Parents' Handbook 2018-19

15 I finally know what distinguishes man from other beasts: financial worries. FINANCE Fees The School charges tuition fees and other costs in relation to the educational provision to its pupils. The contract between parents and fee-payers is governed by the School’s Terms & Conditions. In this section we provide you with some brief information about payment methods and payment timings and advise you who to contact should you require further information. Notification of Charges Tuition fees and sundry charges are usually raised through a termly fee bill which is sent to parents and fee-payers shortly after the end of each term. Fee bills are emailed to your nominated email address. Other charges may be raised on an ad-hoc basis. If you have questions about the amount being charged you should contact the Bursary. Charges The School charges parents and fee-payers such amounts as are reasonably incurred in the provision of an Abingdon School education. These include: • Registration Fee to confirm a parent or fee- payer’s interest in a pupil being assessed for admission to the School. • Acceptance deposit being an amount to confirm the parents &/or fee-payer’s have accepted the offer of a place for a pupil to Abingdon School and have entered into a contract for the education of that pupil at Abingdon School based on the Terms & Conditions. The deposit is refunded on + the pupil’s final termly bill, issued at the end of the pupil’s final term. • Tuition fees are set annually by the Governors of Abingdon School and usually notified to parents by the end of the Lent term in the academic year preceding. • The provision of school lunches for day pupils and of school breakfast, lunch and supper for boarders is included within the Tuition Fee. • Examination fees for public examinations are a chargeable extra. A list detailing the most common extras is included with the termly bill. Where possible these are notified to parents in advance. Methods of Payment The standard method of payment is by direct debit. A form can be obtained from the Bursary. For overseas parents only payments may also be made by electronic transfer. In exceptional circumstances after discussion with the Bursary parents and fee-payers may write a cheque in favour of Abingdon School. Payments by cash, or by debit or credit card are not accepted.