Application and One-time Fees
- Administration (application) fee: EUR 300 — non-refundable; covers costs of processing applications and administering waiting lists.
- Registration fee: EUR 5,000 — non-refundable and payable in full on acceptance of an offer; payable regardless of when a child is admitted.
- Re-enrolment / Deposit for next scholastic year: EUR 2,000 per student — invoiced by 15 March and payable within 7 days; the deposit is deducted from the following year's fees.
Annual Tuition Fees and Term Breakdown (School Year 2025/2026)
- Pre-Kindergarten (Super Navigators): Annual EUR 9,450 — Term 1 EUR 3,150 | Term 2 EUR 3,150 | Term 3 EUR 3,150.
- Pre-Kindergarten (Excited Explorers): Annual EUR 9,450 — Term 1 EUR 3,150 | Term 2 EUR 3,150 | Term 3 EUR 3,150.
- Pre-Kindergarten 2: Annual EUR 9,450 — Term 1 EUR 3,150 | Term 2 EUR 3,150 | Term 3 EUR 3,150.
- Kindergarten to Grade 5: Annual EUR 10,800 — Term 1 EUR 3,600 | Term 2 EUR 3,600 | Term 3 EUR 3,600.
- Grades 6 to 8 (Middle School): Annual EUR 12,400 — Term 1 EUR 4,134 | Term 2 EUR 4,133 | Term 3 EUR 4,133.
- Grades 9 and 10 (High School IGCSE/Preparation): Annual EUR 14,200 — Term 1 EUR 4,734 | Term 2 EUR 4,733 | Term 3 EUR 4,733.
- Grades 11 and 12 (IB Diploma / IBCP): Annual EUR 14,500 — Term 1 EUR 4,834 | Term 2 EUR 4,833 | Term 3 EUR 4,833.
Contribution Toward Capital Projects
- Annual capital contribution: EUR 1,875 — invoiced and payable at the beginning of the school year; payable in full regardless of admission date.
Specific Programme / Additional Annual Charges
- Learning Support Education Programme (where applicable): EUR 22,000 (listed as a specific programme fee).
- Residency Programme (host-family residency / supervised accommodation): EUR 16,000 (annual residency programme fee). Residency programme students must also maintain a refundable emergency fund of EUR 350 (serves as a damage deposit).
Other Costs and Typical Additional Charges
- Uniform, stationery, textbooks, field trips, after‑school activities, international trips, exam/assessment fees, and certain program-related purchases are charged separately and are not included in the tuition or capital contribution. These items are billed in addition to tuition as required.
- Families with multiple children receive a sibling discount applied to tuition: EUR 300 discount for two students, EUR 900 for three students, and EUR 1,200 for four students.
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
- Invoicing frequency: Tuition is invoiced three times per year (three terms) covering a full 12‑month cycle with invoice periods September–November, December–February, and March–August. Fees must be paid prior to the commencement of each invoice period. Annual billing is an option (fees may be paid annually in advance).
- Invoice due timing for the 2025/2026 scholastic year: invoices are payable within 30 days of invoice date and no later than the following dates — Annual Billing: 31 August 2025; Term 1 invoice date: 30 August 2025; Term 2: 2 December 2025; Term 3: 3 March 2026. Deposit for the 2026/27 school year invoiced 15 March 2026.
- Registration fee is payable in full regardless of the date of admission. Parent payment-plan arrangements are available by agreement with Accounts and may result in a single yearly invoice allocated per the agreed plan.
Payment Methods and Currency
- All fees are set and must be paid in Euros (EUR). The school does not accept cash at the school premises due to banking restrictions. Parents are responsible for any bank charges associated with payments. Accepted methods referenced in school finance procedures include post-dated cheques drawn on a local bank or Bills of Exchange; other formal payment arrangements are handled by the Accounts Office.
Refund and Withdrawal Policy
- Tuition refund: Tuition fees are not refunded for students who leave before the end of a semester. Withdrawal or cancellation of a reserved place for an upcoming semester requires at least one semester's written notice to the Head of School; failure to provide the required notice may result in invoicing for a portion of the annual tuition as set out in the finance policy. Force majeure: if the school must close physical premises but provides alternative educational services (for example, remote learning), fees paid will not be refunded.
- Residency programme refunds: if a residency student withdraws within the first month of the academic year, a pro‑rated refund of unused residency fees is available less EUR 700; if withdrawal occurs after the first month, residency fees are non‑refundable. Residency students must maintain a refundable emergency fund of EUR 350.
- Exceptional circumstances: parents facing force majeure may petition the Board of Directors for a part or full refund; such requests are considered case-by-case and decided by the Board.
Late Payment and Overdue Accounts
- Overdue fees: parents with overdue fees will be notified at least one week before the end of the first month of each semester. Students with unpaid fees after school starts may be suspended until the account is settled. School records and report cards will not be issued to students with overdue accounts. Overdue accounts may incur interest at the maximum rate allowed by law.
Payment Plans and Financial Hardship
- Temporary payment plans: the school may offer short-term payment plans (typically allowing up to three instalments) for families experiencing temporary financial hardship. Payment-plan eligibility, terms, and documentation are managed by the Accounts Office and require a formal application. Post-dated cheques or Bills of Exchange may be required as part of an agreed payment plan.
For questions about invoice details, payment arrangements, or account queries, contact the school Accounts team at accounts@verdala.org.
