FINANCIAL REGULATIONS AND REGISTRATION MODALITIES
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FINANCIAL REGULATIONS
AND REGISTRATION MODALITIES
2021 - 2022
THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE READ CAREFULLY:
ANY REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION OF A STUDENT AT THE FRENCH
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF YANGON, JOSEPH KESSEL, IMPLIES THE UNCONDITIONAL
ACCEPTANCE OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND THE RESPECT OF THE PRESENT
FINANCIAL REGULATIONS.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENTS TO READ THIS DOCUMENT.
1I- PREAMBLE:
The French International School of Yangon (LFIR) is a French institution of excellence and has
been a member of the AEFE (“Agence pour l’Enseignement Français à l’Etranger”) network since
the beginning of the 2016 school year. It welcomes students of all nationalities, from
kindergarten to high school. The school aims to promote personal development and help
students to improve their autonomy and critical thinking skills. Students are encouraged to strive
for excellence, while valuing group work and respect for others. The School is accredited by the
French national education system.
The Association of Parents of the French International School of Yangon - Joseph Kessel, through
its Management Committee, is in charge of the financial and administrative management of the
LFIR.
By registering one of your children in the LFIR, your family becomes de facto an active member
of the Association until the end of your children's schooling at the LFIR. The membership fee for
the Association is 30,000 MMK per family and is included in the tuition fees detailed below. As
such, you certify that you have read and approved the Association's articles of Association and
its internal regulations.
The deregistration of all the children in your family from the LFIR, and no matter the origin of
this deregistration, necessarily, automatically and irrevocably results in the removal of your status
as an active member of the Association.
The LFIR is a non-profit educational institution. Schooling at the LFIR is subject to a fee for any
student enrolled, regardless of nationality. Since tuition fees represent the totality of the LFIR's
income, the effective receipt of these fees is a condition for the proper functioning of the school.
The amount of the various fees is, as a general rule, updated once a year, but may be further
updated, without notice, if special circumstances so require.
Students whose mother tongue is not French might have to sit a test in order to validate their
registration. Depending on the test results, parents may be offered an adapted scheme by
qualified staff to improve French proficiency.
The LFIR takes registrations for the 2021/2022 school year for students from Toute Petite Section
(TPS) (Pre-Nursery – 2 years old) to Seconde (Year 10) in live instruction, and on a case-by-case
basis for Première (Year 11) and Terminale (Year 12) classes.
The Financial Regulations can be found on the LFIR website which is updated annually. The
registration or re-registration of a student at the French International School of Yangon -Joseph
Kessel, implies the unconditional acceptance of the conditions set out below:
2II- DOCUMENTS TO BE PROVIDED:
1- At registration
The duly completed information form (attaching the employer's certificate of non-
assistance with tuition fees, if applicable);
A passport copy of the child and legal representatives;
A passport photo of the child and legal representatives;
- Copies of school reports;
- Copies of specific files (health, disability, PPRE, etc.), if necessary.
2- At the beginning of the school year
- Your child's academic record and various assessments;
- The certificate of deregistration of the previous school (exeat);
- Copies of the vaccination booklet (updated);
- A certificate of liability insurance for both school and extracurricular activities.
III- TUITION FEES
Tuition fees are made up of: registration fees at the time of first registration (initial enrolment
fees), annual registration fees and school fees.
1- The registration fees at the time of the first registration (Initial enrolment
fees)
The registration fees for the first registration of a child are due at the time of any first registration
at the LFIR or at the time of a re-registration following a departure that resulted in the student's
deregistration (issuance of the deregistration certificate), regardless of the duration of schooling
at the LFIR.
First registration fees are non-refundable and their payment is an essential prerequisite for the
child's entry into the classroom.
2- The annual registration fees
The annual registration fees are to be paid each year. They represent 10% of the annual school
fees.
The annual registration fees are non-proratisable and non-refundable no matter what the reason
or the actual duration of the student's schooling.
