Entrance Requirements

A student who is intelligent and has the desire to learn will discover floral design to be a challenging profession as well as a creative outlet. Those students with previous floral experience gain new and updated ideas and methods to enhance their careers.

The potential student must not have any health or physical limitations which could prevent them from completing the program per Administrative Rules from the State Board of Proprietary School Registration. This is determined on the Student Registration Form.

Students will also be asked to perform basic Mathematical skills such as Addition, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication and Percentages as well as the requirement to write two written answers on the Student Enrollment form. A calculator may be used while computing your answers and during Flowers 104, Shop Operations.

The minimum age to be accepted in school is 18 years with no maximum age limit. The minimum amount of students needed for a class to take place is 3 (Three).

Tuition: There is a $75.00 Registration Fee and $1825.00 Tuition Fee. Classes are filled on a first-come; first-serve basis.

School Calendar: The school operates classes throughout the year. Please check our site for a complete schedule of class times. Classes are limited to 15 students. Generally, class schedules are planned around the various floral holidays. There are no classes held during the week of a floral holiday if at all possible.

School Location: The David-Curtis School of Floral Design is located at 209 North Main Street in Centerville, OH 45459. Centerville is a suburb of Dayton, OH. Students are expected to furnish their own transportation to and from school.

Enrollment Policy: A student may enroll for any class that is scheduled on any day the school is open. The school is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm and closed on Saturday and Sunday. A student may register by mail or in person, but the student is not considered registered until the registration fee and enrollment application has been received, processed and accepted by the school.

Class Schedule: The class hours are 9:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday, with one (1) hour for lunch and 2 (two) 15 (fifteen) minute breaks. There are no formal classes held on Saturdays. These days are reserved for any make-up days. The school is closed on Sunday.

Hotel Information: There are a variety of places to stay if you are coming to school from out of town. Check the accommodations link to see a list of places to stay. The David-Curtis School of Floral Design has no control over hotel pricing.