Admissions procedures & requirements

Policy:  enrollment fees for 2022

• Once a place has been offered, the non-refundable enrolment fee must be settled in full before the pupil starts school.
• Enrolment fees are allocated to the Capital Development Fund and used to enhance and upgrade school facilities.

The enrolment fee for 2022 is R8 000,00, payable as follows:

• R4 000,00 payable upon entering the Playgroup or Nursery School; and
• An additional R4 000,00 payable upon entering Class 1 (from the Playgroup or Nursery School).
• For students entering the school at any level from Class 1 in 2022, the R8 000,00 enrolment fee is payable.

Important note:

* No enrolment fee is charged for Baby Care. When the child moves up to Play Group the applicable enrolment fee at that time becomes due and payable.

* The enrolment fee is non-refundable even if the pupil leaves during the probation period.

PUPIL INSURANCE COVER – 2022

In case of a medical emergency involving your child, you would insist that the school authorities act decisively and immediately. In order for us to do this, we have again arranged compulsory insurance facilities for our pupils for 2022.

The cover comprises the following:

SECTION 1 – MEDICAL EXPENSES, ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND PERMANENT DISABILITY COVER

SECTION 1.1             MEDICAL EXPENSES COVER (LIMIT – R20 000)

All our pupils will be covered up to a maximum of R20 000 against medical expenses incurred in school-related incidents due to violent, physical, external and accidental bodily injury whilst:-

• At school
• Travelling to/from school
• Partaking in school organized events during term time, including educational, cultural or sporting tours and activities.

This gives us, as the school authority, peace of mind that in case of any emergency we can act without hesitation and our pupils can be attended to whether or not they are covered by medical aid and without the need to reach you to confirm medical aid cover.

A benefit to you, our parents/guardians, is that funds thus saved and accumulated in your medical savings account can be preserved for other members of your family.

                                SOME IMPORTANT POINTS

1. The benefit will be paid to the school (in cases where the school has settled the account) or to the parent/guardian. NO BENEFIT WILL BE PAID DIRECTLY TO ANY SERVICE PROVIDER. Please note that there is an excess of R500 on any non-sport related claim. There is an excess of R750 for any sport related claim.
2. Notification of a claim must be made within thirty (30) days from date of injury.
3. Cover for medical expenses is limited to costs incurred within one calendar year of the date of initial injury but limited to R20 000.
4. Exclusions applicable to this insurance are summarized further on in this letter.

PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF A CLAIM

1. It is essential that the school office ( waldorf@michaelmount.co.za ) be informed immediately in writing of the nature and extent of any injury or accident befalling a pupil at Michael Mount.
2. A claim form must be obtained from the school.
3. Detailed accounts/tax invoices to be obtained from the service provider.
4. The attending doctor to complete the relevant section of the claim form.
5. The school to complete their relevant section.
6. The completed claim form and accounts to be submitted to insurers by the school.
7. The claim will be processed and paid to the school who will then forward the payment to the parents/guardian concerned.

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SECTION 1.2            ACCIDENTAL DEATH COVER LIMITS

• Learners, 6 years and under R10 000
• Learners 6 years to 13 years R30 000
• Learners over 13 years of age R40 000

Accidental death cover is provided for our pupils with limits per pupil as stated above, whilst:

• At school
• Travelling to/from school
• Partaking in school organized events during term time, including educational, cultural or sporting tours and activities.

In case of death, the benefit will be paid to you, the parent/guardian, upon submission of the required documentation. Exclusions applicable to this insurance are summarized below.

SECTION 1.3            PERMANENT DISABILITY COVER LIMITS

• Learners under 6 years – such percentage of R10 000 as specified for the particular disability.
• Learners 6 years to 13 years – such percentage of R30 000 as specified for the particular disability.
• Learners over 13 years – such percentage of R40 000 as specified for the particular disability.

Cover is also provided for your child against permanent disability sustained whilst:

• At school
• Travelling to/from school
• Partaking in school organized events during term time, including educational, cultural or sporting tours and activities.

