FAQ's

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• Fees & Info

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Fee includes:

• All materials required (fabrics, haberdashery, art materials and equipment)

• Studio tuition

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• What happens in the case of an accident or emergency?

 

As our residential staff are first aid trained and will be on hand 24 hours a day, they will be able to act quickly if there is an accident or emergency. The nearest A&E is Chelsea and Westminster Hospital which is 5 minutes away from both Lightfoot Hall and our studio at Kensington and Chelsea College.

 

All students must provide the contact details of two parents or guardians prior to starting the course who must be available during the programme. It is vital that we have the correct information in case of an emergency.

 

• Should I bring a mobile phone?

 

Yes! Students should definitely bring their mobile phones with them if they have a camera phone that will work in the UK, as this provides family and friends, as well as our staff, with a way of contacting them. We also encourage our students to take photographs of their work to record their process and to support their design work.

 

However, audio/video calls and text messaging are not permitted during our classes, masterclasses, talks or during any other educational session/activity.

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• Are parents allowed to visit?

 

Parents/guardians are required to drop off and collect their child every day unless the parent/guardian has communicated the student will be making their own way. We do not allow parents/guardians into the studio unless we are holding an exhibition

 

• What kind of clothing should I bring?

 

Students who have booked and confirmed a place on one of our programmes will receive an email a few weeks before the course begins. This will contain important and useful information including what to bring and a list of packing suggestions. So please make sure your contact information is up-to-date and you check your emails regularly!

 

In June, July and August, it is normally warm in London – but it’s very unpredictable so it is important that you pack for all weathers! Above all, dress to reflect your own fashion personality rather than worry about anyone else. We love your style! You will need trainers or comfortable shoes for walking around London (you can always put your other fabulous shoes in your bag until we get to our destination) and a foldaway umbrella just in case!

 

Weather reports and forecasts can be found online at BBC Weather.

 

 

• Do I need a visa to travel to the UK?

 

If your country is part of the EU or the European Economic Area you will not require a visa. However, if you’re not in the EU or you’re unsure, we strongly recommend checking whether you require a visa to visit and study within the UK before applying. You can check this online by visiting the UK Government’s website.

 

Application

 

You can apply for a Short-term study visa online here for a 6-month visa. Please ensure you have applied for this at least 3 months before the course start date. We can support your application by providing evidence that you have been offered a place on one of our programmes. Please get in touch and a member of our team will be able to assist you.

 

• Are meals included in my programme fees?

 

No meals are provided during the programme. Please either bring a packed lunch, pre-order a lunchbox from Farm Girl or students can buy something each day at a nearby with permission.

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• When should I arrive for my course?

 

Our general studio hours are Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm. Please check your booking for the exact dates and times.​

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• Will I receive a certificate after the course?

 

Absolutely! Students will be awarded The Summer Fashion School London Digital Certificate upon completion of the programme.

 

All certificates are personalised and signed by our programme director, Caroline Gration. Therefore, please make sure your name is spelt correctly on your application form. If it isn’t, please let us know as soon as possible!

 

• What’s your cancellation policy?

 

We understand that sometimes, due to a variety of reasons, you may need to cancel your place on one of our courses.

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If you are forced to cancel through illness or injury and you have bought travel insurance, then you will be able to claim on the insurance policy, subject to the policy’s terms and conditions and exclusions.

 

For any other cancellation reason, our terms and conditions for refunds are as follows:

Any cancellation must be received in a letter sent electronically and can only be for cancellations before your course start date where you have paid in full in advance. The course fees minus the deposit amount will be proportionally refunded as per the table below.

 

Period before start date           Total refunded

120+ days                                            100%

90-119 days                                         50%

45-89 days                                          10%

0-44 days.                                           0%

 

 

If you have any questions regarding a refund, please do get in touch. In addition, it may be useful to read our Application and Payment Terms.

 

 

• How do I pay for the course?

 

The course fee is paid in full, in one transaction. 

We do accept BACS payment, however, all bank charges must be covered by the fee payer and you will be billed accordingly.

 

If you have any questions regarding payment, please email us.

 

• What’s your Age Policy?

 

Our Age policy states that you must fall in-between the given age brackets to partake in the programme, at the time the course will take place. This is to ensure students are of a similar age, in addition to providing a more tailored programme to their age group. If you have any questions with regards to our policy, please contact us.

 

• Meet entrepreneur fashion designers

 

Our talented tutors are business savvy fashion designers who are currently working in the fashion industry. You will get to hear how they began their own brands after University, if they completed internships and what they learnt from them, and their plans for the future.

 

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• What's your Late Collection Policy?

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This policy is for children who have been left at the school over the agreed collection time or once the school has closed/classes have ended.

 

The Fashion School has a duty of care to the children and parents to ensure that the collection of children is made at the agreed time or within our school opening hours. Late collection causes additional cost for the school and potential distress to a child.

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Children remaining in our care after the agreed collection time, after their class has ended or after our opening hours must be supervised by a member of staff. We appreciate that sometimes there may be circumstances beyond parent/carer control affecting the prompt collection of your child. If you know you are going to be late collecting your child please call us at the earliest opportunity and discuss with the member of staff teaching your child the arrangements for collection. Please note that a late stay fee will still be chargeable, unless agreed otherwise, for example in exceptional circumstances.

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Late Collection Fee​

All parents/carers will be given a 15 minute grace period on the late collection of their child. Our late collection fee is £60 if you are over fifteen minutes late. The late fee increases by £60 for each subsequent fifteen minutes. Our staff are mostly freelance and part of the late fee will cover their time whilst they wait with your child. Our classes start promptly and as your child will learn with the other children, they will be at a disadvantage if they are over 5 minutes late. The fee should be paid to the member of staff looking after your child in cash.

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Your child will be cared for, kept inside the school and reassured by members of staff until collection. Any specific needs will be addressed.

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Please ensure we have your current contact details.