Durham School Dubai

Payment Policy

As per KHDA guidelines, our annual tuition fees are split into termly payments equivalent to:

• Term 1: 40% of the annual tuition amount
• Term 2: 30% of the annual tuition amount
• Term 3: 30% of the annual tuition amount

Tuition fees are due prior to the start of each academic term; payment details will be specified on the relevant invoice.

Application Fee: AED 525

An application fee of AED 525 payable upon application to the school. The application fee is:

• Fully refundable if your child is not offered a place.
• Non-refundable if we offer your child a place but you choose not to accept it.
• Not deductible from the total tuition fees for students who accept a place and join the school.

Registration Deposit

A registration deposit is payable after the student has been offered a place and parents have accepted the offer. The registration deposit is 10% of the total tuition fees and is deductible from the total tuition fees for the academic year. Please note, this is a non-refundable deposit.

Re-registration Deposit

This deposit is payable at the time of re-enrolment to guarantee a place for the following academic year. The Re-registration Deposit is 5% of the total tuition fees, and is deductible from the total tuition fees for the academic year. Please note, this is a non-refundable deposit.

Discounts

• For our opening year and second year of operation we are offering special School Opening Discounted Fees. This will apply to all students enrolled for the academic year.
• A sibling discount of 5% is extended to the third child and every subsequent child.
• An early payment discount of 5% is given when full payment of the annual tuition fee is made before the first day of the academic year.

Optional Fees

Should parents require, at an additional charge they may opt for additional services including the following:

• School meals
• Transport
• Some trip and excursions
• Some co-curricular activities

Payment Method

Fee payment can be made in person at Durham School Dubai, or by bank transfer directly to the school account.

Refunds

In the cases of both existing and new students, the registration and re-registration deposit will not be refunded unless there are extenuating circumstances. These circumstances include, but are not limited to, relocation to another country/Emirate or any other unforeseen circumstances.

In the case of refund, the school fees will be calculated as follows:

1. In the cases of both existing and new students, the registration and re-registration deposit will not be refunded unless there are extenuating circumstances. These circumstances include, but are not limited to, relocation to another country/Emirate or any other unforeseen circumstances.
2. In the case of refund, the school fees will be calculated as follows:
   • Tuition fees paid prior to the beginning of the academic year are refundable and only the registration / re-registration fees will be deducted.
   • If the student was enrolled in the school for two weeks or less, a month’s fees will be deducted.
   • If the student was enrolled in the school for a period ranging between two weeks and one month, two month’s fees will be deducted.
   • If the student was enrolled in the school for more than a month, the full terms fees will be deducted.
3. The refund will be calculated from the start of the term and the date of the official request by the parent stating the intent of withdrawal and not from the date when the student was absent. Presence on the school register counts as days in school.
4. All refunds will be made by cheque and must be collected from the School office.

Withdrawals

A written notice received one month in advance, conveying intention of withdrawal, is to be submitted to the Admissions Office. This timeframe is required to ensure all necessary documents are ready.

Admissions

To find out more please contact our Admission Team via email on admissions@durhamdubai.com