The administrative forms required from each student include

·      the school file and leaving certificate (exeat) from the principal of the last school attended by the student

·      the last three term reports

·      a copy of the student’s health certificate  and proof of vaccinations

·      completion of all forms supplied by the FSG

·      proof of payment of school fees

Registration (or re-registration) will not be effective until all forms are provided, especially the proof of payment of school fees.  The school fees will be calculated on a trimester basis.  For more information,  please consult the financial rules of the FSG, or ask the school’s accountant.

Payment can be made to the director of the school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 1 :00 and 2 :00  in the afternoon.  Payment will only be accepted in USD cash, or by bank credit transfer.  If payment is made by credit transfer, a copy of this must be given to the director and a receipt will be issued.

NB.  Bank fees are not covered by the school.

School fees are billed to each family at the beginning of each trimester.  The costs of office supples and textbooks for the students are included in the school fees.  Those fees for extra-curricular activities, lunch, and the school bus are also paid each trimester.  Health insurance fees are paid in September for the entire year.

(*)  The insurance is obligatory for all students who are not already affiliated with SOS through their parents.  It includes immediate medical attention in case of an emergency during school hours and on the school bus.  It also covers an emergency trip the S.O.S. hospital and evacuation to Hong Kong if necessary.

(**) A discount is possible for families assuming the fees themselves. Please contact us.

At the start of the school year, registration becomes effective after the fees for the first term are received.  If the student registers during the school year, and more than half of the term has already been completed, a 20% reduction of that term’s fees  will be granted.

4) School Bus Pick-Up

The management office of Gold Arch Riverdale has established a bus schedule for morning and evening service.  The fees for this bus service are for the entire term, and cannot be reduced for infrequent or irregular users. Access to this bus is strictly reserved for students and residents of Gold Arch.  School bus supervision is provided between the school and designated stops.

Each student or parent riding the bus must have a pass for the trimester, available for purchase from the school director.  Individual  tickets may be purchased from the Gold Arch Management  office. (5RMB per ride)

See the below chart for pick-up times and locations.  Please inform the bus supervisor if your child (who normally takes the bus) will not be on the bus that day.

5) Catering

Lunch service is provided in the Club House of Gold Arch every school day, and is supervised by the teachers.  The menus are chosen by the teachers and the restaurant staff, and the menu for the month is posted in the school.

Lunch fees are paid per trimester  (RMB22 per meal), whether the student is present to eat, or not.  In special cases, money may be reimbursed (prolonged absence with a medical certificat, unexpected departure from the school).

6) Extra-Curricular Activities

There are no courses for the students on Wednesday afternoons. However, the school may offer extra-curricular activities at this time.  The organization of the activities depends on the availabity of people willing to lead these classes.  The fees for these activities must be covered by the parents (50RMB per student per Wednesday), payable at the beginning of each semester, and is non-refundable.

7) Other Information

A – Absences

When a child is absent, the school must be informed as soon as possible (school phone:  8735-2495, or mobile:  13006879160)  Occasional absences are not reason for a reduction or refund of any of the school fees (registration, lunch, bus).  A reimbursement may be considered by the Parent’s Association if there has been a prolongued absence, justified with a medical slip.

B – Departure

Families leaving Guangzhou must inform the teacher and the director of their departure as soon as possible.  Thus, all formalities can be taken care of without delay.