Tuition & Fees
The American School of Antananarivo (ASA) is a not-for-profit school and its running costs are covered by tuition and fees. The fee schedule is approved by the Board of Trustees every year. All fees are listed in US dollars.
Tuition schedule 2022-2023
| Fees | ||||
| Application fee | $150 | |||
| Capital fee | $6,000 | |||
| Annual registration fee | $250 | |||
| Tuition | Annual | |||
| Grades Kindergarten-5 | $22,473 | |||
| Grades 6-8 | $24,866 | |||
| Grades 9-12 | $25,098 |
The following services are included in the tuition fees:
- textbooks and class materials
- educational technology tools, including 1:1 iPads or Chromebooks in Elementary
- class field trips
- in-school after school and sports activities
- access to the art, science, and design technology labs
- access to the English Language Learning program for non-native speakers
- access to the counseling program (socio-emotional counseling and college counseling)
New student fees
An application fee of $150 is payable to cover the administrative costs associated with the admissions process. If a student’s admission is denied or delayed, the application fee is valid for two academic years. The application fee is non-refundable.
New students joining ASA in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are subject to a one-time capital fee of $6,000 to cover the cost of on-going improvements to buildings and facilities. The capital fee is non-refundable.
New student deposit: The annual registration fee ($250) and the capital fee ($6,000) need to be paid upon notice of admission and prior to the student’s start date.
Payment terms
Tuition can be paid on a full-year or semester basis.Â
Plan A (Full Year) – Payable in full prior to August 1st, 2022 or prior to starting school
| PLAN A | 100% due before August 1, 2022 or prior to starting school |
| Elementary School (K-5) | $22,473 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $24,866 |
| High School (9-12) | $25,098 |
Plan B (Semester) – Payable in two installments and carries a 3% surchargeÂ
| PLAN B | Total Amount Payable | 1st installment – Prior to August 1, 2022 | 2nd installment – Prior to January 6, 2023 (+3%) |
| Elementary School (K-5) | $22,811 | $11,237 | $11,574 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $25,239 | $12,433 | $12,806 |
| High School (9-12) | $25,474 | $12,549 | $12,925 |
Late arrivals: For students joining during the course of the school year, invoices are issued upon notice of admission and are payable within 30 days of invoice date. Tuition cannot be prorated. Full semester tuition is due for any day of the semester attended by the student.
Other payment plans: The cost of tuition can be spread across the school year for families who find it difficult to pay tuition fees annually or per semester. Parents can submit an individual payment plan to the Finance Department. Approval of the payment plan will be at the School Director’s discretion.
Payment method
All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars to the school account in the United States. We cannot accept cash payment for registration fees, capital fees, and tuition.
TD BANK N.A.
SWIFT CODE: NRTHUS33XXX
BANK ROUTING NUMBER : 054 001 725
ACCOUNT NAME: American School of Antananarivo
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 39 90 02 13 09
Other potential costs
| Learning support* (annual) | ||||
| > Level 1 | $1,500 | |||
| > Level 2 | $2,500 | |||
| > Level 3 | $3,500 | |||
| Rental of musical instruments (annual) | $75 |
* Learning Support is additional small group or individual support for students with identified learning needs and Individual Education Plans.Â
The following services are not included in the tuition and will be billed separately: cafeteria, bus, sports uniforms and trips, and exam fees (IBDP).
