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Financial Terms and Conditions
This document should be read carefully.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Mandatory Fees............................................................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Membership Fee to the Managing Organization (APEK)........................................................................2
2.2 Contribution to the Solidarity Fund........................................................................................................ 2
2.3 Tuition Fees............................................................................................................................................ 2
2.3.1 General Terms................................................................................................................................ 2
2.3.2 Special Terms for the “très petite section” of Maternelle...............................................................3
2.3.3 Mid-year Arrivals............................................................................................................................ 3
2.3.4 Mid-year Departures...................................................................................................................... 3
2.3.5 Short-term Schooling.................................................................................................................... 3
2.3.6 Absence......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3.7 Insurance....................................................................................................................................... 4
2.4 First-time Registration Fee (Except for Companies, see below)............................................................4
2.5 Fees for Companies............................................................................................................................... 4
2.5.1 First-time Registration Fee............................................................................................................ 4
2.5.2 Management Fee........................................................................................................................... 4
2.6 Exam Fees............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.7 Yearly Registration Fee for the Première and Terminale Classes...........................................................5
2.8 Fee for Damage or Loss of Property...................................................................................................... 5
3 Optional Services........................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Language Certifications......................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Travels and Field Trips........................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Lunch Service........................................................................................................................................ 5
3.4 Daycare and Tutoring............................................................................................................................ 6
3.5 After-School Activities (APS).................................................................................................................. 6
3.6 Statutory Charges for Late Pick-up....................................................................................................... 6
3.7 Supplementary language electives........................................................................................................ 7
3.8 Support for languages not taught at LFIK.............................................................................................7
4 Invoicing and Payment Terms........................................................................................................................ 7
4.1 Invoicing of Mandatory Fees................................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Invoicing of Optional Services............................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Overpayment......................................................................................................................................... 8
4.4 Financial Difficulties and Delays in Payment.........................................................................................95 Financial Support........................................................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Scholarships Granted by the French Government................................................................................9
5.2 Discretionary Rebate........................................................................................................................... 10
5.3 Applying for Support by the Solidarity Fund........................................................................................10
6 Bank Account Details.................................................................................................................................. 11
7 Fees Summary............................................................................................................................................. 12

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1

INTRODUCTION

The lycée français international de Kyoto (LFIK) is a school affiliated with the Agence pour l’Enseignement
Français à l’Etranger (AEFE) network. The LFIK is managed by the Association des Parents d’Elèves duKansai (APEK), in accordance with the agreement signed between the AEFE and the APEK.
Enrolling a child into the LFIK requires full acceptance of the terms and conditions set forth in thisdocument. Likewise, enrollment into optional services requires full acceptance of the terms and conditionsof those terms and conditions set forth in this document that pertain to those services.
Any request for exemption from the terms and conditions set forth in this document must be made inwriting to the president of the APEK (apek.president@lfikyoto.org) and the LFIK’s administration(direction@lfikyoto.org), and will be submitted for consideration to the board of directors. The petitioning
family must abide by the board of directors’ decision.
The fees listed in section 7 of this document are subject to yearly review by the APEK board of directors,
and are valid for the duration of the school year. Fees, as well as terms and conditions, for optional services
described in section 3 may be revised mid-year by decision of the APEK board of directors, with theunderstanding that such a revision would only automatically apply to services subscribed to after
publication of such revised financial terms and conditions.

2

MANDATORY FEES

2.1

Membership Fee to the Managing Organization (APEK)A mandatory yearly membership fee (see § 7 for the amount) to the APEK, per family, is required to enroll achild for schooling. The family is considered as a single member.
The membership is valid from September 1st to August 31st. Members have a nominative right to vote inordinary and extraordinary general assemblies, provided that their membership fee has been duly paid prior
to the assembly. This fee is not eligible for refunds or rebates.

2.2

Contribution to the Solidarity Fund

Parents who enroll their children into the LFIK must pay a yearly contribution, per child, to the APEK’s
solidarity fund (see amount in § 7). This fund is used to provide financial assistance in case of need tofamilies requesting it (see § 5.3). This fee is not eligible for refunds or rebates.

