2023 Fee Structure
Tuition fees are reviewed annually by the Board of Governors and School Management, in accordance with a comprehensive budget setting process, and are advised to parents by the commencement of the fourth term of the year prior to the fees becoming applicable.
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Grade |
Per Annum | Per Term | Per Month (11 months – Jan to Nov) | Full payment before 31/01/2023 – 5% discount |
| Grade 000 | R54 200 | R13 550 | R4 927 | R51 490 |
| Grades 00 & R | R54 300 | R13 575 | R4 936 | R51 585 |
| Grades 1 & 2 | R74 700 | R18 675 | R6 791 | R70 965 |
| Grade 3 | R86 200 | R21 550 | R7 836 | R81 890 |
| Grades 4 to 7 | R92 300 | R23 075 | R8 391 | R87 685 |
| Grades 8 to 12 | R141 300 | R35 325 | R12 845 | R134 235 |
| Cambridge (A & AS levels) | R158 000 | R39 500 | R14 364 | R150 100 |
| Boarding Fees | ||||
| Grades 8 to 12 | R124 300 | R31 075 | R11 300 | R118 085 |
| Grade | Annual | Termly | Monthly | Full payment before 31/01/2022 – 5% discount |
| Extra mural levy Grade 000 to Grade R | R 900 | R 225 | R 82 | R 855 |
| Extra mural levy Grade 1 to Grade 7 | R2 810 | R 703 | R 255 | R2 670 |
| IEB Exam & Camp levy Grade 8 to Grade 12 | R7 200 | R1 800 | R 655 | R6 840 |
| Capital Development levy Grade 000 to Grade R | R3 370 | R 843 | R 306 | R3 202 |
| Capital Development levy Grade 1 to Grade 7 | R3 600 | R 900 | R 327 | R3 420 |
| Grade 8 to Grade 11 & Cambridge AS-Level: Capital Development levy |
R6 700 | R1 675 | R 609 | R6 365 |
| Grade 12 & Cambridge A-Level: Capital Development levy |
R4 800 | R1 200 | R 436 | R4 560 |
|
Grade |
Tuition | Extra Mural | IEB Exam & Camp | Cap Dev Levy | Total | Full payment before 31/01/2022 – 5% discount |
| Grade 000 | R54 200 | R 900 | R3 370 | R58 470 | R55 547 | |
| Grades 00 & 0 ( R ) | R54 300 | R 900 | R3 370 | R58 570 | R55 642 | |
| Grades 1 & 2 | R74 700 | R2 810 | R3 600 | R81 110 | R77 055 | |
| Grade 3 | R86 200 | R2 810 | R3 600 | R92 610 | R87 980 | |
| Grades 4 to 7 | R86 300 | R2 630 | R3 600 | R98 710 | R93 775 | |
| Grades 8 to 11 | R141 300 | R7 200 | R6 700 | R155 200 | R147 440 | |
| Grade 12 | R141 300 | R7 200 | R4 800 | R153 300 | R145 635 | |
| Cambridge AS Levels | R158 000 | R6 700 | R164 700 | R156 465 | ||
| Cambridge A Levels | R158 000 | R4 800 | R162 800 | R154 660 |
Bank: FNB
Branch: Somerset West – 250655
Account: 6273 490 8819 (current account)
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ
Please reference your payment with the student’s number (provided by the school) and fax confirmation of payment to 021 842-3542 or email debtors@somcol.co.za
Monthly payments are due on the 1st of the month and paid over a period of 11 months from January to November (incl).
Holders of Vredelus Ltd debentures attract the relevant discount on school fees. A Debenture holder shall not be entitled to claim a discount on school fees applicable to the Cambridge Programme.
Termly fees are due on or before the first day of each term. Term starting dates for the 2023 academic year:
Term 1 – 18 January, Term 2 – 12 April, Term 3 – 18 July, Term 4 – 10 October.
Additional incidental charges will apply for some activities and will be charged separately. For example (but not limited to): additional specialist tuition, bus fees, printing charges, occupational therapy, additional textbooks, music lessons, after school sport and clubs.
A full term’s notice, in writing, is required when withdrawing a student from Somerset College.
Any account not paid by the 7th of the month will be invoiced with a monthly late payment fee of R500.
| Grade | Preparatory Only | Preparatory & Senior | Cambridge International Examination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 – 7 | R8 000 | N/A | N/A |
| 8 – 9 | N/A | R22 000 | N/A |
| 10 | N/A | R15 000 | N/A |
| 11 | N/A | R12 000 | N/A |
| AS-Levels | N/A | N/A | R12 000 |
| A- Levels | N/A | N/A | R6 000 |
BOARDING
SENIOR SCHOOL ONLY R10 000
A limited number of scholarships are offered for commencement at Grade 8 level, applicable for the child’s tenure at the school, all of which are awarded on merit. Details of these are available on request.
A termly levy is charged which covers the majority of grade excursions, events and external examination fees.
Buses run in the mornings from Somerset West and Stellenbosch. Due to the low demand, there is no afternoon bus service at this stage. There is a termly charge for this service. To book, please email Lizelle Nel at lizelle.nel@somcol.co.za
A range of light lunches is available from the tuckshop at the Preparatory School and Senior School. A take-away lunch is available from the kitchen (at a nominal charge) for Senior School students. For more information please contact Lizal Jacobs, our Catering Manager, on 021 842-8021 or email l.jacobs@somcol.co.za
Uniforms and textbooks can be purchased from the College Shop which is located on the school premises. The shop is managed by Ronelle Maij who can be contacted on 021 842-8008 or email r.maij@somcol.co.za