School Policies 2020-2021
The Golden Rule:
“Treat others the way you wish to be treated yourself.”
Absences & Cancellations
Make Up Lessons
In case of teacher absence or an official school cancellation due to bad weather, lessons will either be made up or a tuition credit given. In cases of student absence, make-up lessons will not be given. In the case of long-term illness or religious holidays, a leave of absence can be negotiated with the director. Students who use a payment plan must pay for the weeks that they miss. This allows us to provide a consistent professional work environment for our teachers.
Snow Days
If weather is bad, lessons and classes may be cancelled due to weather. We will leave a note on the answering machine and update the website. Please call before coming to class.
Tuition & Payment
Tuition & Fees
Tuition is due before the first lesson of the semester unless other arrangements have been made in advance with the director. If you are paying monthly, your payment must be received by the school before the 1st of the month. It is very important that tuition payments are on time. Students who pay on a different agreed upon plan must pay two weeks in advance. There is a non-refundable registration and materials fee of $100.00 each year. Students joining in the middle of a semester may pay a pro-rated fee. Additional children in the same family may attend group class for only $220.00 per term.
Individual lesson fees for a 16-week semester:
30 Minutes - $1060
45 Minutes - $1,540
60 Minutes - $2,020
Annual Registration/Materials Fee - $100
Payment Plan
We also offer monthly payment plans in place of our upfront semester tuition payment. If you wish to set up a monthly payment plan, please contact the director at director@suzukiboston.com.
Financial Aid
Some financial aid is available. Please contact the director for information at director@suzukiboston.com. We believe that every student who really wants to study should have the opportunity. Scholarship students are asked to pay at least part of the fee and help the school in some way.
Photo & Video release
The Suzuki Institute of Boston may photograph or videotape classes or recitals for educational purposes, website, promotional and publication use. If you would prefer you or your child not be photographed or videotaped, please inform the director with a brief written statement.
During the Lesson
Please be respectful to our teachers. The Suzuki triangle depends on a positive respectful environment. We ask that the students and their parents listen intently to our teachers. Valuable information can be missed otherwise.
Food & Drink
No food or drink other than water in the lessons please. Not only is this important due to avoiding allergic reactions, but this is to keep our studios clean and free of critters.
Withdrawal From School
80% of the unused tuition will be refunded if you decide to withdraw before the fourth lesson and notify the director in writing. Otherwise, no tuition refunds are given. In case of long-term illness, disability, or childbirth, a leave of absence is negotiable.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Suzuki Institute of Boston does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, creed, age, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran-status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.