2.3

Tuition Fees

2.3.1 General Terms
Access to the French schooling services of the LFIK is subject to payment of the tuition fees set forth in thisdocument. The fees depend on grade attended by the child (see details in § 7).
Enrollment is for an entire school year (September to June). Late arrivals and early departures such as
relocations must be preapproved by the headmaster and financial adjustment will be done once thedecision validated. Intermittent schooling with departures and returns during the same year is not allowed,
except in special cases, having requested and received prior written approval from the LFIK’s
administration. Tuition fees are due in full.
As part of the enrollment file, families must sign a sworn statement certifying whether the employer of either
or both parents supports, partially or in whole, the children’s tuition.

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2.3.2 Special Terms for the “très petite section” of Maternelle
Generally, the Maternelle class is open to children who reach 3 years of age in the calendar year during
which the school year starts. However, with individual approval by the headmaster and subject toenrollment availability, a limited number of younger children (from two years old) may be admitted in thetrès petite section of Maternelle, attending either whole days or mornings only (see fees in § 7).
Subject to the conditions mentioned above, a change of plan during the year is possible. If, for instance, achild who is too young has difficulty adapting, enrollment may be suspended for one or more months. The
return of the child will be subject to the approval of the headmaster and to the availability of places. The fee
is then prorated on a monthly basis (see § 2.3.3).
Students in très petite section are not eligible to AEFE scholarships (see § 5.1).

2.3.3 Mid-year Arrivals
For families arriving partway through the school year, tuition fees will be calculated on a monthly prorated
basis (any month started is due in full), according to the following formula:
Yearly tuition ÷ 10 × number of months of attendance

2.3.4 Mid-year Departures
For families leaving partway through the school year, tuition fees will also be calculated on a monthly
prorated basis, according to the same formula, provided that the family:• informs the LFIK’s administrative staff in writing at least 15 days ahead of the departure date;• LFIK’s administration approval• makes an appointment with the headmaster before their departure; and• returns school books or any other item on loan from the LFIK at most 2 days before departure.
The departing family also commits to:• pay any outstanding invoice in full• make an appointment with the LFIK’s administrative staff in order to be provided with:◦ the exit certificate—this document will be required as part of the enrollment procedures into
other French schools,◦ the child’s academic records

2.3.5 Short-term SchoolingWith individual approval by the headmaster and subject to enrollment availability, families enrolling fora duration of no more than 3 months may request that tuition fees be calculated on a daily prorated basis,
subject to approval by the LFIK’s administrative staff. (Such daily pro rata will also apply to the lunch
service, daycare service, supervised study service, and after-school activities.) Payment must be received infull prior to the first day of schooling. Otherwise, calculations will be made on a monthly prorated basis.
Note: Mandatory fees such as the First Time Registration Fee, the APEK Membership Fee, et thecontrinution to the Solidarity fund are never prorated.

2.3.6 Absence
Temporary absence does not give rights to any rebate or refund, regardless of duration. In case of absence
for medical reasons and for a duration longer than 15 consecutive days, a request for a discount may be
filed with the LFIK’s administrative staff. This request will be submitted for consideration to the board of
directors. The petitioning family must abide by the board of directors’ decision.

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2.3.7 Insurance
All children enrolled into an APEK managed school are covered by a liability insurance plan. It includes bothschooling time and after-school activities. This is included in the tuition fees, and is provided by the
insurance company SONPO JAPAN NIPPONKOA. Accessories (glasses…) are not covered.
The following table summarizes the insurance plan coverage:
DISABILITY OR
DEATH
Insurance plan
included intuition fees

2.4

HOSPITALIZATION OUTPATIENT(DAILY)(DAILY)

2 000 000 ¥

600 ¥

300 ¥

LIABILITY
COVERAGE

ACCESSORIES(GLASSES...)

