School Fees

Why do we have School Fees?

Apart from limited fundraising our schools are financed solely by school fees. Parents and employees will appreciate the need to adhere strictly to the policy set out below in order to meet our financial and budgetary requirements.

This policy has been established in accordance with IEA Fee collection Policy. Parents are reminded that they agree to abide by this policy when they sign their child’s enrolment form (see back of enrolment form).

Who is required to pay school fees?

All students attending our schools must pay school fees and parents are liable for fees once the child begins school.

Families new to the school pay a one-time only non refundable registration of K100 per family.

The second, third fourth (and subsequent enrolments) child from the same family enrolled in either school is entitled to a 10% discount in school fees. The family to prove need to prove any sibling relationship. Withdrawal of the oldest child before the end of the year will mean a return of full fees for the second child.

Methods of payment of School Fees:

On an annual basis by the end of the first week of term one.

To take advantage of our cheaper annual fee, the amount must be paid in full by the above date. Otherwise a term fee applies, even if the payment is made in a lump sum after the set date.

On a term basis by the end of week one of each term.

Students who have outstanding fees at the beginning of Week 2 of any term will be withdrawn form class.

On a schedule basis.

To be considered for this method of payment, parents must make written application to the Principal well in advance of the date and amount of the payments to be made throughout the term. This must be then submitted to the Principal for consideration and any decision will be sole discretion of the Principal or designate. The agreement, when signed by both parties (a copy to be given to the parents) must be strictly adhered to. Any deviation from the agreed schedule will negate the agreement, students will be withdrawn from class and outstanding fees are payable to the school immediately, Please note that payments schedules must allow for money to be paid in advance, and all schedules to be completed by the end of week 7 in Term 4.

Invoices to families for school fees will be sent home by the end of the preceding term with the exception of Tem 1, in which case the invoice is given to the parents as soon after registration as is possible.

Fees may be paid using a BSP deposit slip which is available from both sites. The pink slip must be returned to school as proof of payment.

Fees should not be paid in cash.

All fees are to be paid in advance, the school will not accept post dated cheques, or hold cheques for later banking.

If a cheque is dishonored by the bank, cheque payments will not be accepted in future and subsequent payment will need to be made by bank cheque or cash deposits.

What if you are behind with your payments?

You will be sent one warning letter. A note of this communication is taken. Contact the school immediately for an appointment to see the Principal. Lack of action on your part means that your child will be withdrawn from class, therefore interrupting learning.

What if we withdraw your child from school because of non payment of fees?

You are still liable for the fees payment as the place is kept for your child until you have advised us in writing that you do not intend to have your child return. You are required to pay any outstanding amounts.

What if you are transferring or need to move your child to another school?

You need to give the school five weeks notice of your intention to leave. If this is done and you have paid annual or full term fees, you will be entitled to a refund of the remaining amount. If this notice is not given of your intention to withdraw your child from school then you will be liable for five weeks school fees.

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