TUITION AND FEES 2019-2020
COMPULSORY FEES
The following fees are compulsory, non-refundable and non-transferable.
1. Application Fee: THB 5,000 per student
This is a one-time fee payable when the application form is submitted. This fee is payable for all students who are applying to Prem for the first time.
2. Security Deposit: THB 50,000 per student
This is a fee, which is refundable without interest at the end of Grade 12 or after the student withdraws from the school at other times. One term’s notice of the intention to withdraw must be given, in writing, to the Admissions Office. All textbooks and equipment must have been returned in order to receive the refund.
3. Foundation Fee: THB 130,000 per student
This non-refundable fee is due within 5 days of an offer of a place being made. The payment will secure the place for the student at Prem. For families with three or more children enrolled, the Foundation Fee will only be charged for the first two children. Siblings do not need to enroll at the same time to receive this benefit.
4. 2019-2020 Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees 2019 – 2020 in Thai Baht Option One: Option Two: QUARTERLY PAYMENT PLAN PAYMENT IN FULL These are quarterly billing installments and are not based on the length of each term 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter GRADE (25%) (25%) (25%) (25%)
Total tuition fee per Due by Due by Due by Due by academic year 1 Aug 2019 5 Oct 2019 20 Dec 2019 31 Mar 2020 EY1 - EY3 343,460 85,865 85,865 85,865 85,865 1 359,100 89,775 89,775 89,775 89,775 2 – 3 405,900 101,475 101,475 101,475 101,475
4 – 5 502,740 125,685 125,685 125,685 125,685 6 – 7 604,920 151,230 151,230 151,230 151,230 8 635,500 158,875 158,875 158,875 158,875 9 – 12 673,760 168,440 168,440 168,440 168,440* * Grade 12 Term 4 fees are due on 23 March 2020.
Sibling Discount Families with two or more children simultaneously enrolled at Prem will receive: 2nd child – 10% discount from tuition and boarding fee 3rd child – 15% discount from tuition and boarding fee 4th child – 20% discount from tuition and boarding fee 5th child – 50% discount from tuition and boarding fee
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5. 2019-2020 Boarding Fee
Tuition Fees 2019 – 2020 in Thai Baht
Option One: Option Two: QUARTERLY PAYMENT PLAN PAYMENT IN FULL These are quarterly billing installments and are not based on the length of each term 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter GRADE (25%) (25%) (25%) (25%)
Total tuition fee per Due by Due by Due by Due by academic year 1 Aug 2019 5 Oct 2019 20 Dec 2019 31 Mar 2020 Full Boarder 398,340 99,585 99,585 99,585 99,585* Weekly Boarder 291,560 72,890 72,890 72,890 72,890* * Grade 12 Term 4 fees are due on 23 March 2020.
The boarding fee includes a comprehensive weekend activity programme, academic support in the evenings, room and board and ticketing services. (Some activities may carry an additional fee).
Contingency Parents of boarders will also create a contingency account for their son or daughter. Boarding staff will make a monthly report of the student’s expenses. The recommended amount is THB 20,000 and this amount will need to be kept in balance throughout the year.
Note: please deposit at least 6,000 baht per year for a one year student visa application/renewal or 24,000 baht for the students who do not have a non immigrant 90-day visa from the Thai Embassy/Consulate before they come to study in Thailand.
Non-essential transport for boarders Boarding students who need non-emergency dental or other non-emergency services are responsible for the transport costs.
Additional Fees
The following fees are additional fees and may not apply for all individuals depending on grade level and subject choice.
1. Transport THB 14,780 to THB 17,965 in Term 1 (Day students only)
This fee is for students who elect to take the transportation contracted by the school. This fee must be paid each term. Refunds will be provided only for full terms of non-usage. Transport charges are set each term and are based on distance from the school. There is no transport fee for Early Years Students – EY1 to EY3.
2. Lunch and break time fee (Day students only)
THB 9,795 per term for Senior School students Grades 6 to 12 THB 8,225 per term for Junior School students Grades 1 to 5 There is no lunch fee for Early Years Students – EY1 to EY3.
