Tuition fees are charged in US Dollars and is an annual fee payable according to the payment schedules shown below. A non-refundable registration fee of $500 is payable by all students at the time of application. ISU provides financial assistance to self-funding families who would not otherwise be able to afford the full cost of tuition fees and capital levy.
Tuition Fees 2024-2025
| PLAN A | PLAN B | PLAN C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Instalment | 2 Instalments* | 3 Instalments* | |
| Playgroup | $6,600 | $3,370 | $2,260 |
| EC1-EC2 | $8,100 | $4,130 | $2,770 |
| Afternoon Supervision | $1,500 | $770 | $515 |
| Kinder | $22,600 | $11,530 | $7,720 |
| Grade 1-5 | $24,300 | $12,390 | $8,300 |
| Grade 6-8 | $28,200 | $14,380 | $9,640 |
| Grade 9-10 | $29,300 | $14,940 | $10,010 |
| Grade 11-12 | $34,100 | $17,390 | $11,650 |
*inclusive of finance charges
| PLAN A | PLAN B | PLAN C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Instalment | 2 Instalments* | 3 Instalments* | |
| One Child | $2,185 | $1,105 | $750 |
| Two Children | $2,135 | $1,090 | $730 |
| Three Children | $2,085 | $1,060 | $710 |
| Four Children | $2,035 | $1,040 | $700 |
*inclusive of finance charges
- Capital levy: A one-time non-refundable capital levy of $10,000 ($2,000 for ISU Alumni) is charged for all students entering Grade 1 or higher. Families may apply to pay the capital levy in two instalments, the first on entry and the second at the start of the next school year.
- In addition, an annual capital levy fee of $500 will be charged to all students in Grade 1 or above. For families who receive financial assistance this amount will be reduced by the same percentage amount as the financial assistance that ISU has offered.
- Re-enrolment deposit: A re-enrolment deposit of $500 per student is payable in May each year. This will guarantee a place the following year for your children at ISU. This deposit will be deducted from the tuition fee for the following year. Families who notify the school in writing by 30 June that they will not be returning for the following year will receive a full refund of the deposit.
| After School Activities | The After School Activity (ASA) programme offers a variety of optional activities on a seasonal basis including some led by external coaches/leaders and/or materials that involve an additional payment. |
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| ISSEA/MUN and Other Out of Country Trips | ISSEA and MUN trips are partially subsidised by ISU, the cost per student varies depending on group size and destination. Estimated price range, $800 - $1500 per student. |
| Discount for introducing new families to ISU | A discount will be offered to ISU parents who introduce new families to the school and whose children subsequently join the school. Discount for introducing new families - PDF | 159KB |
Due date for payments
- Plan A: full payment by 2 August 2024
- Plan B: due dates 2 August 2024 & 3 January 2025
- Plan C: due dates 2 August 2024, 1 November 2024 & 1 February 2025
- Payment methods: Payment may be made by bank transfer or direct deposit to one of the school bank accounts, or through the school business office by US$ cheque drawn on Stanbic Bank or ABSA Bank.
- Late payment of school fees: Where any part of fees are not paid within 30 days of the due date, a student may be excluded from attending classes and a late payment fee of 1% may be applied to any overdue amounts. Students will not be permitted to participate in school-sponsored trips, and school reports or transcripts will not be released, unless fee payments are up to date.
- Refund of school fees: School fees paid in advance are only refundable where at least four weeks advance notice of withdrawal is given. Refunds are calculated on a quarterly basis, no refund will be given where a student has attended for any of the quarter.
Financial Assistance
ISU is committed to accepting students for admission from diverse cultural, academic and socio-economic backgrounds. ISU provides financial assistance to self-funding families who would not otherwise be able to afford the full cost of tuition fees and capital levy. Such financial assistance is based on individual needs.
For further details, please do not hesitate to contact our Business Manager, Daniel Groves via email [email protected] or call +256 414 200374/8/9.
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