Costs

Just what will your Drama School experience cost?

  • Costs below are for 2010 and are indicative only.
  • Course fees: the total cost for your course will be $415.00.
  • Accommodation Costs: The cost of the hostel is $350.00, this includes breakfast, dinner and supper. Students in a billetting situation will be charged a flat fee of $55 for the week. This fee will be passed on to the host family in the form of grocery vouchers.
  • Canteen: Canteen facilities are available during the school day. Cold drinks, fruit, pies, sandwiches and rolls etc. are available at a reasonable cost.
  • Merchandise: The official school tee-shirt ($38.00) will available for sale from the school office.
  • Photographs: The full school is assembled for a photograph early in the school week, this large photograph retails for $10.00 per copy and is available from the school office. Class photos are also taken and are displayed in the school foyer during the week. The class photos retail at $2.00 each and may be ordered at the school office.
  • DVDs: There is just one DVD pack for 2010 covering the Sharings of Work and the Edited highlights.
  • Medical Costs: The school has a first aid person for minor injuries. Students requiring professional medical attention will be expected to reimburse the school for any costs incurred.
  • Evening Events: Students are required to attend several official evening performances / classes, these are compulsory and are included in the course costs.
  • Pocket money: This is left to your discretion, it is recommended that students carry an EFT POS card in preference to large amounts of cash. EFT POS facilities are available at a nearby service station.
  • Meals: Local and billetted students who have a distance to travel each day, may need extra money to purchase an evening meal from a local takeaway. Alternatively they could bring a picnic.

 

How to get Funding

Scholarships

The school has a special fund available for students who require financial assistance.
To apply, write to:

NYDS Administrator
PO Box 600
Napier
New Zealand.

Include a letter outlining, your situation, what you have done to help yourself, and two letters from responsible persons in your community (teacher, minister, service club) verifying your situation.

Scholarships range from $50.00 - $200.00