Monday, May 20, 2013   

(Update) Two ESF schools raise more fees than others under same foundation
(03-20 19:22)

The English Schools Foundation is increasing fees by up to 5.9 percent for the next academic year. But two private schools under the foundation will raise fees much more than that.
Students going to Discovery College will have 9.5 percent for all grades, where those in diploma program -- or years 12 to 13 -- will be paying as much as HK$123,200.
Students at grades 7 to 11 will be paying HK$121,900, where primary students will have to pay HK$91,100 for year 2013-14.
For Renaissance College also raises its annual tuition fees by 7.6 percent across all year groups to as much as HK$117,400 for students at years 12 to 13. Students at secondary years 7 to 11 will be paying HK$116,100 a year. Primary pupils are set to pay HK$86,800.
The Education Bureau has still to approve the increases.
   
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