Tuition Fees & Charges

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1 Aiglon College Avenue Centrale Chesières-Villars Switzerland T +41(0) Academic Year All prices listed are in Swiss Francs (CHF). Years Years 9-11 Years 7-8 Years 5-6 School Tuition Fees Annual Payable in June Boarding Day Boarding Day Boarding Day Boarding Day Pocket Money Annual Junior School (Years 5-8) Page 1

2 Other Charges One-Time Charges: Joining fee Registration Fee Eagle Association (ACAEA) Deposit Initial Clothing Charges: Years Years 9-11 Years 7-8 Years Additional Charges (if applicable): Expedition Equipment Pack Extra IB Language HL (5 periods, annual) Extra IB Language HL (4 periods, annual) Extra IB Language SL (3 periods, annual) Extra IGCSE Language (3 periods, annual) Extra IGCSE Language (2 periods, annual) English as an Additional Language (per term) Private Academic, Sport Lessons (per lesson) Individual Double Multiple Private Music Lesson (per lesson) Learning Support (1 lesson, per term) Learning Support (2 lessons, per term) *Health Insurance annual, children (-18) annual, adults (18+) *Dependant upon parent s residency Tuition Fees Include: Class tuition Accommodation and all meals for boarders (lunch only for day students) Physical Education, Activities (CAS), including trips to sporting events and matches Expedition programmes Cultural Long Expedition Residence tax (taxe de séjour) and permits Loan of text books and other materials for class (some may need to be bought) Laundry for boarders only (not dry cleaning) Pastoral care including tutoring IB fees Ski pass (boarding students only) Winter equipment Ski locker On-site healthcare Travel insurance for trips and excursions Yearbook School Shop allowance (CHF 300) Futurewise Careers Tests (Year 11 students) Tuition Fees Do Not Include: Miscellaneous items are billed twice per year, in February and July. Optional social trips School uniform beyond initial clothing charge Ski equipment rentals Ski pass (day students only) Stamps and phone cards Private academic, music and sports lessons Extra languages courses Learning support Dry cleaning Toiletries and other sundries Stationery and class materials Stationery beyond the termly allowance Travel to/from school, special escorts and booking fees Health insurance, premium and excess payments, medications Public examination fees and invigilation costs University applications Costs arising from damage to property Charges for EAL lessons Non-mainstream IB language School trips outside Switzerland Insurance for personal items brought to School Other charges listed above Page 2

3 Notes on the Tuition & Charges Registration Fee: A one-time non-refundable registration fee of CHF is payable when the Application Form is submitted. Joining Fee and Deposit: A joining fee and deposit of CHF is required in addition to the fees set out on page 1. CHF will be refunded after the student leaves Aiglon and when the account is fully settled, but not before September. CHF 4,000 will be used for funding students receiving financial assistance and for scholarships. See Financial Conditions on the next page concerning deposit refunds. Aiglon College Alumni Eagle Association: The charge of CHF is included on the first term s invoice only, following which the student is a fully-paid up life member of the ACAEA. Initial Clothing Charge: There is a one-time initial clothing charge for the standard school clothing, including uniform. This does not apply to all day students. Health Insurance: There is a compulsory health insurance premium for those students who are not covered by a Swiss health insurance policy. The price charged is dependant on the student s age and the residency status of their parents.* Pocket Money: Pocket money is charged in advance with the fees for Junior School students. VAT: VAT is chargeable on the school account. The amounts above include Swiss VAT at the appropriate prevailing rates. Details of rates and amounts charged are given on the invoice. *Details of the policy are in the School Handbook. Bank & Payment Details Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland, IBAN: CH T SWIFT: BCVLCH2L - Account Number: T Secure payments for the registration fee, joining fee and deposit can also be made via PayPal online: In-person, registration fees can be paid at the Admissions Office. Tuition and deposit fees can be paid at the Finance Office. In-person, the School accepts Visa or MasterCard payments Page 3

