Piano Programme (Preparatory, Grade 1-5, Young Musicians Programme Grade 6-8, and Diploma)

Course Overview Course Fees Entry Requirements How to Apply Practical Information FAQ

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course has been divided into 4 stages – Preparatory, Grade 1 to 5 and the Young Musicians Programme Grade 6 to 8 and Diploma.

Besides practical class, students are required to take theory and/or aural classes. Diploma students are required to take Theory Grade 8 or Music Appreciation Class to enrich their musical knowledge in terms of music history, analysis, harmony, orchestral score reading, to develop musical maturity and professional performing skills.

Students are required to sit for internal examinations conducted half-yearly to monitor the student’s progress. The external ABRSM and Trinity exams are only for Grade 8 and Diploma students.

To build up students’ performing confidence and gain stage experience, all the students are required to perform on stage twice per semester at the internal masterclasses. It is also a good opportunity and platform for students, parents and teachers to share their expectations and opinions, in a combined effort to improve.

Students who successfully finished Grade 5 will be selected into the specially designed Young Musicians Programme to strengthen their performing skills and music maturity. They will have more public performing exposure locally and international through concerts and competitions. This programme provides professional training for the students to pursue music as a career.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the respective stage, students will attain:

Preparatory – Students will be ready for Grade 1 upon completion.
Grade 1 to 5 – Students will successfully pass Grade 5 internal examinations around 8 years old.
Young Musicians Programme (Grade 6 to 8) – Students will successfully pass ABRSM Grade 8 examinations before 12 years old.
Young Musicians Programme (Diploma) – Students will successfully obtain two levels of Diploma certificates around 16 years old.

Course Schedule

The sessions are held per semester from January to May or July to November.

Practical, once in a weekend, 20 lessons per semester
Theory/Aural/Music Appreciation, once in a weekend, 20 lessons per semester
Masterclasses, twice per semester

Piano Course

Grade	Practical (individual lesson)	Theory/Aural (group lesson)	No. of lessons
Preparatory	45 minutes	45 minutes	20 practical, 20 aural
Grade 1	45 minutes	60 minutes	20 practical, 20 theory
Grade 2	45 minutes	60 minutes	20 practical, 20 theory
Grade 3	60 minutes	60 minutes	20 practical, 20 theory
Grade 4	60 minutes	60 minutes	20 practical, 20 theory
Grade 5	60 minutes	60 minutes	20 practical, 20 theory

Young Musicians Programme

Grade	Practical (individual lesson)	Theory/Aural (group lesson)	No. of lessons
Grade 6A	60 minutes	60 minutes	20 practical, 20 aural
Grade 6B	60 minutes	60 minutes	20 practical, 20 aural
Grade 7	60 minutes	60 minutes	20 practical, 20 aural
Grade 8A	60 minutes	60 minutes	20 practical, 20 aural
Grade 8B	60 minutes	60 minutes	20 practical, 20 aural

Young Musicians Programme (Diploma)

Classes	Lessons per semester
Practical	12 / 16 / 20 lessons (60 minutes each)
Theory/Music Appreciation	20 group lessons, 1 session per week (60 minutes each)

COURSE FEES

Piano Course

Grade	Course Fee per semester (inclusive of 9% GST)
Preparatory	S$2,510
Grade 1	S$2,550
Grade 2	S$2,550
Grade 3	S$3,010
Grade 4	S$3,010
Grade 5	S$3,010

Young Musicians Programme

Grade	Course Fee per semester (inclusive of 9% GST)
Grade 6	S$3,140
Grade 7	S$3,140
Grade 8	S$3,260

Young Musicians Programme (Diploma)

Practical with Theory / Music Appreciation
Practical fees vary depending on the number of lessons.

Audition Fees

Grade	Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Preparatory	S$32.70
Grade 1 to 5	S$32.70
Young Musicians Program (Grade 6 to 8)	S$54.50
Young Musicians Program (Diploma)	S$54.50

Payment Terms

Current students should make payment of fees for each term or semester as stipulated by the department.
Please login to the payment portal (using Chrome) https://payment.nafa.edu.sg/Students with your Student Admission No. and enter an OTP that will be sent to the mobile no. registered with us.
Fee must be paid in full by the given deadline. A penalty of S$50 will be levied on late payment.

Refund of Fees

Audition Fee is non-refundable.