20 000 000 ¥0¥First-time Registration Fee (Except for Companies, see below)

The first-time registration fee of a child is due at the time of the child's very first enrollment at the LFIK, andin case of re-enrollment of a child who has left the school for more than one school year. For families withmore than one child, a sliding scale of fees is granted and applied if the children attend the school
simultaneously. (See amounts in § 7.)
For families enrolling four or more children at the same time, the first-time registration fee is waived for the
fourth and subsequent children for the initial enrollment only. If these children leave the school and thenreturn, the re-enrollment is not free.
The initial registration fee is due in full for each enrolled child. No prorated refunds will be given for arrival or
departure during the year. The first-time registration fee is non-refundable.
Enrollment of any new student can only be confirmed and considered effective after payment of a depositof 100% of the first registration fee into the APEK bank account (see § 6). This deposit will be deductedfrom the first invoice.

2.5

Fees for Companies

2.5.1 First-time Registration Fee
These fees are collected for children whose schooling is partially or totally paid by the employer of one ofthe parents. They are charged for the first enrollment at LFIK, and for the re-enrollment of a child who has
been out of school for more than one school year. (See amounts in § 7.)
The initial registration fee is due in full for each enrolled child. No prorated refunds will be given for arrival or
departure during the year. The first-time registration fee is non-refundable.
Enrollment of any new student can only be confirmed and considered effective after payment of a depositof 100% of the first registration fee into the APEK bank account (see § 6). This deposit will be deductedfrom the first invoice.

2.5.2 Management Fee
These fees are collected for children whose schooling is partially or totally paid by the employer of one ofthe parents. (See amounts in § 7).
This fee is due in full for each enrolled child. No prorated refunds will be given for arrival or departure during
the year. This fee is non-refundable.

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2.6

Exam Fees

Enrollment to national examinations (brevet des collèges in 3ème, épreuves anticipées du baccalauréat in 1ère,
baccalauréat in Tale) is mandatory and subject to a fee (see amounts in § 7). Exam fees are not refundable.

2.7

Yearly Registration Fee for the Première and Terminale Classes

In addition to the initial registration and tuition fees, students in the Première and Terminale classes are
required to pay annual registration fees to cover expenses specific to these two classes, including
registration to the CNED distance learning program, and elective classes.
This yearly registration fee is invoiced to families in the first bill of the school year, and is not eligible fordiscount or refund.

2.8

Fee for Damage or Loss of Property

In the event of loss or damage to textbooks or other loaned materials, or damage to the school's equipment
or premises, APEK may charge the family responsible of all or part of the replacing or repairing costs for thelost or damaged property.

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OPTIONAL SERVICES

3.1

Language Certifications

Application to language certification tests—such as TOEFL or TOEIC for English or JLPT for Japanese—isoptional. Families are responsible for the cost of these tests.

3.2

Travels and Field Trips

During the school year, field trips or travels may be organized. A contribution may be requested fromfamilies. Paid activities are not mandatory.

3.3

Lunch Service

During the lunch break, children who take their meals in the school can either bring their own meals or use
the lunch service. This service operates throughout the school year. Rates are listed in section 7. See the
LFIK website for more details on this service:https://www.lfikyoto.org/restauration/.
Registration is contracted for the year; it may be contracted or cancelled mid-year, it being understood thatany trimester started is due in its entirety. Registration or cancellation must be communicated by e-mail tosecretariat@lfikyoto.org at the latest 10 days before the last day of class of the previous trimester.
Only definitive mid-year departure from the LFIK makes families eligible for cancellation at the end of themonth rather than the end of the trimester.
One month per year is allowed as a trial period. Cancellation of the service is possible until 10 days before
the end of this trial period by email to secretariat@lfikyoto.org. In case of cancellation of the service, only
this month will be charged to the family.
The type of lunch box is determined by the child's class. The LFIK is not able to offer personalized menus toaccommodate allergies or other dietary restrictions, and will not accommodate any such requests.
Registration is for all days of the week. Occasional cancellation of the service is not eligible for a refund.

