First Steps English Tuition Centre: Fees

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	Fees
	Tuition fees are $280 per hour. All fees must be paid in advance at the start of each month. If a pupil misses a lesson, whether though illness, holiday or some other reason, no refund will be given. First Steps will close either when Typhoon Signal No. 8 or when the Black Rainstorm Warning is issued. Fees will be refunded. First Steps will remain open during Typhoon Signal No. 3.
	*Library*
	First Steps has a large library which is available for use by all children attending classes. The books are arranged in two groups. Reading Schemes such as Ginn 360 and Macmillian New Way, and a Free Choice section.