Registration Fee
Families pay a non-refundable processing fee of 1660RMB once their
application is complete. The Admissions Office informs families
of when the fee is due.
School Fees and Capital Levy 2007/2008 (in RMB)
| School Tuition Fees 2007/2008 (in
RMB) |
| Grade |
Tuition Fees* |
Capital Levy |
Total |
| Nursery |
67,520 |
9,960 |
77,480 |
| Pre-Kindergarten |
105,860 |
14,940 |
120,800 |
| Kindergarten |
112,830 |
24,900 |
137,730 |
| Grade 1 |
112,830 |
29,880 |
142,710 |
| Grade 2 |
112,830 |
29,880 |
142,710 |
| Grade 3 |
112,830 |
29,880 |
142,710 |
| Grade 4 |
112,830 |
29,880 |
142,710 |
| Grade 5 |
112,830 |
29,880 |
142,710 |
| Grade 6 |
116,320 |
34,860 |
151,180 |
| Grade 7 |
116,320 |
34,860 |
151,180 |
| Grade 8 |
116,320 |
34,860 |
151,180 |
| Grade 9 |
127,820 |
37,350 |
165,170 |
| Grade 10 |
127,820 |
37,350 |
165,170 |
| Grade 11 |
136,120 |
37,350 |
173,470 |
| Grade 12 |
136,120 |
37,350 |
173,470 |
School Tuition Fees and Capital Levy 2008/2009 (in RMB)
| School Tuition Fees 2008/2009
(in RMB) |
| Grade |
Tuition Fees* |
Capital Levy |
Total |
| Nursery |
72,922 |
10,757 |
83,679 |
| Pre-Kindergarten |
114,329 |
16,135 |
130,464 |
| Kindergarten |
121,856 |
26,892 |
148,748 |
| Grade 1 |
125,987 |
32,270 |
158,257 |
| Grade 2 |
125,987 |
32,270 |
158,257 |
| Grade 3 |
125,987 |
32,270 |
158,257 |
| Grade 4 |
125,987 |
32,270 |
158,257 |
| Grade 5 |
125,987 |
32,270 |
158,257 |
| Grade 6 |
130,002 |
37,649 |
167,651 |
| Grade 7 |
130,002 |
37,649 |
167,651 |
| Grade 8 |
130,002 |
37,649 |
167,651 |
| Grade 9 |
142,827 |
40,338 |
183,165 |
| Grade 10 |
142,827 |
40,338 |
183,165 |
| Grade 11 |
148,883 |
40,338 |
189,221 |
| Grade 12 |
148,883 |
40,338 |
189,221 |
Additional Programs
| Dutch Program Fees 2007/2008
(in RMB) |
| Grade |
Tuition Fees* |
| Kindergarten |
12,450 |
| Grade 1 |
20,750 |
| Grade 2 |
20,750 |
| Grade 3 |
20,750 |
| Grade 4 |
20,750 |
| Grade 5 |
20,750 |
| Grade 6 |
20,750 |
| Grade 7 |
20,750 |
| Grade 8 |
20,750 |
| Grade 9 |
15,563 |
| Grade 10 |
15,563 |
| Grade 11 |
20,750 |
| Grade 12 |
20,750 |
| Dutch Program Fees 2008/2009
(in RMB) |
| Grade |
Tuition Fees* |
| Kindergarten |
17,450 |
| Grade 1 |
25,750 |
| Grade 2 |
25,750 |
| Grade 3 |
25,750 |
| Grade 4 |
25,750 |
| Grade 5 |
25,750 |
| Grade 6 |
25,750 |
| Grade 7 |
25,750 |
| Grade 8 |
25,750 |
| Grade 9 |
25,750 |
| Grade 10 |
25,750 |
| Grade 11 |
25,750 |
| Grade 12 |
25,750 |
| Danish Program Fees (in RMB) |
| Danish Program |
14,400 (After-school classes –
available for non-WAB students) |
Payment Methods:
• By RMB check drawn on a local bank (for RMB payment).
