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Tuition and Fees

ECLC Preschool Fees 2012-2013		RMB
Application fee:	ECLC Nursery, I or II	2,000
Tuition:	ECLC Nursery and I half day (2-3-4 year olds)	38,000
Tuition:	ECLC I Full day (Mon -Thur only, Fri half day)	61,000
Tuition:	ECLC II (4-5 year olds) Full day program	66,000

Kindergarten - Grade12 Fees		RMB
Application fee:	(Priority Two and Three only) K-12 (Nonrefundable -applied to tuition upon enrollment)	2,000
Tuition:	Kindergarten	136,000
Tuition:	Elementary and Middle School	152,000
Tuition:	High School	159,000

Installment	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3
Capital Levy		Priority Two and Three only	in RMB
1	60,000	0	0
2	36,000	28,000	0
3	24,000	24,000	20,000

Tuition

This includes all texts and resource materials, sports shirts and uniforms, classroom without walls expenses, library and database membership, high speed/wireless internet access, sports and fitness facility access. The high school fees also provide each student a new laptop computer. The laptop becomes the student’s property after a full two year’s enrollment. (Students attending less than one year may purchase their laptop for an additional 8000 RMB.) Note: additional fees may apply for interscholastic travel.

Capital Levy

A non-transferable, non-refundable capital levy is assessed (regardless of entry date) on all new students from the Priority Two and Three categories for K-12. Students enrolled in the ECLC program are exempt from the capital levy fee until the year they enter kindergarten. This fund supports future facility enhancements and long term planning and other capital expenses. If a family in either of these categories has more than one student entering the school, either during one school year or over a number of years, the capital levy per child is:

100%	First two children	25%	Fourth child
50%	Third child	0%	Fifth child

*Capital Levy payment plan. The capital levy can either be paid in one, two or three annual installments with a service fee.

Note: A Priority Two or Three student who had previously attended SIS and paid the capital levy fee is not assessed the levy when reenrolling in the school.

Payment/Billing

Billing for school tuition and capital levy will be sent out within one week after the children have begun school. Tuition is payable in RMB. The full school year’s fees are due within four weeks of invoice receipt. Late penalties apply. Payment in US Dollars or another currency must be arranged prior to payment with SIS Accounting Office.

The enrollment of a Priority Two or Three student is a private contract between the parent and the school, regardless of any arrangement the parent may have with an employer concerning the payment of school fees. The parent always remains responsible for the payment of all school fees.

Method of Payment

Fees are payable by wire transfer.
Shenzhen Shekou International School, Bank of China, Shekou Branch
RMB account No. 744557931015
US $ account No. 762757963273*
(Note: US dollar equivalence is calculated as per the daily exchange rate)

Important: it is essential to fax SIS a copy of the bank transfer slip on the day payment is made. It is critical that the names of all students must accompany the wire transfer payment instructions. Shenzhenmust appear with school name.

Application Fee
A non-refundable application processing fee must be paid to complete the application process. The fee will be applied to tuition upon enrollment or may be applied to reapplication at a later date if the student is not accepted. No additional application fee will be charged for students who re-apply for admission within three years.

Annual Re-registration Deposit
Each March parents will be asked to submit a deposit (RMB8000) toward the next school year’s tuition. This is an indication of intent to return to SIS the next school year and holds the student’s seat in the class. The deposit is applied to tuition.

Other Fees

ESOL Testing Fee
A RMB 1500 non-refundable placement testing fee (payable only in cash) is assessed to all Priority Two and Three applicants whose native/academic language is not English and who require an English language assessment test. The retesting fee is RMB 800.

Transportation Fee
The transportation fees vary based on distance from SIS. Please see separate fee structure.

Late Entry Policy
For new students enrolling after November 15th of the school year until January 15th, the tuition will be 70% of the full year tuition. For new students enrolling after January 15th until April 15th, the tuition will be 50% of the full year tuition. For new students enrolling after April 15th of the school year, the tuition will be 30% of the full year tuition.

Withdrawal Policy
If a student withdraws from the school at any time prior to January 31st, 40% of the full tuition paid will be refunded. If a student withdraws from the school February 1st-April 15th, 20% will be refunded. No other refunds for early withdrawals can be considered.

Overdue Payments
In the case of financial delinquency, all school records will be withheld. Any student whose tuition is outstanding more than 30 days may be asked leave school until payment is made. Late penalties apply. Questions about bills and payments should be directed to the accounting office.

Tuition Adjustment
Note: In the event of a financial crisis or a deficit arises not foreseen when fees were set, the school sponsor has the right to increase or revise fees at any time during the school year.

Financial Aid
Financial aid may be available to families who have been enrolled for at least one year. Financial assistance may be available to a limited number of families of newly enrolled students who are not eligible to receive tuition payment or reimbursement from a sponsoring company. Aid application forms are available through the Director’s office.

Scholarship
SIS provides Special Recognition for Leadership and Academic Excellence to a limited number of high school applicants. Recipients whose fees are not company sponsored will also qualify for up to US$5000 reduction in tuition spread equally over the following two years.

Admissions Policy

Purpose

This Admissions Policy is established so that it is consistent with the mission of the school and responsive to the needs of the community within the framework of educational effectiveness and available resources.

Only when all documents are received will admission decisions be rendered. Decisions are based on a careful examination of each student’s ability to achieve success in an atmosphere of high expectations and within the context of an English language-learning environment. In making this assessment, SIS will evaluate each candidate’s English language proficiency, demonstrated academic achievement and developmental and social/behavioral history. This may include an interview. Parents should note that current class size/space availability, ESOL guidelines, and parents’ priority status also affect admission recommendations.

