Epworth Schools

Epworth-on-the-move, grade 8 integrated programme and grade 10 vogue programme

Pupils in Grades 3 to 12 participate in some form of “tour” or overnight outing, or specialist educational programme, during the course of the school year. This is charged at the time of the outing or programme. The school attempts to keep the charge for this as low as possible.

Transport

The school provides transport for day scholars to and from various venues in and around Pietermaritzburg each day. Transport is offered to boarders who reside in the Durban and Hillcrest area at the beginning and end of each week. Details of these and the costs involved can be obtained from the Transport Office.

Day scholar lunches

Morning tea and compulsory lunch are provided to all High School pupils (this is included in the tuition fee for High School pupils). Primary School pupils may order lunch, should they wish, on a termly basis only. Charges are available on request from the Finance Department but equate to approximately R 30 per day.

Pre-primary and preparatory school aftercare

• Aftercare is offered to pupils in Grades RRR to 7 and is charged monthly. The daily rates are as follows:
• Gr RRR-R: 12:45 – 14:30 = R 27, 12:45 – 16:00 = R 37, 12:45 – 17:00 = R 47 Gr 1-7: 14:30 – 15:15 = R 27, 14:30 – 16:15 = R 37, 14:30 – 17:15 = R 47 (regardless of any activity/sport done)
• 17:15 Late penalty = R 100
• Parents are requested to provide lunch and refreshments for their children.

Sundry costs

All other costs such as work-books, music lessons, ballet, horse-riding, outings and camps, non-compulsory academic activities, extra lessons, shop purchases etc. are charged individually as they are incurred. Charges for extra lessons and extra-mural activities are available on request. An administration fee of 10% is charged on all items of a personal nature charged to a pupil’s School account, e.g. medical costs.

Parents’ association levies

The Parents’ Associations of each school (Preparatory and High School) charge a levy annually in lieu of fund-raising. This is agreed on each year at their respective Annual General Meetings in February, and charged in 2 instalments during the course of the year.

Epworthian society fee

An additional R 750 is due by all pupils entering the High School in respect of membership to the Epworthian (alumni) Society

Bursaries

Limited bursaries are available annually for existing parents requiring financial assistance with their fees. Applications for renewal are required each year and awards are made strictly on a needs basis. All bursary applications are highly confidential, and application forms can be obtained from the Business Manager.

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to pupils entering Grade 8. These may be awarded for academic, sporting or cultural excellence. The Scholarship/Entrance examinations are written in the second term of the pupil’s Grade 7 year.

Banking details

Our Bank account is held at First National Bank Midlands Mall Branch, Pietermaritzburg.

• Account number: 5677 111 4802
• Branch code: 257355
• Internet Banking Code: 250655
• Account holder: Epworth School Trust
• Swift code: FIRNZAJJ