Fees

The fees for 2008 are R129 560 per annum. This fee covers tuition, board, games, ordinary medical attention, the use of the sanatorium, library and laundry. It includes basic entertainment which is arranged for all boys, games transport and simple mending materials.

A consolidated fee of R270 per term for extras is charged which covers dry cleaning (up to R35 per term), laundry bags, minor duplicating costs, newspapers, minor sanatorium requisites, sun screen, certain school plays and school socials at Hilton College. In addition, a fee is charged to boys participating in rowing. This fee is to cover the additional transport costs and maintenance on the vessels and does not cover expenses should the boys be selected to participate at regattas etc. An additional fee is levied for each of canoeing and golf to cover additional transport costs.

Books and stationery, medicines, doctors’ fees, special entertainment and travelling are not included.

Fees are payable quarterly or monthly in advance by debit order. The relevant form may be obtained from the Bursar’s offices. A discount may be offered if the annual fee is paid before the start of the first term. Please contact the Bursar's office for further details. (Out of Country parents must also settle the duplicate deposit in order to obtain the discount.)

On acceptance, R32 390, being the equivalent of one term’s fees at the current rate, should be paid to the Hilton College Educational Fund as a contribution to the school’s development programme. Click here to read more about the entry fee.

Foreign pupil’s deposit

Pupils whose families are resident outside of South Africa are required to pay a Foreign Pupil’s Deposit of one term’s fees. This deposit is intended to cover the costs of repatriation, should such a situation arise, and is refundable. This is standard practice amongst Independent schools in South Africa.   

Insurances

Parents are required to participate in a scheme whereby they can claim full remission of fees if a boy is absent from school for more than 5 consecutive days owing to illness or injury. The premium for this insurance in 2008 is R291.51 per quarter. Accident insurance is compulsory and a quarterly premium of R300 per boy is charged. Parents should note that there is an excess for injuries of approximately R500 per claim, and the medical expense limit is R110 000 per accident. There is cover for permanent disablement up to a maximum of R750 000.

All claims will be handled by the school. Should a boy be treated in the holidays for an injury sustained at school, medical bills should be sent to the school for processing and nothing should be claimed on medical aid.

Parents should also be aware that claims submitted after three months must be accompanied by a letter explaining the reasons for late submission. Claims submitted after twelve months will not be entertained unless agreed, in writing, prior to prescription.

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