The total tuition for the teacher certification program is $5,500, but it does not include private or semi-privates sessions. Taking sessions in the studio is an important part of the program and a minimum of one session per week with a certified teacher is required for certification. This can be a combination of private or semi-private sessions and students can take advantage of the various packages offered at the studio. The minimum estimated cost of this requirement over the life of the program is $1,360+tax (jumbo combo package).

A cost breakdown is shown below:

Registration Fee			$150
Stage I Tuition	Includes:	Seminar Classroom instruction Practical training Practical test	$1,600
Stage II Tuition	Includes:	Seminar Classroom instruction Practical training Practical test Written test	$1,750
Stage III Tuition	Includes:	Seminar Classroom instruction Practical training Practical test Written test	$2,000
TOTAL Training Fees			$5,500
Other Fees		Jumbo Combo (sessions)	$1,360 + tax
Minimum TOTAL COST			$6,860 + tax

Tuition is due on the 15th of the month before the program starts. Students have the option of paying tuition in three monthly installments. The registration fee is due upon acceptance into the program. The lessons package must be purchased before the student starts taking sessions. Payments can be made by check, Visa, or MasterCard. For information on financial aid, cancellation and refund policy, download the current Teacher Certification Program Catalog.