European Suzuki Association - Appointments & Accreditation (2020)

European Suzuki Association Appointments & Accreditations Manual Revised October 2020 Page 15 of 17 APPENDIX E2 RECOGNITION OF TEACHERS WITHOUT APPROVED ACCREDITATION 1. Evaluation of qualifications All applications from Teachers without approved accreditation will be referred to the relevant ESA Instrument Committee. Where necessary the ESA Instrument Committee may co-opt additional Teachers to help with the assessment. The ESA Instrument Committee must do the following - a. Assess the background, previous training, long or short-term course Certifications of the applicant and check these with the applicant’s regional association and at least one of the SUZUKI™ Teacher Trainers involved. b. Decide the ESA level which is equivalent to the specific training of the applicant. c. If necessary, seek the advice of an ESA Teacher Trainer to assist in judging the quality of the applicant’s teaching. d. Where appropriate, advise applicants to seek ESA Teacher Training. e. The ESA is at liberty to seek consultation from the national Suzuki association where the applicant intends to work and share any relevant information with them, including the application documents and videos. 2. Recognition of Teachers who have followed long term Teacher Training Courses The recognition of Teachers who have undertaken long term or apprenticeship training in another region will usually be based on the recommendation of their Teacher Trainer(s). However, in some cases further proof of ability and experience may be required. 3. Application procedure All applications must be sent to the ESA Office, either direct by the applicant or through the national Suzuki association where he or she intends to work. Applications should include the following: - - CV including details of the applicant’s SUZUKI™ training and experience - Copies or other proof of all relevant certification - Names and contact details of the Teacher Trainer(s) with whom the applicant trained, plus any other relevant references 4. Applications from Teachers who have completed SAA Units or other short term Training In addition to the letter of application and the documents listed above, the applicant should deliver the following to the ESA Office - a. Proof of instrumental education/ability - professional Diploma from a recognized Institution or a video with a performance by the applicant of at least one major piece.