First Priority: Founding Members

First Priority includes any child who carries an expatriate passport with at least one parent having an expatriate passport (here and after referred to as nationality criteria) and whose parent works for BP, Phillips China or CACT.

Second Priority: Subcontractors

Second Priority includes any child who meets the nationality criteria above and whose parent is a subcontractor to BP, CACT or Phillips China or works for other oil operators or Wal-Mart.

Third Priority: Other

Third Priority includes any child who meets the nationality and age criteria.

Provisions

Special Criteria for Admission to the ESOL Program

The ability to learn English is essential for academic and social success at SIS. Therefore, the school has additional admissions criteria and procedures for the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program for grades KG -12. These requirements are meant to ensure that a child is placed in an appropriate educational program and to ensure reasonable progress for him or her through the school’s educational programs.

Admission to the ESOL program is based on:

English language assessment results (Students in grades 6 through 12 are expected to possess a minimum of a low intermediate level of English proficiency in order to enroll.)
Projected rate of language acquisition
Space availability (The balance of English language learners to fluent English speakers in a class and the student’s degree of fluency in relation to his/her age/grade are considered.)
Academic potential.

After reviewing the special criteria, SIS may also request an interview with the prospective ESOL student and family, and/or may enroll the student conditionally. Further, continuing enrollment at SIS will be based on progress in English language acquisition.

If a student is denied admission due to English language proficiency level, he/she may retake the assessment test (RMB800) prior to the start of the next term. This appointment can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Exceptional Learners Policy

SIS cannot provide for specialized staff to meet the needs of exceptional learners while maintaining challenging grade level academic and behavioral standards. At the time of application, parents must supply all materials related to the unique needs of their children. All tests should be done in the home country in the child’s native language and then translated into English. (See translation requirement under “Application Procedures”). Appropriate materials should also include previous teacher and counselor comments regarding the ability and potential of the student.

SIS reserves the right to request any additional testing and evaluations necessary during the academic year for any student. These tests are at the expense of the family and could influence that child’s enrollment at SIS. These students will be admitted only after review of all materials and with the understanding of the family that SIS does not have the ability to modify academic curriculum for these learners.

Consideration is given to maintaining a balance of English language learners to fluent English speakers within each classroom. If any First or Second Priority student has met the admission criteria and their targeted class of entry has reached the maximum size, the class will be expanded to accommodate the student or an additional class will be considered.

The priority system does not guarantee admission in the case of an exceptional learner.

Typically, students arriving in the early part of the school year (by December) from southern hemisphere schools or schools with vastly different school year calendars (i.e. January to November vs. August to June) will be placed in the grade level which they are currently attending. Above-described students arriving after December 1^st will be placed in the grade they have just completed, providing they meet the admission requirements.

Grade Level Placement Policy

To ensure an educational program suitable for all SIS students, students are placed in grade levels after due consideration of age (primary consideration), grade level at previous school, emotional, developmental and physical maturity, and academic level. Any or all of the following may be considered in determining proper placement: evaluation of previous school records, academic testing, results of screening by a counselor and/or trial placement in an age appropriate grade level. There may be times when a student excels beyond the grade level standard in a particular subject. In this case, SIS will provide a program to ensure that the student is appropriately challenged. The final placement decision is made by the Director.

Early childhood learning center placement policy

At the Early Childhood Learning Center we believe that children learn best in environments suited to their ages and stages of development.

The ECLC has three age groupings:

Nursery for children whose ages range from two to three and a half *

*Children may start school on the day of their second birthday.

ECLC 1 for children whose ages range from three to four and a half. *

ECLC 2 for children whose ages range from four to five and half. *

*For ECLC 1 and 2 we adhere to a November 1^st cutoff for birthdays. For example children must be 3 before November 1^st to enter ECLC1.

Grade Placement Using Age—General Guidelines

SIS Class	Age at Entry	US Grade	UK	Korea	Aust/NZ
ECLC Nursery	2 yrs*
ECLC I	3 yrs	Pre-School
ECLC II	4 yrs	Pre-Kindergarten	Reception		Kindergarten
KG	5 yrs**	Kindergarten	Year 1	Kindergarten	KG/Prep
1^st Grade	6 yrs	Grade 1	Year 2	ES 1	Year 1
2^ndGrade	7 yrs	Grade 2	Year 3	ES 2	Year 2
3^rdGrade	8 yrs	Grade 3	Year 4	ES 3	Year 3
4^th Grade	9 yrs	Grade 4	Year 5	ES 4	Year 4
5^th Grade	10 yrs	Grade 5	Year 6	ES 5	Year 5
6^th Grade	11 yrs	Grade 6	Year 7	ES 6	Year 6
7^th Grade	12 yrs	Grade 7	Year 8	MS 1	Year 7
8^th Grade	13 yrs	Grade 8	Year 9	MS 2	Year 8
9^th Grade	14 yrs	Grade 9	Year 10	MS 3	Year 9
10^thGrade	15 yrs	Grade 10	Year 11	HS 1	Year 10
11^thGrade	16 yrs	Grade 11	Year 12	HS 2	Year 11
12^thGrade	17 yrs	Grade 12		HS 3	Year 12

**Kindergarten students applying new to SIS may enroll if turning age five before November 1^st. This date applies only to students enrolling after the date of adoption of the policy.