Tuition for 2012-2013
| Boarding Tuition | $41,500 |
| Day Tuition | $22,500 |
Some schools have many additional fees that can increase tuition significantly. Our tuition is comprehensive and includes the majority of expenses a student incurs. Our tuition includes instruction (with an average student/teacher ratio of 7:1), room and board (lunch for day students), the technology and activity fees, college counseling, daily afternoon tutorial, evening proctored study hall (as needed), transportation as members of athletic teams and basic health center services.
Tuition Deposits
| Boarding | $5,000 |
| Day | $3,000 |
| International | $10,000 |
The non-refundable tuition deposit is due upon the execution of the enrollment agreement and will be applied towards tuition.
Incidental Account Deposits
| Day student incidental account deposit | $1,000 |
| Boarding student incidental account deposit | $1,500 |
| International student incidental account deposit | $2,000 |
The incidental account deposit is applied to a student's personal fees and expenses such as books(estimated between $500 - $700), supplies, trips, PSAT/SAT/TOEFL exams, score reports, college application fees, SAT/TOEFL prep courses, certain sports/activities, doctor visits, non-standard health center fees, medications and damages. When the initial deposit is depleted, additional payment will be required as shown in the monthly statements.
Supplemental Programs and Optional Fees
| English as a Second Language Program | | $7,000 per year, non-refundable |
| Academic Support Program | | $1,300 per class per trimester |
| International student health insurance and processing fee | | $1,500 |
| Graduation fee (if applicable) | | $360 |
| Yearbook fee | | $90 |
| Laundry service (optional) | | $500 |
| Allowance account (optional) | | Amount determined by parent/guardian |
Additional optional fees may also include field trips, weekend trips, trips to sporting events, plays, transportation for medical visits, transportation to and from airports, trains and buses, team athletic apparel, sports alternatives, special activities and school apparel.
Payment Plan Options
The Phelps School offers three payment plan options. One payment, two payments - 60% due by August 1 and 40% due by December 1, and monthly payments starting June 15, 2012 and ending March 15, 2013 (monthly payments are not available to students with F-1 Visas). Payment in full by credit card, 60/40 payments and monthly payments require registration with FACTS. FACTS is a tuition management company that utilizes automated payments from a bank account (ACH) or credit card.
Tuition Refund Plan ("TRP")
The enrollment contact is binding after execution. Parents can purchase the Tuition Refund Plan to protect against an instance in which their son needs to withdraw from Phelps, and the family would face no refund of tuition. The plan provides for a pro-rated refund of unused tuition. The cost of tuition insurance is the equivalent of 4% of net tuition (tuition less any awarded financial aid).
Should you have any questions, please contact Ira Miles or Julie Romain in the Admissions Office at 610-644-1754 or admis@thephelpsschool.org.