La Garenne International School

Financial Conditions

General Fees for New Students

General Fees for Returning Students

School Fees

Years 1 - 6

MYP 1 - MYP 3 (Years 7 - 9)

MYP 4 - 5 (Years 10 - 11)

DP 1 - DP 2 (Year 12 - 13)

For DP1 & DP2 students there is an annual supplementary fee of CHF 9'000 to cover additional costs associated with the IB/High School Diploma programme.

School Fees include:

Board and lodging, tuition, loan of textbooks, ski pass and school laundry (boarders only), use of school library and computer network, sports activities, cultural activities and short expeditions in Switzerland, in-school healthcare, transport to and from Geneva airport (on official dates and times), taxes and VAT.

School Fees do not include:

Health and accident insurance, medication and dental care, private tuition and learning support, stationery and postage, ski equipment and ski uniform hire, external exam fees, pocket money, hairdresser and so on. Mandatory school trips are also not included. For day students, the cost of ski pass, day trips, school uniform, laundry, expeditions and health insurance are excluded.

General Conditions

Terms of Admissions & Enrolment

• The application fee applies to all new students upon submission of the Admissions Form and is paid via credit card or bank transfer. This fee covers the administrative costs for our team to process and review each application, provide for visits and placement testing, and carefully accept each La Garenne student.
• The annual fees are split in two invoices: The first invoice should be settled by 1st of June at the latest and the balance should be settled by 1st of December at the latest.
• All extras will be billed separately at the end of each term. Payment should be made within 30 days.
• In case of a late enrolment (after June 1), the payment should be made within 15 days.

Enrolment Deposit

• After a new student is offered a place, a deposit of CHF 8’000 for each boarding student (CHF 2’000 for each day student) is paid. This deposit guarantees the space, covers any unpaid supplementary expenses which may arise, and in the case of enrolment, will be fully reimbursed within 120 days of the student leaving La Garenne if all accounts are settled.
• In the event that a new student cancels the enrollment for Term 1, before June 1, then paid tuition and fees (excluding the Enrolment Deposit and the Student Visa Permit B) will be reimbursed in full. In the event of cancellations for Term 1 after June 1, or for mid-year enrolments 90 days before the start date, 80% of the first invoice is retained.

Swiss Student Visa (B Permit)

For each new boarding student with NON-European Nationality, a single non-refundable payment of CHF 2’100 is required.

Campus Enhancement Fund

La Garenne is always looking at ways in which our students’ school lives can be enhanced. These include upgrading and maintaining our current facilities as well as our longer-term strategic plans. This fund is not used for endowments, capital campaigns or bursaries which are funded by private donors.

Pocket Money

As part of our role in preparing students for life beyond school, we encourage them to be responsible for managing their money appropriately. The younger students will receive some weekly pocket money and the older students will have a debit card from the school. No extra money is allowed. Please refer to our boarding handbook. The school declines all responsibility for valuables including lost money, not deposited with the school office.

Pocket money is paid in advance on the first invoice for the new students. Bank Cards can be issued for students in MYP 4 to DP 2.

The parents are financially responsible for any damage caused by students. The school cannot accept any responsibility in the case of the theft of money, jewellery and/or valuable objects (computer, phone, etc.), which were not entrusted to the safekeeping of the school.

Health Insurance

According to Swiss Law each student must have insurance covering illness and accidents. For those students who already have Swiss medical insurance, an insurance certificate and insurance card must be provided to the school. Any fees associated with medication will be charged to the students.

Family Benefits

If siblings are enrolled as boarders during the same academic year only, the following discount will be applied to the school fees (only): 10% for the second child, 15% for the third child, 20% for the fourth and any additional children.

Advanced Payment

If you wish to discuss the benefits of paying annual fees in advance, please enquire by email to direction@la- garenne.ch.

Change Of Boarding Status

No refund will be given for a change of status from a boarding to day student during the course of the academic year.

Absence From School

Fees are not reimbursed when schooling is missed, for sickness, injury or any other reason. Parents who are concerned should take out their own insurance. No deductions will be applied for late arrival or a prolonged absence.

Expelled Or Withdrawn

If a student is expelled or withdrawn during the academic year, the fees for both the current term and the following term are due to the school. Parents can consider having their own insurance to cover these cases.

Cancellation For New Students

For all new students, cancellation made less than 90 days prior to the confirmed start date, will incur a cancellation fee of CHF 40’000. This does not apply for current students.

Late Payment

In case of late payment of invoice, the School reserves the right to charge the interest in the rate of 1% per month. When fees are unpaid, the student may not be allowed to return to the School until the outstanding balance has been paid.

Re-Enrolment

All students are automatically re-enrolled for the next academic year. If parents decide against re-enrolling their child/children at La Garenne International School for the following academic year, they are required to email Admissions ([email protected]) before 31st of March. The school can only guarantee a place for the returning student if the first invoice (2 full Terms fees) is paid within 30 days. 80% of the first invoice will be charged if a cancellation is made after 31st of March.

Fee Increase Due To Inflation

La Garenne reserves the right to increase tuition fees by inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or government policy (which may exceed the rate of inflation). If an increase in tuition fees is deemed necessary, a notification will be sent in advance of the term in which we intend to exercise that right.

School Bank Details

BENEFICIARY: LA GARENNE SERVICES SA

BANK NAME: CREDIT SUISSE, CH-1884 VILLARS-SUR-OLLON, SWITZERLAND

ACCOUNT N°: U 3755417-01

CLEARING: 4835

IBAN: CH57 0483 5375 5417 0100 0

SWIFT: CRESCHZZ80A