Registration and Policies

Registration

Process

Our well-trained, fully qualified Laurier Academy of Music and Arts instructors offer lessons for students at any age, at any skill level.

Fill out our Lesson Inquiry Form, and we'll help you find the teacher that is right for you!

Lesson Inquiry Form

After filling out the form, we will be in touch. Registration is completed online via a secure portal. We will send this information to you when you are ready to register.

Registration Fee

In addition to lesson and camp rates, there is an annual non-refundable registration fee of $35. Laurier faculty and staff can take advantage of a reduced registration fee of $20.

Instructor Biographies and Rates

Note: Music books are not included in the instructor rates.

Payment Procedures

New in 2026-2027!

Beginning Sept 1, 2026, all tuition payments must be made through secure credit card auto-pay. Your payment details will be stored securely in Stripe, and your monthly tuition will be automatically charged between the 1st and 5th of the month. 

Registering for the full year: September 2025 to June 2026

Families may choose to pay for the entire year upfront or on a monthly basis. Monthly tuition will be charged in 10 equal instalments, September through June. Please note that the each bill reflects the number of lessons your teacher provides for the full year at your teacher's rate, divided by ten (10) equal instalments. It does not reflect the actual number of lessons in that month.

Registering mid-year: anytime until June 2026

Families may choose to pay for the remainder of the year upfront, or in monthly instalments. After registration, you will receive 2 invoices: a registration fee of $35, and the number of remaining lessons for that month. In the months following until June 1, you will receive a monthly bill based on the number of lessons remaining. For example: 20 lessons remaining at $35 each = $1260, 5 payment periods remaining (Feb. 1 to June 1), is $140/month.

Unpaid invoices

If you have an unpaid invoice, teachers may discontinue lessons immediately until payment is made. No makeup lessons will be provided for missed lessons due to unpaid invoices.

Summer lessons

Lessons may be offered in the summer, dependent on teacher availability. Payment for summer lessons are to be made in June in a lump sum. 

Please contact the school directly with any questions.

Cancellation Policy

Four lessons of notice must be given to discontinue lessons. You will be billed up to and including the 4-lesson notice period. For example, if you have taken 20 lessons in the academic year and then discontinue, you will be billed for 24 lessons total. If you pay upfront for the year, a refund can be provided. 

There are no refunds for group classes once payment has been made.

Trial Lessons

Trial lessons can be booked with available teachers. All trial lesson rates are the same as the teacher rates. 

Policies

Missed Lesson Policy

In conformance with the guidelines of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association, there will be no adjustment for missed lessons at any time. Lessons missed by the teacher will be rescheduled at a mutually convenient time. 

School Administration Act

"A child is excused from attendance at school if he/she is absent from school for the purpose of receiving instruction in music and the period of absence does not exceed one-half day in any week."

– The School Administration Act, Section 6, Subsection 2

Secondary School Credits

Students studying with the Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada may be eligible to earn credits toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Ask your instructor for details.

School Closure

The Laurier Academy of Music and Arts will be closed in the event of severe weather when normal operation would pose a significant danger to faculty, staff and students. Wilfrid Laurier University which includes the Laurier Academy of Music and Arts may close for the morning, afternoon, evening or for the entire day. In each case the closure announcement and reopening time will be communicated to you by your teacher. Lessons missed due to school closure will be rescheduled at a mutually convenient time, or they may be held virtually.