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3.4

Daycare and Tutoring

A daycare service (for children in the marternelle classes) and a tutoring service (for all other classes) is
offered all year long in the late afternoon. If there is sufficient demand, a morning daycare service may also
be offered to accommodate children before classes open. See section 7 for detailed rates; in the event thatthese services are offered for a period other than one hour, the fee will be prorated. A 10% discount isoffered on monthly subscriptions to families receiving a scholarship (see 5.1), as well as those benefitingfrom the discretionary rebate (see 5.2). See the LFIK website for more details on these services:
https://www.lfikyoto.org/les-activites-periscolaires/
Enrollment is typically on a yearly basis, though it can be entered into and cancelled at any time, with theunderstanding that any month started is due in full. A prior notice of minimum 5 days should be submitted
by email to viescolaire@lfikyoto.org. Occasional absences from the annual or monthly service are noteligible for a refund.
The LFIK’s administration can accept or refuse occasional requests, without subscription, in case of family
or professional reasons, provided the request to attend (or to cancel such attendance) be sent 24 hours
ahead of time to: viescolaire@lfikyoto.org.

3.5

After-School Activities (APS)

In addition to the schooling provided by the LFIK, the APEK organizes extracurricular activities (activité
périscolaires, or APS): they can be sports, linguistic, cultural, or play activities... See section 7 for detailed
rates; in the event that these services are offered for a period other than one hour, or in the event that theactivity’s schedule is in periodic conflict with the student’s class schedule, the fee will be prorated. A 10%
discount is offered to families receiving a scholarship (see 5.1), as well as those benefiting from thediscretionary rebate (see 5.2). See the LFIK website for more details on these services:
https://www.lfikyoto.org/les-activites-periscolaires/
After-school activities subscription period (annually or shorter) will be announced at the enrollment time.
Subscription is for the entire activity’s period. It cannot be cancelled or refunded mid-year, except in
the case of students leaving the school permanently or under the approval of the LFIK’s administration staffof particular request submitted by email to viescolaire@lfikyoto.org with a valid reason.
In any case, any month started is due in its entirety. A momentary absence, regardless of its duration, does
not entitle the student to any reduction in fees.
As each activity has different conditions (periodicity, material, availability…) the Vie Scolaire has the right torefuse subscriptions, as well mid-period swap for a different activity outside the trial period. The first class is
considered as the trial period. It is possible to change after that, subject to enrollment availability, but theenrollment period persists.
Some activities may require families to procure some additional supplies or equipment at their own
expense. When that is the case, it will be indicated before registration.
It is possible for children who do not attend LFIK to enroll into after-school activities, subject to approval by
the school’s administration. In such cases, an additional registration fee will be charged; this fee is used,among other things, to pay for the insurance mentioned in the section 2.3.7.
Some activities, usually language classes, are also organized for adults.

3.6

Statutory Charges for Late Pick-up

When parents are repeatedly late coming to pick up their child after the last hour of class or extracurricular
activities, penalties for lateness may be charged, for each 15 minute period started. See rates in section 7.
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3.7

Supplementary language electives

In addition to the language courses included in the curriculum and covered by the tuition fees, LFIK canoffer, as a paid elective, a choice of supplementary language courses, notably in English and Japanese.
Based on the level of the student in the chosen language, the LFIK forms groups of levels adapted to theeducational objectives of each student. The elective can be launched with a minimum of 3 students pergroup. Each group will receive weekly instruction of 1h30 for the entire school year.
Once the groups have been formed and confirmed, registration is for the whole year, with no possibility ofcancellation or refund.
From 7 students per group, the rate is identical to that of the APS. Below that number, in order to allow the
opening of small groups when necessary, the rate varies according to the number of students per group,
according to the amount indicated in section 7. This rate choice is determined by the number of students atthe beginning of the school year.
As with the after-school activities, a 10% discount is given to families with scholarships (see 5.1), as well as
to those benefiting from the discretionary rebate (see 5.2).

3.8

Support for languages not taught at LFIKThe LFIK offers a choice of German or Spanish as a foreign language from the 5 eme class onwards. At therequest of the families, and after consultation with the headmaster, a language other than those taught inthe school can be chosen, provided that a CNED distance learning program is available for that language.
As with other languages, a mid-year switch may be considered, but is subject to the pedagogical opinion of
the headmaster.
The CNED fees are paid by the families, according to then current CNED fees and the exchange rate at thetime of registration. This registration is for the year, with no possibility of cancellation or refund.
By choosing a language which is not taught by LFIK, the family acknowledges and accepts that LFIK will
only be responsible for the administrative follow-up ensuring that this subject is taken into account in thestudent's academic record. The pedagogical aspect is ensured by the CNED.
However, if the family wishes it, and if the LFIK manages to find a suitable person, a paid tutoring can be set
up to accompany the CNED, for 1h30 per week. Even in this case, the pedagogical responsibility remains
with the CNED. Please note that LFIK cannot guarantee that this possibility will be available every year. The
fees for this tutoring are identical to those for the supplementary language elective (see 3.7).

