FEES AND FINANCIAL REGULATIONS
MERRYSTAR KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL YEAR 2025 – 2026
I. TUITION AND OTHER FEES
1. TUITION FEE
Tuition fee is calculated based on MerryStar Kindergarten’s academic year.
The 2025 – 2026 school year at MerryStar Kindergarten includes 12 months (starting from 12/06/2025 till 30/05/2026).
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Semester 1(12/06/2025 - 31/12/2025)
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Semester 2(01/01/2026 - 30/05/2026)
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For entire school year(12/06/2025 - 30/05/2026)
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93,100,000 VNĐ
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70,000,000 VNĐ
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163,100,000 VNĐ
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Notice: Tuition fee for the next academic year can change based on circumstances listed in the Fees and Financial Regulations, or based on decisions from MerryStar Kindergarten School Board or based on laws and regulations. If any changes should occur in the tuition fees, MerryStar Kindergarten will send out an announcement to Parent/Guardian before these changes take place.
2. DAY-BOARDING SCHOOL FEES:
2.1. Day-boarding school fees include the cost of breakfast, lunch, mid-afternoon meals, light snacks and day-boarding care at school. This is compulsory for all MerryStar students.
2.2. Day-boarding school fees are subjected to change during the school year. Any fluctuations in prices of food will be notified prior to application.
3. CURRICULUM FEES:
3.1. Curriculum is an annual fee, applicable to current students and new students at MerryStar Kindergarten. This fee is used to acquire learning materials and softwares.
3.2. Curriculum Fee: 3,700,000 VND/school year
3.3. Students enrolling in Term II pay 50% of the annual fee.
4. EXCURSION FEES:
4.1. MerryStar Kindergarten has annual compulsory field trips for students, twice a year, to explore environments in their community, gain real life experiences and apply acquired knowledge.
4.2. Fee: 1,800,000 VND/school year
4.3. Students enrolling in Term II pay 50% of the annual fee.
5. APPLICATION FEE
Application fee is 5,000,000 VND/application. The fee will cover any re-assessment within the same academic year.
- Parent/Guardian only pays the application fee after receiving information from the Admissions Office confirming that there is an available slot.
- This fee is not refundable or transferable under any circumstances.
Notice: To be clear, this application fee is paid to use for the screening test and health consultation sessions at MerryStar Kindergarten as first-time applicants. Application and successful payment of the fee does not mean that MerryStar Kindergarten has accepted the student. MerryStar Kindergarten only accepts students based on the Admissions Policy.
6. UNIFORM FEES:
Uniform fee is 1,200,000 VND/student, including: 01 Summer uniform set, 01 Winter uniform shirt, 01 Backpack and 01 PE uniform
II. DISCOUNT POLICY
1. Discounts are offered to families with more than one biological or legally adopted child currently enrolled at MerryStar Kindergarten, based on the birth order of the children. To be eligible for the discount, parents are required to submit a photocopy of each child’s birth certificate or other valid documentation proving sibling or legal adoption relationships when completing the payment procedure.
2. Direct tuition discounts will be applied when parents choose to pay by semester, by academic year, or through a special promotional program specified by MerryStar Kindergarten at the time.
3. Tuition discounts according to MerryStar Kindergarten’s current HR policy are applicable for children of staff, teachers, and employees working at MerryStar Kindergarten and affiliated companies under CEO Vietnam Holding Group.
4. These discounts cannot be combined with other special promotional offers that may be announced by MerryStar Kindergarten from time to time.
III. PAYMENT DEADLINES AND METHOD
For new students enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year, payment should be made according to the school notice via email.
- If the school has not received tuition and the relevant payments after the deadline has passed, the school reserves the right to deny students of placement and provision of services until parents complete the payment.
- Late payments are not eligible for the 2% per semester or 4% yearly discount and the school doesn’t accept monthly payment.
- The school reserves the right to deny students of placement and provision of services in the event of failure to fulfill financial duties.
- Parents are encouraged to have a clear understanding of their financial responsibilities and payment deadlines. Failure of the school’s payment reminders to reach parents for any reasons is not ground for delays in the fulfillment of financial duties.
- Parents can make payment of tuition and other fees via one of the following options: Bank transfer to MerryStar Kindergarten’s account or cash at the Admissions Office.
IV. REFUND REGULATIONS
1. For student withdrawal, Parent/Guardian must inform the Admissions Department at least 45 days before the student’s official withdrawal by sending an email or written form with consent of both parents. This applies to both enrolling and enrolled students at MerryStar Kindergarten
2. Refund policy for student withdrawal is as follow:
- Tuition will be calculated until the student’s actual completion of the withdrawal process pursuant to the above regulations (regardless of student’s attendance at school or not).
- In the case Parent/Guardian has paid tuition, MerryStar Kindergarten will refund any remaining amounts of tuition and other fees (if any).
3. Meal fees will be refunded only in case student is absent from school (with the approved leave of absence) for more than 10 consecutive days onward.
4. The reservation deposit (if applicable) may be refunded or transferred according to the following regulations:
4.1. When the Parent has paid a reservation deposit and decides to cancel enrollment:
- 50% of the deposit will be refunded if the Parent notifies the School at least 30 days prior to the child’s scheduled official enrollment date.
- No refund will be issued if the Parent fails to notify the School at least 30 days prior to the child’s scheduled official enrollment date.
4.2. When Parent has paid a reservation deposit, then cancels enrollment and chooses to transfer the deposit to another Parent:
- 100% of the deposit will be refunded if the transfer is successfully completed within 60 days from the cancellation date.
- 50% of the deposit will be refunded if the transfer is not successful within 60 days, but the Parent has notified the School of the cancellation at least 30 days prior to the scheduled enrollment date.
- No refund will be issued if the transfer is not successful within 60 days and the Parent did not notify the School at least 30 days prior to the scheduled enrollment date.
- The remaining balance (if any) is refundable to parents within 7 days of full receipt of Parent/Guardian’s bank account information or student’s last day, whichever occurs first.
- In case of force majeure, fee collection or refund will be announced by the school based on the actual situation.
V. GENERAL POLICY
1. The Fees and Financial Regulations apply to all students attending MerryStar Kindergarten. All terms and conditions stated in this regulation can be amended by MerryStar Kindergarten and announced to Parent/Guardian before its application.
2. Parent/Guardian agreements for students to enroll at MerryStar Kindergarten, consequently confirms their agreement with the Fees and Financial Regulations.
