At Preshil we have teachers who know every child and who go out of their way to cater to their needs, in an environment which is welcoming, designed to encourage them to play, question and invent, rather than to control and conform.
Our fees are significantly lower than most other private schools. Preshil families do not pay for vast sporting fields and facilities, cared for by armies of maintenance workers. We have a very high ratio of teachers to students which allows team teaching, individual attention, highly qualified specialists and significant time for teachers to plan. We have a generous budget for teacher professional development, but we do not have a big marketing department or large numbers of administrative staff. We offer a very broad program made possible by running many smaller classes.
Most significantly Preshil is a small school with the capacity and determination to offer a rich, progressive and challenging education reliant on outstanding teachers. Our budget does not benefit from the economy of scale that underpins all mass production and quality assured mediocrity. One size in education does not fit all and your child at Preshil will not be expected to grow into an oversized, expensive, uniform or shrink to fit a standardized, pre-packaged curriculum.
Below is our schedule of fees for 2017:
Kindergarten
| Tuition Fee | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Three and Four year olds | ||
| Program A – Monday and Tuesday | $1800 | $7200 |
| Program B – Thursday and Friday | $1800 | $7200 |
| Program A plus Wednesday | $2700 | $10800 |
| Program B plus Wednesday | $2700 | $10800 |
| Program C – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday | $3600 | $14400 |
| Program D – 5 Full days | $3600 | $14400 |
Please note there will be a change to the Programs for 2018 as per the table below:
| PROGRAMS 2018 | 3 Yr Olds | 4 Yr Olds |
|---|---|---|
| Program A – Wednesday and Friday ( 2 days) | Yes | Not Available |
| Program B – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (3 days) | Yes | Yes |
| Program C – 5 Full Days | Yes | Yes |
Kindergarten Materials Fee
This levy will cover all software license fees, consumable items, photocopying and art materials.
| Composite Fee | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | $130 | $520 |
Enrolment Fee
| Enrolment Circumstances | Fee |
|---|---|
| Entering the Kindergarten | $700 |
| Our Kindergarten program is fully integrated into our Primary School. As such all new enrolments into the Kindergarten are required to provide a non-refundable security bond of $3350 (equivalent to current term fees for Prep). This bond will be offset against your child’s Term 4 Prep fees. |
$3350 |
Extended Care
| Level | Fee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Before Care (8.00 – 8.45 am) | Included in Tuition Fee |
| Kindergarten Aftercare (3.00 – 6.00 pm) | Included in Tuition Fee |
Primary School
| Tuition Fee | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 5s (prep) | $3350 | $13400 |
| 6s – 7s (Years 1 & 2) | $3940 | $15760 |
| 8s – 9s (Years 3 & 4) | $4400 | $16400 |
| 10s – 11s (Years 5 & 6) | $4250 | $17000 |
Primary School Materials Fee
This levy will cover all software license fees, stationery items, photocopying, textbooks and art materials. Excursions and incursions will be charged per event as they arise.
| Materials Fee | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Year Olds | $175 | $700 |
| 6-9 Year Olds | $230 | $920 |
| 10-11 Year Olds | $245 | $980 |
Enrolment Fee
| Enrolment Circumstances | Fee |
|---|---|
| Entering Primary School (5s upwards) | $1500 |
| Maximum per family | $3000 |
Extended Care
| Level | Fee |
|---|---|
| Prep to 11s (Year 6) Aftercare Only (3.15 – 6.00 pm) | $20 Permanent | $25 Casual |
Secondary School
| Tuition Fee | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Years 7 and 8 | $4940 | $19760 |
| Years *9 and 10 | $5200 | $20800 |
| Years 11 and 12 | $6050 | $24200 |
Year 9 Experience
| *Fee | Year |
|---|---|
| *Year 9 | $2650 |
Secondary School Materials Fee
A Composite Fee is charged to cover software license fees, years 7 to 10 Elective Program, class consumables, photocopying and general art materials. Excursions and incursions will be charged, per event, as they arise.
| Materials Fee | Term | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Years 7 and 8 | $290 | $1160 |
| Years 9 and 10 | $290 | $1160 |
| Years 11 | $290 | $1160 |
| Years 12 | $290 | $1160 |
Extra charges will be billed for textbooks and camps. An extra levy on some subjects: Art (VCE only), Photography and Drama. The teaching staff will advise these charges during this year. GST may apply to some charges.
Enrolment Fee
| Enrolment Circumstances | Fee |
|---|---|
| Entering Secondary School (one student) | $1750 |
| Maximum per family | $3000 |
Secondary Electives Program
Many costs of the program are subsidised by the program budget however some subjects have extra associated costs for special equipment, materials, excursion/incursion fees and transport as required.
Private Music Tuition
Private Music Tuition Fees are charged by Tutors and will be billed to your account by the school.
Parent Co-curricular Music Guide 2017
Terms and Conditions
Enrolment Fees
The enrolment fee is payable within 14 days of accepting a place at Preshil. This enrolment fee is non-refundable.
Terms
School fees and charges are payable strictly on receipt of invoice. A term’s notice in writing is required before withdrawal of a student, otherwise a term’s fees will be charged. Late payments will incur a $50 charge per student per month until payment is received.
Discounts
Annual Payment of Fees in Advance
Please contact the Business Manager to find out what discounts are available for paying in advance.
Family Discounts
The discount structure that applies in 2017 for families with three or more children attending concurrently;
- 3rd child attending will receive a discount – 50% off the tuition fee per term
- 4th child attending will receive a discount – 100% off the tuition fee per term.
- Families who receive a bursary or fee remission will not receive the family discount.
