Instrumental Teaching Programme (ITP)

Our vision

We nurture musical growth while embracing the values of the UWCSEA Profile—developing integrity, resilience, creativity, and global understanding through music.

We Strive For

Musical Excellence - We build skills, knowledge, and a deep appreciation for music through regular practice, performance, and examinations.

Personal Development - We foster confidence, self-management, reflection, and balance—encouraging every student to grow as both a musician and individual.

Creativity & Collaboration - Our programme encourages creativity, ensemble work, and meaningful collaboration between students, teachers, and the wider community.

Global & Cultural Engagement - We celebrate cultural diversity and global perspectives through the study and performance of music from around the world.

Enrichment & Support

Ensemble Opportunities - Students can extend their musicianship through co-curricular ensembles, concerts, productions, recitals, and festivals.

Strong Partnerships - We support open communication between students, parents, and teachers.

Celebrating Success - We honour the achievements and progress of all students, celebrating their growth and contributions to our musical community.

What We Offer

*Indicates options offered only as individual lessons.

Registration

Important Information

Lesson Fees

All fees are inclusive of GST and administrative charges and are billed by the College each Season. Lessons will not proceed in the event of non-payment.

• 30-minute lessons

  • Individual Lesson: $61.60

  • Paired Lesson: $33 per student

Subject to the availability of a suitable partner of the same age and level. Both students must register separately and name their partner during online registration. Not available for *indicated instruments. Paired lessons are unsuitable for intermediate to advanced players.)

• Advanced and/or Older Students 

  • 60-minute lesson: $123.20

  • Two 30-minute lessons per week: $123.20

  • 45-minute lesson (if appropriate): $92.40

Billing

All ITP lesson fees and instrument hire fees will be billed by the College on a seasonal basis.

Lesson Scheduling

Junior School Students (Grades 2–5):
Lessons may be scheduled during the school day, excluding morning break and single-subject classes (e.g. Music, PE, Languages, Art). Lesson times are coordinated with the ITP teacher, parents, and the class teacher. Students should not miss more than 60 minutes of regular classes each week.

Middle and High School Students (Grades 6–12):
Lessons are scheduled during break times, lunchtimes, or after school. We understand that 30-minute lessons may not fit in perfectly with our timetable and therefore will allow lessons to be scheduled no more than 5 minutes into a class session.

Lesson Duration:
Lessons longer than 30 minutes are typically reserved for advanced students or in exceptional cases.

Practice routines

Students are expected to practise at least five days per week. All students must maintain a practice diary, which will be reviewed by their Instrumental Teacher each lesson.

Diary Guidelines:

• Depending on the teacher preference, practice dairies can be in paper form or digitally shared.

Parents are encouraged to check the practice diary regularly to stay informed about their child’s progress.

Attendance and Make-up Lessons

In order to have the missed lesson credited or rescheduled, parents must notify the ITP Teacher at least 24 hours in advance if the student will be absent from the ITP lesson, unless it’s due to a sudden illness. In the case of sudden illness, parents must inform both the ITP Teacher and the ITP Coordinator (ITPEast@uwcsea.edu.sg) by 7am on the DAY OF THE ABSENCE.

Below is a summary of our policy regarding absences and make-up lessons:

Absence or Situation

Make-up or Credit Guideline

Acceptable Absences

Make-up lesson or credit offered. (Examples: genuine illness when absent from school, school trips).

Unacceptable Absences

No make-up lesson offered. (Examples: excessive homework, social reasons, non-UWCSEA trips, routine medical appointments except in emergencies).

Paired Lessons

No make-up lessons offered for paired lessons.

Teacher Cancellation

Lesson will always be made up, credited to the next season, or refunded.

Internal Exams

Students on a suspended timetable for internal exams are responsible for rescheduling their lessons.

Termination of lessons

Enrolment in lessons is for the duration of a Season. Registrations will automatically roll over to the next season so there’s no need to register again. At the beginning of the new season you always have the option to withdraw. To help our ITP teachers better plan, we would appreciate it if you notify both the ITP Teacher and the ITP Coordinator (ITPEast@uwcsea.edu.sg) before the start of the next season. Grade 10 IGCSE and Grade 12 students should discuss with their ITP teacher about continuing lessons during exam periods.

Requesting a Teacher Change

Requests for a change of teacher should be submitted before the end of the current season. 

Please note that requests received during a season will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and may result in the forfeiture of any paid lesson fees. We ask parents and students to think carefully before requesting a teacher change, as mid-season changes can disrupt learning and affect billing.

Trial lessons

The College does not offer trial lessons.

Contact US

👉 Meet our ITP Teachers

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How can my child learning an instrument/voice become more involved in Music at UWCSEA East?

A. Your child can be involved in many ensembles and music related service. Please see the page of Music Activities and Service opportunities.

Q. How long will it take to process our application?

A. Hopefully within one to two weeks. 

Q. How are applications processed?

A. Please sign up online. Your information then comes to the ITP Co-ordinator who then passes it onto an appropriate ITP teacher. This teacher will then contact you to organise a lesson time. 

Q. Termination of lessons?

A. Takes effect at the end of each season. Please inform the ITP teacher and ITP coordinator in writing before the end of season.

Q. What if my child misses a lesson because of a field trip or camp?

A. Please inform your ITP teacher(s) at least 24 hours before the lesson commences and the teacher will arrange a makeup.

Q. What if my child’s classroom teacher is concerned about the ITP lesson time?

A. Please contact the ITP teacher and ITP Co-ordinator to try and resolve the issue.

Q. What if I would like to request a different ITP teacher?

A. Please contact the ITP teacher and ITP coordinator to discuss your concerns. 

Q. I have already registered for lessons but have not yet heard back from a teacher after a week, what should I do?

A. Please contact the ITP coordinator at ITPEast@uwcsea.edu.sg.