33- School fees
School fees cover all the school's operating costs.
They are non-negotiable.
Fees in effect for the 2021-2022 school year
Level Year Initial Personal* Employer
of enrolment participation
birth fees **
Maternelle TPS (Pre-Nursery) 2019 1,000 USD 6,065 USD 8,315 USD
(Nursery / PS (Nursery) 2018 9,925 USD 13,485 USD
Preschool / MS (Pre-K) 2017
Kindergarten)
GS (Kindergarten) 2016
Elémentaire CP (Year 1) 2015 1,000 USD 11,025 USD 14,605 USD
(Primary CE1 (Year 2) 2014
School) CE2 (Year 3) 2013
CM1 (Year 4) 2012
CM2 (Year 5) 2011
Collège 6ème (Year 6) 2010 1,000 USD 13,230 USD 16,855 USD
(Middle/ 5ème (Year 7) 2009
Secondary 4ème (Year 8) 2008
School)
3ème (Year 9) 2007
Lycée 2nde (Year 10) 2006 1,000 USD 13,230 USD 16,855 USD
(High School) 1ère (Year 11) 2005 On demand
(CNED)
Terminale (Y. 12) 2004 On demand
(CNED)
• A 15% discount on tuition fees is granted from the 3rd child enrolled in the school and
will apply to the youngest child of the siblings.
• The 1st year of Maternelle (Pre-Nursery) is open from 7:45 am to 11:45 am (before
lunch). However, at the parent’s request, after a test period and with the teacher’s
agreement; the class can be extended until 2:30 pm. This would allow the child to join
PS (Nursery) students for the meal and nap. The rate that applies in this case, is identical
to that of Petite Section.
* The "Personal" rate applies to families who do not receive a contribution from their employers or a
contribution of less than or equal to USD 3,500 (USD 2,200 in the sole case of 1st year of Maternelle
4school). A sworn statement from the employer will be required. In all other cases, the "Employer
Participation" rate will be applied.
** Partial or total coverage by an employer or organization.
4- Payment frequency
4.1 Registration fees at the first registration
The registration fees for the first registration are to be paid as soon as the LFIR accepts the
child's registration: no registration is validated until the full payment of these fees. The LFIR
reserves the right to cancel the registration request if the fees are not paid within three weeks.
4.2 Annual registration fees and school fees
The annual registration fees and school fees are to be paid in full no later than 15 May 2021.
It is also possible to pay in 3 instalments at the latest on the dates indicated below:
o Annual registration fee + 1st trimester (September - end of November): 40% of
the annual total due at the latest on 15 May 2021;
o 2nd trimester (December - end of February): 30% due at the latest on 1 October
2021;
o 3rd trimester (March- end of June): 30% due at the latest on 1 January 2022.
Annual registration fees and school fees that will be paid before May 10, 2021 will be
discounted by 5%.
In the case of arrival during the school year, another payment schedule will be proposed to you
by the financial department.
In the event of late payment, the LFIR reserves the right to apply penalty interests of 3% of the
total amount due per year.
Families with special financial situations can contact us for an analysis.
IV- DEPOSIT
In order to limit small one-off cash payments during the year (third liability insurance, AES, exam
fees…) families have the option of making a deposit; either by bank transfer at the time of
payment of tuition fees (after having informed the financial service); or in cash at the cashier
desk.
You will receive by email, a summary after each transaction to inform you of the remaining
available balance.
At the end of the school year, the balance will be returned to you or can be carried over to the
following year, at your convenience.
5V- SOLIDARITY FUND
As a French school abroad, the LFIR must be able to offer support to families who may encounter
financial difficulties. The LFIR social fund is a mechanism designed to help families to cover
school and school life expenses on an occasional basis. These may include, in whole or in part,
tuition fees, school trip fees, purchase of teaching materials, etc. This social fund is funded each
year by a contribution of USD 50 per child enrolled in the school, invoiced in addition to and
jointly with tuition fees.
