FEES There are no tuition or capitation fees at Lagan College. However, parents are asked to contribute towards the educational needs of the students, which cannot be met out of Department of Education funding, through a Family Fund contribution of £150 for one child and £210 for two or more children. Contributions can be made by a single payment, in instalments, by means of a standing order through a bank account or by deed of covenant. Details are available from the Bursar. All parents are asked to invest in their child’s education by supplying them with an iPad from Year 8 onwards. This is part of a significant school development programme that has been running since 2014. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TUITION As many students as possible are encouraged either to continue learning or to take up learning a musical instrument for the first time. Some tuition is provided as a free service by the South Eastern region of the Education Authority. Other tuition is provided by private tutors and parents contribute toward the cost of tuition. EDUCATIONAL VISITS Where students are required to take part in educational visits because these are part of the requirement of the school curriculum, or are required as preparation for a public examination, a voluntary contribution from parents may be requested. For residential trips and educational visits abroad, parents will be expected to pay a charge. BOOKS AND MATERIALS In the main, there is no charge for books and materials. However, there is a small annual fee for supplying revision booklets by the College and items such as pens, pencils, rulers, calculators, items of sports equipment are the property of the student and it is the responsibility of parents to provide these. Parents may be required to pay a refundable deposit against loss of books. The amount of the deposit will be notified to parents at the beginning of each school year. EXAMINATIONS Student entries for public examinations will be made free of charge, provided that the examination is being taken as a result of a course followed at the College. Where students wish to re-sit an examination or have a paper re-marked, parents will be responsible for any costs arising. Where a student withdraws from an examination after entry has been made and paid for by the College, the costs of entry will be charged to the parent/carer unless adequate medical evidence can be provided. In cases of extreme hardship, it is possible for a student to receive some assistance with fees and equipment. All enquiries should be addressed to the Principal and will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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