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SCHOOL FEE AND DEBTOR’S POLICY

STEYN CITY PREPARATORY AND COLLEGE

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Source domain: steyncityschool.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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This document is Steyn City School’s “School Fees and Debtor’s Policy,” setting out how school fees must be paid, available payment options, discounts, and cashless payment rules. It specifies fee settlement deadlines and discounts (annual, termly, and monthly), payment methods and banking details, and rules for fee elections and the Toy/Book Levy. It also describes the debtor process for overdue accounts (friendly reminder, letter of demand with a R1,000 administration fee, pre-termination and final termination letters), interest under the National Credit Act, possible refusal of participation in camps/tours, and referral of long-overdue accounts to external debt collection with legal costs charged to the debtor.

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levy paymentNot applicable

Toy/Book Levy payment

A Toy/Book Levy is charged to each student’s account in January of each new academic year; it must be settled on, or before, the last day of the month, and if a student is enrolled later in the year the levy is charged to the account.

Who it is for
students (via their accounts) and their parents/guardians or payers
How to act on it
Pay the Toy/Book Levy on or before the last day of the month in January; if enrolled later, pay when it is charged to the account.
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A Toy/Book Levy is charged to each student’s account in January of each new academic year and is to be settled on, or before, the last day of the month.
fee discountNot applicable

Termly fee payment discount (2%) for payment in three instalments by first day of each term

You can pay termly fees in three equal instalments and receive a 2% discount if each instalment is settled on, or before, the first day of each term.

Who it is for
parents/guardians or payers choosing termly payment for the current academic year
How to act on it
Pay termly fees in three equal instalments and ensure each instalment is settled on or before the first day of each term; use the required payment reference and payment method.
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Fees settled in three equal instalments, on or before the first day of each term, will receive a 2% discount. Termly fees settled after the first day of the term will not receive a discount and will be subject to interest charges and/or administrative penalty fees.
payment methodOngoing

Pay fees via credit card using speed points at the Finance Department

You can pay fees by credit card by completing the payment via the speed points at the Finance Department.

Who it is for
parents/guardians or payers making fee payments
How to act on it
Go to the Finance Department and complete a credit card payment via the speed points; use the required payment reference.
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• Credit Card payments completed via the speed points at the Finance Department
payment planOngoing

Monthly fee payment option (current academic year)

You can choose to settle fees monthly for the current academic year by paying on or before the first day of each month over 10 months (January to October).

Who it is for
parents/guardians or payers choosing monthly payment for the current academic year
How to act on it
Pay monthly fees on or before the first day of each month (January to October) using one of the listed payment methods and the required payment reference.
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Fees are to be settled on or before the first day of each month, over 10 months (January to October).
form submissionNot applicable

Fee Election Form (choose annual/other settlement and avoid automatic monthly charging)

A Fee Election Form is distributed to parents/guardians or payers; returning the completed form to the Steyn City School Bursar before the stipulated due date prevents the account from being automatically charged on a monthly basis.

Who it is for
parents/guardians or payers of students
How to act on it
Return the completed Fee Election Form to the Steyn City School Bursar before the stipulated due date.
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A Fee Election Form is distributed to all parents/guardians, or payers, before the start of the academic year, or upon acceptance to Steyn City School. It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians, or payers, to return the completed form to the Steyn City School Bursar before the stipulated due date. Failure to return the completed form by the due date will result in the account being automatically charged on a monthly basis.
fee discountNot applicable

Annual fee payment discount (5%) for payment by 31 January (current academic year)

You can pay school fees annually for the current academic year and receive a 5% discount if the fees are settled on, or before, 31 January of the current academic year.

Who it is for
parents/guardians or payers choosing annual payment for the current academic year
How to act on it
Pay the annual fees and ensure the payment is settled on or before 31 January; use the required payment reference and payment method.
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Fees settled on, or before, 31 January of the current academic year, will receive a 5% discount.
fee discountNot applicable

Annual fee payment discount (7%) for payment by last working day of Finance Department in December

You can pay school fees annually (for the preceding academic year) and receive a 7% discount if the fees are settled on, or before, the last working day of the Finance Department in December each year.

Who it is for
parents/guardians or payers choosing annual payment for the preceding academic year
How to act on it
Pay the annual fees and ensure the payment is settled on or before the last working day of the Finance Department in December; use the required payment reference and payment method.
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Fees settled on, or before, the last working day of the Finance Department in December of each year will receive a 7% discount. This date will reflect on the yearly Fee Structure.
payment methodOngoing

Pay fees via SnapScan on the Steyn City School website

You can pay fees using SnapScan available on the Steyn City School website.

Who it is for
parents/guardians or payers making fee payments
How to act on it
Use SnapScan on the Steyn City School website to make payment; ensure the payment reference is correct.
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• SnapScan, available on the Steyn City School website

Facts

Places

Gauteng

Amounts

R 1

Key Takeaways

  • Document title: SCHOOL FEES AND DEBTOR’S POLICY (Updated 2026 Revision 1)
  • Fees payable in advance; next academic year fees published before end of current academic year
  • Annual payment discount: 7% if paid on/before last working day of Finance Department in December
  • Annual payment discount (current year): 5% if paid on/before 31 January
  • Termly discount: 2% if paid in three equal instalments on/before first day of each term; no discount after first day; interest/penalties may apply
  • Monthly payment: on/before first day of each month over 10 months (Jan–Oct)
  • Cashless institution; 4% penalty on cash deposits into the school’s account
  • Payment methods: EFT; credit card via speed points at Finance Department; SnapScan on school website
  • Banking details: Steyn City Preparatory and College (Pty) Ltd., Nedbank Current Account 1141993937, branch code 198765, SWIFT NedSZajj
  • Payment reference required: student number, surname, first name; incorrect reference penalties/interest not reversed
  • Fee Election Form due before stipulated due date; failure results in automatic monthly charging
  • Toy/Book Levy charged in January; due on/before last day of month; if later enrolled, due within 30 days of invoice
  • Financial correspondence via email; ADAM Portal contact info must be kept up to date
  • Sibling discounts: 5% (2nd), 7.5% (3rd), 10% (4th and subsequent); applied with lowest grade receiving highest discount
  • Arrears on one sibling account affects family standing; other siblings may be refused camps/tours until all accounts settled
  • Interest: unpaid fees attract maximum rate under the National Credit Act (NCA), 2005
  • Overdue definition: account overdue if in arrears after 30 days from invoicing date
  • Debtor process: Friendly Reminder; Letter of Demand (standard 14 days; admin fee R1,000); Pre-Termination Letter (at least one academic term notice); Final Termination Letter
  • Final termination: termination effective on date specified; student refused admission/participation after effective date; sibling discount terminated automatically
  • External debt collection: long overdue accounts may be handed to attorneys; legal costs charged to debtor’s account
  • Impact: students may not participate in optional tours/camps/activities unless all fees and additional charges are settled
  • Steyn City School
  • Steyn City Preparatory and College (Pty) Ltd.
  • Nedbank South Africa
  • National Credit Act, 2005 (NCA)
  • ADAM Portal
  • Finance Department (Steyn City School)
  • Accounts email: accounts@steyncityschool.co.za
  • Attorneys (external debt collection)