At the beginning of the school year, the Head of School informs the families of the procedures
to apply for social assistance. The aid may take the form of a sum of money paid or a benefit in
kind. No claim may be made in the event of refusal to grant such assistance.
VI- ACTIVITY COSTS IN EXTRACURRICULAR TIME (AES):
A list of activities organised within the school is proposed per period.
Children choose as many activities as they want, there is no limit to the number of activities they
can choose. They undertake to continue the activity throughout the entire period. There will be
no modification possible during the period.
Extra-curricular activity fees are not refundable for any reason.
The cost per hour of activities per period is US$ 45, regardless of the number of weeks included
in the period. For some activities that would take place outside the school, additional fees may
be charged.
Registration to AES is taken into account only if they are accompanied by the payment. For
families who have made deposit, a simple registration by email will be requested.
VII- SPORTS ASSOCIATION
In addition to the sport practiced by students as part of the curriculum (and any Extra-Curricular
Activities "AES" with a sporting character), the LFIR offers students, from elementary school
onwards, the possibility of joining the LFIR Sports Association throughout the year (age limit
may vary according to the number of students enrolled and the activity).
From the back to school, several sports clubs will be available to students. Supervised by
different sports coaches, the students will have several training sessions per week (one can take
place on Saturday) and may be leading to participate in inter-school tournaments in Yangon
(expenses covered by the LFIR), or within the Asia-Pacific zone of the AEFE (expenses to be
borne by the families).
Depending on the training days, students will have the opportunity to join several clubs. It should
be noted that a year-round commitment is an essential condition and that no reimbursement
6during the year can be requested by the families. Attendance at training sessions is imperative
in order not to penalize the progress of the different teams.
The cost of annual membership is US$450 per sport discipline.
The membership fees will be invoiced upon registration. The payment of the membership fee is
a condition for the student's official registration in the said club(s).
Membership fees are to be paid in full by September 15, 2021.
It is also possible to pay in 2 instalments at the latest on the dates indicated below:
o US$300 due on September 15, 2021;
o US$150 due on January 15, 2022.
For any membership during the year, payment will be required in a single payment at the time
of membership and will be proportional to the number of months of activity left in the school
year.
VIII- OTHER COSTS
These fees are to be paid once invoiced, directly at school to the finance department, in cash (in
Dollars or Kyats depending on the rate on the day of payment), within two weeks of receipt of
the invoice, and no later.
School trips
School trips are invoiced in part or in full to families.
It is imperative that payment is made in advance. Delayed payment will prevent your child’s
departure.
The signed permission form constitutes a financial commitment and no reimbursement can be
made.
Optional teaching fees
Any optional courses not provided directly by the LFIR are the sole charge of the families.
Exams (registration fees / transport)
The registration fees for the national exams are included in the tuition fees.
In the event that an examination is required outside Yangon, families are responsible for travel
and accommodation costs.
For any examination concerning an optional course, not provided directly by the LFIR, all
expenses are the full responsibility of the families.
Language certifications
The cost for language certifications (Cambridge, DELF...) are the responsibility of the families.
Canteen
7The LFIR does not currently offer catering services. If this service is implemented, the cost would
be the responsibility of the families.
School transport
The LFIR does not currently offer school transport services. If this service is implemented, the
cost would be the responsibility of the families.
Liability insurance
Liability insurance is mandatory. In the context of the LFIR's subscription of a private liability
insurance on behalf of the child, the parents are liable for the amount paid to the insurance.
Damage or loss
In the event of damage or loss of any school property (equipment, manuals, access badges…)
the family will be charged.
During the year, other arrangements or proposals may be put in place. Administrative and
financial formalities will be communicated to you if necessary.
IX- SPECIFIC REGULATIONS:
Arrivals and departures during the school year:
The registration fees at the time of the first registration and the annual registration fees are
incompressible and non-refundable.
School fees are calculated on a pro rata temporis basis, it being understood any month started
is due in full.
