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Choosing the right school for your daughter is an important decision.
We recognise that a PLC Sydney education is a substantial investment and therefore we thank you for considering enrolling your daughter at our College.
What are the fees?
Fees are subject to annual review so that the College maintains the highest quality of education and to ensure that our excellent facilities are maintained and improved.
The Chair of Council informs the community of the next year's fee schedule in either November or December each year.
You can view and/or download a full schedule of fees and payment information below.
College Fees
Application fee
All Enrolment Fees are non refundable and are not credited towards tuition fees.
*Application Fee paid on Application for Enrolment
**Enrolment Fee payable after interview and place confirmed
| Year Group | Application Fee* | Enrolment Fee ** |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | $440 | $1,700 |
| Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten (transferring from PLC Sydney Preschools) | $440 | $950 |
| Kindergarten and above | $440 | $3,175 |
Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Enrolment Fees include a $200 Ex-Students’ Membership Fee.
*NOTE: Students who progress from PLC Sydney Preschools to Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten at PLC Sydney, will pay an additional $950 when selecting this option.
Enrolment fee
A one-off enrolment fee of $3,175 is payable to confirm acceptance of each offered day or boarding place. This fee is non-refundable.
Acceptance fees
To accept and confirm an offered place, we require full payment of the enrolment fee, plus the term fees, and boarding fees if applicable, for the school term in which the student will join the College. These fees are non-refundable
| Year Group | Per term by due date | Per annum by due date |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten - 3 days a week | $4,155 | $16,620 |
| Pre-Kindergarten - 5 days a week | $6,930 | $27,720 |
| Kindergarten to Year 2 | $6,030 | $24,120 |
| Years 3 and 4 | $7,575 | $30,300 |
| Years 5 and 6 | $7,935 | $31,740 |
| Year 7 | $9,690 | $38,760 |
| Years 8 to 10 | $10,170 | $40,680 |
| Year 11 | $10,515 | $42,680 |
| Year 12 (paid over three terms) | $14,020 | $42,060 |
Domestic tuition fees can be paid in monthly or fortnightly instalments at no extra charge. See 'When Fees are Charged and Due' below.
Boarding Fees
Boarding fees are in addition to all other fees and are inclusive of GST (food only).
For Year 12, boarding places are offered on the understanding that the fee is an annual one and there is a commitment to pay the whole year’s fee. For all other years, to withdraw a student from the Boarding House, a term’s notice in writing or one term’s fees in lieu are required. If a boarding student wishes to apply to become a day student or vice versa, a Change of Status Form must be submitted.
NB It is suggested that Boarders hold a bank account for incidental expenses which can be accessed through a local ATM.
| Year Groups | Per term | Per annum |
|---|---|---|
| Years 7 to 11 | $9,480 | $37,920 |
| Year 12 (paid over three terms) | $12,640 | $37,920 |
| Activity fee - all years | - | $550 |
Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Sydney is registered to accept overseas students (CRICOS: The Presbyterian Church (NSW) Property Trust 02280D). The Australian Government classifies an overseas student as someone who is neither an Australian citizen or Australian Residency Visa holder and who attends an Australian school, as a ‘Full Fee Paying Overseas Student’. The school does not receive government support for such students. EAL/D support is offered to international students.
Overseas students are also required to take out Overseas Student Health Cover prior to a Student Visa being granted.
| Year Group | Per annum |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | $33,960 |
| Kindergarten to Year 2 | $30,360 |
| Years 3 and 4 | $36,540 |
| Years 5 and 6 | $37,980 |
| Year 7 | $45,000 |
| Years 8 to 10 | $46,920 |
| Year 11 and 12 | $48,300 |
Overseas full fee paying students are also required to take out Overseas Student Health Cover prior to a Student Visa being granted.
The Resource and Activity Fee covers all compulsory, incursions and excursions, local overnight camps, licences and copyright fees.
To ensure an equitable system in relation to extra curricular activities, the following is charged separately: Stationery, textbooks, international or interstate camps, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, co-curricular and sports fees, registrations, additional HSC or Cambridge charges, school bus, music instruments, tours or exchange program.
| Year Group | Per semester (by date due) | Per annum (by date due) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | $197 | $394 |
| Kindergarten to Year 1 | $742 | $1,484 |
| Years 2 to 6 | $988 | $1,976 |
| Years 7, 9 and 11 | $1,147 | $2,294 |
| Year 8, 10 and 12 | $800 | $1,600 |
The above are charged on the Term 1 and 3 accounts.
A reduction of 10% (per annum) is made for sisters attending the College simultaneously, with a 4th sister receiving a 35% annual discount on tuition fees only. Students awarded other discounts or concessions will not receive a sibling discount. Discounts apply to domestic rates only.
Families receive an invoice each term detailing new charges, statements are sent monthly detailing overdue amounts.
Payment of Fees
Families receive an invoice each term detailing new charges, statements are sent monthly detailing overdue amounts.
Payment of Fees are made though Edstart. our technology and financial services platform.
Edstart provides flexible payment options to parents and can also be used for any PLC Sydney education-related expenses such as Tuition Fees, Uniforms, Laptops and technology items, Textbooks and stationery, Boarding expenses, Private tutoring, School trips and excursions and Extra-curricular activities.
To find out more about Edstart, visit https://edstart.com.au/plcsydney
When are Fees Paid?
Fees are to be paid when due, either:
● Termly – due in full by the first day of each term; or
● By Instalment – by automated direct debit in monthly or fortnightly instalments.
Please register at: http://plc.sydney/dd
A Late Payment Administration Fee is charged at 0.5% for each month an invoice is overdue. This amount reflects the administrative and financial costs of collecting outstanding amounts. A student will not be able to commence a new term whilst fees remain outstanding.
Statements issued & Late Payment Fee calculated on first business day of each month.
For the exact dates of payments, please check the College Fees pdf attached above.
Extension of Fee Payments
PLC Sydney has partnered with Edstart to provide additional payment options for school fees.
Edstart is available to families who would like more flexibility with their school fees, including the option to reduce your annual payments by spreading them over a longer period.
Applications can be made at https://edstart.com.au/plcsydney
Withdrawal or Transfer of Student
The withdrawal of a student requires at least one full school term’s notice in writing to the Principal, otherwise, one term of the annual tuition fee in lieu of notice will be payable. As part of the NESA requirements, it is now compulsory to advise the College, in the notice of withdrawal, the name of the school to which the student is being transferred. The transfer of a student from Boarding to Day Girl or vice versa status requires one full school term’s notice by submitting a Change of Status Form to the Principal.
Ex-Students Membership
Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Enrolment Fees include a $200 Ex-Students’ Membership Fee.
Parents and Friends Association
Subscription to the Parents and Friends’ Association (P&F) is optional and encouraged.
Tax-Deductible Donations
It is hoped that all families will support the ongoing development of the College through the contribution of tax-deductible donations to the Building Trust and Scholarship Trust. These contributions are especially appreciated and essential for the future of the College. The suggested amount is $300 per semester.
