Testing Fees and Private Lessons

There are a number of strategies for dealing with exam fees. If you are currently charging for exams, you can change it to a graduation fee

You can create income and raise tuition at the same time by offering current students to pay off all remaining graduation fees until black belt at a 50% discount (non-refundable). This would be all exams with the exception of their black belt exam, which is typically more expensive.

You can raise tuition and include graduation fees in the tuition.

The benefit of moving to the graduation process is:

1. Less stress for staff because:

2. Higher student retention because:

Free private lessons have many advantages:

Limit the number of free privates and charge if a student requires or requests more.

The disadvantage to free privates is you lose whatever potential income you might have gained from not charging. That is a decision you have to weigh and make.

Streamline martial arts exam fees by transitioning to a graduation fee system. This approach subsidizes complimentary private lessons for students, covers staff and preparation costs, and reduces stress for instructors by eliminating exam failures. Offer discounts for prepaying graduation fees to create a steady income stream while raising tuition to include these fees. This model promotes higher retention with clear attendance standards and stress-free graduation processes. Free private lessons serve as a marketing tool, an incentive for leadership development, and a way to ensure student success while strategically managing their frequency to balance financial considerations.