Attendance Policy
FAQs and Terms & Conditions
Regular attendance is crucial to your child’s academic success. If a student cannot attend a class, 24 hours notice is required. Cancellations are only accepted by phone call.
If 24 hours notice is given, an alternative date for a rescheduled class will be provided for the student. Rescheduled classes must be availed of before the end of the tuition programme that the student has paid for. We understand that schedules can vary and we will make every effort to accommodate your availability. However, if the proposed alternative date does not suit your needs, we regret that we are not obligated to provide further alternatives.
If we receive less than 24 hours notice, or if the student does not show up for a class, the absence is unexcused and the class will not be rescheduled.
For online classes, students who are unable to attend will get access to the class recording and any accompanying notes.
In the unlikely event that a class is cancelled by the teacher, Premier Tuition Centre will provide a rescheduled class.
If a student is absent for 3 or more consecutive classes, their space will be made available on our timetable for new enrolments.Â
If a student cannot attend a class, 24 hours notice is required. Cancellations are only accepted by phone call.
If 24 hours notice is given, the student will be given the option to join another class for the same subject and level, providing one is available. However this cannot always be guaranteed. This class must be availed of before the end of the tuition programme that the student has paid for.
If we receive less than 24 hours notice, or if the student does not show up for a class, the absence is unexcused and the class will not be rescheduled.
In the unlikely event that a class is cancelled by the teacher, Premier Tuition Centre will provide a rescheduled class.
If a student is absent for 3 or more consecutive classes, their space will be made available on our timetable for new enrolments.Â
Payment Agreement
For primary school tuition, students sign up for a programme of 16 classes.* The programme fee can be paid in full at least 48 hours before the commencement date or in two equal instalments, with the second payment made one week before the midpoint of the programme. Payment is accepted in cash or by card payment online.
Fees and deposits for primary school classes and courses are non-refundable and non-transferable. Students are liable for fees, whether or not they complete the course of study. Except where stated, all fees are non-refundable. No fee refund or transfer will be made to students who fail to attend classes or who do not finish the course. Parents/guardians are deemed to have accepted these terms on payment of their deposit/fees. Click here to see our refund policy.
Should a student commence a programme/course and subsequently withdraw at any stage from the programme/course, full fees remain due at that point
Where a learner is in arrears with their fees, he or she may be asked to leave the course.
* The length of summer courses vary.
Secondary school subjects are typically offered in 4-week courses which must be booked and paid for in advance.
Fees and deposits for secondary school classes and courses are non-refundable and non-transferable. Students are liable for fees, whether or not they complete the course of study. Unless an instalment plan is in place, course fees must be paid in full before the commencement date of the course. Except where stated, all fees are non-refundable. No fee refund or transfer will be made to students who fail to attend classes or who do not finish the course. Parents/guardians are deemed to have accepted these terms on payment of their deposit/fees. Click here to see our refund policy.
Should a student commence a programme/course and subsequently withdraw at any stage from the programme/course, full fees remain due at that point
Where a learner is in arrears with their fees, he or she may be asked to leave the course.
Covid-19 Procedures
All teachers must complete the Self-Declaration form 3 days before returning to work. This should be emailed to the administration office in advance.
All students over the age of 18/parents on behalf of their children under the age of 18 must complete the Self-Declaration form 3 days before returning to tuition. This should be emailed to the administration office in advance.
A maximum of two people are permitted in the tuition centre at any one time. Parents and students are asked to wait outside or in their car before their scheduled class. The teacher will escort students into and out of the building before and after their class.Â
Teachers will wear PPE during their classes while also maintaining 2 meters social distancing. Secondary school pupils are asked to wear a face mask/visor if possible. Face masks/visors and not required for primary school pupils.Â
Upon entering the tuition centre, students must immediately wash and sanitise their hands.
Hand sanitising dispensers and soap dispensers are installed in the bathroom. Parents can provide a small bottle of hand sanitiser for their children. Hand sanitiser for the teachers are also provided in each classroom and the office.Â
Students and teachers should perform hand hygiene:
- on arrival at the tuition centre
- after using the bathroom
- when their hands are physically dirty
- when they cough or sneeze
Handwashing breaks may be taken during classes as deemed appropriate by the teacher.
The classrooms have been reorganised to allow for 2 meters social distancing between the teachers and students and students themselves.
Each student will need to bring their own writing material, such as pens and pencils, to their class at Premier Tuition Centre. If a student forgets their writing materials, some will be provided to them. Any writing materials provided to students will be sanitised before and after use. All teachers are asked to use their own writing materials, including whiteboard markers.
Where practical, each student will need to use their own books and copies. Used levelled readers should be left in a designated box for 24 hours before being reused.
Photocopiers, printers, ipads and computers will be disinfected between use.
Teachers should disinfect their personal belongings e.g. phones and bags when they come to the tuition centre.
Teachers and pupils should avoid sharing property.
All work surfaces and resources will be disinfected after each class. Classes will finish 5 minutes early to facilitate this. Disinfectant wipes and sprays will be used to disinfect hard and soft surfaces.
All internal doors and windows should be left open to allow for correct ventilation.
First Aid will be administered as normal but if teachers are wearing gloves, a fresh pair must be put on first. PPE must be worn when administering First Aid. First Aid boxes will be available in the cupboard in the lobby.
