SCHOOL POLICIES
Payment Policy & Regulations
At Noble Brains Academy, we are committed to providing a quality education to all enrolled children. Prompt payment of all fees is the responsibility of all parents and guardians.
ANNUAL TUITION FEE INSTALMENTS — PAYABLE PER TERM:
This Payment Policy / Regulations Aims to:
- Outline to parents the expectations, responsibilities and arrangements for the collection of school fees.
- Ensure consistency and raise parents' awareness of payment approach and methodology as applicable to NBA.
- Provide a basis for the School Boards to develop or review existing guidelines, policies and procedures with respect to any fees charged to students.
Payment of Fees
The Application Fee is payable at the time of the registration, and is charged to process the application of new students. Once the parent received a formal Offer of Admission from the School Admission Council, Tuition fees is expected to be paid within 7 days, to enrol the child and secure the seat. The School can collect annual tuition fees in three instalments, due at the beginning of each term. The first term's payment will be 40%, the second 30% and the third term 30% of annual tuition fees. Application and tuition fees are non-refundable.
If a student joins the School in the middle of a term, full tuition fee applicable will be paid. Also, a new student, who enrols at a School during the course of the academic year (irrespective of the term) will be charged tuition and other fees applicable at the beginning of the academic year.
Method of Payment
The School accepts as payment methods by direct bank transfer, POS to the School account, cheque, or deposit only. We do not accept cash payment for any transaction. Payment must be made to the appropriate bank account(s) of the School. The School will not be liable to any payment made to a personal account or by cash. Payment evidence must be submitted to the School for immediate confirmation. Following the confirmation by the School, a receipt will be issued accordingly. Purpose of the fee will always be written on the receipt by the authorised school representative.
Non-Payment of Fees
The School strictly operates a "no entry without payment" policy for every student. School fees must be paid before or at the resumption of each term. Failure to pay school fees may result in:
- Student being denied entrance to the School.
- Loss of the student's place in the School.
- Temporary or permanent expulsion or exclusion from School.
Transferring / Leaving Students
We appreciate that changing family circumstances will sometimes require that a student transfer to another school. Fees will be payable for the whole of the term in which the enrolment is terminated, except in cases where the Principal determines that fair notice is given or that fair notice was impractical.
Discounted Payments
Payments made before or on the due date of the new term will qualify for 5% discount. Full payment of the total sum of annual school fees will attract 10%. Parents/Guardians with more than one child in the School will enjoy 10% discount on each additional child in descending order when fees are paid on or before the due date. The discount is on tuition fee only.
Per term, paid on or before due date
Total annual fees paid at once
Each additional child, paid on/before due date
Other Charges
- PTA Levy: This fee is paid every second term.
- After-School Care
- Club Activities
- Academic Intervention like Extended Classes: This is for children from Year 4 and above. The school organizes extra lessons after school to help facilitate all they have been learning.
- Uniform: A pair of Uniform, 2 pairs of socks, a pair of Cardigan, Sportswear, Special wear. School may decide that it is necessary for a child to change uniforms. In this regard, the parents/guardians will be communicated alongside the charges.
Note: Please be informed that all payments or charges to be paid will be communicated to parents/guardians in writing. All fees/charges are non-transferable and non-refundable.