Expense in Siping City Shaolin Martial Arts Academy

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TUITION FEES

All fees, other than the student's reservation fee which is paid along with the application form (i.e. administration fees, tuition, room and board) are to be paid in Euros,  Chinese RMB or in U.S. dollars when the student arrives at the academy. The academy also has a POS machine that accepts visa and mastercard. The charge from bank is 0.8% for each transfer. We recommend students pay via bank tranfer to the academy's bank account before coming to the academy or pay in cash when students arrive at the academy. We suggest students take extra care to keep their wallets and purses safely with them when travelling or eating or staying in public places, etc..

TOTAL FEES

NOTE: If you feel you might not be accepted due to a physical/mental condition or for some other reason, Email Mr. Che to find out, first, before submitting the Academy Application Form and paying the reservation fee.

One-time non-refundable Reservation Fee (paid along with submission of the Academy Application Form): $150.USD.

One-time Academy Administration Fee paid when the student arrives at the Academy: $360.USD

Monthly Tuition Fee - paid when the student arrives at the Academy: $300.USD.

Monthly Room and Board: $300.USD - paid when the student arrives at the academy (includes meals, lodging, hot showers, training equipment such as mats, pads, etc.).

Academy escort service from Chang chun airport: $100.USD.  Escort from Siping train station to the academy is free.

Students who wish to stay at the academy for one year or longer (and pay up-front for 12 months each year) will receive the following annual discounts:

Total discounted cost for the first year, (not) including the one-time online reservation fee, (which includes food, accommodations, training and administration fees): $4,900.USD.

Total discounted cost for the second year: $4350.USD.

Total discounted cost for the third year: $3,850.USD.

Total discounted cost for the fourth year: $3,350.USD.

Total discounted cost for the fith year and thereafter: $3,050.

Note: Students attending the academy for longer than 6 months must purchase a major medical insurance policy to pay for major illness or injury the student may incur while in China and provide a copy of the policy to the academy when the student arrives at the academy. Students who cannot find temporary major medical coverage on their own before coming to China must purchase an annually renewable accidental injury only policy when they arrive at the academy, issued by a China Life Insurance Company.  The premium is $100 USD.

Note: Except for the the payments shown above, there are no other administrative, tuition, or other fees.  Of course, students are expected to pay for their personal needs like toiletries, use of academy washing machines, clothing, gifts to send home, etc.

Since no one can know the future state of the economy, the academy's rates are subject to change according to inflation and the cost of living in China.

Refunds are not given to students who book for 1 month, or less.  If a student (training for more than one month) leaves the academy for any reason, they will be given a refund of their remaining payment.  Students can decide their length of stay after spending a few days of training at the academy before paying for the full desired training period.

Minimum payment is for one month of training, even if the student wants to train for a shorter period of time.

There is no montly-financing available for long-term students (the full year's payment for training must be paid up-front at the beginning of each year).

Note:  Payment for everything is due within the first week of the student's arrival at the academy.

For short-term students (3 months or less) - if any fees are refunded no refunds will be calculated per-day for tuition.  However, regarding food and accomodation, the charges will be calculated to the exact day and the resulting refund will be made available for the remaining paid-for period.

For students who are staying for one year or longer at the academy there is a one-week break in their training during the annual nationally-celebrated Spring Festival holiday which occurs from January 24th through January 30th. There is no refund for the spring festival period. During the holiday period students can choose to stay at the academy and relax, continue to practice what they have been taught, return home for the holiday period, travel, etc.