FEES PAYMENT POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

The existence of this policy is to ensure the smooth operation of the school.

The policy is aimed at to ensure;

1. A robust, timely and fair approach to school fees payments is maintained at all times.
2. That the school operates to the satisfaction of the community and treats its stakeholders without discrimination in dealing with fees payments.
3. That non-payment of school fees is dealt with in the same manner for every defaulter.

2. SCHOOL FEES PAYMENT

1. School fees is charged per term and is payable in advance at the beginning of each term.
2. For parents who cannot make once off payment, they can make use of the monthly payment plan as indicated on table 1 on page 4.
3. Acceptable methods of payment are:
4. Internet banking transfer
5. Debit/Credit card POS

• Direct bank deposits/ ATM deposits

1. A bank statement will be used to verify all payments. However parents may send proof of payment where need may arise.

3. FEES INCREASE

The school board together with management meets annually to reflect on necessary school fees adjustment. Any fees increase will be communicated to all the stakeholders at appropriate time.

4. NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL

Parents/guardians must give sufficient notice of withdrawal of their child or children from school. Transfer letter will only be issued to learners with no outstanding school fees.

5. LATE PAYMENTS

1. Payment not received by the due date of the 7^th of each month is subject to interest charges of 10%. A provision of one month arrears will only be acceptable if the parent and principal sign a written arrangement that allows the parent/guardian to pay at a date not later than 21 days after the due date. No telephone, email or SMS arrangement will be acceptable.
2. No learner will be allowed to use the bus or enter hostel premises before payment is made. The school bus and hostel are not mandatory and therefore remain optional.

6. NOTICE OF ACTION

In case a parent/guardian fails to make payment in respect of school fees and further fail to make necessary arrangement with the principal, legal action will be taken against such parent by the school.

Following procedures will be taken:

1. The school shall issue a notice of action to such parent/guardian to inform him/her of his/her default status and that further action will be taken.
2. If the parent/guardian upon receipt of notice of action approaches the principal to make further payment arrangement, it shall be subject to a declaration with restricted conditions.
3. Failure to honor the declaration leaves the school with no option but to institute legal action as per notice of action.
4. Management reserves the right to refuse your child access to school if your account is in arrears for at least 2 months.
5. No assessment reports will be issued to a learner with outstanding fees.