Fees are only refundable under the following conditions:
1. Full refund if the class is unable to proceed due to unforeseen circumstances.
2. If withdrawal is made within 14 days before the commencement of the semester/term, an administrative charge of S$50 (before prevailing GST) will be deducted.
3. If withdrawal is made within 14 days after the commencement of the semester/term, 1 month's tuition fee will be deducted.
4. Fees are non-refundable for withdrawal after 2 weeks into the semester/term*

*applies in accordance with your course payment schedule

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet requirements and pass audition.

Grade	Age Group
Preparatory	For young children of 5 years old who are musically inclined.
Grade 1 to 5	For children aged 6-8 years with basic piano training.
Young Musicians Programme (Grade 6 to 8)	For children aged 9-11 years and had passed ABRSM Grade 5 in both Theory & Practical.
Young Musicians Programme (Diploma)	For students aged 12-14 years and had passed ABRSM Grade 8 certificate in Practical.

HOW TO APPLY

There are two enrolments per year:

In November, for the January intake of the following year.
In May, for the July intake of the same year.

An audition does not guarantee a place in the course applied for. All applicants must pass an audition to be admitted.

An email will be sent to all successfully completed applicants to attend the audition. Once the details are confirmed, there can be no change.

Enrolment Steps

Enrol online in May 2024.
Please click here to "Apply" during the enrolment period.
Fill in details as required.
You will receive an email acknowledgement for a completed application.
Payment notification will be sent to the registered email within 24 hours.
Make FULL payment at our payment portal upon receipt of the payment notification to confirm enrolment.
Registration will close for a course that is fully subscribed.

Enrolment Period
7 May 2024, 10am till 9 May 2024, 5pm.

Audition Date
19 May 2024, from 9am to 6pm

Special Aural Training Program to prepare children aged 4 – 5 years old, auditioning for Preparatory courses.
Please click here for more details.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Semester 1, 2024
Calendar for 1^st Semester 2024

	Saturday	Sunday	Remark
1	06/01	07/01
2	13/01	14/01
3	~~20/01~~	21/01	Closed for NAFA Open House (Replacement lesson will be advised)
4	27/01	28/01
5	03/02	004/02
	~~10/02~~	~~11/02~~	Closed for Chinese New Year
6	17/02	18/02
7	24/02	25/02
8	02/03	03/03
9	09/03	10/03
10	16/03	17/03
11	23/03	24/03
12	30/03	31/03
13	06/04	07/04
14	13/04	14/04
15	20/04	21/04
16	27/04	28/04
17	04/05	05/05
18	11/05	12/05
19	18/05	19/05
20	25/05	26/05	Internal Exam
	01/06	02/06	SYT 25^th Anniversary Performance

Important Notes:

There will be no classes on Public Holidays.

Semester 2, 2024
Calendar for 2^nd Semester 2024

	Saturday	Sunday	Remark
1	29/06	30/06
2	06/07	07/07
3	13/07	14/07
4	20/07	21/07
5	27/07	28/07
6	03/08	04/08
7	10/08	11/08
8	17/08	18/08
9	24/08	25/08
10	31/08	01/09
11	07/09	08/09
12	14/09	15/09
13	21/09	22/09
14	28/09	29/09
15	05/10	06/10
16	12/10	13/10
17	19/10	20/10
18	26/10	27/10
19	02/11	03/11
20	09/11	10/11
	16/11	17/11	Internal Exam

Important Notes:

There will be no classes on Public Holidays.

FAQ

When does registration take place?

Twice a year, in November and May.
Register in November for courses commencing in January.
Register in May for courses commencing in July.

How do I register my child?

All new applicants will register online. Audition will take place after registration is closed.

Is an audition necessary for my child?

Yes, all new students will have to audition. All successful candidates will be offered a place. The audition results are final. The school reserves the right not to provide the reasons to unsuccessful candidates. All information provided during the registration and audition process is strictly confidential, therefore we are unable to provide any feedback regarding the outcome/results.

Piano Programme (Preparatory, Grade 1-5, Young Musicians Programme Grade 6-8, and Diploma)

Piano Programme (Preparatory, Grade 1-5, Young Musicians Programme Grade 6-8, and Diploma)

COURSE OVERVIEW

COURSE FEES

Entry Requirements

HOW TO APPLY

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

FAQ

When does registration take place?

How do I register my child?

Is an audition necessary for my child?

What is the class size?

What can my child learn?

Will there be any exams?

Where are the lessons held?

My child is unable to attend a lesson, is there any replacement class?

Does my child receive any certificate for this programme?