Whilst the school receives some funding from the State and Federal Governments its continued operation is almost entirely dependent on the contributions that parents are required to make to the German Saturday in the form of School Fees.

School Fees

Fees for the upcoming 2025 year are $1000/year for classes from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Invoices are sent out each term, with the payment of $250 per term. If joining the school in the middle of the term, fees are calculated on a pro rata basis.

Subsidy of fee from Government Grant

The German Saturday School applies each year for the Community Language School Per Capita Grant of the Department of Education.

The grant is provided per student qualifying for the Community Language School Per Capita Grant.

The German Saturday School supplies the relevant information from the enrolment form to the Department of Education and Training who provide us with the rebate. This rebate is an important income to fund our operational cost and to reduce our school fees. In order for us to successfully apply for this grant, we may reach out to parents to confirm enrolment details for the students.

For additional details about the Per Capita Grant, see the DET Community Language Schools Funding Program – Per capita grants section on http://www.education.vic.gov.au.

Class information

Our Kindergarten class is open to students who will be 4 by April 30 of the school year.

Students joining years 7-12 require previous german language experience to an above-beginner level.

Students are requested to bring a pencil case, exercise book as well as a a snack for a recess.

Forms of Payment

Fees are payable by electronic bank transfer to the German Saturday School nominated bank account. Cash, credit cards or other forms of payment are not accepted.

Late and Partial Enrolments

The minimum fee charge is for one term, which equates to 25% of the full fee. Pro-rata refunds are only available for an absence of a term and not on a weekly basis.

Discounts

A fee discount of 10% for three or more children in the same family.

A fee discount of 10% is available to GSS teachers who have a child or children attending classes at the German Saturday School.

Discounts are calculated on the full fee amount prior to the reduction in fees due to the DEECD subsidy.

Other Considerations

Where the Parents’ Committee has made the decision to exclude a student from the school after grievance/discipline processes have been followed, a full pro-rata refund for the remaining weeks will be arranged.