Australian International School Dhaka

Head Office & Lalmatia: House No 7/16, Block B, Lalmatia, Mohammadpur, Dhaka 1207. Averroes Mirpur: 7/1 Pallabi, Section-12, Mirpur-12, Dhaka 1216 (Westside of Mirpur-12 Bus Stand). Averroes Uttara: Sector-7, Road-07, House-03, Uttara, Dhaka. Averroes Lalmatia campus shares the Lalmatia address. Visiting Hours: Sun–Thu 10am–3pm; Fri–Sat Closed.

Primary and Secondary

English-medium educational institution

Bangladesh

School and academic year

American International School Dhaka — School year 2025–26.

Application and one‑off admission fees

- Application fee: USD 350 (non‑refundable) payable when the application is submitted.
- Acceptance (seat) deposit for new students: USD 3,000 (non‑refundable) to reserve a place; this deposit must be paid within 10 calendar days of the invoice or before the student begins classes and is credited to the first invoice.
- New student Capital/Registration Fee: total USD 17,500 (non‑refundable). The capital fee is collected in component amounts depending on the year of initial enrolment; examples shown by entry year sum to USD 17,500.

Tuition fees (annual and semester options) — by year group

Full‑year payment option (annual tuition):
- Pre‑K3 – Pre‑K4: USD 17,400 per year.
- KG – Grade 5: USD 32,000 per year.
- Grades 6 – 8: USD 35,000 per year.
- Grades 9 – 12: USD 38,300 per year.

Semester installment payment option (two equal tuition installments + service charges):
- Pre‑K3 / Pre‑K4: 1st semester tuition USD 8,700 + service charge USD 435; 2nd semester tuition USD 8,700 + service charge USD 217. Service charge is calculated as 2.5% of the applicable semester balance.
- KG – Grade 5: 1st semester tuition USD 16,000 + service charge USD 800; 2nd semester tuition USD 16,000 + service charge USD 400.
- Grades 6 – 8: 1st semester tuition USD 17,500 + service charge USD 875; 2nd semester tuition USD 17,500 + service charge USD 437.
- Grades 9 – 12: 1st semester tuition USD 19,150 + service charge USD 957; 2nd semester tuition USD 19,150 + service charge USD 478.

(Service charge rule: 1st semester service charge = Full Annual Tuition × 2.5%; 2nd semester service charge = Remaining Tuition Balance × 2.5%.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Re‑enrollment deposit for continuing students: USD 2,000 to reserve a seat (deadline typically early April); this amount is credited to the first school‑fee invoice and is refundable only if written notice of non‑return is received by the documented deadline.
- Full‑year invoices are issued in the spring (invoice date shown as around early May) with payment due by June 30 (dates shown in the published schedules); second‑semester invoices are issued around October with payment due by November 1 for the 2025–26 cycle. New student invoices generally require the acceptance deposit within 10 days and the remaining invoice balance within 30 days of invoice.
- Installment plan: if using the semester installment plan, each semester carries a service charge (see above). If the school agrees an alternate installment arrangement, charges or conditions may apply and must be approved by the Business Office. Late payment on outstanding fees accrues a penalty of 2% on the outstanding amount; other late‑payment penalties may apply as set by the Finance Committee.
- Students beginning after the start of school who enroll within the first six weeks of a quarter may be charged the full quarter's tuition as specified by policy.

Boarding

- There is no boarding program noted; the school operates as a day school (transport arrangements and bus services are handled separately).

Other recurring and incidental costs

- Annual Development Fee: USD 1,000 payable as part of the first invoice (applicable for Grades 1–12).
- Examination, laboratory, library, sports and ECA/miscellaneous fees: these are charged as applicable and shown as annual or per‑event charges on student invoices; exam and external assessment charges (IGCSE/IB/WACE/AP) are billed separately where applicable. Optional activities (international trips, competitions) are charged to parents at actual cost and must be paid in advance. Replacement cost for lost or damaged books and equipment is charged as required.
- Cafeteria/food purchases use a campus ID card system; funds added to the card are separate from tuition and are non‑refundable except as described in the withdrawal process. Bus transport for diplomatic areas is provided at no additional cost; families living outside those areas may be charged for transportation where it is practical.

Refund and withdrawal rules

- Re‑enrollment deposit: refundable only if the Business Office is notified in writing by the published deadline (example: notification by April 30 for the 2025 cycle).
- Continuing student tuition refunds: if the school is informed in writing by June 30, tuition fees are refundable (re‑enrollment deposit is forfeited for continuing students in that case). If withdrawal occurs after June 30 but before the first day of the school year, 80% of the tuition fee paid is refundable. If withdrawal occurs on or after the first day of school but before November 1, the second semester tuition paid may be refundable per policy; no refunds are made for withdrawals after November 1. Refunds are made only to the original payer and in the currency originally paid. No portion of Registration/Capital Fee or Annual Development Fee is refundable. Refunds must be claimed before the last day of the current school year and require completion of the official withdrawal process.

Fee payment methods and practical payment details

- Invoicing currency: school fees are invoiced in US Dollars. Cash payments are not accepted for school fee invoices.
- Accepted payment methods for school fees: USD wire transfer, USD check, or pay order to the school‑designated account; a bank charge of USD 50.00 must be added to every international wire transfer. Checks are to be issued in favor of the school as instructed on invoices. For payers who cannot legally pay in USD, payment in Bangladesh Taka may be accepted subject to prior approval and a specified exchange rate policy (school‑published monthly exchange rate + margin).
- Card payments: campus ID card top‑ups and certain on‑site payments (cafeteria, other services) can be made by debit/credit card; major school fee invoices are handled by bank instruments/wire as described above. A bank or card processing fee may be applied to card transactions where indicated.

Summary of the key numeric items for entry and planning

- Application fee: USD 350 (non‑refundable).
- Acceptance seat deposit (new students): USD 3,000 (non‑refundable, credited to invoice).
- New student Capital/Registration Fee: USD 17,500 (non‑refundable; collected in components depending on entry year).
- Annual tuition (full‑year payment): Pre‑K3/Pre‑K4 USD 17,400; KG–Grade 5 USD 32,000; Grades 6–8 USD 35,000; Grades 9–12 USD 38,300.
- Annual Development Fee (Grades 1–12): USD 1,000.
- Invoicing currency and payment: US Dollars; accepted by wire transfer, USD check, or pay order; add USD 50 per international wire.