4 Financial Conditions To confirm acceptance at Aiglon, the Parent/Guardian is required to sign a copy of these Financial Conditions. 1) Annual Fees a) When a student is re-enrolled, the annual fees for the following year are due by 15 June. b) In the event of late enrollment, the annual fees are due within 15 days upon receipt of the invoice. The fees are reviewed annually by the Board of Governors, although in exceptional circumstances fees may be subject to an interim review. 2) Enrolment of a New Student a) If a student is accepted, his or her place is reserved on receipt of the deposit. The deposit is reimbursed after the student leaves the school, provided the account has been fully settled. b) Admission is confirmed on receipt of the annual fees, which are due by 15 June. c) In event of written cancellation of enrolment before 15 June, the fees, but not the deposit, will be reimbursed in full. Cancellation after that date will mean that the fees for the first term are payable. d) Students enrolling mid-year have to pay the full fees for the remaining part of the academic year before enrolling. In the case of such a student withdrawing, the fees are not refundable. 3) Re-Enrolment a) Those parents wishing to withdraw a student for the following academic year must inform the Director of Admissions and Advancement in writing before 31 March. If cancellation occurs after this deadline, fees in lieu are due for the first term and the deposit will not be reimbursed. b) Aiglon will retain a place for all other students. 4) Change of Boarding Status A change of status from boarding to day student is not permitted during the course of the academic year. Any changes in boarding status between academic years must be requested in writing to the Director of Admissions and Advancement, and cannot be guaranteed until confirmed by the School. 5) Expulsion and Suspension The fees for the whole term are due in the case of expulsion. If a student is suspended for misconduct, transport and accommodation costs will be passed on to the parents. In such circumstances, the deposit is non-refundable. 6) Absence from School Fees are not reimbursed when schooling is missed, for sickness, injury or any other reasons. Parents who are concerned should take out their own insurance. 7) Withdrawal If a student is to be withdrawn by parents during the school year, one term s written notice, addressed to the Director of Admissions and Advancement, is required. Fees for the following term are payable and the deposit will not be reimbursed if this notice is not given. In cases where withdrawal is mutually agreed by parents and the Head Master, only the fees for the term in progress are payable and the deposit will be reimbursed, provided the student s account has been fully settled. 8) Late Payment In case of late payment of fees or extras, Aiglon reserves the right to charge 1% per month interest. When fees are unpaid, the student may not be allowed to return to the School until the outstanding balance has been paid. 9) Tribunal In the case of litigation between the School and parents, the competent Tribunal will be that of Vevey. 10) Term Dates For the purposes of this agreement term dates are: Autumn Term: 1 August to 31 December, Winter Term: 1 January to 31 March, Summer Term: 1 April to 31 July. Page 4

5 Advance Payment of School Fees It is possible to make a lump sum payment in respect of school fees (minimum of 2 years in advance). The advantages of making such a payment will vary according to individual circumstances, but might include any number of the following: Certainty of funding during your child s education: An advance payment of a lump sum will ensure that funds are available to pay guaranteed amounts towards future fees. Transfer of funds from grandparents or parents estate: The advance payment of fees by a grandparent or parent removes the monies from the relevant estate. In some cases, this can be a very effective element to death duty planning. Fixing exchange rate at date of payment: An advance payment will be converted at the exchange rate applicable on receipt of funds, thereby removing exposure to the risk of future adverse movements in exchange rates. A discount is allowed in respect of lump sum payments: Where a lump sum advance payment is made, a discount will be allowed. The level of discount will vary according to prevailing interest rates and how far in advance the payment is made. Individual quotations will be provided on application. Partial Funding: The amount of an advance payment does not have to be designed to cover full fees. If appropriate, it can be designed to cover a lesser percentage of the fee, leaving parents to pay the balance as billed. Please note that paying fees in advance does not protect against future fee increases. If the advance fee scheme is of interest, please contact the Deputy Bursar (Finance) by at: finance@aiglon.ch. Page 5