SCHOOL FEES 2024 - 2025
SCHOOL FEES
2024 - 2025
APPLICATION & DEPOSITS
Application Fee
A one-time application fee of $250 must accompany each application form. This non-refundable fee covers the administrative work involved in processing an application. A non-refundable Admission Fee of $8,000 must be received after a student has been accepted and before a place can be confirmed.
Admission Fee
Students admitted into Playgroup, Nursery or
Pre-Kindergarten pay the $8,000 in yearly installments.
| Grade | Year 1 Fee | Year 2 Fee | Year 3 Fee | Year 4 Fee | Total |
| PG | $1,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $8,000 |
| Nursery | $2,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | $ 8,000 |
| Pre KG | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - | $8,000 |
| KG - Gr 12 | $8,000 | - | - | - | $8,000 |
Deposit
A one-time payment of $500 is payable for a new student and is refundable on their final departure (after deduction of outstanding charges).
For more information on paying application fees and deposits, or to arrange any other method of payment, please contact the school’s Admissions Office – details overleaf.
TUITION FEES
Tuition fees are paid per term; there are two terms per academic year. Term 1 tuition fees are payable in May. Term 2 tuition fees are payable in Nov.
| Grade | Term 1 | Term 2 | Annual |
| Playgroup | $2,465 | $2,465 | $4,930 |
| Nursery | $5,928 | $5,928 | $11,856 |
| Pre-Kindergarten | $8,107 | $8,107 | $16,214 |
| Kindergarten | $ 11,098 | $ 11,098 | $ 22,196 |
| Grade 1 - 2 | $ 11,419 | $ 11,419 | $22,838 |
| Grade 3 - 5 | $12,412 | $12,412 | $24,824 |
| Grade 6 - 8 | $15,309 | $15,309 | $ 30,618 |
| Grade 9 - 10 | $16,572 | $16,572 | $33,144 |
| Grade 11 - 12 | $18,324 | $18,324 | $ 36,648 |
Week Without Walls Fees
These fees cover overseas and local trips depending on the student's grade-level and are payable in May with Term 1 tuition fees. These fees are mandatory for all students from Grades 4 – 11
Annual Fee
Grade
Grade 4 $450
Grade 5 $550
Grade 6 $2,600
Grade 7 $2,800
Grade 8 $2,900
Grade 9 $3,800
Grade 10 $3,500
Grade 11 $600
Grade 12 $600
Uniforms
School uniforms can be purchased upon successful enrollment from the school shop or the designated school tailor.
| Product | Price (BDT) |
| PE Shirt | 450 |
| PE Shorts | 350 |
| Polo T-shirt (White) | 600 |
| Polo T-shirt DP (Maroon) | 600 |
| House T-shirt | 600 |
OPTIONAL
School Bus Service (Full school year)
Bashundhara $1,902
Baridhara / Gulshan / Banani / Niketon $2,614 Mohakhali $2,852
School Lunches / Cafeteria (Full school year)
Playgroup: No charge (snack included) Nursery - Grade 2: Snack $570, Lunch $2,110 Grades 3 – 12: Snack $570, Lunch $2,348
Piano / Guitar Lessons (Full school year) (During school hours) $1,650
PAYMENT METHODS ADDITIONAL COSTS
- Bank Transfer (wire transfer, online banking)
Please quote the Student Name or Account Number when making a bank transfer.
Bank name and address:
Commercial Bank of Ceylon, PLC 49 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212
Payment in USD
Account Name: STS Capital Limited Account Number: 1804020171
Routing Number: 080261722 Bangladesh Swift: CCEYBDDH IBAN Number:
Branch: Gulshan
Please note an additional charge of $25 is required to cover bank charges. Any non-paid bank charges will be debited to your child’s school fees account and further payment will be required to clear the account.
- Payment by cheque
1) Cash/Cheque/Payment Order/Overseas Transfer/A/C Transfer Deposit at Bank as per Banks spot rate.
Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd.
Branch: Gulshan
Account Name: STS Capital Ltd. Account Number: 116.120.400 SWIFT Code: DBBLBDDH116
Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd.
Branch: Bashundhara
Account Name: STS Capital Ltd. Account Number: 147.120.2694 SWIFT Code: DBBLBDDH147
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Branch: All Branches in Dhaka Account Name: STS Capital Ltd.
Account Number: 1804007739 SWIFT Code: CCEYBDDH
- Debit or credit card payment
Any of these debit or credit cards:
Please visit the Finance Office to make a payment by credit or debit card.
International School Dhaka
Plot 80, Block E, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka, Tel: +880 2843 1101-7 (switchboard)
Lost or Damaged Text Books
A set of text books is loaned to each student. At the end of the year, or earlier for transferring students, the books must be returned in the condition in which they were issued, allowance being made for fair wear and tear. A charge will be made for textbooks/library books lost or damaged beyond the accepted standard.
Extra-curricular Activities and School Campus
We understand the value of extra-curricular activities in helping to provide a well-rounded and balanced school experience. Some activities are free of charge, other options incur an additional charge. ISD parents should direct any payment inquiries to the Finance Office.
Exam Fees
External exam fees, for students taking these options, are in addition to the school fees with ISD taking these payments directly for the full IB Diploma Programme.
INVOICES
ISD sends invoices 2 times a year (one per term). These are sent electronically.
Invoices for the 2024-2025 academic year will be issued and due on the following dates below:
1st Term Invoice issue date: 3 June 2024
1st Term Invoice due date: 3 July 2024
2nd Term Invoice issue date: 1 November 2024
2nd Term Invoice due date: 30 November 2024
Invoices must be settled in full within the published due date (see list above).
PROCEDURES
Refund Policy
All fees are non-refundable after the start of school classes.
Late Fees
Should any tuition fees be paid after the payment due date noted on the invoice, a late fee of USD250 will be charged for each student in the first month and an additional USD250 in the second month.
The late payment of tuition fees will result in a student not being permitted to attend school until the fees and penalty payment are received in full.
Non-payment of Fees
Students whose fees are not fully paid by the due date will be excluded from their classes. Student records and progress reports will not be released to parents or to any other educational institutions until all outstanding fees are paid in full.
FOR APPLICATION & DEPOSIT FEES
ISD Admissions Office: Telephone: (88 02) 8431101-7