Entrance Procedure
Michaelhouse is non-sectarian in its admission policy.
Entry at E Block (Grade 8) level is determined by previous academic performance, a personal interview with the Rector, a copy of the most recent school report and a confidential report from the applicant's Headmaster.
Boys are admitted to D, C, B and A blocks (Grade 9 -12) only if a place becomes available. Entry is determined by previous academic performance, a personal interview with the Rector, and a confidential report from the applicant's Headmaster.
Scholarship Programme
Michaelhouse provides a range of merit-based scholarships for students of outstanding academic, musical and sporting ability. These are awarded to boys entering Michaelhouse in E Block (Grade 8) and are based upon the applicant's school record and performance in the scholarship examination.
All scholarship awards are valid for the five-year duration of a boy's career at Michaelhouse, subject to an acceptable performance being maintained.
Endowed Scholarships are awarded as and when available. Internal Academic Scholarships are awarded annually to current pupils and are valid for a period of one year.
Registration
Registration may be completed at any time from the applicant's birth onwards, and preferably before the end of his Grade 6 year. During the Grade 6 year, the registered applicant and his parents are required to visit Michaelhouse for a tour of the school and an interview with the Rector.
Click here to access a registration form for completion.
A full Prospectus may be requested on the Contact Us page, or downloaded from the PDF file below.
Fee Structure 2011
Non-refundable registration fee: ZAR 750,00
Board and tuition (E-A Block): ZAR 170 100,00
Voluntary development levy: ZAR 3 000,00
Non-refundable acceptance fee:
RSA resident ZAR 21 263,00 for 2012
Non-resident ZAR 42 525,00 for 2012
Additional charges levied:
Personal accident and disability insurance policy
School fees remission scheme
Stationery and textbooks
Personal purchases
Fees and levies are invoiced in ten equal instalments commencing December to September. Debit orders are a prerequisite.
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