.

3.4 End-of-Year Industry Showcase:

Students who do not attend all 8 classes in Term Three will forfeit their place in the live theatre showcase in front of the industry panel. However, they may submit a self-tape of their performance. This self-tape will be assessed by a tutor, included in the end-of-term assessment, and contribute towards the student’s end-of-year certificate.

 

 4. DRESS CODE

4.1 The School operates a strict dress code policy that must be adhered to at all times. Our training is physically active and begins from a neutral stance, so dressing correctly is key.

4.2 Students are required to wear modest, comfortable plain black clothing covering both legs and torso. The school recommends black jogging bottoms or leggings, and a black t-shirt.

4.3 Prohibited clothing includes: Logos, branding, denim, cropped, open-back, sleeveless and/or strapless tops, hats, bandanas, smart watches, airpods, chucky jewellery and other accessories. (Religious headwear is accepted). 

4.4 Students are required to wear plain black footwear with no branding or logos. The school recommends black plimsolls. If plimsolls are not suitable for your feet, all black trainers will be accepted

4.5 Prohibited footwear includes: Footwear that is not black, open-toe footwear (i.e. sandals or flip-flops) boots or heels.

4.6 Hair and Make up. If you have long hair, please tie it back. Makeup should be kept minimal or none at all.

4.6 Students who do not adhere to the dress code will not be admitted to class under any circumstances.

 

 5. PAYMENT INFORMATION

5.1 Payments must be made on the secure web platform. Students may choose the monthly payment date that is most convenient to their personal circumstances.

5.2 Kingdom School of Arts can only permit students to begin their first term of study after full payment has been received for their chosen package.

5.3 All tuition fees and deposits paid to Kingdom School of Arts are non-refundable, irrespective of the students’ attendance or change of circumstances.

5.4 In the case that contracted term dates are changed as a result of governmental directives, Acts of God, or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control, Kingdom School of Arts will offer affected students a deferment of their scheduled terms at no additional cost. The school shall not be liable to refund tuition fees where a reasonable alternative has been offered. This is in line with the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Any monies already paid to the school will remain credited to the student's account for 36 months from the date of the first payment.

5.5 Students cannot voluntarily defer terms under any circumstances.

5.6 We ask all students to adopt a professional attitude, take full responsibility for their payments, and to maintain clear communication with the school at all times. If you are set-up on the monthly payment plan option and you are unable to make your next due payment, please login into your www.partial.ly account and make the amendment on your account. Please note that Kingdom School of Arts can not amend or issue refunds from your partial.ly account under any circumstances.

5.7 Tuition fees must be paid in full before the first day of the term. If only a part payment has been made, the balance will be transferred to the same course for the following year, where the remaining balance will still need to be cleared to start the new course. Refunds will not be granted under any circumstances.

5.8 If you wish to pre-select your class time, you will be charged a £25 admin fee.

5.9 If you require any changes to be made to your selected class time you will be charged a £50 non-refundable admin fee. Changing your selected class time is also subject to availability of the alternative class time. 

 

6. TUITION FEES | DISCOUNT BREAKDOWN

6.1 The undiscounted price for PERFORMING ARTS ACTING | 1-YEAR | 3-TERMS (available London ONLY) is £1300. There are substantial discounts available on the Early-Bird Discount Instalment Plans. To qualify for the Early Bird Discount, the following two criteria have to be met:

6.2.i The full payment or first instalment must be paid within 5 weeks of auditioning for the school.

6.2.ii If paying by monthly instalments, the full tuition fees must be paid before the student start date.

6.3 Below are the PERFORMING ARTS ACTING | 1-YEAR Early Bird Discount Options.

  • 1 instalment of £950, total £950

  • 2 instalments of £480, total £960

  • 3 instalments of £325, total £975

  • 4 instalments of £245, total £980

  • 5 instalments of £198, total £990

  • 6 instalments of £168, total £1008

  • 7 instalments of £145, total £1015

  • 8 instalments of £128, total £1024

  • 9 instalments of £115, total £1035

  • 10 instalments of £105, total £1050

6.7 In order to be eligible for any Early-Bird Discount Instalment Plan, the first Payment must be made by the First Payment Date. This date will be confirmed to you verbally and in writing before you sign-up to an Instalment Plan. Failure to make the agreed Payment by the First Payment Date will result in the loss of any Instalment Plan discount.  

 

7. MISSED PAYMENTS

7.1 Please be aware that postponing or missing payments may make you ineligible for the discount on your chosen Early-Bird Discount Instalment Plan. If you do not make your payments within the agreed Instalment Plan timeframes (i.e. meeting the First Payment Date and completing full Payment within 5 months or 10 months, as applicable), the total price of your tuition will revert to the basic fee for the term package you have selected.

7.2 If you have chosen to pay by monthly instalments and you need to change or postpone a payment, you will need to log in to your www.partial.ly account and make the amendments yourself.

7.3 Cancelling or inactivating payments without notifying the school in advance, may result in you losing your place on your chosen term. The school is unable to reserve places on upcoming terms for students who do not communicate their changes in circumstances or honour their payment agreements.

7.4 If you become ineligible for your chosen Instalment Plan discount as a consequence of missed or cancelled payments, this will not impact your entitlement to any Multiple-Term Package discount that you may be eligible for.

7.5 If you have made part payment and your full payment has not been received by at least eight weeks before the beginning of term, you will lose your place on that particular term. The balance on the account will be kept as a credit and can be used towards the next available term, which can be the following year. No refunds will be provided under any circumstances.

 

8. SCHOOL CONDUCT

8.1 Due to fire regulations, students are required to sign-in at reception when entering the school premises.

8.2 Students found in class who have not signed-in with the staff member at reception, will be sent home immediately.

8.3 Students are not permitted to use mobile phones in class.

8.4 Students found to be using mobile phones in class will be sent home immediately.

8.5 Students are not permitted to smoke on the school premises under any circumstances.

8.6 Students found to be smoking on the school premises will be sent home immediately.

8.7 Students who demonstrate aggressive or disrespectful behaviour towards staff or fellow students will be immediately expelled from the school without a refund.

8.8 Students who demonstrate aggressive or disrespectful behaviour towards the school premises or property will be immediately expelled without a refund.

 

9. FREE EXTRAS

9.1 No free showreels are included in the PERFORMING ARTS ACTING course.

9.2 No free headshots are included in any of the packages.

9.3 The packages only include drama classes and no free additional extras.

9.4 Occasionally, the school may organise events for its students, including but not limited to Masterclasses and Blueprint Sessions. Attendance at any such event is not mandatory. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of each student to ensure they are available for the event, which may be scheduled at extremely short notice, although the school will endeavour to provide students as much notice as possible. Any students who do not attend for any reason whatsoever, will not be entitled to a make-up session or to any other form of compensation.


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