The String Fling ASA Program.

A full year  (ASA Term One and ASA Term Two) course.

Students receive one 45 minute sessions per week, according to the published ASA Calendar.

The selected day will remain the same in both Term One and Term Two.

Classes are not held on Early Dismissal days, Parent Teacher conferences, or other days when school is not in regular full day session.

Dismissal after Band Basics Class

• At the conclusion of 3pm ASA sessions, a student can take the 4pm bus home, or continue to another ASA.

Band and Strings ASA Registration Schedule

May - June

• Band and Strings ASA Registration opens.

• Register and Enrol early to confirm placement in the UP Band and String ASA program.

July

• Strings and Band ASA Registration Closed

• Instruments sourced, resources prepared and curriculum planned.

August

• All ASA including Band and Strings  Term One Registrations Open 

Surcharge for Strings and Band ASA August enrolments 2.5%.

• New to HKIS students are exempt from surcharge.

• Current HKIS students will apply the surcharge to Band and Strings ASA Tuition Fees.

14-21 August Course Enrolments finalised.

Late enrolments will be accepted and processed, but a Week 1 ASA start cannot be guaranteed.

ASA Starts September 1.

ASA Tuition Fees

Full Year (Term One and Term Two) ASA Band Basics Course Tuition Fee = $8,800.  

• One 45-minute learning sessions per week, during school term..  

• All instrument loan and materials are provided.

• On submission of this registration the student will be offered a Placement on first or second choice day.

• Band Basic course participation is available to 13 students in each class only.

On submission and process of registration the student will be offered a course placement.  

Fees are immediately due and payable on confirmation of course placement.

Students will not be accepted into the class until the tuition fee has been paid , receipt and ACE acknowledged, enrolment processed, and ASA Class list is confirmed.

Bank fees and charges should be borne by the buyer.  

Program Enrolment is on receipt of payment and ACE acknowledgement. Tuition Receipt of Payment can be lodged via this Form.

Commitment

• Attendance at all scheduled classes is expected  from each member of the musical team.

• For continuity and to experience the full program students are expected to attend a full year class.

• Please review the Afterschool Conduct Expectations for both the student and parent consent and acknowledge.

Afterschool Conduct Expectations (ACE)

• Being Respectful, Responsible, Kind and Safe are expected at all ASA activities.  

• Please review the ACE with your child and acknowledge via the ACE Google Form.

Instrument Loans

• Instrument Loans for the  Band Basics course are included in the course fee.

• Instruments loaned through the program remain the property of MicraMusic Ltd..

• Instrument ‘wear and tear’ is anticipated, but damage due to mishandling, or instrument loss,  will be repaired or replaced at the parent’s expense.  

Course Materials & Program Resources

• Online course resources are available.

• Online course resources and material links should not be shared.

• All printed material can be retained by the student.  

• Copyright of created resources is held by MicraMusic Ltd.

• Consumables are provided for the students and inclusive of program fees.

• Responsible use of consumables is expected  for each student.

• Students should take responsibility to not damage or misplace resources and consumables.

Class Attendance

• Classes missed due to illness or appointments are not ‘made-up’ for the individual who missed the class.

• Classes are not held on Early Dismissal days, Camp Days, Parent Teacher conferences, or other days when school is not in regular full day session.

• Parents should notify the Activities Office 3pm if a planned absence, or change of 4pm dismissal as needed.  Please view this page for details:  

  • ASA Absence  https://activitiesbrochure.hkis.edu.hk/absence-notification-form

  • Change of 4pm dismissal https://activitiesbrochure.hkis.edu.hk/change-of-4pm-dismissal-request-form

Course Alternatives

• If civil unrest, pandemic situations or Government directives arise during the school term, MicraMusic Ltd will not provide refunds, credit notes or transfer of fees.

• If such situations occur, the program is designed to continue in Blended (Online) Learning.

• In either learning delivery mode, students will enjoy a full course program.

• Opportunities to join Holiday Camps or other similar initiatives may be provided to enhance music learning.

• You will be notified via email if any changes to the published calendar occur.  

Refunds

• No refund will be available for classes cancelled due to weather warnings, school closures or other directives from the school.

• Paid tuition is non refundable if a student withdraws from the course. Withdrawal must be in writing. Students who leave Hong Kong may apply for pro-rata reimbursement. a 1.25% surcharge is applied for refund administration.

Photography and Multimedia

• Completion of enrolment implies consent to the use of photographs, video and sound recordings of your child in performances and class in print, media and online.  

Photography and Multimedia

• Completion of enrolment implies consent to the use of photographs, video and sound recordings of your child in performances and class in print, media and online.  

Data Privacy

Personal Data is managed in accordance with Hong Kong laws and ordinances.