Guildford Grammar School

There are no added charges for bus fares for school term activities, the Forward magazine or curriculum based excursions. Music tuition fees are not included in annual school fees and charges and are payable upon registration of instrumental and vocal lessons. For boarders, the fees cover board, laundering, and routine nursing. The costs of camps will be included on the Annual Fee Account.

The $500 Maintenance Bond for boarders is invoiced on the first term’s fee statement for new boarders. Bond is refundable upon the student leaving boarding and all outstanding accounts being settled. Parents may opt to donate this bond to the School Building Fund upon leaving.

Payment of accounts

Parents may choose to pay a discounted annual fee by 31 January; alternatively, the full annual fee may be paid in four equal instalments prior to the first day of each term, or by nine equal instalments via direct debit.

The Principal will not permit further tuition to be provided for any student whose fees are not received by the due date. Parents experiencing difficulties in meeting their fee commitment should discuss alternative arrangements with the Finance Office. Whilst every attempt will be made to come to a suitable payment plan, ongoing arrears will lead to formal recovery procedures. Please ensure that when mailing payments, sufficient postage time is allowed to ensure the payment is received in the Finance Office by the due date.

Withdrawal of a student

1. The Principal must be given a minimum of a term’s notice in writing prior to the withdrawal of a student, or a term’s fees will be charged in lieu of such notice. Signature of both parents must be recorded. Please contact the Registrar for a withdrawal form.
2. An offer of enrolment for boarding will be for the four terms of the year. Any request for withdrawal, subject to the provision of a semesters notice, will require the balance of the boarding fees for the remainder of the year to be paid.
3. Enrolment as a boarder in Year 12 is for the full academic year (eg four terms).
4. In case of a split family, confirmation must come from both parents.

Application fee

A non-refundable fee of $120 is payable when the completed application form is sent to the School.

Acceptance/endowment fee

A non-refundable capital contribution of $2,895 is payable per family to accept a place following a successful interview with the Principal or her delegated representative. Families will be given a grace period stipulated in the offer paperwork to pay this fee, which will secure the place up to 24 months in advance of commencing at the School. The fee is reduced by $700 for entrance at Year 11 and by $1,400 for entrance at Year 12.

* These fees and charges are applicable for students with Australian permanent residency. All other students will be charged in accordance with the Overseas Students’ Fees and Charges Schedule.

Scholarships

The School offers various scholarships and further information is available on the website at www.ggs.wa.edu.au/scholarships or by contacting the Registrar on (08) 9377 9247.

Bursaries

Under certain circumstances families experiencing significant financial difficulties may apply for a bursary to assist them in meeting school fees. The pool of funds available under the Bursary Scheme is limited and applications must be received by 1 November of each year for assistance in the following year.

The Bursary Scheme is available to existing school families who require assistance but is not granted for new students entering the School. To be eligible for consideration of the Scheme families need to ensure their tuition and charges account with the School are in good order. Bursaries are reviewed annually.

Further details of the Scheme may be obtained from the Principal or Director of Finance.

Sibling Discount

The School offers a 10% discount on the tuition fee for the second and subsequent siblings while two or more are attending the School at the same time. This discount does not apply if any other form of assistance is provided (eg scholarships or bursaries).

Payment methods

We offer three payment options:

Option 1: One annual fee payment

A discount will be allowed on the annual tuition fee if paid in full by cash, cheque or debit via BPAY only on or before 31 January.

Option 2: Four instalments

Four payments due by 31 January, 1 May, 24 July and 9 October

Option 3: Nine instalments

The annual fee is split into nine equal instalments paid by the 15th or 20th or 30th of each month. These instalments must be paid using the bank direct debit system to transfer funds by February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October. Term accounts can be paid by the following methods:

Cash: In person at the Finance Office, for which a receipt will be issued.

Cheque: Made payable to Guildford Grammar School and attached to the remittance advice.

BPAY: Via the internet using BPAY (Biller code and reference number appear on your school account/statement).

Credit Card: Presented in person at the Finance Office or paid by telephone to 9377 9206. A 0.50% credit card administration fee will apply. The School is able to accept payment via Mastercard, Visa and American Express.

Direct deposit: Payment can also be made directly to the School’s bank account as follows:

Name of Account: Guildford Grammar School Inc. Bank: Westpac

Branch: St Georges Terrace, Perth BSB Number: 036000

Account Number: 869683 Swift Code: WPACAU2S

Please include your family code in the payment details section.