Institute Fees in Dollars: What Does the Quotation Include?

Many institutes quote programme, accommodation and registration fees in dollars. This page helps you separate those charges from local fees that may be payable in pesos.

Programme
Accommodation
Registration
Offers and seasons

Dollar-denominated items

What might appear on the institute’s fee list?

Fee lists are not all the same. Ask for each item to be listed separately, with the currency and the quotation’s expiry date clearly stated.

Tuition fees

These depend on the programme, the number of one-to-one and group classes, and your study duration.

Tuition

Accommodation fees

These depend on the campus, room type, number of occupants, services and meals.

Accommodation

Registration and booking

This may be a separate charge, and policies for refunds or transferring the booking to another date may vary.

Registration

Seasonal fees

These may apply during specific periods, so the quotation needs to match your arrival date.

Season

Additional services

These may include optional programme, room or service extras, depending on the institute.

Optional

Discounts

Do not count on a discount until you have checked its conditions, the required duration, and the registration and arrival dates.

Offer

Before transferring money

Confirm these points in writing

Are tuition and accommodation combined in one total or listed separately?
Which room type and campus are named in the quotation?
What are the quotation’s expiry date and the arrival date?
What will still be payable in pesos after arrival?
What conditions apply to cancellation or changes to the programme and room?
What bank transfer charges or exchange-rate differences apply?

Review the programme and accommodation details on the institute’s page, then request an updated quotation showing tuition and accommodation fees, the campus, room type, duration and start date.

Remember the other costs