Tuition and Fees
Transparent Pricing. Exceptional Value.
At Ichen Art Academy, we structure our programs on a quarterly system to provide flexibility and consistent artistic development throughout the year. Our tuition is designed to accommodate various scheduling needs while maintaining our commitment to quality art education.
2027-Q1 (Winter Quarter) Tuition Worksheet
2026-Q4 (Fall Quarter) Tuition Worksheet
Academic Calendar
Our academic year is divided into four quarters of varying lengths:
Tuition Plans
Tuition is charged on a quarterly basis according to your selected plan rate. We offer several enrollment options to accommodate different scheduling needs and commitment levels:
Quarterly Enrollment
- Pay for each quarter individually
- Most flexible option
- Standard rates apply
- No deposit required
- Best for new students to explore our programs before making a long-term commitment
9-Month Plan
- Requires three consecutive quarters, excluding summer quarter
- Pay for each quarter individually
- Discounted rate ($3/class off)
- $100 refundable deposit
- Priority registration
12-Month Plan
- Requires all four quarters, including summer quarter
- Pay for each quarter individually
- Best value rate ($5/class off)
- $100 refundable deposit
- Minimum enroll one class or one- week summer camp for summer
- Priority registration
Payment Policies
Registration Fee
A one-time $35 registration fee is required per family upon initial enrollment
Mid-Quarter Enrollment
Tuition will be prorated based on the remaining weeks in the quarter.
Long-Term Plan Deposits
9-month and 12-month plans requires a $100 refundable deposit per plan.
Sibling Enrollment
We do not currently offer sibling discounts for tuition. The registration fee, however, is reduced to $10 for siblings of an existing student.
Payment Methods
- Zelle (Recommended): Fast, secure, and no transaction fees
- Log into your bank account and select Zelle
- Send to: fremont@ichenartacademy.com (Fremont) or pleasanton@ichenartacademy.com (Pleasanton)
- Include student name in the memo field
- Check: Make payable to Ichen Art Academy. Drop off at our office or mail to the campus address shown below.
- PayPal/Venmo: Contact our office to arrange. Additional transaction fees may apply for PayPal.
- Credit card payments are not accepted.
For specific class rates and detailed payment options, please refer to our current rate worksheet or contact our office.
Tuition rates are subject to periodic review and may be adjusted for future academic years. Any changes will be communicated to enrolled families in advance.