Prep School Fees - 2011/12

* Nursery Fees

The College participates in the Herts County Council 'Free Nursery Places Scheme'. Therefore the fees shown are before any allowance for that free provision.

Payment of Fees
Fees should be paid termly or monthly in advance. We will generally try to give a full term's notice of a change of fees, but this may not always be possible. Fees must be paid by one of the following methods:

• By Direct Debit termly on 1st September, 1st January and 1st May; or
• By Direct Debit with our 10-month instalment scheme commencing in August, or by agreement, if a student commences School during the course of the academic year.

Registration Fee
An £85 non-returnable fee is payable on registration (cheques made payable to St Edmund's College). For entry at Nursery and Reception, the Registration Fee is £30. This should be sent with the Registration Form to the Admissions Office.

Acceptance Deposit
An Acceptance Deposit of £500 is payable on confirmation of an accepted place. This money is held in order to cover any necessary or emergency expenses incurred during the student's time at the school. This amount will be refunded when the student finishes studies, less any expenses incurred. (Please note that the Acceptance Deposit cannot be returned if your child does not take up the place).

Allowances for two or more children
Allowances are made for two or more children attending the school at the same time. A reduction of 5% in the fees for the second child, 7½% for the third and 10% for the fourth is automatically granted.

Parents serving in HM Forces
A 10% reduction in the fees is granted to children who have a parent serving in HM Forces.

Extras
We endeavour to keep extras to a minimum, so that family budgeting is as straightforward as possible. For this reason most textbooks and stationery are all included in the fees. All fees include lunch, except the half-day Nursery sessions. Possible other costs may include after school programmes, day trips, specialist equipment, or individual sports coaching. There is also a Library Fee of £18 (one-off payment).

Friends of St Edmund's and St Edmund's Prep Amenities Fund
Each family is asked to make a single contribution of £10 each term towards the Amenities Fund.This is an optional contribution to help towards the provision of new and improved resources and to help fund minor projects for the benefit of our pupils.

Musical Instrument Tuition Fees

Music Tuition (per instrument) - £185 per term (10 x 30 min lessons)

Insurance Schemes

Specific insurance policies are available related to personal possessions, accidents and health. Please note these policies are optional - full details will be provided with a student's joining information.

· Personal Accident Insurance Scheme - £4.75 per term

· Personal Effects Insurance - £10.00 per term

· BUPA Health Insurance - £63.00 per term

Insurance Schemes

Specific insurance policies are available related to personal possessions, accidents and health. Please note these policies are optional - full details will be provided with a student's joining information.

• Personal Accident Insurance Scheme - £4.75 per term
• Personal Effects Insurance - £10.00 per term