VETA TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION
There will be a summative assessment at the end of the school year. Students will be required to pass these assessments to be permitted to progress or to graduate. Progression to a top-up or masters programme at another school may be possible following graduation, subject to approval by the academic staff.
ACCOMMODATION
Whilst not having its own halls of residence, VETA will be happy to support you in finding suitable accommodation in the city.
CANCELLATION BY VETA
VETA reserves the right to cancel any programme of study offered prior to its commencement under which circumstance VETA will return any deposit and/or course fees paid beyond the audition fee..
CODE OF CONDUCT
Adherence to the Student Code of Conduct is part of the Terms and Conditions of being a VETA student.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION
VETA will according to the DSGVO, TKG 2003 (Datenschutzgrundverordnung) collect, hold and otherwise process “personal data” about applicants and students of VETA which is provided to us by you for our own, separate purpose(s), in accordance with VETA’s Data Processing Statement.
• VETA will seek the student’s informed consent before disclosing sensitive information and consider the student’s best interests before disclosing information to a third party. Information will be disclosed in accordance with the terms agreed by the student.
• VETA will respect a student’s right to withhold consent for the disclosure of sensitive information but will ensure the student is made aware of the implications of non-disclosure.
• VETA may breach a student’s confidentiality under exceptional circumstances (for example, where there is a reasonable risk that the student might do harm to themselves or to other students or other members of the Academy.)
This personal information is generally processed by VETA for the following general purposes: to administer admissions, courses of study and pastoral care; to monitor student performance; to send communications to students; to compile statistics for internal monitoring and enhancement purposes or for publication; and to make required returns to external bodies.
Please note that by providing your personal information, you are giving your consent to the processing of that personal information by VETA where, in accordance with the relevant Data Processing Statement and any other information and/or consent form(s) provided to you from time to time, that is the basis for lawful processing of your personal information.
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS
As part of the admissions process, as a condition of accepting a place at VETA, and on a continuing basis, the student is required to disclose any relevant, unspent criminal convictions.
INSURANCE
Students will be responsible for their own health insurance.
INTERMIT
Under some circumstances students may be requested, or in extreme instances required, by the Principal or Vice Principal to ‘intermit’ (to pause their studies by leaving the course temporarily). This would normally only occur when issues within the student’s personal life or health-related matters impact so strongly upon their studies that the staff believes it would be very difficult for the student to achieve effectively, and that a break in studies is necessary for the student’s well-being.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
VETA shall accept no liability for any injury, loss or damage at any time, including during course hours, auditions or other activities, whether organised by VETA or otherwise, save to the extent that such occurence shall be caused by the negligence of VETA.
VETA shall accept no liability for any failure or delay in performance of any of its obligations and shall not be liable for the return of any fees or make any compensation where the inability to perform has arisen from or is attributable to acts, events or omissions beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to fire, flood, weather, accidental damage, structural or failure of utility service or due to disruption related to public health and safety (i.e. COVID regulations).
It shall be the responsibility of the student to maintain adequate personal insurance against their personal belongings at all times.
Damage or loss to VETA’s property or property hired by VETA will remain the responsibility of the student and must be paid for by the student.
VETA does not warrant that any specific number of European Credit Transfer Association Credits will be recognised or awarded by external bodies in recognition of the learning undertaken during the course of study.
VETA does not warrant that the student will have any particular skill or expertise at the end of any course and in particular accepts no liability and does not warrant that the student will secure employment whether full or part-time or otherwise.
PAYMENT
DEPOSITS: In order to reserve a place at VETA, a deposit is required. A paid deposit constitutes an accepted, mutual contract and is non-refundable beyond the time period outlined in “Student’s Right to Cancel”, below. Once the deposit is paid, VETA agrees to and is then obliged to provide the education promised.
TUITION: Once the course begins, refunds are no longer available. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all deposits, tuition and other fees and charges payable to VETA are paid when due. There is a discount of € 200.00 if yearly tuition is paid in full before start of the first semester. This discount does not apply to students who, for whatever reason, have a reduced tuition.
RIGHT TO VARY TERMS
VETA makes all reasonable efforts to deliver the programmes of study and other services in these terms and conditions. However, VETA may, under certain circumstances, be required to:
• make reasonable variation to the content or syllabus of course
• alter the timetable, location, and schedule of assessment when necessary
• change the course leader and other academic staff
• when required due to reasons beyond our control, substitute in-person classes with comparable online instruction
STUDENT’S RIGHT TO CANCEL
BEFORE START OF COURSE: A legal contract is formed with VETA by the payment of the deposit. If the student elects to cancel their contract, they can do so within 14 days of the payment of the deposit, up to 3 months before the start of the first semester. VETA will reimburse all payments received, excluding any payments made for audition, as this service will already have been provided.
To exercise the right to cancel, the student must inform VETA of their decision in writing by sending an email to VETA’s admission office. The date of receipt by VETA will be considered the date of cancellation.
AFTER START OF COURSE: Once the course begins, refunds are no longer available. If the student wishes to terminate their contract and their enrolment as a student at VETA, there is a required notice period of one full semester.
If for any reason, a student ceases their studies at VETA, they may still be liable for any outstanding fees and charges.
TERMINATION OF CONTRACT BY VETA
Termination of the contract by definition means the end of the student’s registration at VETA and the loss of their place in the programme of study. The circumstances in which VETA may terminate the contract include:
• the student’s failure to adhere to the terms and conditions contained in this document
• misrepresentation by the student during the process of admission, or registration or at any other time during the contract
• the student’s failure to register at the start of their course
• the student’s non-disclosure of relevant and unspent criminal convictions
• the student’s failure to comply with the terms of a visa and/or the regulations of the MA35
• the student’s failure to pay applicable fees and/or charges
• conduct breaching the student code of conduct.
• the student’s class attendance record falling below requirement
• gross misconduct on the part of the student that brings VETA into disrepute
Each and every behaviour that is followed by dismissal excludes a refund.
Students who receive a scholarship will need to satisfy a number of requirements, which include but are not limited to attendance, general behavior and working within the ensemble, as well as bullet points listed above. If these requirements are not met, the scholarship award will be withdrawn and students will be required to return the full amount of the award for the year.
VISAS
VETA welcomes international students, however, as a private academy, the offer of a place on this course will not entitle a non-EU applicant to a student visa. Students must have their visa in hand before the start of classes. Should a student’s visa be withdrawn or expire once the course has begun, refunds are no longer available. If the student is required to terminate their contract and their enrolment as a student at VETA, there is a required notice period of one full semester.