Fee Payment Guidelines

1. ISD tuition is set in US dollars. Payment in US dollars by electronic funds transfer (EFT) to ISD’s bank in the US or by a US dollar check is preferred. Payment in CFA will be accepted, based upon an established exchange rate (available at the ISD Business Office). For those wishing to pay in CFA, the exchange rate applicable until the payment deadline will be set (by our bank) on the Monday of each week.

2. The payer is responsible for any collection charges or bank fees due as a result of a transfer and will be billed for any such fees that result in the reduction in the amount paid when compared to the amount due to ISD.

3. The enrollment of a student is a private contract between the parent and ISD. Regardless of any arrangement the parent may have with an employer concerning the payment of school fees, the parent remains responsible for the payment of all fees.

4. Unfortunately, students whose tuition has not been paid by the due date will not be allowed to attend school. In addition, no student will be allowed to attend ISD until any outstanding balance due from the previous year is paid in full. Payment is in arrears within ​45 days after the due date. Late fees are assessed at the rate of 1.5% per month on the accumulated outstanding balance for the number of days past due. Payment is presumed to be in arrears unless acceptable proof of payment(s) is provided by the parent to the ISD Business Office.

5. Late payments paid in CFA will be billed at the higher of either the rate applicable at the time of the deadline or the rate in use at the actual date of payment. Late payment fees will apply using the same rate. Signing ISD’s  Enrollment Contract commits parents to use the established rate.

6. All school records will be held until full payment is received.No official school communications or records will be issued to the student or parent nor sent to other schools or educational organizations until all fees are paid.​

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Returning Student Deposit

1. Students who intend to re-enroll at ISD for the 2023-2024 school year must pay a Returning Student Deposit of US $500 by April 17, 2023, to hold a place at ISD.

2. Students for whom the payment is made after the deadline will forfeit all registration priority and thus be considered a new applicant. Since places are determined on a first-come, first-served basis, students for whom payment is not made by April 17, 2023, may be put on a waiting list.

3. The Returning Student Deposit is considered an advance payment against tuition and will be deducted from the following year’s invoice. The Returning Student Deposit is fully refundable up to June 1, 2023. After June 1, 2023, this fee is non-refundable.

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Tuition Refund Guidelines

1. In case of withdrawal of a student during the school year, a tuition refund is calculated as outlined below. This refund policy only applies when tuition fees are paid in advance for the full academic year. ​

   • By November 17, 2023: 6​7​% of yearly tuition

   • ​By January 8, 2024: 50% of yearly tuition

   • ​By February 23, 2024: 3​3​% of yearly tuition​

   • After February 23, 2024: No refund

2. To be refunded, parents should send a letter to the ISD Business Office requesting a refund. Please include bank information indicating where the refund is to be sent. A refund is only made by EFT or by check. Payments by installment are not entitled to a refund. Registration and capital fees will not be refunded under any circumstance.