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INVOICING AND PAYMENT TERMS

The school calendar may vary slighly year to year. The school year is 10 months long, from September toJune, In the event of the year starting a few days before September, or ending a few days after June, there
will be no additional charges.

4.1

Invoicing of Mandatory Fees

The billing is divided into three periods (so-called trimesters): September to December, January to March,
and April to June. Invoices are dated the first day of each period, and are due within 30 days for individuals,
or the last day of the month following the billing date for businesses.
Monthly invoicing can be arranged at the explicit request of the family to the administration. In this case,invoices are dated the first day of each month, and are due within 15 days. This option is not available forbusiness invoices.
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Whole-year Invoicing can also be arranged at the request of the family or the company to theadministration.
When the invoice cannot be issued on the first day of the billing period (for example, in case of enrollment
during the period), the invoice will either be issued at the earliest opportunity during the period, or
combined with the invoice of the following period, at the discretion of the accounting department. In thecase of an invoice issued mid-period, the payment terms remain the same, and are calculated from the dateof the invoice.
In addition to the tuition fee for that period, the following are also included in the first invoice:• the APEK membership fee (see 2.1)
• the contribution to the solidarity fund (see 2.2)• the first-time registration fee (see 2.4 & 2.5.1)• the management fee (see 2.5.2)• for the relevant classes, the exam fees (see 2.6)
• for the relevant classes, the yearly registration fee (see 2.7)
• the CNED fees for outside-of-curriculum language classes (see 3.8)
The payment of invoices is due by wire transfer to the Japanese bank account indicated in section 6.
Payment in cash, or by wire transfer in euros to the school's French postal account, is also possible withprior agreement from the accounting department. The exchange rate used will be the chancellery rate
published by the French government as of the date the transfer is received in the school' s account.
The transfer fees (to the debited and credited accounts) must be covered by the family.
The accounting department also has the right, but not the obligation, to set up alternative payment
methods.

4.2

Invoicing of Optional Services

Optional services payable by families are normally invoiced together with the mandatory fees and dues, andunder the same terms.
In case of enrollment to an optional service in the middle of the period, the invoice will either be issued in
the middle of the period or combined with the invoice of the following period, at the accounting
department's discretion. In the case of an invoice issued during the period, the payment terms remain thesame and are calculated from the date of the invoice.
In the event that optional paid services are offered during the summer, outside of the 10 months ofschooling, they will be invoiced on a monthly basis, under the same terms as those indicated above.

4.3

Overpayment

Excess payments (e.g. cancellation of refundable optional services after payment, retroactive award of ascholarship, error on a previously paid bill, etc.), are treated as prepayments, as long as the family has atleast one child remaining enrolled in the school. They will be deducted from the total amount due by thefamily on subsequent invoices. Transportation allowances from AEFE scholarships, or any other amount
paid to the LFIK by a third party for the benefit of a family for a purpose other than a reduction of the fees
charged by LFIK are handled in the same way.
Families may request a refund for amount of ¥5,000 yen or above. In this case, the family is responsible forany transfer fees.
If a family that leaves the school permanently has outstanding credit on its account, the amount will bereimbursed within 2 months of the family completing the procedure of unenrollment and also informing theaccounting department of its banking details. In this case, any transfer fees are to be paid by the school.
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In either case, if the family expresses the wish and comes in person to the LFIK accounting department,
and provided the accounting department gives its approval, the reimbursement can also be made in cash.
Unclaimed excess payments of less than ¥5,000 from families who have left the school will be considered
as donations and will become the property of the school at the end of August following the family's
departure. Unclaimed excess payments from families who have left the school and which exceed thisamount will be considered as donations and will be forfeited to the school at the end of an additional 4-year
period.

