The Upper Primary String ASA Program.

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

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

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

Ensemble classes include a 3pm and 4pm session per ASA week.

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

• At the conclusion of 4pm ASA sessions,  students must be collected (pick-up), or continue to another ASA.

For 4pm Sessions:

• After School Care (ASC) is available for those Upper Primary students who are unable to go home on the bus and return at 4:00pm. All Grade 3-5 students registered in a 4:00pm ASA Activity will automatically be registered to attend ASC.

4pm ASA session after ASC or 3pm ASA.

• Students are collected from the 5th floor playground after the ASC or 3pm ASA dismissal.

ASA Tuition Fees

Full Year (Term One and Term Two) ASA Upper Primary Strings Course Tuition Fee = $14,800*.  

Materials and curriculum are prepared during summer.  Enrolments processed after June 13, 2025 will be invoiced at $15,800. 

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

Instrument Loan Levy ($1,000) is additional to String Fees, and will be invoiced during the school year by HKIS through SchoolsBuddy.

On submission and process of registration the student will be offered an Ensemble Placement.  

Fees are immediately due and payable on confirmation of student 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

• Students are encouraged to 'Practice for Progress' and commit to the team goals.

• Attendance at all scheduled classes,  pre-concert rehearsals,  and performances are expected  from each member of the musical team.

• Concert participation is expected.   In-school or community performances may also be held.

• Concert Dates are provided in advance.  As a school endorsed activity, students also attend a pre-concert rehearsal and they may need  to miss another scheduled ASA to participate in the compulsory 'dress' rehearsal on the day of the  concert.

• Musicians' Concert attire is white top and black bottom. Please help you  child prepare this uniform.

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

• Parent support is crucial in the students' success in the program.   

• Monthly Home Practice records should be signed off by parents each month.

• 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 String learning can be provided on application at $1.000 per school year (invoiced after ASA commences).

• Instruments loaned through the program remain the property of HKIS.

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

• Emergency or 'bridge' instrument loans are available without a Loan Fee.

Course Materials & Program Resources

• Learning materials and online home practice resources are provided.

• Online practice 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.

• 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.

• Class content and ‘practice/homework’ is viewable after the class on the designated web page.

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

• Students returning from Camp are not expected to attend ASA on the day of return.

• Parents should notify the Activities Office 3pm absence, or change of 4pm dismissal as needed.  

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.  

Refund Policy

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

• No refund is available if a student is absent due to illness, school camp, or during an ACE withdrawal.

• Paid tuition, materials levy, or instrument loan levy is non refundable if a student withdraws from the course. 

• Students who leave Hong Kong may apply for pro-rata reimbursement and withdrawal must be requested in writing. A 1.25% surcharge is applied for refund administration.

• The Band & String ASA program is a comprehensive full-year course aimed at providing students with a thorough musical experience. Tuition for the program covers not only the scheduled weekly after school classes but also includes pre-concert rehearsals and concert experiences throughout the year. This structure ensures that students have ample opportunities to develop their skills, collaborate with peers, and participate in performances, enriching their overall musical education. Therefore, refunds are not available for any missed classes. 

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. 

Terms and Conditions Summary 

• Students will not be accepted into the class until the program invoice fee has been paid.

• One ensemble placement, and invoicing the fees are immediately due and payable.

• All fees are non-refundable and no credit offered for withdrawals once students are accepted into the class.

• We reserve the right to change venue & time with prior notice.

• Lessons will finish on time. Please collect your child promptly.

• No refunds or make up classes will be provided should lessons be canceled because of inclement weather, school closures or other HKIS / Education Bureau  / Government directives.

• In the unforeseen event of school closure due to pandemic or unrest, MicraMusic Limited reserves the right to provide online classes and will continue the term for the full length as previously advertised, in this new format.

• No refunds or make up classes are offered should students be unable to attend a scheduled class for any reason.

2025-2026 Band and Strings ASA Calendar