SAA Fee Information

Membership fees can be found at this link. All fees below are listed and payable in USD.

SAA Audition Fees

Audition fees are paid by participants directly via the SAA website.

Auditions – US & Canada$65
Auditions – Latin America$25
Refunds are not offered for auditions. Applicants can resubmit auditions at any time.

SAA Course Fees

SAA course fees are paid by participants during course enrollment. The fee is not inclusive of the tuition fee charged by the Course Host(s).

Course NameRegional AvailabilityCourse Fee
Every Child Can!US & Canada$35 per person
FilosofíaLatin AmericaNo SAA fees
Unit courses, Teaching Strategies, Practicum, enrichment, or supplementary coursesEntire SAA region$20 per person in North America; no SAA fees in Latin America
Suzuki Principles in ActionUS & Canada$210 per person
Refunds are not offered for course fees or tuition paid to the SAA. The SAA is not responsible for administering refunds for course fees paid directly to a sponsoring organization or Teacher Trainer. For questions or concerns, write to [email protected].

Teacher Trainer & Certificate of Achievement Fees

Trainer dues are due annually. Application fees are due upon submission. For all applications related to teacher training, email [email protected].

Every Child Can! Trainer Dues$40 annually (effective January 1, 2026)
Teacher Trainer Dues$95 annually (effective January 1, 2026)
Teacher Trainer Candidacy Application$375 for US & Canada
$125 for Latin America
Teacher Trainer Candidacy Application Resubmission – Performance or Pedagogy$110 for US & Canada
$40 for Latin America
Teacher Trainer Candidacy Application Resubmission – all other areas$85 for US & Canada
$30 for Latin America
Teacher Trainer Candidacy Application Appeal – Pedagogy or Performance$85 for US & Canada
$30 for Latin America
Teacher Trainer Application Appeal – Other$40
Certificate of Achievement Application$90 for US & Canada
$30 for Latin America
Certificate of Achievement Resubmission$50 for US & Canada
$18 for Latin America
Refunds are not offered for Trainer dues or application processes. For questions or concerns, please write to us at [email protected].

Institute Fees

The table below reflects prices for the 2026 Institute season.

Student Participation fee$5 per student
Institute Activation Fee$100 before 11/1; $125 after 11/1
Institute Email AdsNo additional charge
Refunds are not offered for participation fees. A 50% refund is offered if the Institute is not approved.

Currency Fees

Please note: If you are paying on Stripe for an event and using a currency other than USD, your bank may charge additional fees. Please check with your bank about any relevant fees.