Absences:
A temporary absence, for any length of time and for any reason, does not entitle the student to
any reduction or refund of tuition fees.
School scholarships:
Students of French nationality can benefit, under income conditions, from a school scholarship.
The conditions of allocation and the files are available at the Consular Service of the French
Embassy in Yangon.
The registration of students is not conditional on the payment of school fees in advance. Pending
the decision of the AEFE, the school will recover the amounts due on an individual basis. Upon
receipt of the decision, and if necessary, a payment schedule will be set up between the families
and the administrative and financial manager.
8X- NOTICE TO FAMILIES AND PAYMENT TERMS:
Families are personally responsible for tuition and ancillary fees. The contractual terms existing
between families and their employers are not enforceable against the LFIR. When tuition fees,
and any additional costs, are covered by their employers, families must ensure that the invoices
are actually paid and remain, in any event, jointly and severally liable for payment.
Invoices are issued in US$.
Tuition fees must be paid in US$, by transfer to one of the USD school's bank accounts.
The amount of school fees is a net amount, excluding bank charges. The LFIR cannot be held
responsible for errors, exchange rate differences or miscellaneous charges applied by banks,
which remain the responsibility of the families.
When making the bank transfer, it is essential to specify the invoice number, as well as the
Student’s name and class.
Tuition payments made in a currency other than the USD are subject to penalties of 1% of the
amount paid.
The LFIR management reserves the right not to re-register a student who is not up to date in
the payment of tuition fees or any other ancillary fees.
Bank details:
US$ bank account in Myanmar:
Account name French International School of Yangon
Account number 0107101200004529
SWIFT CPOBMMMY
Bank name Co-operative Bank Limited
Address Rm G-24, G Flr, Myanmar Plaza,
Corner of Kabaraye Pagoda Road and No.1 Industrial Road,
Bahan Township,
Yangon, Myanmar
US$ bank account in France:
Account name FRENCH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF YANGON-JOSEPH KESSEL
Account number FR76 3056 8199 2600 0431 2500 276
SWIFT CMCIFRPPXXX
Bank name BANQUE TRANSATLANTIQUE
Address 26 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt
75372 PARIS CEDEX 08
The payment of the administrative costs during the first registration and the participation in the
solidarity fund can be made in cash with the financial department.
9Payment of additional costs must be made in cash to the financial department.
XI- PROVISIONS IN THE EVENT OF NON-PAYMENT OF TUITION FEES
AND ANCILLARY FEES:
Twenty days after the date of issue of the invoice, a first amicable reminder is sent by email to
the families concerned, at the address provided by them.
If the complaint is not resolved within 10 days, a second reminder will be sent to families who
have 7 days from receipt to regularize their situation.
If payment is not made after the second reminder, a third and final reminder will be sent to the
families for payment upon receipt.
If the matter is not resolved, the families concerned will be contacted by telephone or email and
summoned by the Head of School and/or the President of Association for an interview.
At the end of this process of reminders and interviews, non-payment of invoices will lead to the
deregistration of the student from the school and the initiation of legal proceedings, the cost of
which will be borne in full by the families concerned.
The student's re-registration will not be accepted in the event of unpaid invoices.
These Regulations are governed by French law. It must be applied and interpreted in accordance
with this law.
Any disputes relating to the validity, interpretation and execution of these Regulations shall fall
within the exclusive competence of the Tribunal de Grande Instance of Paris.
XII- PERMANENT DEPARTURE
In the event of permanent departure from the school, the families concerned must:
- Notify as soon as possible the administration of the LFIR and the Head of School so that
departure formalities can be prepared;
- At the latest two days before departure, return the school access badges, the manuals and/or
books and documentation, as well as the IT equipment (chromebook, Ipad…), if applicable;
- Pay off their account with the financial administration;
- Arrange an appointment with the school secretariat to be handed over:
* The certificate of radiation (exeat), essential for registration in the next educational institution.
* If applicable, the student's academic record.
10These documents will only be given to parents after verification that all fees related to the student
have been paid.
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