Columba College Fees

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Fees

2011 Fees for New Zealand Students.

Fees (Inclusive of GST)
Attendance Dues	Per Term	Per Annum
Junior and Senior School (Years 1 to 13)	$508.50	$2,034.00
Boarding Fees	$2,647.00	$10,558.00

The Attendance Dues are a compulsory payment which is a fixed sum and is payable to the Board of Governors. The Governors are the owners of the College buildings and grounds. The Attendance Dues are used for the improvement of school buildings, meeting capital works payments and other charges associated with the buildings and grounds.

Boarding Concessions

The Board of Governors has agreed that boarding concessions will apply for second and subsequent daughters boarding at the College.

For second daughter 5% per term on the boarding fee.

For third daughter 10% per term on the boarding fee.

Payment of Fees

Attendance Dues and boarding fees are payable at the beginning of each term. There are four terms in the school year.

Parents who prefer to pay fees monthly should contact the School Office to arrange the necessary Bank Automatic Payment Authority. Parents who prefer to pay by telephone banking can contact their local Trading Bank to arrange the necessary details.

A parent may pay fees annually in advance. If the total fee is paid prior to 31st March, a discount of 2% will be granted.

Interest may be charged when the account is overdue.

Incidentals Deposit

This is a deposit paid when a student enters the College. It is adjusted when a girl moves from the Junior School to Year 7. The amounts payable are as follows:

$35.00 for Years 1 to Year 6 (this is increased to $75.00 when girls enter Year 7).

$100.00 for Year 7 to Year 13 day girls.

$200.00 for all boarders.

$500.00 for all overseas students.

The deposit is refundable on the final monthly account when the student leaves the College, providing all fees and incidentals charges owing to the College have been paid in full.

Payment of Incidentals

The College has a policy which covers the management of charges for incidentals, for example, practical materials, trips, uniform items. An incidentals account system operates for each student enrolled at the College. An itemised account is issued on a monthly basis and payment of the account is due by the 20th day of the month following. A handling fee of 15% is added to most items to assist with administration costs (a schedule of current charges is available by contacting the Bursar).

Activity Fee

The Activity Fee is charged each term at $50.00 per student. It is used, for example, to help pay the costs of various venues the College uses for sports events and outings that are not charged as incidentals. The Activity Fee is an optional levy which may be claimed as a donation for income tax purposes within the limits set by the Inland Revenue Department.

The major points for the justification of the Activity Fee are:

The College is classified by the State as an Area or Composite School, and has a different (substantially lower) base funding structure compared to the secondary and Years 7 to 13 schools in the city, yet must compete on the same basis as the other city schools.

The College wishes to provide students with a wide range of subject options and to ensure that favourable staffing/student ratios are retained. The increased curriculum requirements for Technology, ICT, Arts and Health and Physical Education have also added to staffing requirements.

The ICT developments have required a major capital investment, for example, fibre optic cable has been installed around the campus. Internet access is available to students at no additional cost. Access is also available to the Internet out-of-school hours for both day and boarding students.

A Sports Co-ordinator who works 40 hours a week in term time provides additional support in the Physical Education area especially in the co-ordination and coaching of sport, assistance with tournaments, and providing positive reinforcement for health and fitness amongst students.

Building Fund Donation

This is charged each term at $50.00 per family. The majority of parents elect to pay this optional levy which may be claimed as a donation for income tax purposes within the limits set by the Inland Revenue Department. The levy is used by the Board of Governors to fund new and/or existing buildings.

Parents' Association Donation

This is charged each term at $10.00 per family. The majority of parents elect to pay this optional donation which may be claimed as a donation for income tax purposes within the limits set by the Inland Revenue Department. The levy is used by the Board of Governors to fund new and/or existing buildings.

Tax Deductible Donations

Parents are reminded of the opportunity to make an application to the Inland Revenue Department for a tax rebate on the voluntary monetary donations made to Columba College. These are:

Activity Fee $50.00 a term per student

Building Fund Donation $50.00 a term per family

Any other monetary donations to the College are also eligible for a tax rebate. Please contact the Director of Business, Ms Leah Hanan, 03 470 3714 or e-mail lhanan@columbacollege.school.nz to obtain a receipt for voluntary monetary donations made to the College.

After School Care/Holiday Programme (Years 1 to 8)

An After School Care Programme is available for the Years 1 to 8 students from 3.15 p.m./3.35 p.m. until 5.30 p.m. every school day and a Years 1 to 8 Holiday Programme is normally run for the two weeks of each term break. Further information about costs and arrangements is available from the School Office.

Weekly Boarding

There is no concession for weekly boarding, or for periods of absence during term time.

Change of Status

Parents of a boarding student who wishes to leave the boarding-house and move into a homestay situation need to re-apply to the College before their daughter is accepted as a day girl.

Withdrawal of a Student

One complete term's written notice is required of intention to withdraw a student from the school or boarding-house. Without such notice one full term's attendance dues and (if applicable) boarding fee will be due in lieu of the notice.

Enquiries Regarding Fees

Enquiries regarding fees may be addressed to:

The Director of Business
Columba College
Private Bag 1911
Dunedin 9054
Telephone: (03) 467 5188
Facsimile: (03) 464 0418
E-mail: lhanan@columbacollege.school.nz