Lessons Tuition Fees

  • Tuition fees are determined based on the class duration and the student’s level during the semester, as indicated in the table below.
  • Class tuition is paid monthly and stays the same throughout the year, whether there are four sessions, five sessions, or three due to semester breaks.
  • The winter break is scheduled from December 24th to January 3rd, the spring break from March 20th to March 26th, and the summer break from August 25th to August 31st.

Tuition Fees For 2025 Per Month

Levels / Time

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

Preliminary

$144

$192

$248

VCM (1-4), RCM (Pre-4)

$180 (Theory & VCM)

$240

$310

VCM (5-8), RCM (5-8)

_

$270

$340

VCM (9-10), RCM (9-10), ARCT & LRCM

_

$380

$480

Group classes with two students

_

$170

$195

Group classes with three students

_

_

$150

Payments

Tuition fees are billed on a monthly basis. Invoices are issued on the 24th of each month for the upcoming month’s tuition, and payment is due by the 3rd day of the following month in order to secure the student’s lesson schedule and placement for that month.

All tuition payments must be made via Interac e-Transfer to: vancomus@gmail.com.

We kindly request that all invoices be paid in full by the stated due date. Please note that any outstanding balance remaining after the due date will be subject to a late administrative fee of $2 per day until the balance has been fully settled.

Annual School Fee

A non-refundable annual school fee of $60 is required for all in-person and hybrid lessons prior to the beginning of each academic year. This fee supports educational, technological, and administrative resources, including personalized instructional materials, printing and photocopying services, licensed sheet music and digital learning subscriptions, music theory and examination resources, recital preparation materials, classroom and professional audio equipment maintenance, scheduling and administrative systems, and ongoing studio and facility support that contribute to a high-quality educational environment at Vancouver Conservatory of Music.

For online programs, a reduced annual school fee of $30 applies to support digital learning platforms and online educational resources. Annual school fees take effect each September.

Deposit

All students are required to pay a non-refundable deposit equal to one month’s tuition fee on the registration day. When the student decides to discontinue the lesson, the deposit will be credited towards the last month of attendance if proper one-month notice is given.

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Payments

Tuition fees are charged monthly through one of the following payment methods:
1) E-Transfer
2) Cheque

* Students or parents/guardians who wish to pay the tuition by check must
provide at least five post-dated checks dated to the first of each month.
* There will be a $40 charge for any NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) fees which will
need to be paid within 7 days of notice by cash or e-transfer.

Annual School Fee

A non-refundable school fee of $60 for in-person and hybrid classes is due a day before or after the trial lesson which covers personalized materials, printing supplies, the use of professional audio equipment, and access to copyrighted sheet music from subscription-based websites within the school. For online courses, a school fee of $20 will be charged. These fees will take effect starting in September of each year.

Deposit

All students are required to pay a non-refundable deposit equal to one month’s tuition fee on the registration day. When the student decides to discontinue the lesson, the deposit will be credited towards the last month of attendance if proper one-month notice is given.

Payments

Tuition fees are charged monthly through one of the following payment methods:
1) E-Transfer
2) Cheque

* Students or parents/guardians who wish to pay the tuition by check must
provide at least five post-dated checks dated to the first of each month.
* There will be a $40 charge for any NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) fees which will
need to be paid within 7 days of notice by cash or e-transfer.

Annual School Fee

A non-refundable school fee of $60 for in-person and hybrid classes is due a day before or after the trial lesson which covers personalized materials, printing supplies, the use of professional audio equipment, and access to copyrighted sheet music from subscription-based websites within the school. For online courses, a school fee of $20 will be charged. These fees will take effect starting in September of each year.

Deposit

All students are required to pay a non-refundable deposit equal to one month’s tuition fee on the registration day. When the student decides to discontinue the lesson, the deposit will be credited towards the last month of attendance if proper one-month notice is given.

Tuition Fees For 2025 Per Month

Levels / Time

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

Preliminary

$144

$192

$248

VCM (1-3), RCM (Pre-3)

$180 (Theory & VCM)

$240

$310

VCM (4-8), RCM (4-8)

_

$270

$340

VCM (9-10), RCM (9-10), ARCT & LRCM

_

$380

$480

Group classes with two students

_

$170

$195

Group classes with three students

_

_

$150

Payments

Tuition fees are charged monthly through one of the following payment methods:
1) E-Transfer
2) Cheque

* Students or parents/guardians who wish to pay the tuition by check must
provide at least five post-dated checks dated to the first of each month.
* There will be a $40 charge for any NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) fees which will
need to be paid within 7 days of notice by cash or e-transfer.

Annual School Fee

A non-refundable school fee of $60 for in-person and hybrid classes is due a day before or after the trial lesson which covers personalized materials, printing supplies, the use of professional audio equipment, and access to copyrighted sheet music from subscription-based websites within the school. For online courses, a school fee of $20 will be charged. These fees will take effect starting in September of each year.

Deposit

All students are required to pay a non-refundable deposit equal to one month’s tuition fee on the registration day. When the student decides to discontinue the lesson, the deposit will be credited towards the last month of attendance if proper one-month notice is given.

FREE ASSESSMENT