3. Uniform Fee (All Students)
All students must wear the Prem school uniform. The cost of the school uniform is available in the Uniform Shop. Uniforms should be pre-ordered by contacting the Uniform Shop.
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All students from Grade 6 to 12 must rent a school-approved combination lock for their lockers (which are also keyed for security). The charge is THB 500, and will be added to the first invoice.
5. Grade 3 to 11 Field Trips
Field trips for Grade 3 - 11 are included in the fees for 2019 - 2020. Additional field trip surcharges may be applied for trips that leave the Northern Thailand region.
6. Specific Co-curricular – Exploria or Instrumental Music Programme Fees
Certain co-curricular courses such as golf, tennis, football, SAT preparation courses and instrumental music lessons, will carry additional fees.
7. IBO Fees (Grade 12 full IB and IB Certificate Students)
Students in Grade 12 will pay for the costs of the IB DP examination fees in accordance with the courses that are selected and charged in Thai Baht.
8. Additional IB Course Subject Fees (IB Diploma, IB Certificate and IBCP students)
Certain courses in the IB programme carry additional costs due to the expense of visiting sites off- campus. Additional costs for these courses may approach THB 15,000 per subject. Courses that carry additional costs are IB Art, IB Biology and IB Geography. The students purchase English A1 and A2 textbooks.
9. Courier/Postage Costs (Grade 11/Grade 12 students)
Parents will be billed a postage and handling charge for sending applications to universities. Depending on the location, courier costs can be THB 1,200 to THB 1,500 per application to overseas universities.
10. Additional Transcripts Fee
Six transcripts for universities are provided with the Courier and Handling fee. Students who leave Prem and request additional transcripts are charged at THB 300 per transcript for processing and the actual postage/courier rates.
11. SAT Examination Fees
Students who take SAT examinations at the school are charged fees set by the SAT examination board. The School may hire outside SAT instructors to give SAT Courses during the year.
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REFUND PROCEDURES FOR TUITION FEES
For students withdrawing during the 2019 - 2020 academic school year, tuition will be refunded according to the following guidelines:
Withdrawal within first two weeks of Term One: 75% of Term One Fees Withdrawal after August 28, 2019 No refund of Term One Fees Withdrawal within first two weeks of Term Two: 75% of Term Two Fees Withdrawal after November 7, 2019 No refund of Term Two Fees Withdrawal within first two weeks of Term Three: 75% of Term Three Fees Withdrawal after January 20, 2020 No refund of Term Three Fees No refund for Term Four withdrawals unless tuition has been paid for a year in advance.
If parents pay a year in advance, the following refund is given:
Up to the end of Term One 75% of yearly tuition Up to the end of Term Two 50% of yearly tuition Up to the end of Term Three 25% of yearly tuition
The Security Deposit is only refunded if parents give one term’s notice of their intention to withdraw, in writing to the Admissions Office.
PAYMENT PROCEDURES FOR TUITION AND FEES
Payment may be made by one of three methods:
1 Pay in person at Prem Tinsulanonda International School by Cash, Cashier cheque, Bank draft (A/C Payee only) made payable to “Prem Tinsulanonda International School” at Cashier Office.
2 Mail your Cashier cheque or Bank draft made payable to“ Prem Tinsulanonda International School ” to Accounting Department, Prem Tinsulanonda International School, P.O. Box 1, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai 50180, Thailand.
3 Bank telegraphic transfer to Bangkok Bank Public Co., Ltd. Mae Rim Branch, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Account name “Prem Tinsulanonda International School” Savings account number #358-0-71198-8, Bank swift code “BKKBTHBK”
Instructions:
● Please enclose the copy of the invoice with your Cashier cheque or Bank draft. ● Write your child’s name on the back of your cheque or on your pay-in slip. ● Fax/scan your proof of payment to number +66 053 301464 or email to [email protected]
Late payment penalties shall be applied as follows:
● Overdue accounts are billed at 1.25 % month. ● After 30 days beyond the invoice due date: the school may withhold all student records and the Head of School may dis-enroll the student(s).
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