FAQS

Creative and structured classes

Industry professional staff

Exams in RAD, ISTD & LAMDA, gaining UCAS points for secondary schools & universities

Professional performances

Winners of performing arts festivals

100% pass with Distinction & Merit grades in all performing arts exams

Own agency where students have opportunities to audition for professional stage & screen work

Professional venues & studios

Our classes run on a monthly subscription basis, with fees spread evenly across the year to keep costs lower. Payments are taken in advance on the 20th of each month, covering the following month’s classes. This means you’ll be billed even in months with no classes, as the total yearly cost is divided into equal payments for simplicity and affordability.

• Simplified Budgeting: Monthly subscriptions spread the cost evenly across the year, making it easier for parents to budget and avoid large termly or annual payments.

• Consistent Payment Schedule: Payments are automatically debited on the same date each month, reducing the risk of missed payments or late fees.

• Access to Year-Round Classes: A subscription ensures continuity, securing a child's place in classes throughout the academic year without the need for re-enrollment each term.

• Flexibility in Payment Plans: By breaking costs into smaller monthly installments, parents can manage fees more affordably compared to one-time term fees.

• Transparent Pricing Structure: Pro-rata adjustments and clear monthly costs allow parents to easily track and plan for expenses without unexpected fees.

The class teacher will assess when your child is ready to take any ISTD dance or LAMDA drama exams and discuss with you. The minimum age for dance exams is 6 years and drama exams 4 years. Your child will need to attend classes regularly to be selected for exams. There will be additional costs for exams.

Exams are not compulsory and students can still move up classes and grades.

Yes there is a one off £25.00 registration fee for each student when they enrol. This is only paid once, unless you leave Select for over a year and then rejoin.

Our professional show takes place every 18 months. Every class will perform a piece in the show.

Every term, Autumn, Spring and Summer Term, families are invited to watch their child’s class.

Children who excel in any class can be entered dance and drama festivals.

Should you wish to cancel your child’s class/ classes you are required to give one month’s notice via email along with an additional month’s payment. For example, if notice is given in January, February will be charged and payments will be stopped in March.

Yes. For all classes there is set uniform students need, you will be sent the link on the welcome email.

• We understand that delays can happen, which is why we offer a 5-minute grace period after the scheduled end of your child’s session.

• After this grace period, a lateness fee of £5 will be charged for every additional 5 minutes that a child remains in our care.

• This policy is in place to ensure the safety and smooth running of our sessions, as well as to respect our staff's time and commitments.

• Persistent lateness may result in a review of your child’s place in the class or club.

• We kindly ask all parents and guardians to arrive promptly at pick-up time.

When you first enrol, you’ll receive an invoice by email for your initial month’s fees. After that, payments are taken automatically on the 20th of each month as part of our monthly subscription system. To avoid spamming parents with repeated emails, we don’t send invoices every month.

However, you can view all your invoices and payment history at any time by logging into the Class Manager parent portal.