Tuition, Fees, and Transportation

For new students, a one-time registration fee of 2,500 NIS per child in addition to tuition is assessed (this is non-refundable).

Preschool: 49,250 NIS

Building Fund Levy (non-refundable): 2,550 NIS

Preschool Annual Total: 51,800 NIS

Application Deposit 2,000 NIS, paid prior to the admission screening appointment, which will be deducted from the tuition.

For new students, a one-time registration fee of 20,000 NIS per child in addition to tuition is assessed (this is non-refundable).

Elementary School Tuition: 93,750 NIS

Building Fund Levy (non-refundable): 6,650 NIS

Elementary School Annual Total: 100,400 NIS

Application Deposit 10,000 NIS, paid prior to the admission screening appointment, which will be deducted from the tuition.

For new students, a one-time registration fee of 20,000 NIS per child in addition to tuition is assessed (this is non-refundable).

Middle School Tuition: 101,600 NIS

Building Fund Levy (non-refundable): 6,650 NIS

Middle School Annual Total: 108,250 NIS

Application Deposit 10,000 NIS, paid prior to the admission screening appointment, which will be deducted from the tuition.

For new students, a one-time registration fee of 20,000 NIS per child in addition to tuition is assessed (this is non-refundable).

High School Tuition: 110,050 NIS

Building Fund Levy (non-refundable): 6,650 NIS

High School Annual Total: 116,700 NIS

Application Deposit 10,000 NIS, paid prior to the admission screening appointment, which will be deducted from the tuition.

• All applications for new students and re-registrations for returning students must be accompanied by payment of 10,000 NIS deposit per student (2,000 NIS for preschool), which will be deducted from the tuition.
• If a student is not accepted to the school, the full deposit of 10,000 NIS (2,000 NIS for preschool) will be refunded. If a student is accepted and chooses not to enroll 6,500 NIS (1,000 NIS for Preschool) will be refunded.
• Tuition and transportation fees must be paid in advance on an annual basis by October 1st, 2018.
• Please note that by School Board policy, a student may not remain in school if full tuition payments are not received within 45 days of their due date.
• Payment is accepted by credit card, bank transfers or checks in either US Dollars or NIS Shekels. Shekel amounts that are paid in US$ will be converted at the representative US$ rate on the date of payment. NO CASH will be accepted.
• Late Fee: Tuition fees received after the completion of the 45th day of attendance are considered late and the outstanding balance is subject to a simple interest late penalty with a rate established by the School Board in the June meeting prior to the following academic year. Exceptions to this may be brought in front of the Superintendent for consideration.
• In case of early withdrawal or late entrance of a student, School Board policy will apply.
• Please make all checks payable to WBAIS or Walworth Barbour American International School.

The majority of the school’s operating budget is generated by tuition. Tuition and fees are adjusted each May or at least three months before the beginning of the school calendar year to compensate for changes in school program, inflation and currency changes. The Board, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee and the Head of School, set all fees annually.

Tuition and Fees

1. Tuition
   Tuition, registration fee and building levy are billed on a family basis and must be paid on an annual basis (all school tuition from the start date until the end of the academic year) by September 30th. Late payment can be authorized only by the Head of School. Students can only remain in school without payment after September 30th, if a payment plan has been approved by the Head of School.
2. Registration
   For new students, the School Board will establish a one-time registration fee annually. This is a per student assessment in addition to tuition. Registration documents must be accompanied by a photocopy of the student’s Israeli Identification Card or passport showing name, picture, date of birth, and, if possible, date of entry into Israel. These photocopies are submitted to the Israel Ministry of Education as part of WBAIS’ annual subsidy request.
3. Building Levy
   A building levy is charged annually in order to replenish the school's building fund.
4. Deposit
   A deposit (advance registration fee) to be determined annually by the School Board is required with each new application and re-registration. This will be deducted from tuition.

Payment Methods and Penalties

• Payment: Tuition and fees are due annually on September 30th and may be paid in full by bank transfer, check, or credit card.
• Installment payments: Alternate tuition payments that are requested, arranged, and approved prior to September 30th must be approved by the Head of School.
• All checks must be in US Dollars or New Israeli Shekels linked to the dollar exchange rate on the date of the payment. Adjustments for the final payment will be calculated by the Business Office based on the rate at the date of the payment.
• No official records will be issued if any fees remain outstanding.
• No individual may enroll the following year without having paid full fees from the previous year.

Refunds

No refunds or credits will be given, regardless of the circumstances, for the year for which there is any fractional attendance by a student who is withdrawn for any reason. This includes not only tuition, but also building levy, registration fee, and bus fee.

• If a student has been registered and does not enter school at all, the advance registration fee will be refunded, less an amount to be determined annually by the Board.
• Late arrivals: Students enrolling late will be charged at a daily rate prorated for the days attended.
• Financial Assistance: Financial assistance is available annually according to the guideline in the Financial Assistance policy.

Exceptions to the refund policy may be approved by the Head of School. In this case only tuition fees can be partly refunded, in no case the building levy, bus fees or registration fees are refunded.

Tuition Reduction for Multiple Children

WBAIS does not offer tuition discounts for families with multiple children. Individual requests should be directed to the Financial Assistance Committee.