FEE SCHEDULE AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION 2008-2009

 

 

Yearly Tuition Fee	18350 Euro
Lunch (Day Students only)	1050 Euro
Capital Assessment Fee New Students Returning Students	850 Euro 450 Euro
Yearly Boarding Fee	11200 Euro

1. TUITION FEE

• Tuition fees are due in full before the beginning of each semester; September 1 and January 7.
• Invoices issued after the beginning of the school year must be settled within 30 days of the invoice.
• A student will not be permitted to attend classes for more than 30 days after the start of the semester unless fees have been paid in full. Any exemption must be approved by the Head of School in writing.
• Late payments or payments made on installment will be subject to a 1% interest charge per month.
• A 2% discount will be given on fees for the entire year paid in full by July 18; a 1% discount will be given on fees for first semester paid in full by the same date.
• The tuition fees cover all school related expenses such as books, instructional materials and laboratory fees.
• St. Stephen's has two mandatory trip periods during the school year. The week-long spring trip will be billed according to the cost of the trip. The cost of the short trip is included in the tuition fees. No refund will be given for the students not participating in the fall trips.
• The lunch fee is mandatory and it is considered part of the basic tuition. No refund or discount will be given for meals not taken.
• Semester students pay half the amount published for both tuition and boarding fees.

2. BOARDING FEES

• Boarding fees are payable in full on the same semester due dates of September 1 and January 7 and are subject to all of the conditions which apply to the tuition fees.
• A 100 Euro deposit will be required of all boarders at the time of registration. This amount will be refunded at the end of the academic year minus any cost for damage to the room and its contents.
• It is strongly recommended that parents establish a Supply and Expense Account with the school on which the student can draw money to cover allowance and expenses such as medical and dental bills, telephone and postage, etc. The boarding department suggests an initial deposit of 300 Euro.
  

3. APPLICATION FEE

• An application fee of 100 Euro must accompany the application form and is non-refundable.

4. ADDITIONAL FEES

• In addition to the above fees, some students may be subject to other minor fees. All seniors are charged a 210 Euro Senior Fee. Participants in the International Baccalaureate program are billed 470 Euro in November of each year. For students sitting IB certificates, this fee will be prorated. Additional IB examination fees are assessed in the spring depending on the number and nature of exams.

5. FINANCIAL AID

• Limited financial aid is available upon request to the Head of School. Financial aid forms should be obtained from the Business Office or the Head. Special consideration will be given to families with more than one child enrolled at St. Stephen’s.

6. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

• Parents or guardians are responsible for payment of all school fees. Payment should be made by Euro check or cash at the Business Office. Currencies other than Euros are acceptable at the rate of exchange quoted on the date of receipt of payment.
• If a student withdraws or is asked to leave the school, no refunds of tuition, boarding, or any other fees will be granted.