In terms of family law, parents are jointly and severally liable for the payment of school fees irrespective of their marital status, and irrespective of maintenance and court order which may exist between the parties. By signing this Application, I/we acknowledge liability for payment of all fees and that if this application has been signed by more than one parent, the liability of signatories will be joint and several. I/we choose domicilium citandi et executandi for any correspondence or the service of any court processes at the residential address recorded on the application form and acknowledge liability for all attorney and own client costs, plus collection commission in the event of any outstanding accounts being handed over to the school's attorneys for collection.
I/We, the undersigned:
Hereby certify that the information provided by us on this application form is true, complete and accurate.
Have read The School of Modern Montessori Prospectus and accept enrolment of our child at the school according to the philosophies, policies and conditions laid down therein.
Understand that the School reserves the right in its sole discretion to amend and/or alter any of the provisions of The School of Modern Montessori Prospectus.
Are aware that annual fees are payable in advance, on or before the first day of the first term.
Are aware that termly fees are payable in advance, on or before the first day of each term.
Are aware that monthly fees are payable in advance, on or before the first day of each month and are payable over eleven months (1st January – 1st November).
Accept that a late payment penalty fee of 10% is charged on monthly overdue accounts.
Hold ourselves accountable for the prompt payment of school fees and for any late payment penalties added onto overdue accounts.
Understand that the School reserves the right to refuse admission to a child with outstanding fees.
Understand that school fees are due irrespective of absenteeism due to illness, vacation or for any other reason whatsoever.
Understand that in the event that I/we wish to remove my/our child from the school, one full term’s written notice must be submitted to the office and to my/our child’s class teacher(s), on or prior to the final day of the penultimate term of attendance.
We understand that failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of the deposit, in addition to being liable for one full term’s fees and in lieu of notice.
Undertake to ensure that the pupil is punctual at the beginning of each school day and is collected on time at the end of each school day. Furthermore I/we accept that the late collection of my/our child is subject to a late collection charge of R100 per 15 minutes or part thereof, which is payable immediately to the teacher on duty.
Undertake to reimburse the school for any damage to school property that may be caused by the pupil.
Understand that while every reasonable effort will be made to prevent losses or damage to the pupil’s clothing and equipment, the school cannot be held liable.
Understand and have discussed the school’s rules and code of conduct with my/our child.