Year Group

Nursery (N)

FS1

FS2

Year 1–3

Year 4–6

Year 7–9

Year 10–13

Annual Tuition (USD)

$6,231.51

$6,571.41

$6,571.41

$6,798.00

$7,364.49

$8,497.50

$10,593.54

Other Fees

When joining Cambridge Academy Ethiopia, families should also be aware of additional fees. A $150 application fee is due at the time of submitting an application. This is refundable only if a place is not offered. Once an offer is accepted, a registration deposit of $300 is required to secure the student’s place; this deposit is non-refundable.

Each year, returning students pay a re-registration deposit of $250 to guarantee their place for the following academic year. In addition, the school charges a capital levy to support investment in our facilities. The amount depends on the year of enrolment, ranging from $500 to $1,800 for new students and $250 to $500 for students already enrolled before 2025–26.

Payment of Fees

For returning students, the first term’s tuition must be settled at least two weeks before the start of term, and all registration and levy fees for the following year must be paid before the current school year ends. For new students, all required fees – including application, registration, capital levy, and the first term’s tuition – must be paid prior to the student’s first day at school.

In subsequent terms, tuition must always be paid two weeks before the start of term. Company-sponsored students are required to have the full year’s tuition settled in advance. International students pay in convertible currencies (USD, EUR or GBP), while Ethiopian students pay in Birr with a small portion in USD ($500–$750 depending on year of enrolment).

Discounts

Cambridge Academy Ethiopia offers fee reductions to support families. A sibling discount applies to tuition fees: 5% for a second child, 10% for a third, and 15% for a fourth child. In addition, parents who pay the full annual tuition before the start of the school year receive an early payment discount of 5%. These discounts apply to tuition fees only.

Part-Year Registration

Families joining mid-year will find our approach to fees proportionate. Students enrolling during the first half of a term are liable for the full tuition for that term, while those joining in the second half pay a pro-rated amount. The capital levy is also adjusted: full levy for Term 1 entrants, two-thirds for Term 2, and one-third for Term 3.

Refunds

While registration and re-registration deposits are non-refundable, tuition refunds are possible under certain circumstances. If a student withdraws before the academic year begins, all tuition paid is refunded minus the deposit. For students already enrolled: up to two weeks’ attendance results in one month’s deduction, up to one month’s attendance results in two months’ deduction, and attendance beyond one month requires full payment of the term’s fees. Refunds are calculated from the official date of withdrawal request.

Non-Payment of Fees

In the case of late or non-payment, Cambridge Academy Ethiopia follows a clear policy. If fees remain unpaid six weeks after their due date, students may not attend classes or participate in school events until balances are cleared. Report cards, transfer certificates, and re-registration may also be withheld, although students are never prevented from sitting exams.

We recognise that unforeseen circumstances may create hardship, and families may formally request a payment plan through our finance office. Such requests are considered individually by the school board.

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