Enrolments Fees
Financial Terms and Conditions
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Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
Fees and charges are reviewed by the Board annually in November for the ensuing calendar year and will be communicated to parents in December each year.
Enrolment Fee – Australian Residents
A non-refundable enrolment fee of $175.00 per student or $300 per family to cover administration costs and the costs of setup and supplies is due once the child or children have been accepted to Casuarina School. This fee is payable before the child/children commence school. Until the enrolment Fee is paid, a child is not guaranteed a place in the school.
Waiting lists
The school maintains waiting lists when either the child is too young to be assessed for enrolment or the relevant class has no vacancies. An $80 per child non-refundable fee will apply for placement on the waiting list. This does not entitle the child to enrolment. Assessment of the enrolment must still occur when the child is of age or a place becomes available.
Tuition, Parent & Child group, Peach Blossom and Afterschool Care Fees
Tuition Fees are inclusive of most school work expenses, including a set of crayons/pencils, pens, compasses, lesson books and craft materials. (Tuition fees do not cover the purchase of musical instruments or the cost of national testing programs).
| Parent & Child group | $12 per session, plus $2 per each extra child | |
| Peach Blossom | $25 per day | |
| Years K-7 | $3,592 per annum or $898 per term (over 4 terms) | |
| Afterschool Care | $15 per session |
Family Allowances
A concession in tuition fees is allowable where two or more members of the immediate family attend the school. The scale of concessions may vary over a period of years, and is currently:
- 2nd child — 15% discount
- 3rd child — 30% discount
- 4th child — no charge
| Payment Due Dates | |
| Due dates for tuition fee payments are: | |
| Term 1 | Due: 28 February |
| Term 2 | Due: 19 May |
| Term 3 | Due: 17 August |
| Term 4 | Due: 17 November |
Additional Projected Costs – Activity Fees (Classes 1-6) and Annual Maintenanace Levy
Students will attend special learning or sporting activities organised by the Class Teacher during the year. These will be billed to the families account and parents can expect that these will cost around $160.00 per student per year ($40 per term). A yearly Maintenance Levy of $200 is payable for all families and in light of these additional expenses parents should adjust their regular payment amounts accordingly.
Overseas Students
Tuition Fees for non-residents are $12,000 per year (39 weeks tuition) or $308 per week. Enrolment fee for each non-resident child is $200. There will be no refunds of fees paid.
Music Program
Instruments will be required as follows¹.
| Class 1 | Pentatonic Recorder $70 |
| Class 3 | Descant Recorder $66 |
| Class 3 -7 | Strings Program |
| New violin: $200 plain, $220 coloured | |
| Used violin: $130 (if available) | |
| Cello: $ price on application | |
| Rental | Violin $55 per year, $50 deposit |
| Cello $55 per year, $50 deposit to use Cello at school, $250 to take Cello home |
1. Prices of instruments can vary significantly from year to year. Please check with the office for current prices.
National Testing Programs
The School is required to offer national testing programs under an agreement with the Commonwealth Government. The charge incurred by the School will be charged to the accounts of families electing that their child sit these tests. In 2009 the costs per student will be:
$42.00 inc.GST per student.
Holding Fee/Leave of Absence
Children who need to be absent for more than half a term due to serious illness or travel are eligible for a 50% reduction in fees payable for the period of absence. Application will need to be made to the School Principal.
For absences of over a term no school fees are applicable, but the school will require advance payment of $150 (per child) per term (or part thereof) to hold a position in a class.
Withdrawal
One term’s notice of withdrawal of a student from the school must be given in writing. In the absence of such notice, the equivalent of four weeks fees will be charged. Any other outstanding fees must be settled prior to the child’s departure date.
Methods of Payment
In person – payable at school office – EFTPOS, credit card, cheque and cash
Phone – by credit card – VISA, Mastercard and American Express
Direct Debit – from cheque or savings account – can be setup for weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments and payment in full to be made by the end of the school year. A direct debit form can be collected from the school office.
Mail – cheque
Late/Non Payment of Fees
As all families with children attending our school are required to pay school fees, non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment. In cases where circumstances prevent timely settlement of fees, alternative payment arrangements must be made with the School Principal as soon as possible.
In the absence of alternate arrangements, late payment of fees will incur interest charges at 0.5% per month. A $20 fee will apply to all dishonoured cheques. Debt Collection agents will be used if payments are not received as undertaken and any Debt Collection fees incurred as a result will be billed to the debtor.
