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2021 School Fee Information
“Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives.
The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility— these three forces are the very nerve of education.” Rudolf Steiner
Early Childhood Willing
Primary School Feeling
High School Thinking
APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT FEES
1SCHOOL FEES
2PAYMENT OPTIONS
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456-460a Old Northern Rd, Dural
PO Box 82, Round Corner
NSW Australia 2158
P: 02 96580700
www.lorien.nsw.edu.auABN: 93 000 946 289 CRICOS 02335E
Accounts Receivable: [email protected]
Lorien Novalis - Application & Enrolment
Application fee is paid once per family group application
Enrolment fee is paid once per family with continuous enrolment in the school
Determined by eldest child in the family on enrolment
Invoiced on enrolment, payable before commencement
Application & Enrolment fees – Kindy Prep to Class 12
Application fee (per family) - non refundable $110 Inc GST
Enrolment fee (per family) - non refundable
Kindy Prep to Class 7 $1,100 Inc GST
Class 8 to Class 12 $1,650 Inc GST
Lorien Novalis - Kindy Prep-12 School Fees
Invoiced 14 days before first day of term, payable on first day of term
If child commences part way through the year, only Tuition fees are apportioned
Kindy Prep is a fixed three-day per week program
Please refer later pages for penalty fees and charges
School fees – Kindy Prep to Class 12
Class (1) Tuition fee
(2) Materials & Activities
Total per term fee
(3) Total Annual fee
(4) Class trips
Estimate
(5) Levies
Kindy Prep $1,800 $1,800 $7,200
Kindy $2,375 $130 $2,505 $10,020
Class 1 $2,375 $140 $2,515 $10,060 $75
Class 2 $2,375 $135 $2,510 $10,040 $125
Class 3 $2,375 $125 $2,500 $10,000 $350
Class 4 $2,375 $150 $2,525 $10,100 $300 $50 music
Class 5 $2,375 $160 $2,535 $10,140 $1,100
Class 6 $2,375 $150 $2,525 $10,100 $1,000
Class 7 $2,375 $210 $2,585 $10,340 $1,800
Class 8 $3,007 $245 $3,252 $13,008 $350
Class 9 $3,007 $260 $3,267 $13,068 $1,800
Class 10 $3,007 $280 $3,287 $13,148 $1,800
Class 11 $3,007 $310 $3,317 $13,268 $1,850 Text books
Class 12 $3,007 $275 $3,282 $13,128 $3,000 Text books
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Lorien Novalis - Kindy Prep-12 School Fees
Deducted from Tuition fees in the term school fee invoice
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Family discounts on tuition fees per term
Kindy Prep
Discount
Primary
Discount
Class K-7
Secondary
Discount
Class 8-12
Second child $150 $570 $720
Third child $150 $1,140 $1,445
Fourth child $150 $1,180 $1,500
Lorien Novalis - Kindy Prep-12 School fees
Please contact Accounts for an amended fee invoice
Class trips are invoiced prior to participation in activity, payable by due date prior to departure
(1) Tuition fee
Fees are revised annually effective Term 1 each year.
(2) Materials & Activities
This charge covers materials used in the classroom throughout the year.Activities costs vary year to year, as determined by class teachers in relation to program of study. e.g. gymnastics; swimming; kayaking; sailing; day excursions; art workshops etc.
(3) Annual fee - advance payment discount
Total annual fees paid before the first day of Term 1 accrue a 2% discount.
(4) Class trips
Compulsory curriculum-based class trips, above the regular tuition fee, determined by class teachers. Class trip durations begin small (overnight) in younger years, building up to 2-3+ weeks in later years.These are annual/averaged estimates to use as a guide.
Trip costs may be subsidised by class fund raising organised by class teachers and parents.
(5) Levies
Class 4 Musical Instrument Deposit: Invoiced to families, refundable on return of undamaged instrument.Library Books lost or not returned at the end of each term: Families will be invoiced the cost of the book so it can be replaced.Year 11 & 12 Text Books: Each student will be notified of their Text Book list, according to their subject choices. Text books are ordered by the school and families will be invoiced at the beginning of each year. Books will be distributed to students on payment.
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Lorien Novalis - Payment Options
✔ Available
Payment method Weekly Fortnightly Monthly Per Term/Annual
Edstart Pay (Instalments) ✔ ✔ ✔
Direct debit request (DDR) ✔
MYOB payby ✔
Direct deposit (Internet)✔
Cheque/Cash/EFTPOS✔
Edstart pay (for Instalments)
Lorien Novalis is associated with Edstart who are a school payment specialist institution. “Edstart pay” will allow you to pay your school fees and class trip fees by instalments spread evenly across the year on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly schedule. This option is available to everyone. The process involves signing up with Edstart online via this link https://edstart.com.au/lorien.
Please note: This is the only method to pay by instalments. Penalties apply for other methods used for instalments.
Direct debit request (DDR)
Lorien Novalis is registered via CBA to accept Direct Debit requests. Direct Debit Request forms are available on the school website under Enrolments ~ Fees page or on request from [email protected]. You may choose bank account or credit card for your payments. Fees apply if insufficient funds are available for the withdrawal.
Direct deposit (Internet Banking)
Direct deposit via internet banking is still accepted by the school. Bank details are provided on individual invoices. Please avoid banking cash directly into school account, as deposits are untraceable.
In person
Cheque, EFTPOS and cash are still welcomed over the counter. Please note: we discourage payments by credit card over the phone for your protection. Please use the MYOB payby or direct debit request to pay by credit card.
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MYOB payby
CHARGES/PENALTY FEES
Merchant fees The school will continue to absorb all of the merchant fees associated with these payment options, including the cost of allowing instalments via “Edstart pay”.
Late payment fees All invoices are issued via email 14 days prior to the due date. School fees are due on the first day of term and trip fees are due as instructed by teachers. Please note the following penalties and conditions. These penalties will not be incurred if arrangements have been made with “Edstart pay”, but please also note additionally that Edstart have their own terms and conditions with regard to your payment arrangements.
Class Trip fees There are no overdue penalties for class trip fees, however your child will not be able to attend the trip if fees are not paid by the due date to the school or via Edstart instalment arrangements. School fee late payments A late payment fee of $25 per week will be incurred if fees are not paid by the due date, first day of term. Direct debit dishonour fees A dishonour fee of $25 will be charged if insufficient funds are available on the payment due date. The school will attempt to contact you on the day of the dishonour to set another payment date, which needs to be within 7 days. A further dishonour fee of $25 will be incurred each time, until fees are paid.
Edstart EXTEND Edstart Extend is a facility run totally independent of the school, which allows families to come to a payment arrangement that extends beyond the children’s completed year at the school. This is particularly suitable for families who are facing temporary financial hardship. The school strongly suggests families apply for this option, as under the Education Act the school cannot serve as a financial institution. Note: All fees and interest associated with this facility are arranged between Edstart and families, the school does not cover these costs. All information is confidential between families and Edstart. Alternately, you may wish to arrange funding through your own financial lending institution.
MYOB payby is an on line facility, and is accessible via your emailed invoice, where it appears as a green button “Pay now”. This feature allows you to pay by Bpay or credit card.
Please note: The biller code is MYOB, so “MYOB” will appear on your statements, and the reference number is unique to each invoice. For Bpay option, the screen will provide you with Bpay code and reference number and instruct you to launch your internet banking. For credit card option, you can click on submit button, or open your internet banking for processing credit card payment.
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