The sum insured will be paid following the loss of one or more limbs, complete loss of sight or hearing or permanent and total loss of speech. Where a lesser injury occurs, but nevertheless of a permanent and serious nature (for example, a permanent limp or facial disfigurement), insurers will pay a lesser percentage which reflects the severity of the disability. Exclusions applicable to this insurance are summarized below.

EXCLUSIONS

Standard exclusions include war, civil war, invasion, military service and operations or whilst participating in any riot, strike or civil commotion, winter sports involving snow or ice, motor cycling, hunting, riding or driving in any kind of race, hang-gliding, micro lighting, parachuting and scuba diving. Also excluded is air travel (except as a passenger on a licensed airline), suicide, attempted suicide, intentional self-injury, deliberate exposure to exceptional danger, injury sustained in a state of insanity or from a pupil’s own criminal act, disease or natural causes or injury whilst under the influence of drugs or narcotics unless such drugs or narcotics were unknowingly taken or administered or prescribed by a member of the medical professional (other than by the insured person or any family member). In addition, medical or surgical treatment, except for treatment necessitated through accidental bodily injury within the scope of this insurance is excluded as is bodily injury directly caused by any pre-existing physical defect, condition or infirmity. Pupils insured must not be older than 21 years.

This cover is compulsory.  The annual cost is R180,00 per pupil

and this has been included in your school account.

We trust that you will agree that the cover negotiated is valuable and necessary to protect our pupils.

POLICY: PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEES 2022

Dear Parents

In terms of the STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES, which has been accepted, fees are payable in advance. In order to facilitate the smooth administration of school fees the following options for payment are offered:-

All payment options, regardless of method of payment must be accompanied by a completed debit order form. This is to cover the school in the event of default on payment.

The following payment options should be read in conjunction with the 2020 Fee Schedule:

• Annually in advance
  • The only acceptable form of payment under this option will be by either electronic transfer (full 10% discount) or credit card (no discount given). Fees must reflect on the school’s bank statement on or before the first day of the term 1. Only if payment is reflected in the school’s account by this date will the 10% discount be given. No exceptions will be made.
• Monthly
  • The only acceptable form of payment under this option will be by debit order. Debit order forms must be in the possession of the school on or before the first day of term.

• Admission of learner
  • Once the interviews have been completed payment arrangements need to be made with the Registrar including the payment of the non-refundable enrolment fee. Learners will only be accepted into the school once the enrolment, registration fees and levy have been paid in full.

• Withdrawal of a learner from Michael Mount
  • Should a child withdraw from Michael Mount for any reason whatsoever, the parent has undertaken to give one (1) full term’s notice of such a withdrawal in writing to the school office or, alternatively, to pay one term’s fees in lieu of notice. If the parent is not certain regarding withdrawal of child due to a transfer etc., please give the school a provisional letter of notice on the first day of the relevant term. This enables the school to plan the intake of new pupils.

• Responsibility of parent/s
  • The onus is on the parent to monitor her/his accounts. If the parent is unable to honour payments for whatever reason it is the responsibility of the parent to contact the Bursar so that the situation can be reviewed.

Summary of Expenses excluding school fees

1.Enrolment and registration fees:

• A once-off non-refundable, registration fee of R580 per child is payable.
• A once-off non-refundable enrolment fee of R8 000 per child is payable on acceptance of registration:
  • R4 000,00 payable upon entering the Playgroup or Nursery School; and
  • An additional R4 000,00 payable upon entering Class 1 (from the Playgroup or
    Nursery School).

2. Sundry charges will appear on individual accounts for the following:

• Pupil Insurance: R180 (payable annually)
• Annual Class Fund:
  • R100 for Baby Care
  • R150 for Play Group and Nursery School
  • R450 for Classes 1 to 7
  • R600 for Classes 8 – 12
• Relevant IEB examination fees for classes 9 to 12

3.   Other expenses: outings, camps, photographs, text books. (Not charged to school account, payable by eft or cash.)

4.   Sports Levy: Classes 1 through 12 are expected to pay R400 per child per annum

5.  Infrastructure Levy: Baby care and Classes 1 through 12 are expected to pay R980 per child per annum

Please note: these items are attached as “Notes” to the fee schedule.