Modes of Payment

Payments for all courses other than individual workshops and residentials can be made by Standing Order.  If this is not possible other arrangements may be made but could possibly incur additional costs.  Arrangements for Standing Orders will be organised once deposits have been received and the Standing Orders are to run from the month in which the first shiatsu practical day falls.  Deposit cheques need to be made out to ‘David Home’ and sent to 45 Highview Road, Ealing, London W13 0HA and the initial deposit needs to arrive a month before the commencement of the course. (Deposits are non-refundable, unless the course does not run due to lack of numbers).

Deposits

Foundation Deposit - £150

One Year Course deposit - £250

Year Two deposit - £300

Year Three deposit - £300   

Concessions

An approximate 10% reduction in the SO’s is available to full-time students and the un-waged (this reduction does not apply to  examination fees). 

For those who are exempt from certain parts of the course, for example, the western medicine modules, parts studied elsewhere and so on, further concessions may be available. 

Examination Costs

There is an additional cost of £40 at the end of Stage 3, the Certificate Level, for candidates who wish to take the examination.  This exam is only available to those who have attended 90% or more of Stages 1,2 & 3.

There is an additional cost of £60 for the examination at the end of the Diploma course - Stage 6.  The full diploma can only be awarded after having studied a minimum of 500 hours over three years and on completion of course work, case studies etc.  Successful candidates will then be able to apply for Graduate status with the Shiatsu Society UK. On condition that they have been a member for at least two years.

Other Costs

1. 1.Study Materials (not handouts) and text books
   
   

2. 2.Student Membership of the Shiatsu Society - not obligatory but recommended – about £46 for 2nd year students and £69 for 3rd year students at the moment
   
   

3. 3.Public liability insurance will be necessary after Certificate level - stage 3, if students wish to work on the general public and charge for their services (discount rates for insurance are available if you are a member of the Shiatsu Society)
   
   

Additional Benefits

1. 1.Concessionary rates on SpiralArts workshops, classes, performances and residentials
   
   

2. 2.£10 discount on some shiatsu and acupuncture treatments offered by teachers.
   
   

3. 3.Discount at certain bookshops for subject related books