REGISTRATIONS
People of all age groups who wish to acquire knowledge in a specific field of music or on a specific musical instrument included in our offer can apply for enrollment at the Vienna International Music School (VIMS). In the case of underage children, only applications from parents or legal guardians can be considered valid.
It is important to contact the management of Vienna Intenational Music School before each enrollment. If the purchase of the course and thus the conclusion of the contract is made through our website, VIMS management will contact you immediately afterwards and proceed with the enrollment.
Vienna International Music School reserves the right to require an entrance exam for enrollment. Vienna International Music School also reserves the right to reject course applicants without explanation.
DURATION OF THE CONTRACT
The contract, if one chooses a course in duration of 5 or 10 school months, is concluded for an indefinite period and includes a minimum duration of 5 or 10 school months (equivalent to 6 or 12 regular months). The contract can be terminated in writing by the course participant of full age or parents of the course participant, subject to a notice period of two months, with the effect from the end of the month. The notice may be submitted no earlier than two months before the end of the minimum contract duration stated above. If notice of termination is not given in due time, the contract will automatically renew for an additional six or twelve months (5 or 10 school months – equivalent to 1 or 2 school semesters) depending on the initially chosen course duration.
One semester consists of 15 lessons of pre-determined duration, while two semesters consist of 32 lessons of pre-determined duration. At the beginning of each school year, or upon registration, parents will receive a detailed annual VIMS calendar with all non-teaching days and relevant information. There are no classes during vacations as well as public holidays.
For more information on public holidays and vacations, please see the following link: www.bildung-wien.gv.at/service/Schulferien-und-schulfreie-Tage.html.
In case that student attends the lessons at the school we are in cooperation with, the holidays and vacations schedule of that school will be followed.
Contracts for two-month courses (6-8 Weaks Try Out) or other courses from the “Program Plus” offer are concluded exclusively for the period specified in the description of the course offer.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ENROLLMENT
As per the recommendation of VIMS – experts, music school should be attended for at least 6 years to reach the level that meets the expectations and standards of the music school. This should be used as a strong credential for enrollment in higher education institutions.
Students commit to constructive cooperation and must attend classes well prepared. The basic requirement for successful completion of lessons is regular practice with an appropriate amount of time (contracting with the instrumental teacher, approximate guideline: beginners approx. 15min daily, for advanced students correspondingly more).
The Vienna International Music School is in no way liable for learning success, but only guarantees the instruction by the music teachers, if necessary equally qualified substitute teachers. The student shall not be entitled to be taught by a particular teacher.
The student contractually undertakes not to take private lessons with the professor who supervised and taught him/her at VIMS without the knowledge and permission of the management of VIMS. This clause is in effect both during the program duration, as well as for a year after the course has ended.
Vienna International Music School is entitled to terminate the present contract at any time, if the student does not achieve the learning goals or expectations of Vienna International Music School.
COURSE FEE
Participation in program classes at the Vienna International Music School is only possible after the signed registration form or the course program being purchased online.
The course fee shall be paid within the 7 days from the date of the registration, thereafter by the 5th of each month, or in 1 or 2-course installments divided equally across two payment periods (each covering 5 school months in advance). If the course fee is paid in one or two instalments, the student is exempted from the registration fee in the amount of 70€. If a payment is not received by the due date, a written payment reminder will be issued. An administrative fee of €30 will be charged per reminder. If, within 10 days after the second reminder has been sent, no payment has been received, the instalment is considered outstanding. If an instalment remains outstanding for more than 30 calendar days from the original due date, Vienna International Music School may, without further notice, request the remaining balance of the tuition fee to be settled in full. Purchases made through our web shop are excluded from the installment payment clause as online payments are handled exclusively through the payment methods offered by the payment service provider at checkout.
For students without residency in Austria (non-local students), the course fee is due in one installment prior to the start of the program. If the student enrolls in two or more programs simultaneously, payment in two or more installments may be granted, subject to prior approval from the VIMS administration office.
Prior to any signed contract or online purchased course, students have the possibility to attend a trial lesson with a duration of 30 minutes. VIMS reserves the right to offer free trial lessons during specific marketing campaigns. Outside of such campaigns, a reservation fee of €40 applies to trial lessons. This fee is non-refundable, but will be fully credited toward the tuition fee if the student enrolls in the program. The trial lesson is available to new students registering for the first time at the Vienna International Music School, as well as to existing students who are changing their program and have not previously taken lessons with the respective teacher.
VIMS does not consider itself obligated to provide any refund after a contract has been signed, regardless of whether or not the trial lesson option has been used. All tuition fees are binding and non-refundable once the contract is concluded.
If a student fails to attend the lessons for personal reasons, no refund of course fees will be granted.
By concluding the contract online / completing the purchase online, the student or legal guardian expressly requests that VIMS begins scheduling and providing lessons immediately after the contract conclusion / purchase and acknowledges that the statutory right of withdrawal expires once the first lesson has been scheduled. The statutory right of withdrawal applies only to consumers within the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).
Gift cards purchased from our “Gift Cards” offer can only be used within 90 days from the date of purchase.
ATTENDING LESSONS
If a student is about to miss a lesson, the instructor must be notified as soon as possible. If there is no acute case such as illness on the day of the lesson, a cancellation at least 24 hours before the scheduled lesson is to be submitted. Absences from lessons without any reason given will not be tolerated. Lesson cancellations on the part of the teacher of the Vienna International Music School must be made up . The canceled lessons can also – if pedagogically justified – be blocked, whereby the decision on this is the responsibility of the Vienna International Music School.
In case the participant does not attend the offered lessons, the Vienna International Music School is not obliged to make up for the lessons. Without a confirmed sick note from a licensed doctor, only TWO missed lessons within a semester can be made up.
Students must be punctual in class and bring the necessary learning materials. The Vienna International Music School determines the location of the lessons, if the “At School Program” is selected.
In case of participation in the courses from our “Online Program”, it is strictly forbidden to record classes and distribute them to third parties without the prior written consent of the management of the Venna International Music School.
By accepting these Terms and Conditions, parents/legal guardians give consent that their child may be photographed or recorded during lessons, concerts, or school events. The resulting photos or videos may be used by Vienna International Music School exclusively for internal documentation, promotional purposes, or marketing communication (e.g., website, social media, printed materials).
Parents/legal guardians may withdraw this consent at any time by sending an email to: office@vims.online. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of photo/video usage prior to the withdrawal.
SAFETY DURING LESSONS
The Vienna International Music School is not liable for accidents, other events causing damage, or for lost goods of the course participants. The Vienna International Music School has advised the course participants or their legal guardians to take out appropriate insurance for such cases.
BEHAVIORAL GUIDELINES IN THE SCHOOL
The course participants undertake not to endanger themselves or others and to handle the school property and instruments with care. The course participants or their legal representatives are liable for damages.
In case of gross violations by the course participant, serious offenses, especially drug or alcohol consumption during, before or after the lessons or at the place of lessons, or other grave reasons, including but not limited to repeated non-compliance with school policies, verbal or physical aggression, or deliberate disrespect towards the school, its staff, or property, the Vienna International Music School is entitled to exclude the course participant from the lessons without refund of the paid course fee.
ABOUT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Vienna International Music School offers its services exclusively in accordance with the above-mentioned General Terms and Conditions (GTC). GTC applies as a contract between VIMS and the student (customer) / their legal representatives. The above regulations apply to all legal relations between VIMS and the student/customer or their legal representatives, even if not expressly specified.
The present contract shall be governed exclusively by Austrian law. The place of jurisdiction is Vienna.
Ancillary agreements, be they oral or written, are invalid.
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