OUR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FEES (2023–24)

FAQs

• Important Notices

  • Payment can be credited to our bank account via electronic/bank transfer. However, cash payments can only be made using Chinese currency (RMB). If you choose to use an electronic/bank transfer, a copy of the bank remittance, together with the child’s name and year group should be forwarded to our office. Conversion from USD to RMB will be based on the selling exchange rate of the first working day of the month the invoice was issued, as published by the Bank of China.
  • The finance department will only accept debit cards payment. No credit card will be accepted.
  • Parents wanting to pay by USD should consult with the finance office and get a US dollar tuition invoice before making the bank transaction.
  • Official Fapiao is available upon parents’ request as subject to providing appropriate information. Otherwise, the Fapiao will be issued under the student’s name and can’t be changed.
  • 60 days’ notice of withdrawal in writing must be given or 60 days’ fees will be payable in lieu of notice. Parents must ensure that written acknowledgement is received from the school following notice of withdrawal.

   

  Refund Conditions for the 2021-22 School Year

  • Before 31 May 2021 – Full refund
  • Between 1 June and 1 July 2021 – Full refund less the deposit of 20,000RMB
  • Between 1 July and 17 August 2021 – Full refund less 25,000RMB
  • Leaving in the middle of the academic year – 60 days’ notice of withdrawal in writing must be given to admissions office. The tuition fee will be charged as below.
  • All tuition refunds shall be processed before 31 July 2022.

   

  	Departure before or on last day of Term 1	Departure after last day of Term 1 and before/on last day of Term 2	Departure after last day of Term 2
  Tuition fee charge	Charge of 50% of the annual fee	Charge of 80% of the annual fee	Charge of 100% of the annual fee

  
  
• Lunch Service default title

  Léman International School Chengdu (LIS) has contracted lunch services to Chartwells. Chartwells is part of the Compass group, which provides food services worldwide, including other Nord Anglia schools.

  LIS's cafeteria provides a full lunch meal to students daily. It aims to provide nutritious and balanced meals for our students of different age groups.

   

  Lunch Fee Payment Method

  School lunch fees are payable directly to the School Lunch Provider and loaded onto the lunch card. Payment can be made by:

  • Cash / Debit Card / Wechat
  • Bank transfer to the below bank account

   

  Please contact the school cafeteria by manager.lemanschool@compass-group.com.cn for the lunch payment.

• Other Fees Payable default title

  Application Fee 2,500 RMB (New Student Only)	This is a non-refundable fee required with every application submitted.
  Enrollment Deposit 20,000 RMB (New Student Only)	Payable on acceptance of place in school. A place in school will not be guaranteed until the fee is paid. The RMB 20,000 deposit will be credited against the next term’s tuition fees.
  Re-enrollment Deposit (Returning Student Only)	Payable by May 30 each year to guarantee a place for the following school year. This deposit will be credited against the next school term’s tuition fee.
  School Uniform 2,500RMB (Yearly Estimate)	All students are required to wear uniform and school P.E. kit to school.
  Annual Residential Trip Fees Year 5 – Year 12	The trips will be thematic and there will be different options provided by the school including campus-based options.
  School Lunch Fee	Card fee: 20 RMB. The lunch card is kept by the classroom teacher for Nursery to Year 2 students. Year 3 to 13 students will be responsible for their own card.
  	Pre-Nursery to Year 7	RMB 30.00
  	Year 8 to 13	RMB 32.00
  Optional After school clubs	Parents have a choice of free after school clubs and paid options provided by outside professionals.
  Special SEN Support Fee	Fees for additional special SEN support are dependent on the needs of the individual student.
  Laptop & Calculator	A laptop is expected for Year 7-13 and the Ti-Nspire graphing calculator is expected for Year 10-13. A TI-Nspire equipped with Computer algebra systems (CAS) is not allowed.

  
  
• Payment Dates

  You have the option to pay annually or in two instalments every school year. Please note that full annual fee or instalment shall be received within 30 days after the tuition invoice is issued.  1.5% interest on the second instalment is payable with the first instalment. Students may only attend school if fees have been paid. Overdue payments will incur a penalty of 5% surcharge on the outstanding balance of the amount due.

   

  Late Enrolment

  If a student is enrolled into the school after 1st October, the tuition fee will be charged by prorated school days, but with a minimum of 10% of the annual fee. For students enrolled after 30th December, the tuition should be paid in one full payment.

   

  School Bank Details

   

  	For RMB	For USD
  Beneficiary Name	CHENGDU NORD ANGLIA EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING LTD	CHENGDU NORD ANGLIA EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING LTD
  Bank Name	Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited Chengdu Branch	Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Chengdu Zhi Quan Branch
  Account Number	5015 1101 6960	440220 50191402 03896
  Bank Address	Unit 1,7-10,18F, Tower 1,18F,Tower 1, IFS, No.1, Section 3, Hongxing Rd, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China 610021	No.103, Section 5, Eastern 1st Ring Road, Chengdu, China
  Swift Code	SCBLCNSXCDU	ICBKCNBJSCN