• By USD check drawn on an international bank (for USD payment).
• By Telegraphic Transfer (see bank details below). USD Payment*
Beneficiary Banker Name & Address: China CITIC
Bank H.O.
General Banking Beijing SWIFT Code: CIBKCNBJ100
Beneficiary Name: Western Academy of Beijing
Beneficiary Account Number: 7110111482600005078
Bank Address: CITIC Building, No.19, Jianguomenwai
Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004, China
RMB Payment
China CITIC Bank CITIC Building Sub-Branch
中信银行国际大厦支行
Account Name: 北京京西学校
RMB Account Number: 7110110182600017090
Bank Address: CITIC Building, No. 19, Jianguomenwai Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004, China
北京朝阳区建国门外大街十九号
*Telegraphic Transfer for USD is not permitted by corporations which operate locally in China. This is in accordance to the regulations set forth by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE).
WAB does NOT accept cash payment onsite. RMB cash payment can be made/deposited directly into the school’s RMB bank account at the China CITIC Bank CITIC Building Sub-Branch. USD cash is not acceptable and cannot be deposited into the school’s USD account according to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.
Please indicate: Student’s Full Name and Invoice Number on the Remittance Advice to facilitate prompt and accurate recording. Kindly fax or email a copy of the remittance advice to Ms. Zhang Jun of WAB at (86-10) 8456 4468 / zhangjun@wab.edu
PLEASE NOTE:
- Payment is due within 15 working days of the Invoice Date.
- Placement of your child/children will be guaranteed upon receipt of full payment of school fees. If no payment is received by the Due Date, placement of your child/children will be released to waitlisted students.
- A 2% per month Late Payment Fee will be assessed on all overdue payments exceeding 60 days.
- Foreign Currency Exchange: School Fees are quoted in RMB , but such Fees may be paid in either RMB or in USD.
- If the payer chooses currency other than RMB , an official Bank of China buying rate at settlement day rounded to
the nearest decimal place will be applied to the payment.
- Bank of China exchange rate can be accessed at: http://www.bank-of-china.com/en/static/index.html
- Credit/Debit Card Payments: School Fees can be settled with a domestic credit card/foreign credit card (VISA, Master Card, and American Express only)/debit card. WAB will apply 1% surcharge for domestic and 3% for foreign issued cards. Credit Card payments can be made only in person at WAB Finance Office.
WAB reserves the right to adjust School Fees
at its discretion.
Withdrawals and Refunds Policy
For withdrawal of students from school, please notify the Admissions and Development Manager in writing. Refund inquiries should be directed to Manager of Finance and Administration in writing (finance@wab.edu). Withdrawal and Refund Schedule is stated as follows:
| Withdrawl & Refund Schedule |
| Date of Withdrawl Notification |
Refund of School Fees |
| Capital Levy |
Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
| Before and on July 1 |
FULL |
FULL |
FULL |
FULL |
| Before and on 1st day of Term 1 (September 2) |
NO |
NO |
FULL |
FULL |
| Before and on 1st day of Term 2 (January 5) |
NO |
NO |
NO |
FULL |
| After 1st day of Term 2 (January 6) |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Bus fees will be refunded on a monthly pro-rate basis.
P.E. Kits are non-refundable after the first day of school.
All refunds require original WAB receipts (fa piao) and complete payment instructions.
Application fee is not refundable
Capital Levy is not refundable
If you have any questions please contact:
Dariusz Zarebinski, Finance Manager
Western Academy of Beijing,
P.O. Box 8547,
10 Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu,
Beijing, 100103, P.R.C.
Tel: (8610) 8456-4155 ext. 1040
E-mail: dzarebinski@wab.edu
OR
Sinead Collins - Admissions and Development Manager
Western Academy of Beijing,
P.O. Box 8547,
10 Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu,
Beijing, 100103, P.R.C.
Tel: (8610) 8456-4155 ext. 1050 or ext. 1051
Fax: (8610) 6433-3974
E-mail: admissions@wab.edu |