The headline tuition fee is rarely the full cost of a school year. Before enrolling, ask specifically about:

  • One-time admission or registration fees
  • Annual charges billed separately from tuition
  • Transport fees (often distance-based)
  • Uniforms, books and stationery
  • Device or technology fees for smart classrooms
  • Activity, trip and camp charges
  • Annual fee escalation policy for future years
  • Refund policy if you withdraw mid-year

Ask the school for an itemised fee structure in writing — a reputable school will have no trouble providing one.