The teacher training course is directed by Tessa Marwick and Paul Versteeg, who qualified from the Constructive Teaching Centre (London) in 1983 and 1984. The course is officially recognised and operates within the guidelines set down by the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) and Nederlandse Vereniging van Leraren in de F.M. Alexander-Techniek (NeVLAT).
| * A three year 5 day training course
with a minimum of 1600 hours tuition lasting 9 terms or A three and a half year 4 day training course with a minimum of 1600 hours tuition lasting 11 terms. If circumstances change, it is possible to move from the 5 day course to the 4 day course and vice versa. |
| * There are three terms per year. Each term consists of three blocks of three or four weeks, with a week's break between each block. There are approximately 32 weeks training per year. |
| *The course time-table runs Monday-Friday from 9:15 - 12:45 each week day. |
| *On satisfactory completion of the course a certificate is awarded authorising thegraduate to teach the Alexander Technique and become eligible to be a teaching member of STAT and/or NeVLAT. |
| *At the discretion of the directors there is a possibility to do a post graduate teaching term at the training course. |
| *Tuition is in both English and Dutch. |
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Entry to Programme
There are no formal requirements. Applicants are invited to visit the course for one
or more days which may be followed by an interview and/or private lessons with one
or both of the directors.
Tuition FeesThe fees for the 5 day training course are 7.200 euro per annum, to be paid either
at the start of each year or 2.400 euros, on the first day of each term.
There are 9 terms and one can change to the 4 day course at the start of each term.
The fees and hours of attendance will be regulated accordingly.
The fees for the 4 day training course are 5.889 euro per year or 1.963 euros per term.
There are 11 terms. One can change to the 5 day course at the start of each term.
The fees and hours of attendance will be regulated accordingly.
The fees remain the same throughout the 3 years.
The fees for postgraduate students (minimal one week) are 45 euro per day or 225 euro per week.
Visiting guests will get the first day for free and any extra day will cost 50 euro.
See schedule 2009/2010
LocationThe training course takes place on the top floor of a classic 'grachten' house overlooking the canal, in the old part of Amsterdam. It is close to Central Station and easily accessible by
tram nr. 1, 2 or 5 (three stops to Spui).
In addition to the training programme Paul Versteeg and Tessa Marwick also arrange courses and introductory
evenings throughout the year for the general public and groups with specific interests, and give individual and
private lessons on a day to day basis.For information about these activities and any queries about the training programme, or if you would like to arrange a visit, please contact:
Tessa Marwick and Paul Versteeg
340 Herengracht
1016 CG Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)20 6238260
Fax: +31 (0)20 4212178
email: marwvers@wxs.nl
ATCA TERM DATES 2009/2010
AUTUMN
7 september – 2 october
12 octoiber – 6 november
16 november – 11 decemberWINTER
11 january – 29 january
8 february – 26 february
8 march – 26 marchSUMMER
12 april – 7 may
17 may – 4 june
14 june – 9 julyNew season begins 6th september 2010
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