Application and Enrollment Fees
- Application fee (new applicants): US$ 350 (non‑refundable), due with the application.
- Acceptance / Seat deposit (new students): US$ 3,000, due within 10 days of invoice or before the student begins classes, whichever is earlier; this deposit is non‑refundable and is credited against the first invoice.
- Re‑enrolment deposit (continuing students): US$ 2,000 to reserve a seat for the upcoming year; this amount is credited to the first invoice and must be paid by the stated deadline. The re‑enrolment deposit is refundable only if the Admissions Office receives written notification by the specified refund deadline.
Annual Tuition — School Year 2026–27 (annual and semester/installment breakdowns)
- Pre‑K3 – Pre‑K4: Annual tuition US$ 17,500. If using the two‑installment plan the first installment is US$ 8,750 plus a US$ 1,200 service charge (total first installment US$ 9,950); second installment US$ 8,750. Option to pay full year by the deadline is available.
- KG – Grade 5: Annual tuition US$ 32,300. Installment option: 1st installment US$ 16,150 + US$ 1,200 service charge (total first installment US$ 17,350); 2nd installment US$ 16,150.
- Grades 6 – 8: Annual tuition US$ 35,300. Installment option: 1st installment US$ 17,650 + US$ 1,200 service charge (total first installment US$ 18,850); 2nd installment US$ 17,650.
- Grades 9 – 12: Annual tuition US$ 38,700. Installment option: 1st installment US$ 19,350 + US$ 1,200 service charge (total first installment US$ 20,550); 2nd installment US$ 19,350.
Capital / Registration Fee (new students)
- Total new‑student Capital Fee: US$ 17,500 (non‑refundable). The Capital Fee may be paid in staged amounts for Pre‑K entrants according to the entry point:
- Students entering in Pre‑K3: payments of US$ 4,000 (Pre‑K3), US$ 6,500 (Pre‑K4), and US$ 7,000 (KG–12) totaling US$ 17,500.
- Students entering in Pre‑K4: payments of US$ 6,500 (Pre‑K4) and US$ 11,000 (KG–12) totaling US$ 17,500.
- Students entering in KG–12: single payment of US$ 17,500.
All Capital Fee installments must be fully settled before a new student begins classes.
Other recurring or one‑off fees and common additional costs
- Annual Development Fee: US$ 1,000 (non‑refundable) payable as part of the first invoice; applicable to Grades 1–12.
- Installment service charge (when selecting the two‑installment plan): US$ 1,200 charged with the first installment.
- International wire transfer bank charge: US$ 50 per transfer (added to wire payments).
- Late payment fee: US$ 200 charged for each 15‑day period of delay after a due date; unpaid late fees block acceptance of further payments until cleared.
- Optional activities and travel‑based trips (Model UN, sports, overseas trips, etc.) are invoiced separately in advance and must be paid in full in US dollars prior to participation. Estimated costs are provided when events are offered.
- Campus ID cards and cafeteria: campus card required for purchases; funds are loaded to the card and are non‑withdrawable except at withdrawal from the school. Cafeteria purchases and card top‑ups are managed through the Business Office; online top‑up by debit/credit card is available for campus card balances.
- Transportation: Complimentary bus service is provided for specified local neighbourhoods (Baridhara, Gulshan, Banani); extended transport may be provided at the administration's discretion. Transportation arrangements do not automatically reduce fees if families choose not to use the service. Optional extended transport and other route coverage (if charged) are handled separately.
- Lost or damaged books and school‑owned technology: families are responsible for full replacement cost; report cards and transcripts will not be released until replacement invoices are paid.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment currency and invoicing: All school invoices are issued in US dollars. Cash is not accepted for school fees. Accepted payment instruments for school fee invoices are cheque, international wire transfer, or pay order payable to "American International School Dhaka." BDT payments are allowed only with prior written approval from the Business Office and are converted at the school's monthly rate (with provisions for recomputing in case of significant currency devaluation).
- Full‑year payment (Option 1): Full tuition is due by June 30 of the invoiced year.
- Two‑installment payment (Option 2): First installment (50% of annual tuition) plus the US$ 1,200 service charge due by June 30; second installment (remaining 50%) due by November 1. Students may not attend second‑semester classes until second‑semester fees are settled.
- For new students, first invoice will include Tuition + Capital Fee + Service Charge (if applicable) minus the seat deposit; payment of the required components must meet the new‑student timelines specified. For continuing students, the first invoice includes Tuition + Development Fee + Service Charge (if applicable) minus the re‑enrolment deposit.
Refund and withdrawal terms
- Written notice requirement: A withdrawal notice must be sent in writing to the Admissions Office and the relevant Principal at least 14 calendar days before the withdrawal date; the school will issue a Withdrawal Form and will not release records until the form is completed and all fees and dues are settled. Campus ID cards must be returned on the final day; any remaining card balance will be refunded then.
- Refund outcomes by withdrawal date (continuing students):
- By April 30: re‑enrolment deposit refunded in full.
- By June 30: tuition refunded in full; re‑enrolment deposit is forfeited for continuing students.
- After June 30 but before the first day of school: 80% of tuition refunded.
- First day of school through October 31: second‑semester tuition refunded (that is, first‑semester tuition retained).
- After November 1: no refund.
- New students who withdraw after fee settlement but before the first day of school: tuition refunded in full less the seat deposit. No portion of Capital/Registration Fees, Service Charges, or the Annual Development Fee is refundable in any withdrawal scenario. Refunds are made to the original payer in the original currency and up to the amount paid; the Board reserves the right to withhold refunds in an emergency. Virtual school days are treated as school days for refund purposes (no reduction).
Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; fees for residential boarding are not included or listed. The school operates as a day school for Pre‑K through Grade 12.
Fee payment options and operational notes
- Accepted payment methods for school fee invoices: cheque, international wire transfer, or pay order payable to "American International School Dhaka." International wire transfers require an additional US$ 50 for bank charges. BDT payments are permitted only with prior written approval from the Business Office and are converted at the school's stated monthly rate. Cash is not accepted for school fee invoices.
- Campus card top‑ups (cafeteria and on‑campus purchases) can be made at the Business Office or online using debit/credit card; campus card balances are non‑withdrawable except at withdrawal from the school.
If you require these figures presented exactly as line items for an external database (labels and numeric fields only), use of the Annual Tuition and Installment figures above will allow direct data entry; the amounts and deadlines above reflect the School Year 2026–27 fee schedule.