4.4

Financial Difficulties and Delays in Payment

In case of difficulties, families may request that their situation be examined on a case-by-case basis. The
APEK will work with the family to find a solution to overcome these difficulties; in some cases, dependingon the context and the goodwill shown, looser payment terms, financial aid, or an exemption from certain
sanctions may be granted. Families should contact the administration BEFORE any late payment.
Except in the case of a legitimate dispute over the amount charged, and except for families who have awritten agreement with the APEK releasing them from all or part of these provisions:
1. Monthly invoicing may be imposed by the accounting department, for a period of up to one year, onfamilies who have not settled a late payment by the time the next invoice is issued.
2. When new invoices are issued, the discretionary rebate (see § 5.2) will be automatically suspended
for families who are more than 15 days late in payment for an amount greater than ¥10,000 per
child. It will be reinstated from the month after settlement of outstanding amounts.
3. A penalty of 0.5% of amounts more than 15 days past due by the last day of each month will becharged to delinquent families as long as such delinquency persists. This penalty is due 15 days
from the date of billing.
4. Families who are in arrears may be denied registration for optional services until the outstanding
payments are cleared.
5. Non-payment after 3 successive reminders of overdue amounts may result in exclusion from
optional services.
6. Enrollment for the following school year may be denied to families who, after three successive
reminders, are more than three months in arrears with their tuition fees, and have not settled theirarrears within 15 days of the start of classes, by decision of the Board of Directors.
7. Non-payment of school fees more than 5 months past due after 3 successive reminders and after
being summoned by the headmaster, may result in the exclusion of the child from school during theacademic year, until such time as the situation is rectified, by decision of the Board of Directors.

5

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

5.1

Scholarships Granted by the French Government

Each year, the French government's AEFE agency grants scholarships for French children who are at least 3
years old during the calendar year of the beginning of the school year, who attend school continuously andwho are registered with the French Consulate. These scholarships are awarded according to conditions andcriteria defined by the AEFE.
These scholarships can provide discounts on initial registration fees, tuition fees, lunch fees, exam fees, andannual registration fees, as well as support for the purchase of necessary school equipment, and atransportation allowance.
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Payment of the transportation allowance for families on scholarship will be made upon presentation to the
LFIK administration of monthly (or longer) transportation tickets.
In addition to the first application campaign held during the previous school year, the AEFE organizes asecond application campaign during the summer or at the beginning of the school year.Once awarded, thescholarships from this second campaign are, according to the AEFE's criteria, retroactive for the entire
current year. However, as long as the final attribution has not been confirmed, the total amount invoiced to
the families remains theirs to pay, according to the usual terms. Excess amounts arising from retroactive
awards will be handled according to the rules in section 4.3.
Scholarship application forms must be obtained according to the procedure defined by the French
Embassy in Tokyo, and must be returned within the time limit set by the Embassy.
For further information, please visit the Embassy's website (https://jp.ambafrance.org/-Bourses-scolaires1809-) the LFIK website (https://www.lfikyoto.org/bourses-scolaires/), or the AEFE website(https://www.aefe.fr/scolarite/bourses-scolaires/).

5.2

Discretionary Rebate

For families, regardless of nationality, with at least two children enrolled in school, a discount may be
granted upon receipt of a written request to the APEK President. This request must be made before the first
invoice is issued, ideally at the time of registration, to apply to the entire school year. Requests made after
one or more invoices have been sent are admissible, but have no retroactive effect, and will apply from thesubsequent invoice.
This discount applies to tuition fees (see 2.3); daycare and tutoring fees (see 3.4); after-school activities
fees (see 3.5); supplementary language elective fees (see 3.7); and out-of-curriculum language tutoring (see3.8). It amounts to 10% per child for families with two or three children enrolled in school, and for tuition
fees only 15% per child for families with four or more children enrolled in school.
The request, along with the appropriate supporting documents, must be renewed each school year,
or in case of a change in the number of children enrolled during the year.
For the rebate to be granted, all the following conditions must be met:
• Having at least two children enrolled at LFIK;• Not receiving a financial participation from your employer for the schooling of your children;• Not receiving AEFE scholarships or other scholarships;• Not exceeding a total family taxable income of ¥10,000,000 (including bonuses and benefits in kind)in the case of two children enrolled in school (with no income limit if more than two children areenrolled in school);• Providing the latest proof of income (shotoku shomeisho / 所得証明書, or equivalent), in the case of
2 children in school.