Parents must keep children at home if they display any Covid-19 symptoms, available here:
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/symptoms.html
If a child displays symptoms while at Premier Tuition Centre, parents/ guardians will be asked to collect them. Your child will be waiting in the designated Isolation Area which is AnneMarie’s office. They will be supervised and no one else may enter this area while the child is awaiting collection. Parents should phone when they are outside and their child will be brought out to meet them. The Isolation Area will be sanitised by the teacher after the child leaves.
Teachers must not attend the tuition centre if they display any symptoms.
Parents should check their child’s temperatures before sending their child in for tuition and children should not be sent in if they have a high temperature.
If a student is absent due to Covid-19 and cannot come to the centre, live and interactive online classes will be provided to them.
All communication from parents/guardians should be by phone/email. Any essential meetings must be by appointment only. Parents/guardians must wear a face mask and sanitise upon entry to the tuition centre and maintain a 2 meter distance between teachers. A contact tracing log must be completed.
If there are further closures due to lockdown, live and interactive online classes will be provided to each student. If this is not suitable, classes may be taken within two months of reopening.
Payment for tuition will be made online via our website.
T&Cs: Online Grinds
Recordings
1.1Â All 1:1 classes are recorded for quality and safeguarding purposes. Recordings are permanently deleted after 130 days in line with our records retention policy.Â
1.2Â Some group classes are recorded to support student learning and accessibility. When this happens, students will be informed and asked to consent, if appropriate, before recording begins.
1.3Â Recording for the above classes will be shared with students via a virtual learning environment. The link to recordings will expire after 30 days.
1.4Â Access to recordings is limited to the instructor, management at Premier Tuition Centre and the students enrolled in the course.
1.5 Students are not permitted to share recordings with anyone else or to post recordings to platforms outside of Premier Tuition Centre.  Â
1.6Â The recording (audio and/or visual) of any live classes, or parts thereof, by students is strictly prohibited (unless in specific circumstances where consent has been granted).
Supervision
2.1 Students aged 16 and under should be supervised by a parent/guardian during online classes as this is not something that can be facilitated by the teachers at Premier Tuition Centre during remote learning sessions.
2.2 Premier Tuition Centre does not take responsibility for any injury caused during our online classes.
Behaviour
3.1. It is important for students to dress and wear clothing consistent with attending a face to face class.
3.2 Students should be respectful of others’ opinions even when they differ from their own. Differing opinions should be expressed in a respectful, non-critical way.
3.3Â Students should avoid eating or engaging with others at home while attending an online class as this can be distracting.
Study Space
4.1 If possible, online classes should be accessed somewhere quiet to limit noise and distractions.Â
4.2 If cameras are on, please be aware of what others can see and remove anything that should be kept private or that may be offensive.
4.3Â Ensure that third parties or the public are not visible, audible or being recorded through the webcam.
Frequently Asked Questions: Online Grinds
Our online grinds are delivered live using Zoom. Access to the class differs depending on the type of device used (laptop/tablet/phone) but instructions will be sent to parents or students upon enrolling. We also encourage parents and students to avail of the test sessions offered in order to ensure that there are no difficulties connecting. This should not take longer than 15 minutes.
Teachers deliver the content using PowerPoint presentations, virtual whiteboards and online textbooks and worksheets. Any material that the student might need for the class is provided in advance using a virtual classroom environment. Homework, class notes and assignments are also shared to the virtual classroom environment after the class.
One-to-one online grinds are recorded for quality and safeguarding purposes. Only the teacher and management at Premier Tuition Centre has access to these classes. Recordings are kept in line with Premier Tuition Centre’s data retention policy.
You will need a device such as a tablet, laptop or desktop computer to be able to access the online classes.
Classes can be accessed directly from your browser using a laptop or desktop but an app will need to be downloaded if you plan on using a tablet or smartphone. This app is free to download and we will send you guidelines upon sign-up. You will also need a Gmail account to access the virtual classroom environment where class materials will be uploaded each week.
We have two different pricing options available:
- One-to-one tuition is €40-€45 per hour.
- Small group tuition is €25-€30 per hour.
Fees are payable per term in advance.
All of the teachers at Premier Tuition Centre are fully qualified, highly experienced and experts in their field. Many have pursued postgraduate degrees or worked as state examiners. All of our teachers are Garda Vetted and have completed Child Protection training with Tusla.Â
Yes, these classes are delivered online using live, face-to-face video conferencing. Students may be required to keep their camera on for the duration of the class in order to maximise participation and engagement.Â
One-to-One Tuition: If a student cannot attend a class, 24 hours notice is required. If 24 hour notice is given then a class can be rescheduled for an alternative date. This class must be availed of before the end of the tuition programme that the student has paid for. If we receive less than 24 hours notice, or if the student does not show up for a class, the absence is unexcused and the class will not be rescheduled.
Small Group Tuition: If a student cannot attend a class, 24 hours notice is required. If 24 hour notice is given, the student is welcome to join a comparable class providing one is available. This class must be availed of before the end of the tuition programme that the student has paid for. If we receive less than 24 hours notice, or if the student does not show up for a class, the absence is unexcused and the class will not be rescheduled.
If a teacher misses a class, a rescheduled class will be provided to you at a mutually convenient time.Â
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