How to plan for school fees each term

Term starts, and the fees are due all at once. A small amount put aside each week makes that day easier. The first step is to know the number.

How much should you set aside each week?

Take the number of children in school. Multiply it by the fee for one child for one term. Count the weeks left before term starts. Divide the total by the weeks, and round up.

Example: 2 children, the same fee for each, 10 weeks to term. The total for the term is 2 times the fee. Divide that by 10, and you have the weekly amount. With 5 weeks left instead of 10, the weekly amount is double.

Check yours in one minute

We made a free planner for parents. Type your number of children, the fee per term and the weeks to term start. It shows what to set aside each week, and gives you a countdown card to share on WhatsApp. The numbers stay on your phone. Nothing you type is saved or sent.

Open the school fees planner

Make the plan easier to keep

• Move the money on payday. Set the weekly amount aside the day you are paid, before other spending.
• Ask the school for the fee list early. Use the exact fee for each child, including any extra items.
• Share the plan. Send the card to your partner or another parent, so you can keep each other on track.
• Fewer weeks left? The weekly amount goes up. Start with what you can, and set aside more when you can.

Frequently asked questions

Does the planner know my school fees?

No. You type the fee. The planner has no school fee table.

Does it save my numbers?

No. The numbers stay on your phone. Nothing you type is saved or sent.

Can I use it for more than one child?

Yes. Type the number of children. If the fee is different for each child, add the fees and enter the total as one child.

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