5.3

Applying for Support by the Solidarity Fund

Any family, regardless of nationality, wishing to apply to the solidarity fund must fill out an application form
(to be requested from the administration). Applications are studied jointly by the APEK management
committee, the administrative and financial director and the head master, who constitute the support
committee. The objective of this committee is to manage the solidarity fund in a fair and equitable manner.
The solidarity fund is not intended to replace or supplement AEFE scholarships, and requests to do so will
be rejected. Similarly, families whose children's school fees are paid in full or in part by their employer are
not eligible.
The following are also excluded:• Families unwilling to provide financial information that the committee deems useful to appraise theirsituation;
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Families unwilling to pursue third-party financial assistance for which they may be eligible, as
indicated by APEK.

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILSBank :
Branch :Bank Address :Account :Account Holder :SWIFT Code :MIZUHO BANK LTD (code 0001)
KYOTO-CHUO BRANCH (code 473)
591 MANJUYACHO, SANJO MINAMI-IRU,
KARASUMA-DORI, NAKAGYO-KU, KYOTO-SHI, KYOTO
FUTSU 2499305
APEK
MHCBJPJT

銀行：
支店：
銀行の住所：
講座：
口座名義：

みずほ銀行
京都中央支店〒604-8161 京都府京都市中京区烏丸通三条南入饅頭屋町 591
普通 2499305
APEK

LFIK Financial Terms and Conditions

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FEES SUMMARYMANDATORY FEES
Yearly APEK Membership Fee (per family)

2 000 ¥

see 2.1

Yearly Contribution to the Solidarity Fund (per child)

5 000 ¥

see 2.2

FIRST-TIME REGISTRATION FEE, EXCEPT FOR COMPANIES
1st child
2nd

120 000 ¥child

80 000 ¥rd

3 child and beyond

see 2.4

40 000 ¥COMPANY FEESFirst Time Registration Fee

350 000 ¥ see 2.5.1

Yearly Management Fee

250 000 ¥ see 2.5.2

ENROLLMENT TO AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN NOT ATTENDING LFIK

10 000 ¥see 3.5

YEARLY TUITION FEE
Maternelle (PS, MS, GS) & Primaire (CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2)
Collège (6

ème

,5

ème

,4

ème

,3

ème

750 000 ¥)836 000 ¥nde

Lycée (2 )890 000 ¥Lycée (1ère and Terminale)

840 000 ¥see 2.3

MONTHLY TUITION FEE‍Maternelle TPS

30 000 ¥65 000 ¥ see 2.3.2

EXAM FEES
Brevet des collèges (3ème)

5 000 ¥
ère

Épreuves anticipées du baccalauréat (1 )15 000 ¥Baccalauréat (Terminale)

45 000 ¥YEARLY REGISTRATION FEE FOR THE PREMIÈRE AND TERMINALE CLASSES

132 000 ¥OPTIONAL SERVICES

ONE-TIME FEE

see 2.6

see 2.7

MONTHLY FEE

Lunch Service—Maternelle Classes

8 600 ¥

see 3.3

Lunch Service—Other Classes

12 040 ¥see 3.3

After-School activities, 1 hour weekly

2 400 ¥

see 3.5

Tutoring, 1 hour weekly

800 ¥2 200 ¥

see 3.4

Daycare, 1 hour weekly

600 ¥1 500 ¥

see 3.4

Morning Daycare (8am–8:20am), once weekly

200 ¥

600 ¥

see 3.4

Statutory Charges for Late Pick-up, per 15 minute increment

500 ¥‍Supplementary language electives & tutoring, 1h30 weekly

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see 3.6

3–4 PUPILS

6 000 ¥

5–6 PUPILS

4 000 ¥

≥ 7 PUPILS

3 600 ¥

see 3.7& 3.8

Updated on: 2023-01-29