Independent Schools
Handle financial and administrative matters specific to fee-paying schools through written communication. Articles address fee negotiations, bursary applications and non-standard entry inquiries.
Letter Requesting a Temporary Freeze on School Fees
How to ask your child's school for a temporary pause on fees when you're facing financial hardship.
Letter to School About Problems Paying School Fees
If you can't pay school fees, contact your school early to discuss financial help options like bursaries before the problem gets worse.
Letter to School Requesting Consideration for a Bursary
Get help paying school fees by writing a bursary request letter to your child's private school.
Letter to School Requesting Consideration for a Scholarship
Help your child get a scholarship by writing an effective letter to their school requesting financial aid consideration.
Letter: School Vacancies in Non-traditional Entrant Years
Help your child adjust to starting school mid-year with practical steps like visiting early and talking to teachers.