ADVANCE PAYMENTS 2013

Advance payments on admission

Upon acceptance of a pupil and prior to admission, the Parent shall pay an advance payment in such amounts
as may have been laid down by the Board from time to time. This advance payment secures a place in the
School for a pupil.

If a pupil does not take up the place offered, the amount so paid is not refundable unless written notice is
received by the School at least one full term before the place is due to be taken up.

Advance payments on promotion through the School

Advance payments will be increased as a pupil is promoted to a new educational phase within the School in
such amounts as may have been laid down by the Board from time to time.
The educational phases have for the time being been determined as Grade 0 and Grade 4 and Form I.
The 'top up' of the advance payment will be debited to the pupil's account in the first term of the relevant
year and will be payable, together with the tuition fees and other charges, on the first day of the term.
Advance payments made in previous years will be taken into account in determining the increased amount to
be paid.

Interest on advance payments

Advance payments will be held in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act, 2008. All interest, or other
income therefrom, will accrue to the School.

Refund of advance payments

The advance payment will be refunded, without interest, when a pupil matriculates or leaves the School.
Advance payments may not be offset against amounts reflected as due on pupil's statements and will be
refunded only when the School receives payment of its final account. However, the School shall be entitled in
its discretion to allocate the advance payment, or any portion thereof, towards payment of any amounts due
to the School which remain unpaid.

Donation of advance payments

A parent may donate the advance payment to the School's Foundation when the pupil matriculates or leaves
the School. Voluntary donations in these circumstances will qualify for a section 18A tax certificate. A section
18A tax certificate will be issued at the end of the tax year.

Advance payments may be deposited directly into the School's bank account.

Account name: St Mary's School for Girls

Bank: Standard Bank

Branch: Bramley

Branch code: 004005

Account number: 001789163

Swift code: SBZAZAJJ (for foreign deposits)

Kindly ensure that all payments are referenced with your daughter's pupil number and name so that they can be allocated correctly. This is particularly important for foreign transfers.

Please fax proof of payment to 011 887 8626.

Advance Payment 2013 [PDF]

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