School Fees

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School fees are based on an annual basis and vary depending on how many children attend from a single family.

School fees pay for:

• The teachers
• Teacher support personnel
• School administration
• School costs (such as postage and stationery)

 

2026 Amana Christian School Fee Increase:

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At the AGM of the TCSAI, on the 21st of October 2025, the TCSAI members decided to increase the ACS fees to $4,000 (including GST) for 2026, with a similar increase for overseas students. (This covers the employment of a paid Principal and the need for a second teacher.)

 

Onsite (Mosgiel) School Fees

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The following Fees are valid for the 2026 School Year.

$9,000 is the most any family will have to pay per year for fees (this includes A.C.E. curriculum costs).
A.C.E. curriculum costs (year 7 & 8) are $200 per year.
A.C.E Curriculum costs (year 9 – 13) are $500 per year.
Fees may be paid at the beginning of each payment period. Payment periods can be agreed with the school and may be weekly, monthly by term or yearly.
All fees include a building levy of $115.

 

Distance Learning Fees

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Distance Learning Fees are the same as the fee table outlined above (this is because staff wages expenses are still required under distance learning), however, younger students (up to about age 7) require more parental/guardian involvement supervision than older students. For children ‘School Years 1 & 2’ the fees are discounted by 25%, recognising the fact that parental/Guardian supervision and involvement is much greater.

• Distance Learning enrichment costs are not included in the above and are typically paid directly by parents. Enrichment includes art, music, sport, craft and projects, etc.
• Distance Learning students are responsible for their computer, internet and communications costs.
• A.C.E Curriculum costs are additional and typically in the range of $200 – $600 depending on the number of subjects taken and postage costs. Parents will be invoiced on Pace books etc purchased and postage used for their child(ren).

Distance Learning Savings

Families experience the following savings over other private schooling models:

1. No uniform requirement for Amana Distance Learning (savings from $500-$1,000 per student per annum).
2. Reduced Travel Costs for school drop-off and pick-up (save from $3 to $15 per day).
3. General stationary costs are very low due to use of the A.C.E workbooks.

Distance Learning International

• $4,000 School Fees (as above)
• $1,200 For M.o.E funding lost because student is International
• $200 International Student Levy
• $750 ACE Books & Postage (Estimate)
• $200 Admin Fee
• Total School Fees = $6,010 (per year)

 

Onsite (Mosgiel) International Fees

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Registration/Administration Fees for homestays:

$300 per annum (not refundable).

The registration fee includes the cost of finding, vetting and inspecting a homestay, organising a homestay family to pick students up at the airport, assistance with opening bank accounts, providing an orientation booklet and tour of the school. Ongoing support and monitoring of placement, interviewing with homehost families.

Tuition Fee

Years 1-8 $7,300 per year | Years 9-13 $8,150 per year

This Covers: Tuition, Government taxes and levies.

Other Costs

The registration fee is $300 per student (only for the first year). Curriculum Fee per student (A.C.E curriculum fees $500 per annum for years 7 & 8, $700 per annum for years 9-13).

Additional Costs

These vary according to the individual programme chosen by the student and are not covered by the tuition fee. They may include:

• Insurance – $585 One year estimate (please organise your own insurance).
• Basic Stationery: Pencils etc.
• Scientific calculator for Maths, Physics etc.
• Trips out of school.
• Out of school tuition. e.g. music lessons, special courses.

Uniform

$150-250 

Uniform is required for all full time students. 

$100-$200 

School Shoes

Homestay

$550 per week.

Accommodation payments cover the cost of homestay supervision, power and a fully furnished room.

For further information, please contact International Student Director Dr. Jana Magens at amanachristianschool@gmail.com.

Amana Christian School is a registered signatory for the International Student Code of Practice.

 

Scholarships

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Scholarship and sponsored tuition positions may be available for both onsite and Distance Learning. Please contact us directly for details.